Political rows and military talk fill Louisiana to Minnesota debates
A montage of 1898 era political chatter covers state assemblies naming two United States senators, port and colonial questions, and military dispatches. The piece notes Porto Rico, Nicaragua canal debate, bourbon liquor issue probes, and Captain Chadwick’s reprimand followed by summer duty, with remarks on rail and city transport. The tone mocks pro gressive claims and cites officials from Long to Hanna and McKinley amid war era turbulence.
Flower Parade Entries and Chief Marshall Name List
The Flower Parade on May 29 will feature many vehicles and floats with W. P. Woldridge as Chief Marshal and fifteen assistants. A long list of participants, decorations, outriders, and district reps follows, including floats from Ashton Bros. and the Daughters of the Confederacy, plus various teams, surreys, traps, and marching groups.
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W. P. Woldridge
Institute
Ashton Bros
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Trade Palace
A. PF. Brown
Isle of Jersay
Daughters of the Confederacy
Secret Relief Society” of
South Columbia
Nub
Josie
Jessie Tegarden
Floy and
Brownis Campbell
Minnie Lee Weatherford
Maude Craig
Viola Jones
May Walker
Nona Farias
Kate Trantham
Jessie McCain
Mina Adkisson
May Tucker
Sadie Grimes
Messrs
Mort Taylor
Edwin Bullard
Hiram Higgins
Frank Cook
Ries
Fight in baggage car leaves two dead and injured
May 13 Honrevintt Alabama a train from Birmingham to day Jd H Blount of Sheffield died from a fall in the baggage car during a quarrel with Wil Patterson of Uherokee and M K Blount of Sheffield stabbed throat Betsey Patterson of Uherokee struck on the head Luree Patterson and two Blount boys joined the fight J H Blount died at 10 30 am in Hantsville hospital and remains to Summertown for burial Berney Will and Houston Matter son are under arrest near Madison Alabama
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Luree Patterson
Blount
J H. Biount
Waldrane
Liount
Will
Berney
Houston Matterson
Madison
Ala
Biounts
Abere
William Biount
A T
J. H. Biount
Hantsville
Summertown
Woman Confesses Attempted Murder of Infant in 30 Years Past
Mrs. John A. Thomas of Cranesville says Judy Rankin near Columbia confessed a thirty year old attempt to murder Margaret A. Thomas as an infant. Rankin allegedly tried to kill the child she was nursing but caused non fatal injuries. The parties once lived nearby.
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Cranesville
John A. Thomas
Columbia
Judy Rankin
Nea
Ing
Margaret A. Thomas
Shady Grow Man Injured In Wheat Field Shooting
Will Church of Shady Grow Hickman was shot near Edwards barn on a Saturday. Details are unclear from available accounts, with several versions of the incident and the extent of injuries not fully confirmed.
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Will Church
Hickman Sue
McMillin Nominated Governor at Tennessee Democratic State Convention
The Tennessee Democratic State Convention nominated Gov. Benton McMillin for governor amid loud cheers and held votes for other posts including Thos. L. Williams for Railroad Commissioner. Carmack and Pierce drew attention with expansion debate while Eslick’s speech influenced electors. the convention adjourned after McMillin’s acceptance speech.
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J. T Crosno
Giles
H. House of
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R. E. L. Mounteastie
Caldwell
Knox
W. T. Murray
Hamilton
M. C. Fitzpatrick
Trousdale
J. Everett
Madison
J. E. Muphey
Gibson
T. B. Yancey
Fayette
EE. Eslick
Eslick
J.B. Frazier
J. W. Lewis
Harvey H. Hanah
Committee On
Fayette County
Cannon County
John W. Preston
Committee
John W. Gaines
Davidson
N/ G. Robertson
Wilson County
Lori Williams
Cy. H. Lyle
Washington County
Will Morris
Benton County
Baxter Taylor
Washington
Meyond
John W. Staples
Roane
J. J. Lynch
Franklin
W. S. Faulkner
Wilson
A. B Neil
Marshall
M.H. Meeks
R. 1. Williams
Lawrence
Thos
Rye
Sumner
Hannah
J. W Lewis
Henry
ER. Richardson
Kansas City
Joh M. Gant
Seventh
Pierce
Carmack
Tennessenna
Morgan C. Fitzpatrick
Benton McMillineesaw
Wns
Chicago
Dodge Soodgraes
Judge
Maj
W. J. Whitthorne
Are
Joyce Snodgrass
Tonime
Republi
Indore
McMilin
Thos. L. Williams
Robt
Hickey
Cocke County
Waa
Ness
Benton McMilsie
Clair
S.G. Hinxkell
Knoxville
McMillin
W. MM. Rendon
Stewart
Supreme Court Validates Inheritance Tax Law
A Supreme Court decision was handed down today affirming the validity of the inheritance tax law. The ruling affects estate taxation and outlines the framework for how heirs are taxed under the statute. Justice opinions were released with the court's interpretation of exemptions and applicability to estates.
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United States Supreme Court
Lisa Alewali
Wasnixeros
May M
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