Race for Governor unsettled as counties weigh delegation
Nashville American notes the governor race dominates attention until the May 29 state convention. Robertson County instructs for Joseph E. Washington, though Washington may not run. Jefferson County backs Carmack, Patterson gains from many counties, and a large contingent remains undecided or contested as delegates are allocated among Bond Patterson Cox and others.
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Nashville
Jackson County
Patterson
Jefferson
RE. W. Carmack
Carmack
Memphis
Loudon
Stewart
Trousdale
Maury
Williamson
Hamblen
Robertson County
Washington
Weakley County
Tsee Themerlean
Gov. Cox
Asta
Cox
Bond
Davidson
Shelby
Giles
Hickman
Lawrence
Smith
Weakley
Wilson
Life ends at seventy six Carl Schurz dies in New York
Carl Schurz a publicist and former Cabinet member died at his New York City home at 4 36 am after a prolonged illness following an acute stomach trouble. He was 76, born in Cologne March 2 1829, and survived by his son Carl D and daughters Mariana and Agatha. He had a long political and public life including service as U S Minister to Spain, Civil War veteran, and U S Senator from Missouri. His career spanned journalism and independent political activity.
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New York
Carl Schurz
Schurz
Carl D
Mariana
Agatha
Edward L. Pretorius
Mr. Schurz
Drs. Jacob and Strauss
Cologne
East Ninety-first Street
Libelar
Germany
University of
Bonn
Tideman
Rastadt
Rhine
Switzerland
Prof
Kinkle
Europe
Margaret Mayer
Die von
Carter
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Fremont
Spain
United States
United States Senate
Missouri
Congress
Washington
West
Westside Post
St. Louis
Emil Pretorius
Senate
Republican Party
Liberal Party
Cincinnati
Horace Greely
National Republican
Twket
Interior Fa
Soldier's $5000 bequest linked to Spanish War aid
Chester Pa May 13 The man who shared food during the Spanish American War leaves Charles Mathues a $5,000 cash bequest. William Herkins of Memphis died and his will notes the payment for a service Mathues rendered in distress while both units faced rations shortages at Camp Alger. Mathues, a Media Pa clerk, served with the Sixth Pennsylvania. Camp Alger housed Pa and Tennessee troops.
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Chester
Chas, Mathues
Media
William Herkins
Memphis
Charles Mathues
Math
Herkins
Patterson to Speak at Culleoka Amid City News Meet
Hon M R Patterson travels with Columbians to Culleoka for an afternoon speech. The item quotes a Pittsburg Gazette remark about Mr Hayes era and notes Patterson's later life devotion to editorial and literary work after public service, including a Lake George summer home and a passion for music.
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M. R. Patterson
Culleoka
Cured in One Week by Cuticura Remedies
A mother recalls using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to treat her week old daughter’s severe skin disease. Within a week the painful eruption faded and the child recovered fully with no recurrence. The testimonial urges mothers to keep Cuticura products on hand.
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Laat
San Antonio
Weeping Eczema Cure Claims From Cuticura Remedica
A reader notes using the Cuticura Remedica Giborneee Ind product for a persistent weeping eczema. The misspelled ad-like lineup references a June 27 publication date and a company name, implying a testimonial or promotional snippet in the era.
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Cuticura Remedica Giborneee Ind
Southern Fair Circuit plans two divisions for horse show dates
The Southern Fair Circuit Executive Committee met at the Dun can Hotel. Col. N. C. Collier presided with R. M. Williams as secretary. Knoxville was admitted to the circuit and Florence, Ala. dropped. The circuit splits into Guthrie Ky Aug 23 24 25 and Knoxville Oct 2 ending Tampa Fla Nov 29. Entries close June 15.
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Southern Fair Circuit
Duncan Hotel
Col. N. C. Collier
Murfreesboro
R. M. Williams
Nashville
Knoxville
Tenn
Florence
Ala
J. W. Brownlee
George C. Brown
Guthrie
Tampa
Pla
Williams
Murfressboro
Shelbyville
Winchester
Huntsville
Washington in Nashville amid party split call
Special to the Herald reports Hon Joseph B Washington in Nashville as Robertson County Democrats back him due to fears the Patterson Cox contest has demoralized the party. He says he is not a candidate but would heed a call to remedy the condition if asked.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Joseph B. Washington
Banner
Robertson County
Democrats
Political Job Query Sparks Courtroom Barbs
The exchange centers on a request to recommend brother-in-law Mike Calaban for a political post. Judge Costigan notes the difficulty of offering a safe recommendation while Politician questioningly asks for a firm, safe endorsement amid unclear suitability.
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Big Mike Calaban
Costigan
Commencement Exercises at Howard Institute Mt Pleasant Tenn
The program lists events for May 27 to June 1 at Howard Institute Mt Pleasant Tenn. Highlights include sermons by Rev Lem Long Centerville Tenn on May 27, entertainment May 29, address by Dr J A Burrow Nashville Tenn May 30, declamation contest May 30, alumni address Rev C R Wade class of 1896 May 31 and annual banquet June 1. The note adds a New York Herald quote about Uncle Joe Cannon and jokes about widows and love.
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Howard Institute
MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Lem
Long
Centerville
JA Burrow
Nashville
Sp.m
C. R. Wade
New York Herald
Joe
Cannon
Sepairer
Preventive and cure claim for Scott's Emulsion in cold study
An old newspaper blurb warns that the first cold may be mild but the second tends to linger and be more troublesome. It recommends taking Scott's Emulsion as a preventive and a cure.
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Scott
Scott's Empulsion Promises Cold Relief When Needed
Advertisement-style claim outlines Scott's Empulsion as effective against colds, stating it checks inflammation, heals throat and lung membranes, and drives the cold out when used at the onset or during illness.
Scott & Bowne Chemists Ad Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes name Scott and Bowne chemists and Pearl Burcet in New York, with unclear dates or content. The readable items resemble an advertising or directory snippet from a historic druggist page.
No Governorship for Ed Carmack
Tennessee sought to nominate Senator Carmack for governor but he rejected the bid saying he does not want the nomination and will not seek it. He had asked for a senate record endorsement, which his friends say was refused, prompting his retirement to other fields. Washington dispatch notes his return amid national debate and mentions a separate Senate rate bill amendment adopted with one Democratic dissent.
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Tennessee
Senate
Washington
Senator Carmack
Carmack
Capitol
Tillman-Roosevelt
Allison
Tillman
Chandler
Tennessein
Chimueh
Nashville American
Wesley Weden Behind the Bars in Maury County Jail
Wesley Weden, a Black man once missing for nearly four years, has been returned to the Maury county jail. On trial three years ago for assault with intent to murder, his former attorney, J. Voorhies, posted a $500 bond and sought time as Weden vanished after court adjourned. A recent tip led to his capture in Louisville, and he was brought back to Columbia with City Marshal Webb.
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Weney Weden
Maury County
Wesley
Circuit Court
J. ©. Voorhies
Mr. Voorhies
Joe Greasy
Wealey
Louisville
Voorhies
Webb
Columbia
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Pittsburg Gazette
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Jesus Christ
London
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Christ
ED Carmack
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