Tennessee convention cries down Pattersonism and vows reform
A Tennessee convention in Nashville marks a historic turnout of about 6,000 voters from most counties. Speakers denounce Patterson and a political machine, pledging to purge the state from his influence and restore judicial integrity, with August as the decisive moment for independent candidates. King Edward VII’s death is noted alongside reflections on Britain’s governance and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Nashville
Tennessee
Commonwealth
Patterson
Volunteer State
Cowpens
King's Mountain
Yorktown
Isham G. Harris
Edward
Edward VI
iEingl
Germany
Great Britain
Prince of Wales
William
Theodore Roosevelt
Victoria
Tennessee Democrats in revolt against machine party
A call to reorganize the Democratic Party in Tennessee denounces machines and bosses and urges the white Republicans to reject the Independent Democratic Judicial ticket while welcoming solidarity with Black voters as a corrective force in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Cates Praised for Strong Attorney General Leadership in Tennessee
The piece defends Attorney General Charles T. Cates against attacks from the Independent Democratic candidates for the judiciary. It lauds his eight years in office, says he restored the office to honor and positions him as a key figure in upholding law, order, and the state constitution. It argues criticism of his course would dishonor the office and party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Cates
Servants of
Commonwealth
Small Farms and Owner Tilled Lands in Tennessee
Tennessee ranks high among states where over half the tilled land is farmed by owners. About six in ten Tennessee farms are owner-tilled, contrasting with New York's seventy six percent. The piece argues owner farming preserves soil, boosts prosperity, and calls for more smallholder farming and selective immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
New York
Empire State
Empire States
France
Maury County
Tom Duten
Courts Stand Against Corporate Influence in Tennessee Campaign
The editorial argues that Tennessee Supreme Court members Neff, Shields, Beard, Wilson, and Taylor have long served the public with integrity. It rebuts charges they are corporate creatures, cites their record in major cases against corporations, and questions why Patterson’s ticket has corporate ties through Farnbough and Maiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Neff
Shields
Beard
Wilson
Taylor
Patterson
Supreme Court
West Tenneance
Farnbough
Paris
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
R. BE. Maiden
Memphis
Memphis Street Railway
Tennessee
Malden
Circuit Court
Fine May Bargains At Mission Wood Shoppe Sale
A bustling catalog of fabric receipts and discounted goods dominates a May morning feature. Gloria Silk, plain and patterned marquisette, voiles, lace, and linen fabrics headline the textile section. Housewares include hampers, bags, and thread while shoes, hats, and hosiery fill the apparel shelves. Rugs, mats, and trunks round out the shop’s sale lineup with marked prices and promotions. Local shoppers are urged to visit Saturday for the limited-time reductions and wide selection.
Street railway disputes and convention city plea amid Columbia talks
The article argues about street railway personal injury cases showing corporate influence fears and questions impartial judges in litigation. It applauds Board of Trade efforts to make Columbia a convention city, citing rail schedules location in Tennessee and benefits of conventions for civic pride and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Board of Trade
Columbia
Tennessee
Maury County
Independent candidates condemn Patterson machine in judiciary clash
The statement denounces the Patterson machine as untrustworthy and describes past governor linked manipulation of delegates and party committees. It asserts that under the governor's control the judicial selection process lacks fairness and could be altered to defeat opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alreay
Patterson
Democratic Party
Itexista
Primary dates set for judiciary and governor nominees
The Memphis Commercial 4p deal reports the state Democratic executive committee rescinded a prior action and ordered two Democratic primaries. June 11 will nominate state judiciary candidates while August 4 nominates a Democratic candidate for governor. The article criticizes partisan papers for backing the machine and calls the Commercial Appeal and Nashville American a menace to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Democratic Executive Committee
Commercial Appeal
Ham
Nashville American
Maury County Democrats Reject Patterson Machine Pressure
The Maury County Democrats refuse to endorse efforts to coerce state courts. They note Tennessee’s judicial excellence and insist Chief Justice A O P Sichel von would rebuke government pressure, and that such interference would never be repeated by their respected jurists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Patterson
Judicial Annals of
Tennessee
A .O.P. Sichelvon
Postponing Legislation Until After August Election
The passage argues to delay legislative action until after the August election. It stresses that public issues facing Tennessee outweigh any legislative focus and urges preserving the constitutionally pledged power of the people in the paramount issue before Tennesseans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles T. Cates
McKennon
Anderson
Foster
Bellas
Rose Batiste
Quisettes
Geneva
Geseva Sik
Oxfords
Sia
OUR
Columbia Institute
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!