Rot and Ridicule on Consent and War Claim
The Nashville American quotes the Charlotte Observer condemning the idea that government derives only from consent. It argues the South did not consent to postwar governance and criticizes taxation without representation as applied to modern actions toward Filipinos. It cites carpetbagger legacy, Republican policy, and calls opposition to imperial conduct “rubbish and rot.” Representative Sims comments on church claims and moral effect of reparations, noting the danger of a “determined minority.”
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Nashville American
Charlotte Observer
South
Republican Party
Laaen
Sims
Tennessee
House
Congress
E. B. Stahlman
Sima
Mr. Sima
Democratic platform debate threatens Tennessee self government
The Nashville American argues the Democratic party must choose between whiskey interests and local self governance as it prepares for the state convention. It praises Senator Carmack for speaking frankly, criticizes Tillmanesque rhetoric, and notes reactions among allies while urging clear stands on local autonomy and reform.
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Nashville
Democratic Party of
Tennénee
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Travesty on Justice and Bryan in Columbia
The Nashville American questions justice for Mayor Head and notes coverage of a theft and gambling scene. It highlights lectures, subsidies, and aid concerns in Columbia, cites a storm in Texas and a Morgan remark, and comments on Mr. Bryan’s audience size and a Methodist conference editorial.
Lawmaker Accuses Colleague in Blunt Treasury Charge
In a Friday House exchange a congressman alleged another voted for the Methodist Church to rob the Treasury. The charge was false, but the remark illustrates sharp political rhetoric aimed at denying support for the alleged “money pack.”
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House
United States
Tate
Opening of Tennessee Central Railroad Celebration Invitation
The Herald notes an invitation from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association to attend the Tennessee Central Railroad opening celebration next Tuesday. The event honors Nashville’s role in the project while lamenting the Louisville Nashville Company’s influence and Columbia’s local stance toward the new line.
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McMillan
Coal Creek
Columbia
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Chamber of Commerce
Retell
Nashville
Havana Celebrates Birth of Cuban Republic with Grand Festivities
Havana marked the Republic of Cuba with lanterns, arches, and flags as Gen Woods read the war department pledge to uphold the constitution and Platt amendment. Senor Palma signed as president while Gen Gomez and Gen Wood raised the Cuban flag amid a large public reception.
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Woods
War Department
United States
Cuba
Paris
Wood
Havana
Senor Palma
Gomez
U. States
PELER'S LATEST OUTBREAK AT MONT Pelee DEVASTATES ST PIERRE
May 22 Martinique Mont Pelee eruption hurls colossal red hot boulders on St Pierre and surrounding areas. Ash clouds reach Fort de France. Refugees flee on US Cincinnati and Potomac. Commander McCormick bravely enters St Pierre to assess damage as ashes bury ruins.
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St. Pierre's
Port de Francé
Martin- Inne
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Fort de France
United States
Cincinnati
Suchet
Miles of Beautiful Ribbons and New White Goods Sale
McKennon Anderson and Foster announce a Saturday sale with about eight hundred pieces of satin taffeta ribbons in colors like white black light blue pink and maize at prices well below regular. The event runs Saturday through next week with large quantities of lace lawn printed voiles and ready made garments also offered at reduced prices.
Election officers listed for district 35 Bryant's Station
In last week's publication the election officers for school directors in district 35 were omitted. The commissioners announce the district 35 election will be opened and held as nominated with Patterson acting as Receiver, and Orr, Reavis, Bryant as members. Judges are Pinkston and Galloway. clerks are unnamed.
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Bryant
1. Patterson
W. R. Orr
J. Reavis
R. G. Bryant
W. W. Pinkston
J. L. Galloway
Imperial Plows Boosted By Sales Campaign
Imperial brand plows are advertised as improved and available by purchase. The notice mentions Sea n Satterfield and Dodeon in connection with a school directors election in Sewarden. The polling site opens at 1 o clock and closes at an unspecified time.
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Sean Satterfield
Dodeon
Sewarden
Stock Peas Millet and Sorgum Seed Offered by Local Merchant
Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co advertises stock peas millet and sorgum seed for stock feed and hay. They urge farmers to sow from 11 to 25 acres and claim many ground and stock benefits with cheap prices and a ready market.
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Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co
Cummins Sues First National Bank and Watts for 100000
Nashville May 29 William J Cummins files suit against First National Bank and F C Watts to recover 100000 damages The action alleged as malicious prosecution and defamation arising from a United States Circuit Court indictment involving the Lea case and alleged misapplication of funds The plaintiff is president of the Southern Soda Works and a prominent Nashville businessman.
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Nashville
William J. Cummins
First National Bank
F. C. Watts
Watts
United States Circuit Court
Cummins
Lea
Ins
Southern Soda Works
Storm Damages Birmingham. One Boy Killed One Injured
A violent wind at 2 45 pm in Birmingham Alabama caused heavy rain and hail, destroying property and killing George Swanton a boy. Another boy is seriously hurt and an old man slightly injured in the storm.
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Birmingham
Ala
George Swanton
Unnamed Man Ends Life After Falling Out With Friends
A 21 year old unmarried man identified as Malina Spotts Mayne killed himself, citing fatigue from disputes with friends. Police report no further details available.
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Malina Spotts Mayne
Iman
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