Maury County Democratic Convention Faces Split Over Districts
The Maury county delegation met in the Circuit Court room to select delegates for the gubernatorial convention in Nashville. Factions led by Patterson and anti Patterson deadlocked over district classifications and new committee rules while attempts at harmony failed.
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Maury County
Ud Tere
Patterson
Dr. C. A. Dorsey
W. J. Webster
Alf Nicholson
John Brown
T. H. Pepples
W. A. Whitthorne
James
James H. Kannon
Democratic Committee
W. J. Whitehorne
John M. Crowe
W. J. Towler
Dr. Collins
Granberg
Towler
Peoples
Webwher
Janeoyge
Webster
Nashville
Tennessee
Erwin
de. C
John S. Brown
23Rd
O Grant
Elks Elect Officers and Likely Next Meeting City
Nashville May 22 The State Convention of Elks will elect officers this afternoon and pick the next meeting place. Nominees on the first ballot include A. G. Phillips Nashville as President W. L. Morgan Knoxville as Secretary and J. F. Shipp Chattanooga as Treasurer Chattanooga is favored as the next meeting city.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
State Convention of Elks
A. G. Phillips
W. L. Morgan
Knoxville
Secretar
J. F. Shipp
Chattanooga
Graduating Exercises At Columbia Institute
The Columbia Institute held its graduating exercises in the school chapel with Dr. Mercer P. Logan delivering the address on Influence. Bishop Geller spoke at the Metite Chapel ceremony, while medals and prizes were awarded to seniors and juniors for literature and general excellence by Rev. W. Beapers.
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Columbia Institute
Mercer P. Logan
St. Ann's Church
Nashville
Moatlock
Lagan
Bishop Geller
Metitute
New Wharton
Elizabeth Jones
Missey
Julia Warfield
Kate Sowell
Bessie Ashton
Ewell Farm
Jesse French Music Co
Rev
W. Beapers
Peculiar Health Note Cited By Buffalo Doctor
Dr. E. P. Biemer of Buffalo claims strawberries can excuse insanity in the 23 says a poor young man. The garbled text hints at dietary folk beliefs and odd remedies as a sensational aside in a fragmentary 19th century newspaper item.
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E. P. Biemer
Buffalo
Cumberland Presbyterian Injunction Decision Delayed
Decatur Illinois May 21 Judge Johns will not hand down a decision in the Cumberland Presbyterian injunction suit before Thursday causing disappointment to both sides. Assembly work continues with committees preparing reports as leaders foresee possible extra days. Dixon Williams of Chicago preaches a stirring sermon urging unity while anti unionists threaten to form a separate assembly if the June vote fails.
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Decatur, Til
Johns
Cumberland Presbyterian
Committee On Union
Jobus
Dixon
Williams
Chicago
Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Inter-Church Conference On Federation
Unit
Negro attacked widow in Athens area in early morning incident
Ernest Howell, a young Black man, entered the sleeping room of Mrs. Steven Biles near Athens Alabama and assaulted her before fleeing. Dogs tracked the suspect to his home where he was captured and jailed. The case ties to previous thefts and a historic murder related to two brothers who escaped jail years ago. Mr. Davidson reports the pursuit ended quickly after the hounds were unleashed.
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Athens
Ala
Ernest , Howell
Steven Biles
Nick Johnson
L. V. Davidson
Lawrenceburg
Tean
Johnston House
Upshaw Smith
New Decatur
Sleep Habits Clash Over One Last Bite
A playful exchange shows a mother insisting no more cake tonight while Johnny pleads for one final bite to aid sleep. The dialogue highlights bedtime snack tensions and a common parental rule about full stomachs before sleep.
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Sonny
Johnny
Religion and Law Clash Over Cumberland Presbyterian Plea
In Decatur Illinois on May 18 lawyers for Cumberland Presbyterian factions argued for an injunction to halt the merged Cumberland Presbyterian with the Presbyterian Church as the Assembly resumed sessions. Judges heard the tong bill portions as the Credentials Committee lingered past midnight.
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Decatur
Ill
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Darby
Educational Society
T. H. Perrin
St. Louis
Board of Missions
Court House
Juder Green
Minnis
Locusts Reported In Sumner Gallatin Tenn May 18
Locusts of seventeen years swarm Sumner County near Gallatin with millions in woods on the north side of the ridges. The insects fill the countryside and the noise is so loud speech is hard. A resident notes the vast scale and heavy dust in the air. The article also mentions the Gaekwar of Baroda arriving in New York in a tweed suit and speaking English.
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Gallatin
Tenn
Sumper County
Dust
Gaekwar
Baroda
New York
Chicago Record
Herald
Theodore Roosevelt and Tillman referenced in Chicago News
The Chicago News hints at Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Tillman, suggesting ongoing contemplation of past precedents and tastes as the political moment unfolds. The piece frames Tillman as currently enjoying a favorable period in context of historical expectations.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Tillman
Chicago News
Cuticura treatment praised as a blessing by patient
A patient testifies that after failed remedies in Erie for eczema lasting years, Cu t icura soap, ointment, and Resolvent cured his condition. He notes six bottles and daily baths, with lather left on at night, stopping itching and restoring health.
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Sigmon
Erie
Senator Carmack’s Future After Bid for Senate
Washington dispatch reports Senator Carmack defeated in bid for re election. He appeared healthy but worn by campaign, says he plans retirement from politics after 1907 term end, denies intentions to return to journalism, and accepts party verdict. Political fortunes debated among peers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
the Times
Washington
Carmack
Times
National House of Representatives
Uill
Bbbitt
Democratic Party
Senate
Usat
Harris
Sunday School Editor and Book Agent Elected
Dr. B. Br. Chappelle, pastor of McKendres Church Nashville, was elected Sunday School Editor by the Conference to Way. Dr. Crise Alexander was elected Book Agent.
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Herald
Birmingham
Ala
B. BR. Chappelle
McKendres Church
Nashville
Way
Crise Alexander
Thief Steals $10,000 Auto in Broadway Theft
A daring thief took a $10,000 car on Broadway near Fortysecond Street in New York after owner J. H. Clark briefly left the vehicle unoccupied. The car contained $2,400 in bonds and other valuables and the culprit vanished around a corner as Clark rushed out of a nearby restaurant. The incident is reported in the New York Herald excerpt.
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New York
Broadway
J. H. Clark
Revelations Stir Public Amid Commissioner Garfield's Claims
A New York Telegram report notes Garfield's disclosures shock the public and disturb ordinary citizens, with widespread attention drawn to the Stand Arden endorsers and Btendard Ol peo ple.
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Garfield
New York Mall
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Decatur, IL
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Gross Alexander
McCurdys
Paris
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