Landlord of America confronts trust power and farming shift
A railroad president buys 10000 acres near Jackson Mississippi to create 40 acre model farms using scientific methods. He plans to expand to enormous land holdings with chemists, crews, and advanced machinery to undercut small farmers and control production and prices. The piece warns trusts may become landowners and critiques imperial actions abroad, calling this “progress” a drift toward plunder.
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Minois Central Railroad
Jackson
Misa
Farma
Boas
America
Word and Duty in a Turbulent Republic
A Nashville American editorial accuses U S policy toward Cuba and the Philippines of insincerity, blasting imperialism and the Hanna influence in Ohio politics. It condemns militarism as a threat to liberty, cites beef price riots and calls for lawful restraint, urging readers to study Col Watterson’s Democratic Opportunity in the Courier-Journal.
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United States
Cuba
Philippines
Courier-Journal
Col. Watterson
Wartime claim and vetting fuel Christine style debate
The passage argues it would be more Christlike to forgive Dr Barbee and repay funds rather than condemn him and keep the money. It cites the Bible saying money is the root of evil and asserts the war claim history and its alleged vetting have proven this to the writer.
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Dr. Barbee
In Defence of Liberty Against Arbitrary Injunctions
A provocative railing against judicial injunctions as an overreach by the presidency, citing Judge Taft and the Kansas City platform. The author warns that eroding trial by jury and civil liberties signals a drift toward autocratic power, urging vigilance to preserve constitutional checks in late nineteenth century politics.
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Taler
Earth
United States
Star Chamber Court
England
Tyrle
Protess
Nashville trains and trusts debate on manufacturing plants
Citizens question the federal tariff system and trust control as the Commerce Department faces pressure to secure new Nashville manufacturing plants. The Memphis News cites local views criticizing party neutrality and urging awareness of railroad competition and economic expansion in town.
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Nashville American
Memphis Industrial League
American
Nashville
Hors
The
Memphis News Enys
Ameritas
Very belated frost in town and county on May 27
A brief note recalls an unusual late frost affecting the town and county on Wednesday May 27. The light frost was perceptible though not strong, marking an uncommon late chill for the area.
Noted Divine Gone in New Orleans
Dr. BM Palmer died from injuries from a streetcar accident on May 5, after being injured on that date. Born January 25 1814 in Charleston S C he was son of Dr Edward Palmer who died in 1883 at ninety two. Palmer, a noted preacher, led secession sermon in 1860 and served as moderator of the Southern Presbyterian Church during a era of Civil War amid troops duty with Polk and Beauregard.
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New Orleans
BM. Palmer
Dr. Palmer
Charleston
Edward Palmer
Palmer
Presbyterian Assembly
Philadelphia
Augusta
Polk
Beauregard
Tennessee
Farmers urged to sow stock peas and millet seeds
Farmers urged to sow stock peas millet and sorgum seed with many varieties available at low prices. Promoter claims peas improve soil and feed stock, with seeds and hay in demand. Invocation to sow from 1 to 25 acres at Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co. May 16.
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Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co
Presbyterians Adjourn As Assembly Names Liverpool Delegates
The forty second General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States adjourned after finalizing delegates to the Liverpool Council. E Converse W Martin Moore and Tennessee Lexington Virginia were suggested for the next meeting. The union with the Reformed Dutch Church report was adopted, and a Latin thesis debate failed to pass. Dr. Dubose notified after appeal for Peedes Presbytery.
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Beckner
Kentacky
Dubose
Peedes
Acted Like a Charm. Brown Chemical Co. testimonial
Bowling Green Kentucky September 27 1901. A customer writes of relief from heavy breast pressure shortness of breath and tightness after using Dr Brown's Blood Tonic and Dr Brown's Magic Liniment. The writer claims long business experience and high satisfaction with the remedies.
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Bowling Green
Brown Chemical Co
Dr. Brown
The Herald Votes a Resolution of Thanks to Editor
Dear Sir, we send thanks for your editorial stance in Tennessee. We applaud your moral courage and announce a resolution of thanks, reserving a seat at the banquet for F. D. Lander and inviting you to attend on May 27.
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Columbia
Tenn
Tennessee Central R. A
Tennessee
F. D. Lander
F. B. Fite
Charity Sale Amid Coal Creek Mine Disaster Appeal
McKennon Anderson & Foster promote two days of deep discounts to aid widows and orphans from the Coal Creek mine explosion that killed roughly two hundred twenty miners. Governor McMillin appeals for public help as low prices lure shoppers with bargains on suits, wash fabrics, ribbons, waistlines, and shoes, with a portion of proceeds pledged to relief.
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Coal Creek
McMillin
Evita
Movement Pushes $500 Million Plan for Negro Emigration
In Chattanooga on May 24 the International Emigration and Commercial Association, led by Bishop Turner and Dr. Heard, promotes a petition to President and Congress seeking $500 million to assist dissented African Americans leave the United States. The plan denies compulsion, offers aid to voluntary departures, and claims benefits for both those who stay and those who leave amid criticism of current racial justice.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
International Emigration and Commercial Association
Turner
Heard
Liberia
Cleveland
Congress
United States
Turkey
China
Murder in Second Degree Verdict in Nashville Saloon Case
Davidson county Criminal Court found Sarmen Zanone, a saloon keeper on North Cull Street, guilty of murder in the second degree after a twelve day trial. The jury imposed a twenty year term in the penitentiary. Verdict reached Friday afternoon.
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Nashville
Davidson County Criminal Court
Aerorenes
New Focus
Sarmen Zanone
North Cull
Guatemala Earthquake Destroys Quesaltenango City
The April 14 quake in Guatemala devastates Quesaltenango with 26,000 residents. Widespread damage strikes other towns. life laws and business halt nationwide as coffee sector suffers. Property losses reach about 60 million dollars.
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Guatemala
Quesaltenango
Shattuc immigration bill moves through House with liquor sale ban vote
Washington May 27 The House narrowly passes the Shattuc immigration measure after a lively debate over prohibiting the sale of intoxicants at immigrant stations. An amendment by Mr Bowermock of Kansas to ban liquor sales fails narrowly while another by Mr Landis of Indiana to prohibit intoxicants in the capitol precinct prevails by a wider margin. The bill then consolidates scattered prior immigration legislation into a single act, updating provisions as U.S. territorial limits expand.
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Bowermock
Mr. Landis
Ind
United States
Seed Oats and Clover Seed for Sale
Seed oats including Burt Oats White Oats Black Oats and Rust Proof Oats offered for seed of best quality. Seed clover also available. Prices to be arranged. buyers contact for terms.
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