Patterson Wins Tennessee Governor Race Amid Prohibition Clash
The Herald analyzes Patterson’s victory as expected despite Democrat disaffection and Republican division. It notes heavy black votes and Patterson followers bolstering the win, while condemning whiskey faction tactics and urging Patterson to govern without the machine influence. The paper pledges continued scrutiny and fair enforcement of election laws.
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Patternon
Patterson
Bryan
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Senate
Putnam County
Knox County
Whiskey Republican
Ban
Davidson County
Legislative Department
The
Herald
Maury County Democrats Celebrate Victory and Purge Whiskey Influence
Maury County Democrats praise a decisive victory for democracy and pledge to uphold party principles in the next General Assembly. They denounce the Nashville machine and its whiskey interests, vow allegiance to the people, and foresee an end to the whisky power in Tennessee. God hasten that day.
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Galloway
Maury Courtly
Nashville
Tennesser
Maury County
General Assembly
South
Hone
Legislative Department
Revising Tennessee's Constitution in the Modern Era
The document argues Tennessee must adopt a new state and county government constitution, noting the 1870 framework is ill suited for today’s wealth, population growth, and industrial development. It warns amendments have failed before and that southern states have already rewritten constitutions. The piece urges legislative action to avoid arrested growth and moral decline.
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Tennessee
Union
South
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Virginia
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Regulating Vice And The Liquor Trade In Law's Grip
The article argues that laws fail to regulate immoral enterprises like liquor and vice. It condemns the notion of a necessary evil and wild oats as outdated justifications. It contends regulation cannot hinge on morality and calls for a rethinking of legal control.
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Kentucky
South Carolina
Latonia
Kentucky Gambling and Liquor Regimes Face Public Backlash
The piece argues state attempts to regulate vice fail and gambling should be abolished. It cites Kentucky Latonia gambling defiance, praises Bishop Bishoy Hoes for opposing lawlessness, condemns mob rule, and notes Democratic successes and regional Solid South loyalties impacting politics and governance.
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Bishoy Hoes
Nashville Machine
Democratic Party
Slate Making Already Begun for Taft Cabinet
Washington reports the usual post election cabinet speculation as political circles forecast Taft’s official family. Secretaries Root Wright Hitchcock figure in rumors with questions on Root’s willingness, Wright’s portfolio, and Hitchcock’s potential Postmaster General role amid broad guesses.
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Washington
Taft
Root
State Department
Luke Wright
Philippines
Wright
Frank H. Hitchcock
Sai
Republican National Committee
Bia
New Committee Meets Saturday In Maury County
Maury County Democratic Executive Committee meets Saturday at the court house to canvass the primary vote and certify election of new members. New committee to convene at 1 p m to organize for two years, per Chairman Kannon. The call cites Sept. 19, 1908 resolution and lists James H. Fannon as chair and James A. Smiser as secretary.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Maury County
Court House
Kannon
County Democratic Committee
Lee
James H. Fannon
James A. Smiser
Tariff Committee to Revise Rates Next Tuesday
Congressman W. Unswood of Birmingham, a Ways and Means Committee member, was notified by Chairman Sereno to attend a Ways and Means panel meeting in Washington next Tuesday morning to act on revising the tariff.
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Firmingham Ain
W. UN Srwood
Birmilngham
Ways and Apne Committee
Sereno Firayin
Washington
Ladies Suits and Shoes Sale Opens Weekend Spotlight
Wide selection of ladies suits from 15 to 40 dollars with new arrivals daily. Specials for next Saturday and Monday include 25 dollar fine tailor made suits in brown navy and grey with satin lining. Also 19.75 sale price on selected coats and free alterations. Shoes for all ages and styles, with timely reminders about wet weather and practical needs.
Ladies Cloaks and Millinery at Special Saturday Deals
Spring sale offers rush on new cloaks in black, brown tan and castor from $5 to $25 with satin lined options and wool crepe pieces. Also featuring $6.50 to $10.00 skirts, white and cream underwear sets from 25c to $2.00, and ready trimmed hats in fresh designs from the millinery department.
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Woldridge
Kingston
Lberty
Mt Pleasant
Greer
Natonal
Thla Couny
Ulster
Boltera
Wiseacres
Kannon 188Ues
Congressman Underwood
Subscrive Ie Tie Herald
Poste
Children's Cloaks
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M. EB. Wheeler
Rutland, Vt
Mt. Pleasant
H. G. Roskind
New York
Cranberrie
Welch
Mulega Grays
Heinz
Turner & Johnson Grocera
West
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