County Committee to Set Date for Primary Election
Democratic Executive Committee plans meeting Monday to fix the primary date for county offices. With many candidates and divisions over timing, the group likely opts for a date between January and April and vows fair, lawful procedures. Chairman Smiser urges full attendance of 32 members from districts including nine, twelve, and thirteen.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Amett
Thirtenth
Smiser
Poison Beer Tragedy In Paterson Ends In Recovery
In Paterson New Jersey on October 7 a double poisoning tale unfolded with Edward Provost a carpenter dying from poisoned beer while Mary Webb his housekeeper survived after a critical day. Physicians suspect strychnine but autopsy will determine cause. Police have no motive or suspects as yet.
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Paterson
N. J
Mary Webb
Edward Provost
H Ls City
Provost
Escapes but he is drowned in river chase
Charles Brown escaped from Covington Ky work house after a theft charge. As officers fired, he dived into Licking River and drowned midstream, witnessed by many in Covington’s fashionable district. The scene caused wild excitement among residents.
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Chas. Brown
Licking River
Covington, KY
Cincinnati
Charles Brown
Brown
Covington
Columbia Voices Rally For Rail Extension Meet
Mt Pleasant boosters arrive in Columbia to urge Middle Tennessee Railroad extension to Mt Pleasant with $100000 bond subscription. Speakers defend Columbia as ideal site for a state normal, highlighting accessibility health and living costs while outlining rail and water advantages and local endorsements.
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Middle Tennesse Normal School
Columbian
State Board of Education
Circuit Court Room
Patterson
Todd
Murfreesboro
Williamson
W. B. Turner
Columbia
Supt. White
Lawrence County
B. L. Gregory
Mt. Pleasant
Supt Stinson
Marshall County
Clarence Turner
Humphreys County
Esquire Short
Hickman County
Ed. Bslick
Giles County
John Pry
Assault on Mrs Satcher by Horace Cook in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga on Oct 7 a black hackman attempted to abduct Mrs. Mattie Satcher from Atlanta en route to Huntsville. She escaped twice. a posse formed amid lynching threats. By 2 am Horace Cook, 28, was captured at his father’s Vaughn Street home and jailed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Negro Hackman
Mattie Satcher
Satcher
Atlanta
Huntsville
Hackman
New Art Room For The Institute
Improvements at the Columbia Institute convert the second story of the old chapel into an art room with two large front windows and several side panes. The old art room becomes a reception space for students.
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Columbia Institute
Daughters of the Confederacy to Serve Dinner on Square
The Maury Chapter U D C will hold a dinner on the Square the first Monday in November. It is the first public dinner by the chapter in several years and they hope for liberal patronage.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Maury
Penalty Accrues On City Taxes
The time allowed by law for the payment of city taxes expired at one o clock this afternoon. Collections have been good and the city expects few delinquents. A penalty will be assessed on those who did not pay by the deadline.
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Mt. Pleasant
Columbia
Nashville
City of Rocks
Middle Tennessee
Chamber of Commerce
Middle Tennessee Railway
W. J. Howard
Franklin
Chandler
BE. L. Gregory
L. L. Frierson
Tom Castrill
W. D. Cooper
J. W. Shofner
F. M. Rickets
J. P. Warnock
Alex George
Jake Flexer
Ernest Erwin
T. W. Fariss
J. A. McFerrin
J. T. Jenkins
Y. Clark
E. Dan Smith
Cme
Berdigghin
Fashion Centers Reveal Global Collar and Hose Trends
A report surveys wardrobes from collars to hose, noting trends from major fashion centers. Designers emphasize quality fabrics and tailoring as retailers prepare fall assortments.
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Justin
Columbia Schools Backed by County Leaders Movement
Local leaders from Maury and surrounding counties urge Columbia as a central railroad hub for education. Speakers note healthfulness of the county, easy pupil access to Columbia from Middle Tennessee, and lower rail costs than other towns.
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Columbia
Georgery
Middle Tennessee
Amaller
Nashville
Gregory
E. E. Collings
Maury County
Looney White
Lawrence County
Stinson
Marshall County
Clarence Turner
Humphreys County
Short
Hickman County
Grand Division
Fry
Ed. Eslick
Pulaski
Maury
Logging
Dickson County
Loggins
Todd
Murfreesboro
Peabody Bonds Are Tied Up In Nashville Dispute
The American National Bank refused to deliver Davidson county bonds issued for the George Peabody College for Teachers to County Judge Pollars. The county seeks withdrawal due to a postissue condition requiring the college to move near Vanderbilt University. The bank cites two corporate bodies and trust funds complicating endowment plans and declines to turn over bonds amid unresolved college status.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
American National Bank
Davidson County
George Peabody College
Pollars
Vanderbilt University
George Peabody College For Teachers
New College For Teachers
Range Exhibit Ends Saturday at Dobbins and Ewing
The Malleable Range demonstration at Dobbins and Ewing's store will close Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock. Crowds have attended daily, enjoyed hot coffee and baked goods, and many ranges have been sold amid extensive advertising and a promised great benefit.
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Dobbins & Ewing
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T. N. Figuers
Son
Phosphate City
ARGE
Nabhville
Normal School
Judge Fry
Capital City
W. Bruce Turner
E. L. Gregory
White
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Esq. Short
Dr. Colling
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Jorge Turner
Louisville & Nashville
St. Louis
Judge Turner
McDowell School
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Dock River
Adkisson Bros
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Peabody
Davidson County Court
Beech Nut
E. P. Turner
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