Keep the Negro Out of Politics in Columbia and Maury County
A Tennessee opinion piece condemns enfranchisement and negro suffrage, urging white voters to reject candidates who favor black votes. It decries politicians who use black support for power, cites white primaries as a safeguard, and calls for white ballots to defeat candidates aligned with negro enfranchisement. It notes religious observances in Tennessee and criticizes Nashville officials over law enforcement concerns. It mentions the Confederate Veterans convention at Clarksville as a noted event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South
Maury County
Pegro
Nozro
Herald
County Democratic Committee backs majority rule and runoff plan
The County Committee endorses a plan with a runoff primary if no candidate wins a majority, defending it as fair and aligned with historic Democratic practice in Florida Georgia Mississippi and Texas. The Herald praises the move as a step forward that preserves the party’s record and prevents minority nominations.
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Mowry
Letsev
Wotire & Tay
Andrew Jackson
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Fetala
Herald
Prosperity in Maury County Farmers Brace for Record Prices
Maury county farmers anticipate sustained prosperity as farm product prices stay high land values rise and bumper yields boost spending. Locals note robust trade and a resilient, resourceful region with favorable climate ensuring limited risk of total crop failure despite dependence on cotton for some growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
North American
Diversified farming lifts county prosperity and steady enterprise
The passage argues that overproduction causes low prices, but diversification across crops sustains prosperity. It praises the county’s strong banks and business foundations, noting farmers owe less, have higher balances, and that greater local enterprise could boost town business, warning that prosperity can lead to stagnation without continued effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Normal Campaign Spurs Tennessee School Growth Across Counties
The piece notes 22 Tennessee counties compete for Normal School sites, boosting public interest in education. Maury County gains from the campaign with a county high school appropriation, while overall demand grows for universal nine month schooling and equal access for white boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midedie
East
West Tennessee
Just
Tennessee
Maury County
Normal
Middle Tennessee
Columbia 18
Col. Fry
Judge Turner
Equality Before Law in a Nation of Hypocrisy
The piece argues Americans claim equal protection under law while bias and wealth influence justice. It cites abundant double standards in liquor prosecutions and political influence, noting blacks face harsher treatment yet elites evade indictments. It urges impartial enforcement and universal penalties to repair justice.
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Piuce
Parton
Clementy
The Mayor Salary Debate in Columbia
The Board of Aldermen killed Alderman Hayes’s measure to cut the mayor’s pay from $600 to $300 annually. The Herald argues the city should not overpay for partial public service and notes the mayor’s duties have long been light, with fees and perquisites boosting the package to about $800.
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Board of Aldermen
Hayes
Herald Fe
Columbia
Alderman Hayes
Special Saturday Monday Suit Sale in Navy and Grey
A broad sale listing special prices on serge suits long coats plaited skirts and fancy dresses with Moire collars and Cults. Includes ladies skirts cloaks and blankets with reduced rates on broadcloth and silks. Shoes, table linens, blankets, and carpets offered at marked down prices.
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New York
Political Debate Over Alderman Hayes Pay and Tennessee Politics
A fragmented opinion piece argues pay proportion for public officials' time and criticizes swift political action. It notes Alderman Hayes and the Tennessean political scene with references to PR Ogilvie and editorial roles, reflecting partisan tensions and concerns about integrity in governance.
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Franklin
Baptists
Nashvilleville
Cumberland Presbyteriane
Chattanooga
Christian Church
Pittsburg
God of Love and Mercy
Nashville
Confedurite Veterans of
Tenevieweoe
Clarkevile
Maury
James Bros., Jewelry Co
INGS
Columbia Maid
la Bonita
York
Mendley, Frierson
Seoul
le Grace
PR. Ogilvie
Rievilis
Mist Jager
Veer
Hir Sonal
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