Independent candidate enters Maury county House race
John Hildreth of Mount Pleasant announced he will run for the House as an Independent. He backs the Democratic platform and Patterson’s measures, pledging to represent county interests and support regular nominees Lipscomb and Galloway if elected. A second Independent is possible, but prospects remain doubtful.
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Maury County
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Mt. Pleasant
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Nashville
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Apathy
Senate
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FISHING TRIP YIELDS STRONG CATCHES AND TALES
Frank Chamnaug and James Granbery returned from a weeklong river fishing trip in Marshal county with tales of capturing the mother of the Wallindog family and her immediate family. Cockrell reported snagging twelve large fish and four big catfish while cleaning lines. They displayed a flag and rang a bell to mark the trip's success.
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James Granbery
Ava
Wallindog
Cockrell
Feherman
Chaffin
Granberg
Sharp Shears for Housewives Premium Offer
The Herald promotes Hamilton Tension Spring Shears a five year guaranteed patent pair in stock. Sold for 76 cents to one dollar, with premiums for subscribers: old subscribers paying up and in advance receive shears for twenty five cents more, new subscribers get one year and a half of the Herald alongside the shears for 1.25 dollars, daily paper carriers 4.25 for a year with shears, or mail subscribers 2.75 for a year plus the shears. The offer aims to grow subscriptions despite losing money on each set.
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Old Documents Sent to Maury County Historical Society
Mrs. Mary N. Latham of Nashville has sent the Maury County Historical Society notable old papers from her father Judge A. O. P. Nichol son. The collection includes Nichol son manuscripts, a 1848 Jackson College commencement invitation, a 1861 Maury County Volunteers appeal, and a Polk obituary sermon from 1849. Also loaned are Capt. Wm. B. Allen’s 1844 address on American politicians and diaries from James R. Kelso and Maj. A. J. Campbell.
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Nashville
Maury County Historical Society
A. O. P. Nicholson
Mary G. Nicholson
Maury County Volunteers
James Knox Polk
McKendree Church
General Assembly
Tennessee
Wm. B. Allen
Allen
Lawrenceburg
James R. Kelso
Abner
Tenn
Serg’t
Nixon
S4th
the Historical Society
Carrie A. White
Campbell's
Maj
A. J. Campbell
8Th Tenn. Infantry
Padgett Speaks In Doubtful States
Congressman L P Padgett received a telegram from John H Atwood of the Democratic Speakers Bureau assigning him to speaking dates in Kentucky Indiana Ohio and New York. He will tour Kentucky Saturday through Tuesday and speak in Indiana October 9 in Ohio on October 22 28 and 24 and spend October 26 to 31 in New York before leaving town Monday.
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John H. Atwood
Democratic National Committee
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Padgett
Tere
Legislative Council Pledges Support to Government
Report of multiple 1912 era diplomatic and political notes. Bulgaria fears and Bulgarian military strength cited with 120000 under arms and possible move toward Constantinople. Montenegrin credit to war ministry and support from Skupshtina. U.S. electoral vote forecasts debated with Hudspeth arguing 95 Democratic and 67 swing votes, naming New York Indiana Ohio West Virginia and others as leaning Democratic.
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Skupshtina
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Ministry of War
Will Build Handsome Barn on Lor Farm
Hugh Lor has begun a two story barn project with a concrete front and rock and brickwork by day labor. The building will include a large mule pen capable of housing hundreds of animals and a modern layout though brick contract awaits.
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Apathy Dominates Marshall County Campaign Activity
Marshall County politics show total apathy with no speeches during canvass. Senator Frazier is set to speak October 16 and Gen. W. H. Washington October 17, while W. C. Honeton seeks Congress at Cornersville Friday. Democrats unify for Bryan though state ticket disaffection rises over platform. Gov. Patterson may back Bryan in the county.
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Renn
Frazier
W. H. Washington
W. C. Honeton
Congress
Cornersville
Patterson
Bryan
Thie County
Mr Greer Speaking Engagement Cancelled Santa Fe
The announced date for Hon John A Greer to speak at Santa Fe Thursday the 16th has been cancelled by Sd Smiser of the Democratic Executive Committee Capt J H Fussell claims agreement with Greer to share time on Maury county engagements and cannot meet on the 15th as he will attend the Confederate Reunion in Nashville. A new date will be fixed for Santa Fe and Capt Fussell will meet Greer at other county engagements.
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Santa Fe
Sd. Smiser
Democratic Executive Committee
J. JH. Fussell
Greer
Maury County
Mr. Greer
Nashville
Capt. Passel
Bia
Knoll Proves Best Manager in Central League
Knoll, formerly with Nashette and Evanshire Chat, continues in charge of the club in the Central League. He has built a strong lineup with three .200 hitters including himself and Noreum, plus other ex Nashville players, rating as a top manager in the league.
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Nashette
Evanshire
Bvindville Kanthan
Knoll
Hing
Noreum
Million Dollars in Live Stock in Maury County Trade
The Maury County livestock market shows booming activity with M. B. Allen handling 4,000 hogs in five weeks at an average $10 each, totaling about $40,000 plus sheep and cattle. Estimates suggest countywide yearly livestock business could reach around a million, excluding mules and horses adding more.
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M. B. Allen
Allen
John A Greer Cancels Speaking Dates in Maury County
A letter from Hon John A Greer of Perry county reports his father’s illness and that he cannot visit Maury this week to speak. He will still appear in Hohenwald on Saturday and travel to Maury Monday with several engagements in the county next week. Maury dates to be announced later. Capt Fussell is in Nashville and dates await Secretary Smiser’s availability.
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Perry County
Maury
Greer
Hohenwald
Fussell
Nashville
Smiser
Ridley Buys Prime Maury County Farm at 120 Per Acre
W P Ridley purchased the John Howell Thomas farm on the Mt Pleasant pike for 120 dollars an acre. The 85 acre tract totals 10050 dollars. The soil is rich black loam, among the county’s most fertile, adjoining Ridley’s estate. Sale conducted by 8 C Thomas who also handled Floyd and Cochran on South Main Street.
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Maury County
W. P. Ridley
John Howell Thomas
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Ashwood
Simes
Ridley
8.C. Thomas
Floyd
Cochran
South Main Street
Mob Seeks Life Of Black Person In Concord Woods
A mob of about 2000 gathers near Concord after Pearl Tubbet, 18, says a Black man dragged her to bushes, threatened her with fatal harm, and fled into the woods. Police capture the suspect within an hour and move to a safe location amid the tense manhunt.
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Pearl Tubbet
Concord
Charles
Irene
Bogyr
Cadets approve rule change for football schedule
The Interscholastic Athletic Association suspended the four game limit allowing more games this season. Columbia Military Academy cadets welcomed the change and planned at least four home games, aiming to invite Massey Training School of Pulaski as a possible Saturday matchup. A tentative game with Branham Hughes is set for October 31 on academy field after 4 pm following a circus.
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Strom
Toam Tange
Aengon
Columbia Military Academy
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Massey ‘Training School
Pulaski
Maskey
Columbia
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Academy Field
Bat‘weday
Hannah to Speak Here in Columbia at Court House
Democratic speakers from state and national tickets tour Tennessee urging loyalty. Only scheduled appearance in Columbia is Saturday October 1 at 1 p.m. Gen Harvey H. Hannah known as an eloquent speaker, has pleased Columbians before. Conflict with Ringling circus may force some to choose between events.
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Columbia
Harvey H. Hannah
Court House
Hannah
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Trusts to Pay $18,000 Fine in Antitrust Case
Washington reports the price trust will pay an $18,000 fine imposed in 1906 in New York court for Sherman antitrust law violations. Attorneys announced withdrawal of the appeal in the supreme court. Conviction held against the trust for conspiracy to restrain trade in favor of the American Tobacco Company in tobacco products.
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New York
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Supreme Court
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American Tobacco Company
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