Railroad for Maury County Line From Hickman to Leiper's Creek
The Middle Tennessee Railroad Co. charter is filed for registration with capital set at 10000 dollars, authority to increase. Incorporators include J. W. Howard, D. H. Carpenter, Arra Holtz, Meade Frierach and R. G. Sparrow. Plan to build from Leatherwood in Hickman county to the headwaters of Leiper's creek Maury county area, about fifteen to twenty miles, to open up valuable phosphate territory.
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The
Middle Tennessee Railroad Co
Skeet
Messrs
J. W. Howard
D. H. Carpenter
Arra Holtz
Meade Frierach
R. G. Sparrow
Leatherwood
Hickman County
Leiper
New Preacher Arrives in West Nashville Saturday
Rev J W Cherry arrived Wednesday from Nashville and will move Friday to his new charge in West Nashville. Rev A B Clement, new pastor of the First M E church, arrives Saturday to conduct Sunday services. Parsonage being prepared for Mr Clemment and family with pantry full of groceries. Clemment has three children.
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J. W. Cherry
Nashville
A. By. Clement
M. E
L N Agent Arrested In Interstate Commerce Case
A Nashville bound La & N agent A W Brant was arrested Thursday morning here on two warrants charging Interstate Commerce Law violations. Bond posted by attorney G T Hughes, papers turned to U S Commissioner A C P Nicholgan. Preliminary hearing anticipated.
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Brant
Herald Office
Charter for Davis Home in Louisville filed to preserve memorial
The Jefferson Davis Home Association filed a charter in the County Clerk's office in Louisville Kentucky on October 28. Its purpose is to preserve as a memorial the Davis Farm near Christian and Todd counties and to honor the former president of the Confederacy.
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Louisville
Jefferson Davis Home Association
Christian
Todd
Carmack Favored by Tennessee Delegates at Convention
J Brownlow returns from Knoxville where 400 to 500 delegates from across Tennessee gathered to back Carmack for governor. Patterson supporters were absent or unnoted. Carmack keynote speaker, his Knoxville lecture praised, temperance resolution sparked wild cheers against Governor Patterson for Lafollette veto. Schwab-led Patterson faction in Pullman denied prohibition.
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J. ¥. Brownlow
Koorrilie
the Baptiste of Tennessee
Brownlow
E. E. Folk
Langue
Gov. Patterson
Mr.Brownlow
Patterson
Victor Emanuel Schwab
Man Slaughter Trial Over Death by Own Action Case
New York jurors chosen in general sessions to decide if James Waddell aided in death by own action under a pact with his wife. The couple allegedly planned death by gas and revolver. the wife died when the pistol misfired, leaving the defendant to face possible charges.
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New York
James Waddell
Waddell
Gubernatorial Clash Draws Pardon Controversy in Carroll
In Huntingdon Tennessee on October 23, Democrats anticipate a joint debate between Senator W. Car Mark and Governor Patterson for the gubernatorial nomination. Patterson’s pardons, including Mc Cauley the bootlegger and William Widdis, stirred public anger as Carroll County's strong anti pardons sentiment grows amid talk of deal making and mob justice attempts.
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Huntingdon
Teas
W. Car Mark
Patterson
Carmack
Carroll County
Crim{nalk
Law and Order
Wii
McCauley
William Widdis
Ross
Widdis
Pettis Potx Peas Price List Advertisement
A 1 percent capacity price list for Pettis Potx Peas shows Best extra sifted Peas at 15 cents per can Best sifted Peas at 12 1/2 cents per can Best French Peas at 20 cents per can Best early June Sugar Peas at 10 to 25 cents per can.
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Spheghett
Southern Democrat convention draws figures at Shelbyville
Nashville American notes a Southern Democrat convention in Shelbyville Tennessee last Thursday with resolutions urging a state convention in Nashville on November. The piece names figures tied to railroad interests and politics including a Folk club organizer and railway executives as part of a broad party alignment. It hints at a sheriff race bid by J. H. Allen and a drive to merge factions ahead of Mary eventy.
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Shelbyville
Tenn
Nashville
Bryan
Joe W. Folk
L. & N. Railroad
American
Foota
J. H. Allen
Folk Club
Mary
D&w
Love Wheeler 4 Sheriff of Maury County Reelection Bid
The Democratic party authorized announcement supports the candidacy of Love Wheeler 4 for re election as Sheriff of Maury County subject to party action.
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Love
Maury County
Democratic Party
Memphis News-Scimitar Calls for Integrity in Party
The Memphis News-Scimitar urges readers to investigate the callings and characters of disinterested patriots who give countenance to efforts undermining progress within the Democratic party.
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Democratic Party
Memphis News-Scimitar
Forfeiture Suit Up Next Week In Turnpike Case
A chancery action Monberry vs. Columb Palattn Co. will decide next Thursday whether tolls collected while the charter was in doubt must be paid. Citizens along the Columbia and Mt Pleasant Turnpike filed an injunction delaying tolls for about two years, totaling roughly 1600 dollars, as the forfeiture suit proceeded.
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Columbia and
Mt. Pleasant
Chancery
Monberry
Columb Palattn Oo
Columbia & Mt. Pleasant
Mayberry
Pike
Tirnpike Company
Turnpike Company
Scott Stays On After RNC Elimination Rumors
Information from West Virginia reports Senator Scott remains in place despite speculation that his removal from the Republican National Committee was imminent due to his perceived unwillingness to follow White House orders.
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West Virginia
Scott
Republican National Committee
White House
Cotton's Wound Proves Fatal In Mt Pleasant Duel
Elbert Cotton died at 3 am after being wounded in a street duel in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday. Calvert and Freeman were wounded but improving. Sheriff Webb orders Deputy Harrig to conduct a thorough investigation and make arrests as needed.
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Elbert Cotton
Mt. Pleasant
Calvert
Freeman
Webb
Hariig
Beggared Again and Emperor Improve in Fall Hats
Descriptions lament in period prose as a speaker asks who or what beggars the state. The Emperor Francis Joseph shows marked improvement in condition, amid speculation about fall hats and political fate.
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Francis Joseph
Austria
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