Editor’s Murfreesboro Fair Observations Stir Debate
The Maury Democrats editor critiques fair behavior and gambling at Maury county events. He condemns pool selling and horse racing as gambling, urges local dignity and conscience, and questions police shooting of a prisoner near Columbia. He calls on the Board to ban such conduct for citizen safety.
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Prosperity claim under tresta control spurs price rises
The piece argues that under tresta influence government policy has driven coal up nearly 100 percent and meat up 2545 percent with other costs around 40 percent and wages about 10 percent. It mocks Republican claims of prosperity noting a laborer earning two dollars daily would feel lucky with a 20 cent raise yet finds the real buying power eroded by inflation.
Long Distance Operator Inherits Perth Estate Worth Large Sum
A New York City telephone operator has inherited the estates of the late Earl of Perth. The heir will receive about $290000 a year in income plus an additional legacy from the estate. The arrangement opens with a weekly payment and totals near a quarter of a million dollars annually.
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Earl of Perth
Ttia
Long Call
Go Ein No More Reflections On Public Morality And Politics
A Philadelphia Record op-ed tone piece critiques public figures and economic policy. It condemns sensationalism around Rev Sem Small and contrasts republican cost of living claims with Massachusetts statistics. The column touches on Roosevelt McKinley politics and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad indictment versus individuals.
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Totoy
Smail
Gasoline Prices and Political Rhetoric Spark Debate
An excerpt from a Republican-leaning Omaha paper criticizes rising gas prices as a hidden drain on the public while railing at corporate greed. It also comments on tobacco risks, athletic discipline, and political figures including Bryan, Roosevelt, and Johnson, urging competition and reform.
Too Much Johnson in Public Debate and Politics
A historical column profiles Tom Johnson of Ohio, praising his anti tariff stance and steel rail free-list proposal, recounting his political rise from Cleveland to leadership in the Democratic Party, his clashes with Mark Hanna, and his stance against monopoly power, arguing he can lead the party to victory.
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Ohio
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Vilas
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Tiiaore
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Iowa
Steel Trust
Johnstown
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Wilson
Brooklyn Street Railway
Bosxineas
Charleston
Mark Hanna
Johnnstown
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Carnegie
Cumbria Iron Works
Jefferson
Democratic Party
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seeds advertised by Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
An advertisement offers seed rye seed wheat barley and field seed with contact to Columbia Mercantile Storage Co and manager W J Dale. The note emphasizes reliability and urges readers to call.
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W. J. Dale
Bibles in the Schools discussed by Memphis Board
Memphis public schools may feature a Memphis edition of the Bible after a Memphis School Board meeting. A committee of Protestants Catholics and Jews was appointed to select readings for school children that avoid offense to any faith.
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Tenn
Summer Prices Hold on Four Coals for Short Extension
Prices remain steady for Blue Gem Jellico Providence and Slack Diamond Coals with all use orders continuing. Dale Bros issues extendibility for a few days as market terms stay unchanged.
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Slack Diamond
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Depot project advances as warehouse torn down
The railroad company has finished tearing down the Callender warehouse to clear space for a new depot. South Main street tunnel work proceeds steadily, improving prospects nearby, while work on the depot itself moves forward slowly.
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Callender
South Main Street
Bargain Sale Ledger for Yard Goods and Waists
A sale notice lists numerous fabric and apparel bargains including 40 inch black shark skin at 59 per yard, Henrietta and Albatros fabrics at 30 yards, assorted light colored waists and flannel garments at steep discounts, and fine mats and rugs offered for Saturday and Monday prices to clear stock before new merchandise arrives.
Padgett Campaign Appointments Outline for Padgett Tour
Chairman Thompson announces a schedule of Padgett appointments across towns from Sept. 20 to Oct. 4 in Tennessee. Campaign plan features two weeks outside his district, starting Sequatchie Valley then border counties, with exchanges of district speaking duties. Fitzpatrick’s illness prevents canvassing for at least a month and may delay speeches in the Fourth District.
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P. Padgett
Ikeville
Dunlap
Whitwell
Jasper
South Pittsburg
Tracy City
Pears
McMinnville
Gallatin
Hartaville
Lebanon
Carthage
Cookeville
Croasville
Padgett
Sequatchie Valley
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Hon
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Fitzpatrick
Notice to Fannie Moore and heirs on asset recovery
If Fannie Moore colored or her heirs call at the Herald office prove identity and pay for this notice they will be told how to recover a valuable asset waiting for them in Washington due from the old Freedman's Savings and Trust Co. d&w
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Herald Office
Washington
Freedman's Savings and Trust Co
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Attorney General Race Sparks City Visit by Judge Cockroft
Special to the Herald reports a contested state attorney general race without a clear frontrunner as T. Cates of this city competes with W. L. Cockroft of Memphis. Judge mpips is expected to arrive this afternoon to enter the campaign.
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Memphis
Mpips
Attoraro
Attorney General Knox weighs Panama Pier purchase legal questions
Knox said only that he is considering many questions of law and fact about title to the property. He expects to finish the work for a report and opinion to the President after returning to Washington. The gravest issues involve the legal character of the old and new canal colonies and their relation to each other and to the new government.
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Knox
Association Press Today
Panama Pier Chase
Russell
United States
Washington
Old Sand New Canal
Bee Butterfield and Dodson Sell Buggies At Auction
We will visit factories soon to purchase buggies for one trade and aim to reduce stock. The seller promises savings for buying now and urges customers to come to Bee Butterfield and Dodson on August 2.
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Bee
Butterfield & Dodson
Revival of a Noted Insurance Policy Controversy
Nashville reports Rev B A Cherey files a bill through lawyers Sam Golliday Jo McLean and John L Nolen against Norwich Union Insurance to restore policies on his property at Mounts gle. The move centers on contested land and policy restoration.
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B.A. Cherey
Sam Golliday
Jo McLean
Lebanon
John L. Nolen
Norwich Union Insurance Cry of Land
Moutesgle
FIELD SEEDS AND PRICES FROM SATTERFIELD & DODSON
Field seeds including Timothy Red Top Blue and Orchard Grass should be sown now. Boe un lists prices with Satterfield and Dodson as the supplier.
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Satterfield & Dodson
New Store Houses Being Built
Mrs. Roth Martin is laying the foundation for two new store houses behind her property near Gos Street. Construction proceeds with visible progress and local interest in the expanded commercial area.
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