Suburban Fair Plans and Political Debate in Tennessee
The Columbia Herald discusses Maury County Fair Week with Home Coming Day and Senator Carmack slated to speak. It notes Carmack's likely gubernatorial bid, the governor’s critique of office seekers, and contrasts past state leadership with potential future victory while reflecting on political sentiment in Tennessee. It also reports on Jesse Pomeroy’s 38 years in solitary confinement and laments the lack of human sympathy in prison.
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Maury County
Senator Carmack
Jesse Pomeroy
Massachusetts
Free Pass Row Sparks Rail Debate Across Press
Nashville American argues passes buy influence and harm graft fights. It cites Hartford and railroads balking at removing passes as key to ending the scandal. The Chattanooga Times urges railroads to end the pass, warning of voters forcing withdrawal and broader trouble in elections.
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Nashville
Chattanooga Times
Echoes in Rail Debate Split Over Public Fury and Regulation
The piece notes two distinct echoes from Ex-Genator Carmack's rail policy speech. One portrays him as a demagogue amid Loud Nashville rhetoric, the other cites a Railroad Commission pledge to act. It argues railroads face criticism for politics and pricing, while urging the commission to fully hear the public side in the dispute.
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Nashville
Carmack
Railroad Commission
Satuday Sermonet te from Home Herald about unpopular truth
A homily contrasts worldly popularity with steadfast principle. It argues many adapt to currents, lacking individuality, while Jesus and Paul faced hostility for speaking against sin and dishonesty. The piece urges courage to defy popular clamor and witness virtue despite public scorn.
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Governor’s Bryan shift sparks mixed praise and doubt
The Nashville American defends the governor for joining Bryan’s side amid anti Bryan sentiment, arguing the move stems from political survival. It hints the governor rode Bryan’s strength to reelection and may not gain genuine backing from Bryan supporters or anti Bryan factions.
Carmack for Governor Candidate Called by Robertson County News
The Robertson County News urges Senator E W Carmack to run for Governor before the next Democratic State convention. It praises his public record and personal life, arguing he would unite the party against graft and lead with integrity and reform. The paper asserts Carmack’s bid would dominate Democratic consideration in Robertson County.
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Rhea County
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Robertson County
Governor Patterson Referred by Local Editor with Quip
Jack Reaves of the Hardeman Free Press calls Governor Patterson a derisive nickname describing him as a “little game cock” and “Hon, Mis fit Reform Patterson,” reflecting partisan tone and local political discourse.
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Fire destroys Cudah Packing Co plant in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 11 a large Cudah Packing Co plant at Ninth Street and Girard Avenue burned. Loss is about 200000 dollars with 260000 pounds of beef destroyed. Fire likely from a spark from a passing locomotive.
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Cudah Packing Co
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Girard Avenue
Lews
Harry Turner Wins Herald Scholarship at Columbia Military Academy
Harry Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Ea Turner, led the race for the Herald scholarship at Columbia Military Academy with steady pace. He stood out as diligent and unselfish, soliciting subscribers and saving the scholarship for his future use despite not yet entering the Academy.
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Attendance Exceeds Accommodations at Conder Training School
Huntsville Alabama September 11 The Conder Training School opened yesterday for its third year with an enrollment of 128, three more than the limit. Speakers Rev B G Mitchell Rev Marvin Heflin Rev C T Culpepper Prof Conder and Mr W L Clay praised southern energy and industrial progress, noting Savannahs first ocean steamship Decatur to Tuscaloosa rail line Mobile street railway and Huntsvilles early water works.
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Conder
B. G. Mitchell
Marvin Heflin
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Savannah
Decatur
Tuscumbia
Mobile
Philadelphia
Antitoxin Found To Cure Diptheria In Three Minutes
Columbus reports a new diphtheria antitoxin developed at Ohio State University led by Prof Blytle. Theodore Wolram, a German chemist living in the city, is credited with the antitoxin. Tests in hospitals and private practice precede the announcement. The antidote is injected and can be used in any quantity for patients of all ages.
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Columbus
McKennon Andersen Foot Styles Claim Distinctive Colorways
Fragmentary listing notes McKennon Andersen Foot with distinctive styles and colors and costs such as 110.00 and 9 5.00. The garbled text references weights and material codes, suggesting a catalog or shoe product entry with prices and variants.
Fall Millinery and Dresses at Popular Prices
Readable ad cites ladies hats waists and dresses with garments priced up to 25 cents. Promotes silk finished imported plaid gingham fabrics and appealing fashion items for fall shoppers in a concise newspaper style brief.
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Confederate Dedication Promised for September 26 at Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Tennessee sets September 26 for the dedication and unveiling of the Confederate Monument by the Bigby Gray Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Senator Carmack will speak, with Percy Chandler and Frank Wilson also attending, and Mrs. J G Frierson representing the chapter. An elaborate program, dinner, and vocal selections are planned for old soldiers and visitors.
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MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Bigby Gray
Daughters of the Confederacy
W. Carmack
Percy
Chandler
Frank Wilson
Nashville
J. G. Frierson
Ernest Chadwell
J.T Jopkins
Bigby Graya
8Rd Goodloe
Mother In Israel: 95-Year-Old Has 269 Descendants
In Lake Charles Louisiana on September 1 Mrs. William Hancey aged 95 is recorded as having 269 living descendants. Officials from the parish report she has 11 children 10 grandchildren 164 great grandchildren and 33 great great grandchildren who share 87 different family names.
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Lake Charles
William Hancey
Thin Parish
Woman Scores in Hotel Fire Escape Incident
A man and his wife awoke to a hotel fire. He urged calm and joked about keeping cool. He took his watch as they exited. The wife later commented that his advice was practical yet comical and hinted at the need for proper attire.
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