State Democratic Ticket Names for Governor and Officials
The Columbia Herald lists the state Democratic ticket for governor Benton McMillin of Smith and railroad commissioner Thomas L. Williams of Knox. It names electors at large and district ticket holders across ten districts with candidates Baxter Taylor John W Staples J Lynch W S Faulkner A B Nell M I Meeks R B Williams T C Rye and W W Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton McMillin
Smith
Thos, L. Williams
Knox
Fleeters
Baxter Taylor
Washington
John W. Staples
Bonne
Lynch
Franklin
Faulkner
Wilwon
A. B. Nell
Marshall
M. 1. Meeks
Davidson
R. B. Williams
Lawrence
Thomas C. Rye
Bennh
W. W.craig
Crockett
W. H. Carroll
Shelby
Democratic Executive Committee Calls Meeting in Maury County
Maury County Democratic Executive Committee members are summoned to meet at the Columbia courthouse on Monday September 24 at 11:00 a.m. to decide on nominating procedures for the State Legislature and address other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Columbia
N. B. Cowains
W. B. Gawunnan
New Railroad Bid Seen to Break L and N Grip
An editorial urges Mt Pleasant and Columbia to back a new line from Columbia via Mt Pleasant to the Tennessee River to rival the L and N. It argues capitalists can be drawn with clear savings and proposes a small committee to court New York investors and start work next spring. It also calls for a single, focused chamber effort and a capable agent to drive the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
L. d& N. Railroad Co
Mt. Pleasanton
Tennese River
Columbia
L &N
L. & N. Railroad Co
Ashwood
L.&n
Tennessee River
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Leland Hume
Citizens’ Telephone Co
Illinois Central Railroad
Milam
Citizens
Cumberland
Colombia
Congressional race summary in 189 district before Padgett
In this district Col N N Cox the Democratic nominee defeated Col A M Hughes the Republican candidate by about 4 600 votes though dissatisfaction rose. Cox drew support from Prohibition and McKinley Democrats, while Blackburn Populist vot e and anti Bryan Democrats aided Hughes. Cox still won by roughly 4 890 votes amid calls for an independent candidate. The piece notes Nashville growth as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Journal
Herato
Ts Caan
Journal
Boyd
Hickman County
Major Whitthorne
Mr. Padgett
Whitthorne
Bolter
HiraLp
Col
N. N. Cox
A. M Hughes
Ol. Cox
Blackburn
Mr. Hughes
Padgett
Competition and politics in Columbia discuss lights and parties
A discussion notes that better lighting may come from a local rival to gas and electric, with plans for a BAS plant in Columbia if stock is secured. It urges Democratic club organization, notes Bryan Stephenson endorsements, laments rail and utility issues, and recalls local media notes about candidates and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Bas
Walla
ArMoca
InColumbia
Blankets On Sale In Fleecy Wool Comfort
A hundred pairs of soft fleecy wool filling blankets with cotton warp, offered in sizes 10x4 11x4 and 12x4 with colored borders. On sale next Saturday and Monday at prices 3.90 4.00 and 5.90 in place of higher prior prices to spur brisk business.
Rich Silks at Close to Half Price
Hine Plisse Taffetas offered in shades that make them highly desirable for waists, evening wear, or dresswear. Colors described as old and subdued, suggesting a historic fabric palette.
Wool Dress Goods Sale Ad Highlights Prices
The notice advertises heavy wool dress goods in multiple colors including rose light blue and lavender with prices quoted for next Saturday and Monday. It emphasizes pure wool 45 inch wide fabrics suitable for walking or long skirts and mentions color options grey brown green red and oxford mixed with price 4 yard and 4 yard deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea Yard
Oxford
Dark Flannelettes and La Bonita Shoes Ad Offer
An old advertisement touts dark flannelettes priced at a yard and presents a shoe sale for ladies named La Bonita at 22.90 with a buyback promise if wear fails. It notes a replacement policy for defective pairs and mentions other shoe options including a $3.50 model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bonita
Bryan foes and campaign trail notes across Chicago and Midwest
In Chicago the Iroquois Club hosts Mr Oaxey to speak for Bryan. Mark Hanna calls Bryan a hypocrite and denies trust existence nationwide. Springfield reports a Tuesday fire injuring business district, with bucket brigade aid after a nonworking engine. Stevenson begins a wide stump tour across six states next week. Dr Hester McGurrie, Stonewall Jackson’s medical director, dies near Richmond. A battle in the Philippines sees 1000 rebels against US detachments. twelve US killed, twenty six wounded, five missing. Clara Barton, Red Cross president, suffers fatal collapse delivering relief in Galveston after the storm.
Harrows Improved for Tori Beekeeping
Fragmentary notice notes improvements to harrows used in tori beekeeping output. No further readable details available.
Nashville Harriman Train Run With Baxter Aide Group
The first Nashville to Harriman train on the Tennessee Central line ran today. President Baxter traveled with a large group of businessmen aboard the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Harriman
Teen
Tennessee Central Railroad
Baxter
Northland Kinship Responds With Call For Aid
In a solemn cry the Northland kinship pledges readiness to aid after a devastating event. Communal grief and resolve emerge as they vow to stand with the people as dawn comes and relief is sought from distant regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland
Reat
Exhibition shows leading plows and railway lands
The display highlights Handcock Wise plows dominating use and reports Miberts at the Wain with Bideria well represented. It notes the first appearance of Par je and the impact of the new railway and its opened lands on the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miberts
Bideria
Parje
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbia Herald
The
Herald
Paolo Uahing
Tena
F. D Lander, Baitor
National
Democratic
Willam Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenakon
Kea
Giles
Frazier
Hamilton
Congress
L. P. Padgett
County Democratic Executive Committee
Goda
United Democracy
Boltera
Roosevelt
Republian Party
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Patterson Creek
Kentucky
Goebel
Frierson Street
Harald
Grean- Jaw
Jira
West End
Dickson
Ingalls
T. K. Jones
Booth Weat
A. J
Tennessee
McMillin
Bryan
Democratia
Galveston
American Anti-Trust League
Dickson Press
Whitthorpe
Dickson County
Borror Romine
Board of Mayor
High Street
Nashville American
Nashville Banner
TsKennon, Anderson , Foster
Fall Millinery
Dept
Josephine
L'Aiglon
Paris
Esther Mayer
Caroline Reboux
Suzanne Blum
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Mr. Oaxey
Iroquois Club of
Chicago
Mark Hanna
United States
Springfield
Adlai E. Stevenson
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Hester McGurrie
Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
Phillippines
Clara Banton
Red Cross Society
Fair Southland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!