Night Rider leaders rearrested after bond release in Tennessee
Lige Clear and Tom Johnson, alleged leaders of the night-rider band of Reelfoot Jake, were released on $10,000 bond by the Davidson county circuit court then rearrested under new indictments for felonious assault with deadly weapons. The defense motion for release on bond was denied and trials are expected midweek. Three others jailed in the raid were released for lack of evidence. Deputy Sheriff Clear resigned.
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Union City
Tenn
Lige Clear
Tom Johnson
Davidson County
Johnson and Clear
John Cothran
Tom Ferrell
Howard Hicks
Clear
Democratic leaders weigh Bryan future and Culberson bid
Washington reports that leading Democrats, including Culberson of Texas and Champ Clark of Missouri, expect the next congressional elections to hinge on party unity and shifting candidates. Most see Bryan as unlikely to run again, with talk centering on a southern or unknown figure for 190? but no firm plan.
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Washington
Culberson
Texas
Champ Clark
Missouri
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
James
Kentucky
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Jonhson
Mareshall
Indiana
Made Impression in East on Culberson for President
The piece notes Culberson’s strong business backing and influence with eastern Democrats after a New York stay. It argues New York’s organization favors him over Harmon Johnson Marshall, and credits Culberson with aiding Bryan’s campaign by reconciling party factions. Some southern lawmakers foresee a Texas ward shift combining New York and Nebraska in a broad democracy.
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East
Culberson
New York
Bryan
Harmon
Johnson
Marshall
Washington
Nebraska
Texas
Patterson as Governor
A gubernatorial vision stresses executive action and law enforcement. The piece lauds a governor who enforces laws effectively, arguing successful governance hinges on capable officials behind the legal framework. It cites the Tennessee governor as an example and credits him with curbing lawlessness and setting a model for other governors.
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Patterson
Unan
Tennessee
United States
New York Times
Hale Use Is Firmed Murder Case Ends With Life Sentence
Supreme Court upholds Hale's first degree murder conviction for the death of Lillie Davis. Judge Bell delivers full opinion, detailing coercive acts, intoxication, and contested testimony. Hale, a bootlegger, to be imprisoned for life as the court declines death penalty. jury found mitigating circumstances affecting punishment.
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Ack Hale
Lillie
Davis
Hale
Nerey
Lillie Davis
Irby Davis
Knoxville
Johnson City
Bristol
Bartow Smith
McClain
Court notes and chancellery actions listed in Washington
The record shows Judges beside a deputy sheriff during a reading period with a neatly dressed defendant. Case references include Taom Cox and wife vs Nannie L. Larkin et al in chancery. referred to clerk to take proof for next term. cause continued. Southern Railway Company vs H W Purdue in chancery affirmed.
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Taom Cox and Wife
Nannie L. Larbin
Fire Chief Honored With Foiled Speech Prank
In a firehouse tribute the chosen speaker faltered and blurted Here’s your ax, prompting a stunned response from the chief. The crowd watched as the scene turned into a jestful moment during the ceremonial program honoring the chief’s years of service.
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Lippincott
Judge Jones Calls For Death Penalty Ruling
A judge demands the death penalty for those found guilty in a high-profile case. Details on defendants and trial date remain under seal as proceedings continue.
Night Rider Raid Highlights City Crisis in Tennessee
Union City Tennessee December 7 due to illness of two grand jury members the night rider case may require repeating testimony before new indictments are returned Attorney General Caldwell and state lawyers met late tonight weighing legality of reading prior testimony to the new panel of jurors
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Union City
Tenn
Night Rider Grand Jury
Caldwell
Carter county timber title case upheld by state supreme court
The Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company wins in the state supreme court, restoring its title to Carter county timber lands valued at sixty thousand dollars after the James Strong Lumber Company failed to complete payments. The Bristol mill venture and subsequent sales led to the suit, and the high court’s decision returns the properties to the iron company. The report also notes a Bristol gun night rider case with indictments and grand jury notes, and Judge Jones urges citizens to uphold law and order with the death penalty for capital offenses.
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Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
James Strong Lumber Company
Chancery Court
Carter County
State Supreme Court
Strong Lumber Company
Bristol
Grand Jury
Jones
Meeting in Honor of Governor Porter at Peabody College
Special exercises in Nashville were held at Peabody college for teachers to mark the 80th anniversary of ex-Governor James D. Porter now chancellor. Porter received a bouquet and made a brief response. The report notes a quirky exchange about arranging a secret marriage and a romantic vine gift.
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Nashville
Tenn
Peabody College
James D. Porter
Porter Ws
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