Civil War Era Supreme Court Appointments From the South
The article lists prewar U S Supreme Court members appointed from southern states. It names John Rutledge of South Carolina appointed in 1759, John Blair of Virginia appointed in 1780, and Robt H Harrison of the era, noting Judge Lurton’s Tennessee-based appointment as the fifth such from the South since 1860.
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Supreme Court of the United States
John Rutledge
South Carolina
John Blair
Virginia
Robt. H. Harrison
Maryland
James Tredell
North Carolina
Thomas Johson
Samuel Conse
Disdrod Washington
Alfred Moore
North Caroling
William Johnson
Thomas Todd
Kentucky
Gabriel Duval
Robert Trimble
Janes M. Wayne
Georgia
Roger B. Taney
John Catron
Tennessee
Lurton
John MH. Harlan
Willian B. Woods
Lucius Q. CL Lanier
Mississippi
Howell IE. Jackson
D. White
Louisiana
Judge Lorton
B. White
Corbett to Train Jeffries for Big Fight With Johnson
James J. Corbett announces he will train and spar with James J. Jeffries forty days before the bout with Jack Johnson. He arrives from Europe aboard the Mauretania and plans hard practice sessions to test Jeffries stamina and regain form for the championship fight.
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James J. Corbett
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
New York
James
Corbett
Europe
Mauretania
Justice confirmations by state listed in Nashville Banner
The Nashville Banner reports expected daily confirmation totals by state: Tennessee three supreme justices. South Carolina three. North Carolina two. Virginia two. Kentucky three. Alabama two. Georgia two. Mississippi one. Louisiana one.
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Howe
Fennessee
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
Mowissippi
Louisiana
Nashville
Season of Gift Giving and Christmas Joy
A religious reflection on Christmas emphasizing the free spirit of giving. It celebrates the worldly impact of Christmas and the divine joy found in selfless gifts, urging all to spread kindness, hope, and courtesy to deepen the sense of brotherhood through joy in Christ.
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Christ
St. Nicholas
Bethlehem
Committees Named by President Marshall of the Commercial Club
President L C Marshall announces the year committee slate for the Commercial Club. Executive committee members are C Williams JF Young and Jas A Summers with plans for the forthcoming year.
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Marshall
Commercial Club
L. Marshall
The
C. Williams
JF. Young
Jas
A. Summers
Patterson in Trousdale county political race outlook
In Trousdale the county primary has shaped the governor and U S Senate race as the field concentrates on Patterson for reelection while McMillin, Polk, Hannah, McCain, and Luke Lea command varied Democratic and Prohibitionist followings. The Democratic organization opposes the new primary law, with rural Prohibition Democrats wary of Republican advantage.
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Trousdale
United States
McMillin
Senate
Patterson
Polk
Hannah
McCain
Luke Lea
Democrats
J. Carr Crenshaw
Notable Early Supreme Court Nominations and Southern States Notes
A survey traces early and postbellum Supreme Court appointments by state origin, noting Maryland’s 18th century role and recent southern selections. It contrasts southern representation before and after the Civil War and mentions a moonlit romance scene and a toy shop advertisement fragment.
Gift of $5,000 for Milligan College
Prof A P Milligan of Kentucky University sent a $5,000 check to Milligan College near this city to fund building improvements. The college, founded about thirty years ago by J J Hapwood, is Christian Church affiliated with Dr Frederick Kershner as president and grows under his administration. The article lists faculty and committee names across finance advertising membership and more.
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A. P. Milligan
Kentucky University
Lexington
Milligan College
Robert Milligan
Milligan
J. J. Hapwood
Frederick Kershner
Unclear Names List of People and Places
A fragmentary OCR item lists numerous individuals including Hunter Ti Hirst H M Burtes or smith Bird T Boone Rehools and education and mentions State and county figures Geo Sells J Stanley Harlow Pan Divine C D Friberg W J Barton and various manufacturing site names Geo T Wofford J Fred Johnson Geo W Thinlin Wo G Mathes J F Brewer.
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F Hunter
Ti Hirst
H. M. Burtes
Smith Bird
T. 2
Boone
Rehools
J. B. Arad
Guy T. Smith
J. BE. Croweh
A. I. Jonson
Geo. B. Burbage
J. Fred Johnson
Geo. W. Thinlin
Wo G. Mathes
J. F. Brewer
Early candidate eyed for new postmaster general role
Nashville rumors place Robert Slurp as potential first assistant postmaster general amid a cabinet reshuffle. The chatter follows Mr Sharp’s recent actions and signals strong Republican support for the shift in Tennessee political circles.
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Nashville, Tenn
Robert &. Slurp
Internal Revenue
Mr. Sharp
Governor Patterson Gains Popularity in Democratic Ranks
A Trousdale county committee lauds Governor Patterson amid criticism from political enemies. They credit his veto of the recent election laws as fair and democratic, calling for party unity and leadership. Rumors link Washington talks to possible successors, including Eugenes Priest and other regional figures.
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Trousdale County
Patterson
Carping Criles
Fiov
Democratic Party
Allison
Oranges for sale at Pardue bulk rate outlets
A garbled ad notes good juicy sweet oranges in a car load for sale at grocery stores and fruit stands. It mentions Pardue's bulk oranges law price per 100 and cites names like J D Longuiure and Heys chocolates in a fragmentary market blurb.
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Pardue
HL. W. Pardue
Local Orange Prices and Carriage Goods Spotlight
A garbled market note promotes good juiey sweet oranges for car loads and bulk sale terms. References include SLAC HW Wardue and Santa’s headquarters with prices claimed as lowest. Mentions daily carriages toys media and kids."
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Tate
China
Longmire
Jains J. Van Alen Spouts Longevity At Newport Dinner
At a Newport dinner Jains J. Van Alen extolled longevity through open air exercise and long walks and recounted a farm bigamy tale. He described a witness who knew the bridegroom could not wed, and quipped about the unlikely ages of the couple in a humorous tell.
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J. van Alen
Newport
van Alen
Lleyn
Washington Star
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