Tennessee Governor Targeted in Prohibition Debate
Republican Jesse M. Littleton denounces Gov. Hooper calling him a “malar'a dude of cucke” and accuses the governor of private concessions to lawmakers while posing as a prohibitionist. He cites Hooper’s alleged whiskey-line stance and public support for Newt H. White for Senate speaker and Stanton for House speaker amid a broader political clash.
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Hooper
Newt H. White
Senate
Representative Stanton
House
Jesse M. Littleton
Chattanooga
Tennessee
genWeman
Gen- Weman
Commonwealth
Sam Sells
Thad
Democrats
Ben Hooper
Memphis
Crump
Speaters
United State Benatore
Benjamin the Bantam
Newt White
Crumy
Cromp
Trump
Tennessee politics and temperance clash over Crump Hooper feud
The letter attacks Governor Crump and Senator Hooper over liquor interests and a proposed Speaker選 campaign. It accuses Hooper of trading influence for whiskey ties and urges public exposure of private remarks to unite Progressives and Republicans against the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Memphis
Dr King's New Discovery saves life from pneumonia and colds
An old newspaper ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a universal remedy for winter illness. It claims pneumonia is halted by timely use and cites testimonials from Geo W Place of Rawsonville Michigan and others praising its efficacy for coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo
Rawsonville
Miller's
Electric Bitters Prove A Relief For Stomach And Rheumatism
A reader from Lewisburg West Virginia praises Electric Bitters for curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The advertisement claims the tonic treats dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons that cause rheumatism. Each bottle is guaranteed to satisfy and priced at only go cents at H C Millers.
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C.B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
H.C. Miller's
Hooper rebuts Democrat editor over Nashville saloon fight
Nashville Governor Hooper in Orlando replies to Jessie Littleton in the Democrat, denying corruption claims and saying no time to answer further. He asserts fund from liquor dealers was raised and paid, defending his stance against saloon interests from Bristol to Memphis.
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Nashville
Tenn
Orlando
Fla
B. R. Strong
Guv
Hooper
Democrat
Billings
Jessie M. Littleton
Littleton
The
Mvery
Nesville
Bristol
Memphis
Judge A B Neil Denies The Charge
Nashville judge A B Neil of the Davidson criminal court calls the allegation that a 25000 dollar corruption fund was raised in Nashville false and slanderous. He notes Gov Hooper offered to provide proof when indictments for prohibition violations were issued and fifty indictments have since been returned. The page includes an unrelated medical advertisement for Champlain's Cough Remedy claiming it cures colds and prevents disease in children.
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Nashville, Tenn
A. B. Neil
Davidson County
Criminal Court
Nashville
Hooper
Littleton Lhix
Neil
Plans to Abolish the Day Measure in Tennessee
Chattanooga officials report U M Mahoney and other sealer of weights and measures campaigning with Nashville and Memphis authorities to replace peck or bushel pricing with selling all farm goods by the pound. The aim is to protect consumers and merchants from short weight.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
U. . Mahoney
Sealers of Weights and
Nashville
Memphis
Mahoney
Zemo promised to cure eczema and skin diseases
Promotes Zemo liquid wash by E. W. Rose Medicine Co for itching fiery eczema and other skin ailments. Claims quick relief and complete satisfaction with refund if first bottle fails. Sold by City Drug Store.
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Texas Worpen
Texas
E. W. Hall
Oliver St
St Louis
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
Storr
Funeral of Mrs A E Bosbury Taken to Happy Valley
At Raymond Lyle’s home Reve W Morrell led the service for Mrs A E Bosbury with many relatives and friends present. The casket was moved by special train on the BE J and W N C railway to Happy Valley where burial occurred in Tr cits Cemetery. She was from a prominent Tennessee family, daughter of the late John Thomas of Happy Valley and granddaughter of the late I Taylor of Bulls Gap.
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Raymond Lyle
W. M. Morrell
A. BE. Bosbury
Happy Valley
Tr Cits
Tennessee
John Thomas
I. Taylor
Bull’s Gap
Zemo advertised as instant skin itch relief remedy
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a powerful liquid cure for itching and skin eruptions including eczema sores and prickly heat. It claims quick relief for burns rashes and bites with heavenly soothing effects and promises price options of 25 cents and 1 dollars with six times more content in the larger bottle.
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Zemo
Dandruk
Zeno
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
The White Squaw at Memorial Hall Reviewed
The Washington Herald previews The White Squaw by Della Clark at the Academy week ending December 21. Antoine Campeau and family, Leah, Octavia, and Michabo figures tie a century of pioneer life to a tale of love, betrayal, and native identity with Clara Greenwout delivering a strong portrayal of the untutored Indian character.
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Washington Herald Kingsip
Memorial Hall
Della Clark
Academy
Antoine Campenn
Montreal
Leah
Octava
Sinohg
Campeanu
Michabo
Amata
Nehmats
Bool
Ootavin
Weiman
Octavin
Bruce Maldull
Meta
Neamata
Jacques
Guiter
Octavia
Clara Greenwout
Max Wisher
Brosp Marshall
Katherine Hawthorne
Linton Perry
Will Kohman
Fannie Bree
Mindel Price
Chancellor rules against Hannum and Jones in water-right suit
In Unico county a suit by Dr. Hannum and Everett Jones to stop Johnson City from diverting 7 million gallons daily from Indian Creek was decided against the plaintiffs by Judge Hal H. Haynes. The decision notes 25 million gallons go unused by local sawmills and that the county previously appropriated 10,000 to support the creek’s protection.
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Dr. & Ho
Hannum
Everett Jones
Unico County
Johnson City
Bix Hine Springs
Indian Creek
Hannum and Jones
Hal H. Haynes
County Court of
Unigol Conty
Bowsed Yin
East Tennessee Normal Winter Term Begins
The winter term at East Tennessee State Normal started Monday with two weeks of exams ending. Enrollment is rising weekly as students return and the campus notes stronger attendance compared with the fall term.
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East Tennessee
Tennessee
Sahil
All Demlers
Ady
Questions By The Governor Probed By Littleton
The governor faces pointed inquiries raised by Littleton as part of a formal questioning session. Officials seek clarity on policy choices and administrative actions affecting the state.
Tennessee Prohibition Debate Sparks Political Row
A heated exchange involves Hooper, critics label him a drink facilitator, and Jesse M. provides a statement to The Times. Witnesses describe meetings in Chattanooga where plans to trade state offices for a U S Senate seat on whiskey were discussed, with calls to expose alleged blackmail and deception.
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Gov. Hooper
Bittar
Dude of Cucke
Ben the Bantam
City National Bank
MR. Littleton
A. E. Bosbury
Wm. Silver Co
Jesse M. Taketon
Times
Jim
Tittleton
Legislatire
United States
Chattandogs
Wien
Fen
Dude of
Cocke
Danie
Bayner
Unaka National Bank
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