Carter foes clash as Massey roils delegates at February meet
The Comet reports political intrigue in Tem neamee Sout with Massey shaking up the Carter faction as February convention chatter intensifies. Gov Hoopir faced calls for an advisory committee to gauge presidential leanings while lingering post Christmas letters arrived from J Crandall renewing his subscription. Crandall, now superintendent of agencies for the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance, maintains strong ties in Southern California and Arizona.
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Christas
Pacific
J. Crandall
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Vo
California
Arizona
Were Lovers Once Strangers Now In Nashville Politics
A satirical portrait of Congressman Bells clashing with Governor Hooper over election and temperance laws. The piece recalls Bells’s rise in state politics, his Washington influence, and his ouster from power as Nashville insiders joke about promises, loyalty, and political maneuvering.
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Bells
Hooper
Senate
Washington
Nashville
Alabama
Samuel
Sammy
Sells
Jos
Joe
Nashville Demoert
Fisher’s Withdrawal Highlights Democratic Harmony Debate
Former State Senator Misher withdraws from the Barton committee citing its past relevance and alignment with the provent Republican state administration. He commends genuine democracy and sincere efforts for democratic harmony while opposing continued committee continuity as an add to power. He says as a Democrat he cannot act with a committee shaped by factional loyalty.
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Misheria
Barton
Marton
Misher
Barton Committee
Fodter
Democratic Harmony Debate Divides Tennessee Democrats
Nashville Democrat reports a Tennessee Democratic stance against the Barton fusion committee. It cites Senator Fisher favoring inner party harmony and criticizes leaders seeking to place themselves above the people. The piece predicts a united front of regulars and independents to defeat Republicans in the 1912 election year.
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The
Democrat
Vertrees
Democratic State Committee
Fisher
Senator Fisher
Democratic Party
Burton Committee
Barton
Tennesse
Hooper
Tennessee
Nashville Democrat
Mittee
Democratic state com takes lead as time shortens
About a month and a few days will elapse before the democratic state committee proceeds with its plans. The notice hints at upcoming actions and timelines, signaling accelerated scheduling and potential announcements in the near term.
Wilson's Unattained Pension in Campaign Fallout
The New York Sun reports Woodrow Wilson sought Carnegie foundation retirement aid while pursuing the U.S. presidency. Wilson recalls applying for a pension during his Princeton tenure, clarifying the fund funds only long teaching service, not old age support. He states he did not renew the matter after Autumn 1910 and denies ongoing involvement.
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Andrew Carnegie
United Sat
Woodrow Wilson
New York Sun
Wilson
Princgton
Carenegie Foundation
Carnegie
Camyesti Foundation
3.Wilson
Princeton
Carnexle Foundation
New Jersey
Juul
Bros Woodrow Wwilson
New York Saw
Pension row shadows Carnegie ties in political debate
The article portrays a trustee meeting where a man named Wilson missed admission to a pension, prompting fault lines over automatic benefits and political loyalties. It contrasts Democratic politicians opposing protection with Carnegie’s philanthropy and critics who see privilege shaping charity versus public policy. The piece references Andrew Carnegie, pensions, and a debate on initiative and recall within a broader national context.
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Wilson
Andrew
Southern Railway Exhibit Shines at Land and Irrigation Congress
At the New York American Land and Irrigation exposition in Madison Square Garden, the Southern Railway display draws top attention. A sixty foot booth showcases cotton, tobacco, grains, forage, sugar cane, and fruit, with a large South map, crop photos, and a Southern apple emphasis. M A Hays presents daily lectures with 150 new colored slides, outlining Southeast industries, resources, scenery, and opportunities for Southern farming.
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Land and Irrigation Congress
New York
American Land and Irrigation Exposition
Madison Square Garden
United States
Canada
Southern Railway System
Ite
Southern Railway
Ben
M. A. Hays
Land and Industrial Department
The
Ife
Selon
Railroad district agents promote territory growth and industry
The text describes district offices in St Louis Mobile Macon Bristol Columbia Mississippi Asheville and Columbia. Agents support railroad linked development work aimed at attracting homeseekers colonizers and industries, aiding farmers and markets, gathering opportunities, and expanding cooperation with the railroad. It mentions Washington St Louis and London based agencies and related industrial efforts including a Dresden radiator project for an airship.
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St. Louis
Mobile
Macon
Bristol
Columbia
Misa
Asheville
Washington
New Pegle
Ew Capial
Washington and
St Lote
Tealher
Narrislure
Unpean
Headtquartera
London
Queen and Crescent
Agricultural and Industries
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Land and Industrial Department
Dresden
War on Weevil Boosts Roads War Effort in Cotton Belt
The boll weevil menace spurs a coordinated campaign across Alabama Mississippi and Georgia. A reorganized Cotton Culture Department leads expert agents to assist farmers in beating pest damage while coordinating with the U.S. Farm Demonstration Bureau and state authorities under the Southern Railway lines.
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Bath Way
Alabama
Mississipi
Georgia
Southern Railway
United States Farm Demonstration Bureau
Thatraettig
Southern Railway seeks cooperation of all people
The Southern Railway System invites the cooperation of all people in work for the development of its territory. It will aid and welcomes individuals and business organizations to call upon for aid, providing information to help build the Southern Communications relating to lockons or development work. Messages should be addressed to M. V. Johe Land and Industrial Agent, Washington, D. C., for Southern Railway regions. For the Queen and Crescent Route, contact T. C. Plinkett, Agricultural and Industrial Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Southern Railway System
Southern Communications
Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Georgia
Souttery and Florida Railway
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
M. V. Johe
Woalton
D. C
Queen and Crescent
T. C. Plinkett
Ghattatiooga
Tenn
Resources of Southeast Given Wide Publicity
The Southern Railway has long concentrated attention on fair and exposition exhibits showing the resources and products of the Southeast. This year's exhibit focuses largely within its territory, with agricultural and educational displays. A large exhibit will be held in November in New York City and extensive publicity materials are distributed, including The Southern Field and pamphlets for homeseekers and manufacturers.
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Southern Railway
Staten
New York City
Bern
Europe
Southern Railway Road Improvement Efforts Highlight Farmer Benefit
The Southern Railway System emphasizes better country roads as a path to prosperity for both rail and rural residents. A decade ago a road demonstration train toured, promoting road improvements and farmer gains. A six month initiative by the railway, with the U.S. Office of Public Roads, continues to advance this work.
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Alvo
Southhern Railway System
United States
Paler
Effective organization for development work
The Industrial department coordinates solicitation of men and capital for factories and immigration into the Southeast. Land and Industrial Department directs general development across Southern Railway lines including Mobile and Ohio Georgia Southern and Florida and Virginia and Southwestern railways. The headquarter offices are in Washington with a substantial corps of assistants and large offices along the lines.
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Southeast
Southern Railway System
Industrial Department
Land and Industral Department
Lnes
Southern Railway
Moble and Ohio Railroad
Georgia, Southern and Piorida Railway
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
Washington
Cook Wanted for Reliable Apartment Help
Classified notice seeking a reliable woman to be employed as a cook and house help for a permanent position. Wages described as satisfactory with lodging provided for a family. Instructions to apply at an address, wording garbled and obscure.
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Fennson City
Maxiey
Carter
Hoopir
Eduuiltee
Massey
Cardui
Elmer Sickler
Terre Haute
Ind
Ie Gardui
Mary Garden
Ry’'S
Johnson City
Oscar Mather
Clarendon Flats
Wim Frealy
Southard
Clayton N.C
the Southern Railway
Cook
Rik
Cleveland Machine
Cleveland Works
Hoss & Hoss
Hurrow
Coael
Knoxville
A. BP. Cooper
Knoxville, Deum
Chadwick
Ice & Coal
Doll & Myndersecq
Prince Street
Geeleman
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