Controlling Majority Over Tariff and Labor Conflict
The Courier-Journal argues the electorate backs a high protective tariff and strong navy, sees unity in party leadership amid amid corruption, and warns against overconfidence risking sectional strife. It praises Bryan while lamenting entrenched oligarchy and calls for disciplined opposition and steadfast republican governance.
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Republican Party
Courier- Journal
Bryan
Ignatius of Loyola
Cross
Jesus
Son
Nebraska
United States
Tikten
Hayes
Democratic Party
Tennessee returns show Bryan leading Taft in 89 counties
Secretary of State John W. Morton reports official returns from eighty nine of ninety six Tennessee counties detailing presidential electors and state races. Bryan leads with 128,084 votes to Taft 111,734 and Patterson 125,243 for governor. Tillman has 105,278. Seven counties have not yet reported official results.
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Nashville
Tenn
John W. Morton
Blount
DeKalb
Fayette
Hawkins
Pell
Tipton
Unicoi
Bryan
Taft
Patterson
Tillman
Arbor Day Proclamation In Tennessee State Schools
The proclamation by State Superintendent R. L. Jones urges county and city superintendents to set aside Arbor Day in November for all public schools. It recommends Wednesday observance with tree planting and beautification around school grounds, combining pleasure with instruction for children. Also notes Dr Fabrney's Teething Syrup claims to conform to the Pure Food and Drug Law with guaranteed bottles and free samples.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. L. Jones
Tennessee Election Totals and Pluralities
The seven remaining counties add Bryan 8012 Taft 6617 Patterson 7 40 Tillman 7 748 to the official state totals Bryan 16006 Taft 20281 Patterson 152087 Tillman 116026. Official returns from unreported counties will not change these totals. Bryan leads Taft by 15715 and Patterson leads Tillman by 19657.
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Bryan
Taft
Patterson
Tillman
Tennnessee
Weaker state law called out by Knoxville judge
Judge C J St John of Bristol says crime is rising and the state lacks strong laws to curb it. He urges making it a felony to threaten a man’s life and discusses pistol carrying, noting current remedies are insufficient. The Bristol judge spoke in Knoxville on legal reform ideas for the next legislature.
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C. J. St. John
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Bristol
Proposed Penal Reforms to Curb Pistol Crime in Tennessee
A reader argues for tougher sentencing and appeals reforms inspired by Virginia. He suggests six months in county jail at the judge’s discretion, a $50 reward for officers handling pistol cases taxed with costs, and a streamlined appeal process requiring a valid record. He believes these changes would reduce homicides and pistol carrying.
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Sonvieton
Tennessee
Virginia
Supreme Court
Erie
World Temperance Sunday Drives Prohibition Drive in Tennessee
The Tennessee Anti-Saloon League urges all Sunday schools to observe World Temperance Sunday on November 29 as a statewide Prohibition Day. Programs have been mailed statewide. uncertified records may delay supply but requests are welcomed at 87 Chamber of Commerce Building, Nashville. Governor Patterson is praised for steady leadership and the 1000 legislature promise, as supporters rally for sweeping liquor prohibition.
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Tennessee Anti-Saloon League
League
Chamber of Commerce
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Lie State
Militiamen Removed From Reelfoot Lake Duty
Union City Tenn Nov 14 At daybreak today 100 militiamen who have manned Reelfoot lake for a month to aid in night rider raids investigation began a 23 mile march toward Union City en route home Half the force will remain to continue stamping out the night rider clan In custody 27 others with 30 alleged night riders travel to Union City where indictments await grand jury return The 40 men remaining at Camp Nemo prepare for winter quarters under Capt Rogan US Army retired attached to Tennessee militia
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Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake
Grand Rey
Camp Nemo
Teute
A. Harricks
Acoot Howse
Rogan
U.S. A
Amy Afiver
Tennessee Millitia
Outrageous Attack on Governor Dialed Up in Rhetoric
A letter depicts an outrageous attack on the governor and prompts honest citizens to resent the move urging restraint and civility in public discourse.
Connecting Gov Patterson To Killing Of Ex Senator Carmack
Editorial accuses Newsyespatts on Patterson after the Carmack murder in Nashville. It defends Patterson, calling attacks on his character unfounded, urging fairness and condemning sensational graphic attacks as unworthy to Tennesseans and the state governor.
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Gov. Patterson
Carmack
Nashville
Malcolm R. Patterson
Uhix
Carmen Kkdaa
Froy
Patterson
la Condone
Varma
Chattanooga
Memphis
Newyeseirattus
Tennesee
The Grandmother's Garden Calendar for 1909
The Youths Companion Calendar for 1909 presents a lithographed color reproduction of The Grandmother's Garden by Charles Cori. It features a large painting 14 inches wide by 24 inches tall with thirteen colors, plus twelve monthly date figures arranged below. The calendar is offered with half-year or full-year subscriptions to The Companion.
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Charles
Cori
Walton Construction Nears Finish on Carolina Clinchtet Line
Walton Construction Company has completed its contract on the Carolina Clinchtet railway line in Clintmoor region. Machinery is being moved from the site as the firm reports near completion of its Winulto contract. Potentially to take up Holstoniveretilrund if Southern acts to finish now. The first bridge over Copper Creek in Scott County is completed, 180 feet high, among the state’s longest such structures.
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the & Walton Construction Company
Clinehoor
Ft de
Hie Walton Co
Ite Winuota
Holstoniveretilrund
Souther
Birste
Copper Creek
Scott County
Virginia
Bristol News
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Matoes
East Tennessee
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