Tennessee Campaign Ends as Voters Await Tomorrow’s Polls
Nashville Aug 3 The long whirlwind campaign ends with Democrats and insurgent Democrats and Republicans divided over judicial races. Tomorrow voters choose judges for the State Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals amid factional fighting tied to Governor Patterson. Pardoning Duncan Cooper for ex Senator Carmack’s slaying dominates debate as Patterson faces attack from opponents.
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Court of Civil Appeals
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Supreme Court
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Duncan Cooper
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Edward W. Carmack
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New Foundation For Causeway Across Galveston Bay
In Galveston Texas Aug 3 the piling for a 1 million dollar causeway across Galveston Bay encountered the sunken last barge Lucile lost with cotton during the battle of Galveston more than forty five years ago The rotted hull and cotton were found six feet below bay bottom in hard clay The cotton remains intact and could not be penetrated by steam piledrivers until a pointed steel rod was used The contractors say the cotton foundation will stand for all time and is pressed to a thousand steam compresses Behind these bales Confederate cannons once mounted to deter Federal gunboats the Union ships sank the barge in fifteen feet of water The cotton is now embedded as the base for the causeway piers
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Galveston
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Galveston Bay
Denunciations and factional grip on Tennessee election
Patterson denounces Attorney General Cates over handling of private lawsuits before the Supreme Court. Democrats claim victory as black registration soars. independents say white Republican votes will offset black turnout. Prohibition, main issue last election, receives little attention now. Memphis Nashville Chattanooga show weak enforcement and threats to repeal if voters favor governors and State officers.
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Nashville
Chattanooga
Southern Bank Law Sparks Debate Over Cotton Bills
Washington officials warn Southern banks against guaranteeing cotton bills of lading under the National Bank Act. Courts opposed such guarantees, risking adverse rulings. A legislative fix via a bill of lading or bank guarantees is urged, with a European bankers’ committee seen as temporary. Congress action deemed essential for autumn needs.
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Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commercce
Insurgent Victorians Challenge Kansas Republicans
A fragmented political notice reflects insurgent pressure against the Kansas Republican faction, highlighting clashes with standard party positions and calls for reform within the ranks.
Seven insurgents win GOP Kansas primaries after campaign
From Topeka August 3. Complete returns show Cannon policies repudiated by Kansas Republicans. Seven of eight insurgent congressmen nominated despite Washington’s congressional organization efforts. Majorities ranged from 500 to 3500. Only one of six renomination hopefuls, P. P. Campbell, may remain on the ticket with insurgent Arthur C. Ranston opposing him. Victor Murdock had no opposition.
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Murdock
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
P. P. Campbell
Arthur C. Ranston
Victor Murdock
Insurgent Wins Shaping Kansas Primaries Victory
Victor Murdock reports that six of eight insurgent candidates carpet Kansas primaries, signaling a repudiation of the Cannon system. He says the insurgent surge shows GOP support for Governor Stubbs and reform, with leaders Scott Miller Roeder Calderhead defeated, altering House influence.
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Victor Murdock
House of Representatives
Kansas
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Roeder
Calderhead
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Stubbs
Bankers Admit Profit Transfer Position In Discourse
The passage claims bankers admitted a plan to transfer profits to certain points, outlining this as the stated position. The fragment suggests an admission about how profits were allocated or redirected within a financial framework.
Big Political Meeting at Eros In Louisiana
In Eros Louisiana Aug 3 a strenuous political gathering followed a Ruston debate with Ransdell Clayton and McGregor as speakers. Ransdell defended his Congress record and tariff votes while Clayton and McGregor spoke brief updates. The event drew a large crowd and continued through the day with speeches addressing tariff policy and political positions.
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Congress
Kansas primaries framed as repudiation of Cannon
Mr Murooge Daesling says the Kansas primaries reject Cannon and the existing system, urging voters to push for change. He cites party politics and leadership as driving discontent, urging a shift toward reformative measures in state governance.
Extra Session of State Legislature to Rearrange Exposition Tax
After meetings of the Board of Trade and Wholesale Grocers Association Governor Sanders will call an extra legislative session for August 15 lasting about six days. Senator Henry Tueydon urged using 100000 dollars of exposition funds to create a permanent Louisiana resources exhibit, a plan President Ellis approved to present to the Exposition Executive Committee.
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Board of Trade and Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Sanders
Board of Trade
Henry Tueydon
Vermillion
Louisiana
Ellis
Cotton Mill Place Showcases Fine Crop Under Ruffin
Mr. W. M. Ruffin, manager of the Cotton Mill Place in Ouachita parish, maintains a top farming record with 250 acres in cotton yielding near 200 bales and potential to reach a bale per acre. Additional crops include 190 acres of corn and peas, oats hay, fall fish potatoes, and sorghum. The fields are unusually grass free due to constant cultivation, making the plantation a model for regional farmers.
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W. M. Ruffin
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Ruffin
Orleans Senator Staffords Exposition Per Diem Offer
New Orleans August 3 Senator E M Stafford of the Sixth Orleans district volunteered to refund his per diem and mileage to support the exposition in case an extra legislative session is held. Rumors circulated that many Orleans lawmakers would follow suit and return at least their per diem during the extra session.
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E. M. Stafford
Orleans
Stafford
Aout
Miners Strike Sparks Violence in Greensburg Irwin Area
In Irwin Pennsylvania on August 8 violence flared over the Greensburg Irwin coal strike. Striking supporters stormed a lodging house at Hahntown where strikebreakers were housed, clashing with about forty deputy sheriffs. Reinforcements repelled the mob after over 200 shots were fired, with one striking miner injured.
All Quiet at Palestine Race Riot Aftermath
Palestine Texas August 3 with militiaman withdrawn four rangers remaining to assist in keeping order the investigation continues and eleven white men and six negroes are jailed bail efforts fail Jack Johnson and Langford noted New York August 3 continues on page 5
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Palestine
Tex
Senator Stafford Proposes Per Diem and Mileage Gift
A General Assembly discussion notes Senator Stafford offering to contribute his per diem and mileage for an extra session as a second subscription. He believes no opposition will arise and hopes others will follow suit, though he has not yet consulted other members.
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Stafford
General Assembly
Belgian Farmer Compares Louisiana and Home Conditions
A Belgian farmer highlights contrasting weather and crop conditions between Louisiana and his homeland. He notes warmer winters in Louisiana, longer growing seasons, and differences in soil moisture. The piece contrasts farming challenges and potential opportunities in both regions.
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Louisiana
Belgian farmer’s tale spurs Louisiana farming appeal
August Van Asselburg argued before the Louisiana Farm Lands Congress that Belgian farmers suffer under high rents and licenses, often owning little and living scantily, while Louisiana offers opportunities. He recounted his switch from a six year Belgium farm with costly rent to a 1903 arrival in Alexandria and starting to farm in 1904, inspired by an old neighbor’s success in Louisiana.
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Europe
August van Asselburg
Louisiana Farm Lands Congress
van Asselburg
Louisiana
Belgium
Old Country
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Will Attack Sugar Trust Will Attack Sugar Trust
Federal authorities prepare to file a landmark antitrust suit against the American Sugar Refining Company. United States District Attorney Wise in New York will file the action, aiming to curb sugar trade monopoly after months of investigation and government correspondence.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Wise
New York
Department of Justice
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