Roosevelt Warns Congress On Dam Grants And Power Rights
President Roosevelt urges tighter control of dam permits on navigable streams and calls for government terms and charges to protect public interests. He cites potential 1,200,000 horsepower projects needing about 25,000,000 tons of coal annually and warns against perpetual grants to unknown or poorly funded beneficiaries. He warns against monopoly and advocates unified plans linking inland waterways and national development.
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Washington
Specia
Miesange
Roosevelt
Congress
Rainy River Improvement Company
Rainy River
United States
Army
Appeal to Labor to Fight Taft in New England
The American Federation of Labor sent an appeal to labor men in New England urging a bitter war on Secretary Taft to prevent domination and to defeat him at the polls if he seeks the presidency. C. J. French of the New Hampshire federation branch cited near unanimous aversion among unionists toward Taft's nomination.
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Concord
Nhs
Taft
New England
American Federation of Labor
C.J. French
New Hampshire
Federation
Maxie Gentry Sent to Kentucky as Top Pacers Shine
Maxie Gentry by Jona R. Gentry from Maximette by Brows Hal led the Western Fair Circuit last season as the top three year old pacer, beating two large fields and setting a race record of 2 15. Recognizing speed, Ewell Farm notes Searchlight’s dominance as a three year old and beyond, with world records 2 05 5, 2 04 5, and 2 03 5 for four and five year olds, totaling 29 wins in 35 starts. The Wilkes family line through Alcyone ties to John R. Gentry and Halblood, aiming to breed a premier racing stallion.
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Maxie Gentry
Jona R. Gentry
Maximette
Brows Hal
Tennessee
John R. Gentis
Ewell Farm
Searchlight
Hix
Wilkes
Alcyone
John R. Gentry
Ex-Postmaster James P Beard dies at 86 in Nashville
James P Beard former postmaster at Columbia for four years starting in 1870 died Tuesday at his Nashville home at age 86. His remains were taken to Williams graveyard on Snow Creek for interment. A Republican, he was brother in law to the late Josh Williams of Water Valley. Judge EB Erwin was the lone clerk in the local post office when Beard served as postmaster.
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James P. Beard
Columbia
Nashville
Williams
Snow Creek
Mr. Beard
Josh Williams
Water Valley
EB. E. Erwin
Judge Erwin
Supreme Court Term Opens in West Tennessee
Jackson Tennessee April 13 The Tennessee Supreme Court opened its annual West Tennessee term with Chief Justice Beard and Justices Neal and McAlister on the bench. Justices Shields and Bell were absent today but expected tomorrow. The first division heard Henderson County and Chester County dockets as part of a heavy term with 175 cases to be heard, including criminal matters.
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Jackson, Tenn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
West Tennessee
W. D. Beard
Neal
McAlister
Shields
Bell
Henderson County
Chester County
Beardes
No Hope for Aldrich Bill In House Conflict
Washington April 13 The Aldrich currency bill passed by the Senate will not be concurred in by the House. Republican leaders plan a caucus to consider an amended Aldrich bill or a financial bill at all. A new currency bill drafted by House leaders and led by Representative Vreeland will embody key Aldrich provisions with amendments, aiming to secure Senate support.
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Washington
Senate
House
Pharmacy law being violated in Hickman County
Centreville Tenn April 12 Attorney H H Hinkle Savannah Tenn who inspected stock in towns and counties finds eight merchants in Hickman County selling opium morphine or poisons without registered pharmacists He will not prosecute if the guilty submit to Justice Easley court and pay the $20 minimum fine A refusal could bring harsher penalties
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Centreville
Tenn
H. H. Hinkle
Savannah
Hickman County
Hinkle
W. E. Easley
Masked Men Visit Georgia Pastor in Chattanooga Report
A Dalton, Georgia dispatch says about 100 masked men rode into Dalton just after midnight to wake Rev. Sims of First Presbyterian Church. They allegedly informed him that local residents stand with him and warned that further arson attempts would be thwarted. The visit aimed to deter ongoing incendiarism in the area.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Dalton
REES AND WATKING Plumbing Contractors Ad
A local plumbing firm advertises a full line of plumbing supplies and installation on all jobs. They offer estimates for any plumbing work and pledge reliable service and total satisfaction on entrusted contracts.
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Rees & Watking
Night Riders Warn Peanut Trade In Padgett Area
Warnings signed Night Riders threaten peanut shipments from Tennessee landings. Notes directed at Saltillo Savannah Kentucky packers, carried between St Louis and the Tennessee River, turned over to postal authorities. Earlier warnings warned riverboats not to carry tobacco but caused no major disruption.
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Padgett
Saltillo
Savannah
Kentucky
St Louis
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Cimberland River
Liquidation sale offers deep discounts on suits and garments
A jumble of liquidation prices lists fine suits, pants, corsets, shoes, and fabrics. Items claim values up to 25 dollars with refunds, including Cheviots, Scotch plaids, Velour Cashmeres, and French Kid shoes, all advertised at low sale prices and money-back guarantees.
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Merchantise
Tennessee
Fed
Scenser Dun
W. B
C.es
Paris
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Peanut Belt
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Cable
Garrett
MT. Pleasant, Tenn
King’s
I.s
ADE
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Amoskeag
Aurora
Rochdale
London
Gimpany
Mt Pleasant
Comle, Garrett & CO
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