Governor Hughes Moves to Force Extra Session
Albany April 9 Governor Hughes angrily retaliates against the legislature over the Agnew Hart anti race gambling bills and other measures He threatens an extra session May 11 if bills are not passed by April 23 He vetoes some rivals and sets May 12 as a target for a Niagara Orleans Senate seat He proposes a Wall Street investigation commission and calls clergy to mobilize against opposition The move draws fury from Senate President pro tem Raines and Assembly Speaker Wadsworth and could affect New York’s political scene ahead of the state convention
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Albany
Agnew-Hart
Ofwen
Niagara-Orleans
Wall Street
Senate
Wm. Barnes
Roosevelt
Hughes
Friends
New York
Chicago
Rains Block Sells At Record Columbia Price
The Rains block on West Seventh street in Columbia sold Saturday for 26000 to R L McKinney and W P Rid ley from A B Rains. The property includes two stores one occupied by T N Figuers and the Maury Dry Goods Co clothing department. Owners take possession with fixtures but leases remain unchanged.
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Columbia Realty
R. L. McKinney
W. P. Ridley
Rains
West Seventh Street
A. B. Rains
T. N. Figuers
Maury Dry Goods Co
Senate Passes Liability Bill Across Rail and Carriers
The Senate passed a broad liability bill for all common carriers including railroads without amendment, defeating Deliever’s substitute. It preserves nonrecovery for employee injuries under rivals and allows recovery even with contributory negligence, reducing damages by the injury’s share of fault. Campaign contributions by railroad workers, notably Harries in 1904, were discussed.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Delilver
Committee On Education and Labor
United States Supreme Court
Harries
Republican Fund
Bee Supplies A J Root's Bee Supplies Sale
CHAFFIN BROS offers A J Root bee supplies at factory prices. Both phones listed with 2media Assentt.
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Bee
A. J. Root
Chaffin Bros
2Media Assentt
Death closes beautiful life in Columbia family loss
A telegram reports the death of Mrs. Chad with Minge of Selma Alabama. Formerly Miss Lillie Dobbins she lived in Columbia until marriage. She had been ill for months. The body awaits arrival in Columbia and funeral plans are undetermined.
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W. B. Dobbins
Chad
Minge
Selma
Ala
Columbia
Mingo
Lillie Dobbins
Alabama
Jean Dobbins
Carmack Headquarters Opened in Maury County
The Frierson building on North Main Street hosts the Maury county Carmack headquarters with C F Looney in charge. A strong central committee aims to build a Carmack majority in the Middle Tennessee region as campaign buttons arrive from the state headquarters for distribution.
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Maury County Carmack
Frierson
North Main Street
C.F. Looney
Central County Committee
Looney
Old Maury
Tennessee
Adjour nment Saves Cow and Jug Laws From Defeat
Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting halted a near defeat of the Cow Law and Jug Law by adjourning. Mayor Biddle absent. Alderman Hayes moved to adjourn, passage by majority saved both measures. Unanimous resolution authorized filing in Chancery Court against Columbia Water & Light Co. to forfeit its charter.
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G. W. Hayes
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Biddle
Chaffin
Street Committee
Hayes
Alderman Hayes
Dedman
Ton
Alderman Swansburg
Swansburg
Swansbury
Sary
Chancery Court
Columbia Water & Light Co
City of Columbia
Maury County
Tennessee
State of Tennessee
W. A. Dale
W. T. Chafin
R. L. McKinney
Revival Services Mark Of Respect For Mrs Gordon
Evangelistic revival at First Cumberland Presbyterian church starts April 19 led by Rev Geo W Shelton of Nashville aiding by a strong choir. The event likely runs two weeks with Shelton previously successful in city campaigns. The article also notes a memorial mark of respect for Mrs Virginia Gordon with the Board of Road Commissioners adjourning after resolutions. Dean's Regulats are advertised for liver and stomach relief.
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C. P. Church
W. C. Gordon
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Geo. W. Shelton
Nashville
Shelton
Russell Street
Sue Ceeful
Virginia G. Gordon
W. O. Gordon
Board of Road Commissioners
Mra. Gordon
Racket Brand Winter Hosiery and Outerwear Sale
Vintage catalog snippet lists ladies and mens winter essentials with fleece lined hose union suits gloves and rubbers. Items include heavy wool golf gloves, Jersey lined mitts, heavy sweaters, storm rubbers and buckle arctics priced from a few cents to around $1.60, reflecting a mid century sale catalog tone.
General Duffy Ends South Tour With Salvation Army Address
Gen Duffy chief of the American Salvation Army concludes his annual inspection tour in the South with a strong address at First Presbyterian church in Columbia. He plans another speech there tonight before installing permanent officers and travels next to New York with his wife daughter and Adjutant Koch praising local Support from Presbyterians and Baptists alike.
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Duffy
American Salvation Army
First Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
New York
South
Koch
Columbia
Army
Philadelphia
Baptists
Cruelty to Animals Charged Against Henry Joyce
Officer Goad arrested Henry Joyce on a cruelty to animals charge after keeping a horse out four hours while intoxicated. Pratt, who rented the horse and buggy, had the warrant issued. The case is set before Esq. Erwin.
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Henry
Joyce
Goad
Henry Joyce
G. P. Pratt
High School Beats L N Operators In South Side Park
Columbia High School downed the L N Operators 17 to 11 at South Side Park on Friday afternoon. Stars included Jordan and Stage for the High School and Wilsford and Voss for the Operators. Spectator A W Brant noted as trains master for L N division watched the game.
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Columbia High School
Ase
South Side Pari
Jordan
Wilsford
Voss
A. W. Brant
L. & N. Oper
Batteries High School
Stance and Pate
Wilsford, Vous and
McLean
Judge Palmer Visits Columbia In Unopposed renomination Bid
Ren. Horace B. Palmer of More freewhore presided at the Court of Civil Appeals today in Columbia. The judge faces no opposition for renomination, signaling continued tenure and stable leadership in the appellate court.
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Judge Palmer
Columbia
Horace B. Palmer
More Freewhore
Court of Civil Appeals
Palmer
Estoppel Plea Overruled in Will Contest Case
Judge sustains demurrer by contestants and holds estoppel plea does not bar challenge to the Sargent will. Court rules tender of the will as evidence of the testator's residence did not foreclose contest of validity.
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Sargent
Sapedts
Maury County
Tennesses
Nis
A Monument of Rare Beauty on West Sixth Street
The hedge planted by the late Mrs. Sue Ogilvie blooms richly and carries a deep neighborhood meaning. She created it for others to enjoy, unknowingly selflessly bequeathing her spirit of generosity and humanity as spring breezes sway its graceful presence.
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West Sixth Street
Sue Ogilvie
Fruit tree price list from A Wilkes Muileoka Tenn
A Wilkes of Muileoka Tennessee advertises a price list for fruit trees including varieties of ap pouns and plants. The brief notice notes availability and pricing to attract buyers.
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Wilkes
Muileoka
Tenn
Constable Race in Seventh District Heated by Challenge
The race for constable in the Seventh district heats up with opposition to Burts in the bid for re election. Ben Brown and Mr Ward challenge Burts in the heated contest as voters weigh the candidates.
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Burts
Ben Brown
Mr. Ward
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Power
Hasipehine
Ark
Chaebay
Plymouth Road
Br. G. Thompson
Floyd
Ohio
J. A
GC. Jones
Citioi Telephone
Lillie Dobbins Minge
Carmack
Willie
Thomas
Water & Light
Geo. H. Shelton
DR. Mack
Road Commission
Dean
Frank Swansburg
Prop
Gen. Duffy
Wndice
Prulce
Clare
Tobqoeos
Banisis
Bell Phyne
Maury and
Giles
Columbia Canning Co
Witeens
Marr
Tell Prime
Robert Berg
Ant
Continental
Farrell & Lipscomb
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