Patterson Carmack Debate in Bristol Lords Temperance Issue
Governor Patterson and Senator Carmack clash in a Bristol debate over prohibition and party loyalty. Carmack defends no nomination against a majority vote, taunts Patterson on his record, and draws strong pro tem perance support. Patterson, hoarse, defends his clemency and Memphis ties amid loud crowd reactions.
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James J. Finney
Bristol
Tenn
Tearm
Carmack Tey
Senator Carmack
Aigholy
Earth
Carmack
Patterson
Congress
Paterson
Bia
Cormack
Cattarrh Cure Promoted By Local Advertisers
Local advertisements tout Hall's Cattarrh Cure as an internal remedy to purify the blood and mucous streams. The copy claims it cures using two key ingredients and urges readers to request testimonials from satisfied users.
Obion County Road Law Struck Down by Chancellor Cooper
April 20 Union City reports that Obion county road law is unconstitutional for broad scope and local application. Judge John 8 Cooper ruled the act targets Obion county and lacks adequate damage provisions. Two injunction suits sought to stop road commissioners from widening roads.
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Union City
Obion County
John 8. Cooper
Giant Concrete Bridge to memorialize Henry Hudson
New York April 206 The bridge department of the city will soon begin the erection of a reinforced concrete arch bridge of vast proportions. The structure is planned as an imperishable memorial of Henry Hudson's voyage three centuries ago when he sailed the Half Moon up the river later known by his name.
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New York
Department of Thi Elty
Henry Hidron
Noble River
Senator Taylor Delivers Sunshine Praise in Nashville
Nashville dispatch details Senator Bon Taylor arriving in Nashville to attend lectures at the Ryman and a banquet with Cardinal Gibbons. He boasted of high wealth with fellow magnates, claimed mingling with dukes, ambassadors, and presidents, and regaled listeners with humorous tales while noting gold tableware and his own “time of life” among the great.
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Nashville
Tenn
Touleht
Ryman Seditorium
Aly
Tennessee
Apostle of Sunshine
Marshal Jugged by His Appointee in McEwen
In McEwen Tennessee on April 21 the trial of Jno Brown drew interest as he faced drunkenness charges on Easter Sunday. Brown had deputized Perry Crome to act as marshal, and the deputy arrested him in the afternoon, leading to possible suspension from office and a maximum fine.
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Mcewen
Tenn
Jno
Brown
Perry Crome
Burdock Blood Bitters Tonic Promoted For Health
An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a strong tonic to improve appetite digestion and promote sound sleep and enjoyment of life. It markets the product as a great remedy and builder for overall vitality.
Vatican Sacrilege Stirs Rome During Mass
Vatican and Rome react to an alleged sacrilegious act during Pope Pius XII’s Easter Mass in the Sistine Chapel. Three Austrian visitors, including Prof. Tellbyen of the University of Vienna and relatives, drank from the sacred waters and one woman spilled it on the floor. They claimed not to be Christians and said the sacrament was a mistake. The pope wept. officials moved to hush the matter to avoid scandal. The Austrian ambassador may be recalled.
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Vatican
Pope Pius
Sistine Chapel
Holy Father
Tellbyen
University of Vienna
Shaw Visits Centreville Sparks Political Buzz in Tennessee
Leste M. Shaw, former U S treasury secretary’s representative for New York banking interests, toured Hickman county and the New York and St. Louis Mining Co near Aetna. Officials say his trip involves mining investments and phosphate interest, with politics rumored due to his Nashville stop en route to New York.
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Centreville
Tenn
Roosevelt
Treasury
Leste M. Shaw
New York
Hickman County
T Ie New York and
St. Louis Mining Co
Aetna
Ir Shaw
Nashville
New Captain For Salvation Army Post At Local Center
Nelson Cherry has been named Captain of the Salvation Army post here and began duties. The group promotes community work and seeks cast off clothing donations while Captain Cherry works to raise funds to pay chapel repairs. Reach him at the Columbia Factory for contributions. Doan's Ointment advertised for skin itch relief ends with a promotional note.
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Nelson Cherry
American Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Mr. Cherry
Columbia Fee
Roosevelt avid reader of caustic editorials
President Roosevelt often reads newspapers that harshly criticize him and enjoy their scorching roasts. He makes a habit of perusing editorials that attack him, but only for amusement and personal entertainment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Warm welcome for veterans in Birmingham for Confederate reunion
Birmingham prepares for the Confederate Veterans reunion June 3 to 11 with John B. Gordon Hotel grounds ready. The decoration committee reports merchants and citizens helping displays, Sons of Confederate Veterans escort, information depots at city depots, ambulance and medical support, and ready headquarters for officers. Expect ample accommodations for visitors.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jiseph H. Babb
Birmingham Commercial Club
John B. Gordon
Felt Grounds
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Sons
Bureau of Information
Hotela Pana
Senate pension bill would rise to 162 million
Washington April 20 The Senate Committee on Pensions completed consideration of the pension appropriation bill. It would carry about 162 million dollars, an increase of 60 million over the House plan. The measure aims to implement the widows pension law and to consolidate pension agencies under the bureau in this city. The Senate also passed a bill pensioning survivors of Texas volunteers who defended the frontier from 1855 to 1860 against Mexican raiders and Indian depredations.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
Prac- Heatly E
Senate
Texas
Churches Ban Merry Widow Hats in Services
In Burlington New Jersey on April 20 local churches consider prohibiting the large Merry Widow hats during Easter services. Pastors argue towering headwear reduces seating capacity and risks causing backsliding among mates as attendance dips. Ushers struggle to seat worshippers as quartets wear oversized hats. plan to require hats be checked at the cloak room to proceed with services.
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Burlington
N. J
Nooh “Merry Widow
Program for Next Teachers Meeting in Columbia May
The Maury County Teachers Association plans its next meeting in Columbia on May. The program includes Kern's Among Country Schools Chapter VII by Prof. L. Duke, McNeill and Lynch's Introductions to Literary Lessons in English Literature by Prof. W. B. Davidson, and Gilbert's Behoot and Its Life by Prof. James A. Bo Unk.
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Maury County Teachers’ Association
Columbia
Kern
Duke
McNeill and Lynch
Michael
W. B. Davidson
Gilbert’ Behoot
James A. Bo Unk
Reform Fight in New York
Albany April 1 Gov Hughes moves to revive reform measures four days before adjournment. Merritt concedes anti reform bills face strong opposition as he doubts extra sessions will yield passage. Agnew Hart anti racing gambling bill faces further effort with letters from Sage Carnegie Parkhurst Burress urging acceptance.
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Albany
N.Y
Hughes
Agnew- Hart
Russell Sage
Andrew Carnegie
Parkhurst
Bishop Burress
International Reform Bureau
Divorce Action Filed By William P Cooke Against Grace McGowan Cooke
William P Cooke filed for absolute divorce from Grace McGowan Cooke in Chattanooga Tennessee alleging desertion after their 1897 marriage. He cites her literary career as the cause, states she left in March 1905 and has refused to live with him since. He seeks no custody, noting their two children Helen and Katherine are under her care. Grace McGowan Cooke, daughter of the late Col John B McGowan, is a well known authoress and contributor to magazines.
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Adolf
Patterson
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Grace McGowan Cooke
Helen
Katherine
Cooke
Grace MceGowan
John B. McGowan
A. B. McKinley
Knoxville
Mistress Joy
Natchez
Alice McGowan
Za Islands
Upton Sinclair
Helicon Hall
Hoboken
N. J. Mia
Misa McGowan
Hall Way
Sheep Shearing Underway in Culleoka This Spring
Special to The Herald reports sheep shearing has begun in Culleoka on April 22. Early outlook suggests a yield at least a third higher than last season, but buyers’ response to wool prices remains uncertain as owners weigh selling now versus holds for higher returns.
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Culleoka
Teg
Quinnest
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