Memphis Fire Ravages South Front Street Losses Reach 600000
Early today a blaze originated on the eleventh floor of the Memphis Cold Storage Company building. Fireman Joseph Hiskey died from a fall, while Lieut. John Surrey and Pipeman W. Kelly were seriously injured. Several nearby structures including Oliver Finnie Grocery, Behr Cole Grocery, Memphis Paper, Chism Bros wholesale grocers, and the Greentree House hotel were destroyed or damaged. Total loss estimated at 600000 with substantial insured coverage.
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Memphis
Teno
Memphis Cold Storage Company
Joseph Hiskey, Sreman
John Surrey
Walla
Pipeman Wa
M Kelly
Oliver-Finne Grocery Company
Behr-Cole Grocery Company
Memphis Paper Company
Memphis Cold Storage
South Front Street
Chism Bros
Greentree House
Preacher Known for Firearms Kills Man in Self Defense
In Chattanooga Tennessee on July 23 Rev S L Crouch a Methodist preacher and timber mill watchman shot and killed Bud Wiley during an attempted escape after Wiley and another man were found in a store. Crouch had captured Wiley after a prior shooting where he protected his wife.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
S. L. Crouch
Bud Wiley
Crouch
Wiley
Roberton
Rev
Butt
Memory of Sleep Prodigies Reported in Pearson Weekly
A sleepwalking basket maker who could not read or write preached fluent sermons in sleep, later identified as parts of parish discourses from forty years earlier. Dr Abercrombie notes another case of unconscious memory involving a girl who night walk and mimics violin playing with fidelity, despite living beside a fiddler.
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Pearson's Weekly
Abercrombie
Pettus Death Casts Gloom Over Alabama
Decatur Alabama July 28 The citizenship of this county and the state are saddened by the death of Senator Edmund W Pettus. He had many warm personal friends in Decatur Morgan county and visited Pettus Springs in Limestone county where he was born. The Morgan County Bar Association and the Decatur commercial bodies will draft resolutions of respect to his memory tomorrow.
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Decatur, Aln
Edmund W. Pettus
Decaturs
Morgan County
Pettus Springs
Limestone County
Morgan County Bar Association
Decatura
Senator Pettus Johnson Will No More Succeed Pettus
Hot Springs North Carolina July 27 Senator Edmund W Pettus of Alabama died tonight at 19 o'clock after collapsing at breakfast two years after a sinking spell. He was 86, born July 6, 1821, Limestone County. He served in the Mexican War and Confederate Army, later U S senator from 1897 to 1904, and was active in Democratic conventions. Funeral planned for Selma Alabama Tuesday at 5 p m. Senate Sergeant at Arms coordinating notices. Gov. Johnston expected to fill Pettus seat in 1916.
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Hot Springs
N. C
Edmund W. Pettus
Alabama
Senator Pettus
Washington
Pettis
United States
Edmund Winston Pettus
Limestone County
John
Alice T. (Winston) Pettus
Hanover County
Virginia
Clinton College
Smith County
Tennessee
Gainesville
Ala
Mixes Mary 8. Chapman
Elraurt
California
Alabama Effenit
Twenty-sixth
Alabama Infantry
Johnston
North Carolina
General Assembly
Oates
Bankhead
Puct
Judiciary
Pettus
United States Senate
Senate
Pugh
Mr. Pettus
Gen. Pettus
Selma
Ransde
N.C
Joseph FP. Johnston
Birmingham
J. H. Bankhead
Morgan
Gov
Gov. Johnston
War Fears Rise in Black Patch Area Wheat Threshers Guarded
Adams Tenn July 28 locals report tense times in the Black Patch as wheat threshers move under guard. A thresher belonging to Langford traveled through Port Royal with about 15 to 20 armed men. A small hillbilly community sits north of Red River where the wheat is described as hillbilly wheat.
The Farce of Fear Cartoon Caption
In this Puck cartoon a tiny ani ary figure asks why a small man dresses so grandly. An old millionaire named Keg ger appears in shabby clothes, humorously fearing others will think he is learned.
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Puck
Kegger
Gold Brick Man Still Finds Victims
J McAlester president of the American National Bank of this city was swindled into paying 10 900 cash for a worthless brick offered as pure gold by a man claiming to be a miner. The item was taken to Muskogee for appraisal and found to be fake. The swindle was detected a few hours after the sale.
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South M'Alester
I. T
Learned Chimney Sweeper of Budapest Turns Philosopher
M Koloman Zanzi, a Budapest chimney sweeper, pursues science history and law after work. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and mining engineering degree and recently passed a Doctorate in Law, preferring to stay in his trade for a good living and steady connections.
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M. Koloman Zanzi
Budapest
Famous Scotch lawyer Lord Young remembered in humorous wits
The English press recalls Lord Young, a renowned Scottish lawyer who has recently died, through a string of quaint anecdotes. One tale describes an impish moment over an interrogation mark, another a humorous misreading of a “water trust” president’s countenance.
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Lord Young
Lora Young
House of Lords
Bellman
Fixing The Cost In Architectural Plans In Dialogue
Mr Snooks reacts to designs as the architect explains a bungalow labeled at fifteen hundred dollars. The exchange continues with a rough estimate of total construction costs around 98000 dollars.
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Mr. .Snooks
Fire Devastates Steeplechase Park at Coney Island
A massive blaze at Coney Island, New York, destroyed Steeplechase Park and adjoining property, consuming 35 acres in under six hours. The fire, starting around 2 55 am, left one firefighter and two boys seriously burned, with many others injured by glass and smoke. Police suspect incendiary origins amid threats tied to extortion letters received since Christmas, while a large patrol and extra guards protected the area. The destruction also extended to the post office, thirteen hotels, six bathing pavilions, and numerous cafes, stands, and small buildings.
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New York
Coney Island
George €. Tilyou
Tilyou
Uncle Sam's
Fruit Tree and Plant Catalog Ad from Wilkes Cullooka Tenn
R A Wilkes of Cullooka Tennessee advertises a description price list for fruit trees vines and plants. Includes a note to send your name for the catalog and pricing details.
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R. A. Wilkes
Cullooka
Tenn
Facts About Japan From Various Sources
A compact overview notes Japan’s area comparable to Montana and population near twice that of Montana’s, with varied manufacturing including textiles and watches. It cites 1854 opening by Commodore Perry, a dynastic claim spanning 2500 years, a gold yen, abundant minerals, and substantial battleship numbers in 1895. Major cities TokIo and Osaka are highlighted with populations near two million and one million respectively. The 1889 constitution grants religious freedom within public order, while the imperial head is Emperor Mutsu Hito born 1862 and enthroned 1867.
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Japan
Montana
United States
Commodore Perry
Navy
Sipe
Tokio
Osaka
Mutsu Hito
Hito Harunomiya
Eighth Wife Under Arrest in Chicago Mystery
Chicago reports Frank Webb a wealthy former physician dies after an argument with his eighth wife Jeanette Webb. Police probe a quarrel on the porch near 1828 Indiana Avenue. Webb fell twelve feet as an umbrella allegedly struck him. His seventh wife and an ex-wife testify to his kindness. Investigators say motive unclear after two days of searching.
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Chicago
Frank
Indiana Avenue
Janette Webb
Non-Resident Notice in Columbia Chancery Court
Clerk and Master in Columbia Tennessee issues a non-resident notice for Ed Dickson. The defendant must appear within the first three days of the next term beginning in August 1907 or the bill may be confessed. notice runs four weeks in the Columbia Herald.
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Rd Dickson
Ed Dickson
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Columbia
Columbia Herald
N. Akin
Dinning
T. M. Erby
State of
A. N. Akin
Ee Figuers
Non resident defendant urged in Columbia Tennessee suit
Clerk and Master office in Columbia Tennessee in July 1907 sets a September 1907 deadline for T M Erby to plead answer or demur to the complainant W M Spurlock. The filing notes the case was published for four consecutive weeks and lists figures as counsel for the complaint.
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Ofc
Columbia, Tenn
W. M Spurlock
Danger Signals Warn Kidney Trouble and Doans Pills
An elderly advertisement details two kidney danger signals: pale foamy urine and back pains signaling potential kidney disease. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure, cites a Columbia Tennessee endorsement from Mrs J T Wright, and notes price and distributor Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Bright
Dean
Columbia
J. T. Wright
High Street
Tenn
Wright
Doan
Adame & Martin
Frice 500
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
United States
Continental Fire Insurance Go-When it comes to lcsurnscy the Best is the Cheapest
Continental Fire Insurance promotes its policies as the best value, claiming lower costs than many agents of competing companies. The ad mentions farm business subsidies and credits Farrell Lipscomb as agents involved in the offering.
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Farrell
Lipscomg
University of Tennessee Oneville opening new courses and scholarships
Tennessee students offered 400 free scholarships to cover traveling and living expenses as part of a broadened program. New buildings, equipment, and laboratories boost the faculties across languages and sciences, civil, mechanical, electrical and mining engineering, agriculture, law, and pharmacy. Next session opens September 16, 1907. info by Brown Ayres, President.
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Tennessee
Brown Ayres
Land Sale in Columbia Chancery Court Notice
Dan Maxwell sues Anderson Webb in Columbia Tennessee Chancery Court. On August 17 1907 at noon the court will sell four and a half acres on city outskirts bounded by Sid Dovey Alex Blair Esmond Wade and BoB Erwin to satisfy a decree. Terms credit six and twelve months with $126 cash due day of sale. Sale free from redemption notes with interest and security. A N Akin C and M July 19 1907.
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Dan Maxwell
Anderson Webb
Columbia
Tennessee
Fang
Sid Dovey
Alex Blair
Esmond Wade
Bob. Erwin
Anderson Maxwell
Isaac Myers
M.C
A. N. Akin
Land Sale in Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee
In Maury County two parcels in the first ward of Columbia are to be sold at noon at the courthouse door per a decree from April 1907. The first tract fronts High street and Frierson street, bounded by W C Sheppard and Albert Walker. the second fronts High street and Frierson street, bounded by Albert Walker estate and Jennie Wight alias Lowery. Cash only, sale conducted by A N Akin C M.
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Lucy L Sheppard
Court House
Columbia
Tennessee
Lang
Maury County
Tenn
Ci of Columbia
First Tract
W. C. Sheppard
Home Place
High Street
Albert Walker
Frierson
Belig
Albert Wall
Jennie Wit ‘Tall
Lowery
Privmot
Portltihes
Frierson Street
The Choice Suburban Host and the Missing Dish
A quirky brief from The Tatler depicts a suburban host debating serving rabbit at a dinner, with guests Mise Hobo and others awaiting a final decision after noting there’s no other dish available. The moment captures a social dining dilemma with humor and dialog.
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the Tatler
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Pettus Johnson
Fex
Black Hand Society
Savannah Dickson
Nature
Carr
Robert Berg
Block
Columbia Feyy
University of Tennessee
Oneville
the Chancery Court
Columbia, Tennessee
Mano Dawson
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