Tragedy on Union Street Ends in Shootout Shocking City
Burke Thompson was shot and killed by ex police officer John Yeaman on Union street during a crowded Saturday night. The feud stemmed from sheriff election tensions with Thompson a Cartwright supporter and Yeaman linked to Johns. Yeaman fired twice, Thompson died minutes later. Yeaman, 46, was detained after the incident. Thompson, about 30, was a half brother of Officer B. F. Thompson and had prior mistrials in the case.
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Burke Thompson
Taka
John Yeaman
Union Street
Sheriff
Johns
Thompson
Cartwright
Yeaman
Union Street the Tragedy Followed. Yeaman
Johna
Dowell
Davidson County
B. F. Thompson
Fao
Cox
Nashville
American
Southern Railway Announces Low Summer Tourist Rates
The Southern Railway offers very low Summer Tourist Rates to many summer resorts across Tennessee Virginia Western North Carolina Land of the Sky Sapphire Country and the Atlantic Coast. For full details and literature contact Tr B Shipley D P A 204 Fourth Avenue North Nashville Tenn.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Land of the Sky
Saphire Country
Atlantic Coast
B. Shipley
Fourth Avenue North
Nashville, Tenn
John Yeaman Examination in Nashville
Special to the Herald reports the examination of John Yeaman, who shot and killed Burke Thompson Saturday night, scheduled before Justices Burk, Levine and Caldwell tomorrow afternoon. The piece also includes varied editorial asides and clippings from multiple papers.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
John Yeaman
Burke Thompson
Burk
Levine
Caldwell
Child awarded to mother in habeas corpus case
Mr. HP Piguers returned from Paducah Kentucky where he pursued habeas corpus against Chas Smith a Bethel House barber who left Columbia two weeks ago with his two year old child The mother was awarded custody and took the child to her parents home near Mt Pleasant The husband testified he knew nothing against the mother’s character
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HP. Piguers
Paducah
Mt. Plessant
Newly Elected Squires Blanks For Sale
The Herald advertises complete magistrate blanks printed to meet latest law requirements. Available in any quantity, designed to save time and labor. Call to place orders for supplies.
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Herald
Report on alleged ballot recount dispute in district magistrate race
Card from Esq Hayes explains that voters raised concerns over tally errors and a possible ballot recount in the th district magistrate election. He says requests to select independent counters and to recount were refused by Guest and the Election Commissioners. Hayes notes a three vote margin and that he had no contest in mind, ending with the date August 6th, 1906 and a call for public judgment.
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R. H. Guest
Hsg
Hayes
Election Commissioners Reject Recount Petition
The election officials state no proof of errors in village ward counts and refuse a recount. They cite their duty to compile returns and issue certificates of election to the chosen candidates. Signed by Co. C. Denton, Charles S. Jackson, and Raymond Adkisson.
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G. W. Hayes
Thi
Cers Aan
Th Tenn
Vie'uewe
Co. C. Denton
Charles 8. Jackson
Raymond Adkisson
Mules Killed by Lightning in Thompson Station Area
Mr. J. R. Buckner of Thompson Station reports five fine mules killed by lightning on Friday afternoon. The animals stood under a tree where two mules were struck previously some years ago. Nearby, Mr. T. D. Simmons of Cartera Creek lost his only horse to lightning on the same Friday afternoon.
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J. R. Buckner
Thompson Station
T. D. Simmons
Cartera Creek
Memphis businessman to close dives after election death report
Mike Haggerty of Memphis state he will close his dives and retire as soon as a suitable vacancy is found, saying he is tired of opposition and the Kinnane system. The announcement came as news broke of W. J. Cook’s death, the second victim in yesterday’s election-related violence, prompting hopes for future peace in the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mike
Haggerty
W. J. Cook
Columbia Beats Lynnville 12 to 7 in Rainy Rural Clash
Columbia defeated Lynnville on Lynnville's grounds by 12 to 7 with Stamps earning the win on steady pitching and a seventh inning rally. Stamps homered in the first and Stockard cleared the bases with a three run triple in the seventh as Columbia edges Lynnville despite wind influenced play and uneven scoring. The rough weather and umpire Nicholson are noted as factors in the game.
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Columbia
Lynnville
Stamps
Stockard
Nicholson
Will of C N McLemore Probate Discloses Estate Plan
The will of Clarence N McLemore is filed for probate. E E McLemore named executor and trustee without bond. Twenty thousand dollars left in trust for Marie McLemore for life, with principal to her descendants’ children. if none, to B E McLemore for life, then to Columbia's library or the State School for the Blind. Thirty five thousand left in trust with E E McLemore for Thomas McLemore for life, remainder to his two daughters Eugenia and Rose. The remainder goes to E E McLemore.
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Clarence N. McLemore
E. E. McLemore
E. EB. McLemore
Marie
EB. BL McLemore
Thomas McLemore
Eugenia
Rose
Service at the Tabernacle near Union Service
The Union service at the Tabernacle drew a good crowd after a shower. Rev. W. A Provine preached on "A Falls Estimate of Character" from Genesis, arguing true character is shown by positive deeds and Christlike living rather than mere negatives or heredity.
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Tabernacle
W. A Provine
Jacob
Judas
Iscariot
Sing
Joseph
Christine
Christ
General Greely Assigned to Northern Division Command
War Department orders appoint Major General A. W. Greely to command the Northern Division at St. Louis effective September 16. General Corbin, currently in command, plans retirement on September 1. Greely has led the Pacific Division in San Francisco during General McArthur's absence in India.
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Washington
War Department
A. W. Greely
St. Louis
Corbin
Greely
San Francisco
McArthur
India
City Grain and Feed Co Adds Retail Department
The public is informed that City Grain and Feed Co has added a retail department to its wholesale business. They offer feed in any quantity including corn, oats, hay, wheat bran, and chicken feed wheat with guaranteed savings, low prices, best goods, and quick delivery to any part of the city. Telephone orders for delivery.
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City Grain and Feed CO
Old-fashioned Paint Endures With White Lead and Linseed Oil
The piece argues that the traditional paint made from pure white lead and pure linseed oil remains durable today. It stresses choosing a reliable brand and notes the enduring quality spanning generations.
Collier Pure White Lead Ad from National Lead Company
Pure white lead from the National Lead Company advertises Collier Pure White Lead as perfectly pure with years of reputation. It urges customers to write if dealers won’t supply it and lists Cincinnati Ohio address for sales through first class dealers and all dealers.
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National Lead Company
Mae
Letter From Dickson County Relates Travel and Town Life
A travel letter from Dickson County recalls a Saturday morning departure at six, a route through Waynesboro to Maury, and a high noon arrival after 32 miles. The writer comments on Waynesboro meetings with Dr. Harry Boydbrother, the Dickson courthouse, post-fire rebuilding, water scarcity, and hardships from drought. He notes a sick train passenger, rainless months, and local poverty tempered by hospitality and faith, closing with reflections on Christian love.
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Clifzon
Waynesboro
Maury
Harry Boyd
Frank Boyd
Court House
Dickson
Lyles Station
Attice
Union City
Corp
Fellowship of Kindred Minds
F. . Lowell
Confederate Reunion Planned at Glendale Aug 15 and 16
The Leouiday Polk Bivouac No 3 and Wm. Henry Trousdale Camp 495 announce the Annual Confederate Reunion to be held at Glendale on Thursday and Friday August 15 and 16. Dinner on the grounds is planned Thursday. All old soldiers and the Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons, and the general public are invited. community groups may contribute to the dinner as available.
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Leouiday Polk
Henry Trousdale
Glendale
Daughters of the Confederacy
Thoreday
Ex Mayor Belcher Convicted In Embezzlement Sentencing
Patterson New Jersey August 3 Wm H Belcher former mayor who vanished a year ago and surrendered was sentenced to twelve years in the state prison at Trenton on six indictments of embezzlement. He allegedly stole 100000 to 150000 from personal friends and the Manchester Building and Loan Association which suspended business. The crowded courtroom heard evidence as Belcher pleaded for clemency though Justice Boott said his actions left many victims penniless. He surrendered without contesting the case after returning.
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Belcher
Boott
Pennless
Former Maury Countian Takes Own Life By Poison
A. J Parker aged 62 a longtime resident of Mt Pleasant and Maury county died last night at his Carroll street home in Nashville from an overdose of strychnine wife found him convulsing no prior warning noted local obituary desk reports the case as a suicide by poison in a city residence
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the Herald
Nashville
A. J Parker
Mt. Pleasant
Maury County
Carroll Street
Arm Break Fracture From Horse Fall Near Home
Martin Parker suffered a broken right wrist when his stirrup caught as he dismounted a horse near his home on Friday. The fracture is described as very serious, but he is recovering and will be glad to return home soon.
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Martin Parker
Tovay
Mills Announces Wheat Buying and Storage Deals in 1890
Ashton Mills pledges to pay the highest price for wheat and furnish sacks for delivery. The mill offers storage on favorable terms until sale and incentives this year exchanging flour for wheat, inviting farmers to patronize.
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