Mayor Johnson decries rail road tax inequities and auditors
In a pointed defense of his stance against railroad undervaluation, Mayor Tom Johnson argues auditors were biased by railroad influence, pledging to press for fair appraisals and legal action. He predicts a public awakening that could upend officials who tolerate unequal taxation.
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Auditors
Tom
J. Crear
Bastor ‘Press
Beloy
Nuymney
Vie
Astow
Basia
Crate
Ohio
State Board
Columbus
Tom L, Johnson
Would-be burglars frighten Mr Gant and Dr Pillow residence
A would-be burglar tried West Seventh Street homes of Mr Gant and Dr Robert Pillow early Friday. Gant awakened, shocked intruder at front door as he fled. Dr Pillow fired, burglar jumped fence, fled. shots fired but man escaped. Police have not captured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gant
Pillowenga
Mr Foster Denies Saloon Altercation Report
Thompson’s Station resident Joe Foster arrived in the city to deny last week’s Hood and Dockery saloon incident. He says the report was entirely incorrect, that he and Ninian Evans played safely, and that his wound was minor from his own knife. Foster claims no warrant or arrest linkage and plans to clear the matter in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Foster
Thompson's
Herald
Hood & Dockery
Ninian Evans
Foster
Evans
Seppe
Test Preservative for Matarts Ills and Fever
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tasteless remedy for chills fever and illness with reference to quinine in tasteless form and wartime price details, lacking clear publication context or complete product information.
Plucky Sheriff Thwarts Jail Lynching Attempt in Tuscaloosa
A mob of about fifty men attempted to lynch Henry Pratt in Tuscaloosa as police defied the effort. Sheriff Kyle slept at the jail and, confronting the mob, retrieved a loaded shotgun from a closet and warned they must kill him first to reach Pratt, then the mob dispersed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tuscaloosa
Henry Pratt
Salle Rive
Kyle
Emory Resigns as Nashville Arrest Car Superintendent
Special to the Herald reports Richard Emory resigns after a year as superintendent of the arrest car system in Nashville. He will take a similar post in Milwaukee due to ownership changes and reorganization. Emory's successor name has not been announced.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Richard Emory
Milwaukee
Emory
Another Auto for Columbia Adopts Modern Transport
Dr Hazle Padgett has purchased an automobile to aid his extensive medical practice. East tests by physicians report pronounced success, showing less fatigue and cost for greater work. The mobile unit promises rapid response and readiness, making the doctor a pioneer among Brae physicians.
Old Deed Filed for Registration From 1852 Transfer
A deed dated November 15 1852 was filed for registration last week. Pegram transferred 10 acres in the Lith district to Martha A Andrews wife of Little Berry B Andrews for 1.40 in cash and notes. A net woman and child were to be taken in payment for part of the balance. The deed was sworn before John B Pargett then Clerk of the County Court.
Because of Thee A Fragment From Cella Thaxter
Poem fragment praising a beloved with imagery of nature, winds, roses, waves, and birds. The speaker asserts joy and lightness in life due to the beloved presence, noting shadows fade and sorrow diminishes as the beloved is. Cella Thaxter.
Sudden Squall Destroys Steamer City of Golconda
A squall struck the steamer City of Golconda between Paducah Kentucky and Elizabethtown Kentucky as it neared Port Paducah. Sixteen people are reported drowned though names are not confirmed until the vessel’s logs are recovered. Captains Bauer and Breuer, along with pilots and deck hands, aided survivors before authorities reached the scene. The boat, valued at about two thousand dollars, sank in ten feet of water over a reef near Crowell's Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah Ky
Golconda
Elizabethtown
Til
Paducah
Tite Crowell
Breuer
H. J. Worten
N.S. Quartermouse
Hampton
Otto Bauer
Ill
Keep Your Bowels Strong with Candy Cathartic
Constipation or diarrhoea when your bowels are out of order. Cas carets Candy Cathartic will make them act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, 10c.
Descent from Kings Tells Jackson Lineage and Birth Debate
The Memphis Commercial Appeal discusses Andrew Jackson’s birth background and political image. It cites O'Hart's Pedigrees, claiming Jackson carried royal lineage through twenty-two generations to a Norman baron and Robert the Bruce through another line, challenging claims about his birth and status.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
Andrew Jackson
O'Hart
Robert Bruce
Robert IL
Robert Lie
Tord
Normandy
Virginia Democrats Nominate Montague for Governor
The Virginia Democratic convention adjourned after completing the State ticket. Hun Ad Montague was unanimously nominated for governor and a platform praised party leaders from Jefferson to Bryan while opposing criminal trusts and illegal combinations of capital. The platform criticizes the Readjusters party for failing to enforce laws and to enact measures against trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Hun Ad. Montague
Jefferson
Bryan
Reaoontions Party
Osteopathy bold claim at Columbia lecture by Browder
Dr Browder spoke in Bethall Henge parlors arguing osteopathy will uplift Columbia. He portrayed the new science as simple in principle, tested by cures others deemed incurable, noting Kirksville's school as a model and urging local support to mirror its growth. He warned against medical opposition yet asserted osteopathy's inevitability.
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Bethall Henge
0. M. Browder
Browder
Virginia
Mieimbers
Mioney
Columbia
Kirkaville
Tts
George Still
United States Congress
Judgea
Supreme Bench
Kirksville
Tennessee College of
City in Darkness After Engine Break Paralyzes Town
Last night the city suffered a blackout due to an engine break at the porchoa. Stores hotels and public buildings lacked light while Dr Browders lecture at Betheil House was interrupted. After about two hours power restored, but interest waned as residents returned to other light sources.
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Betheil House
Browders
Noberly
Unclear fragment suggesting municipal election stir in Co ene seas
The readable portion hints at a forthcoming local election with factions including saloon interests and whiskey gang prospects. Colombia is mentioned as not new along the financial line, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete details.
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Coeen
Si Thin Tech
Colombia
Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Corrupt Legislature Slur and Nominations
The Pennsylvania Democratic Convention denounces the last Legislature as the most corrupt, condemning rapid transit and certain pills, while nominating Judge Herman Yerkes for Supreme Court and Andrew J Palin for State Treasurer. The platform calls for state focus and cites venal selling of seats and a major franchise theft.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Herman Yerkes
Colestown
Supreme Court
Andrew J. Palin
Meadville
Corn Damaged Across County After Heavy Rains
Reports from Glendale and Columbia area residents describe extensive corn damage from recent heavy rains. W T Galloway notes corn brown down in his neighborhood and higher than usual Hurricane creek. J N Williams reports substantial corn ruin about nine miles from Columbia.
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WT Galloway
Glendale
J. N. Williams
Columbia
Suicide attempt fails as Jesse Alford hangs by wire
Jesse Alford of East Hill attempted suicide Sunday night by tying a wire to a raf ter. The plan failed. the man remains alive, and the full details of the incident could not be determined.
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Jesse Alford
East Hill
Jesse
Drowned Himself in Tennessee Feeder Fire Fever Night
Nashville August 1. William Brinkley, a paper banger of 41 Jefferson Street, attempted suicide by taking poison while fevered. He was removed from the fire before life was extinct but could not be saved.
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Nashville
William Brinkley
Jeffertive
Uncalled For Letters List for Week Ending Aug 20
The following letters remain in the attics for the week ending August 20. Names include Adamson Mrs EE Hardin Frank Unsley Walter Hasterman A 1D Beckwith Jas Harris Miss Mary Black Mrs Lettie Haywood Mary Blair Eeg Taler Alonzo Blair Clarence Jones Miss Bila Brooks Moses Jones N A Brown Wesley Lamb Miss Lizzie Brown Jake 2 Lane WC Bagg Annie M Lanett Mrs Sentha Burke Mr Joan Pastor of Ebenezer Colbert Tom Methodist Church Davis Mrs Eliza Polk Indiana Dobbins James Plunkett Dave Ellison Edie Sanderson Greenfield Joe Mrs Stuard Walter Young John Dr Young Jim John. Parties calling for the above letters please advertise. Advertised letters due one cent. H F Bantts P My.
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Twl
Adamson
EE Hardin
Frank Unsley
Walter Hasterman
Beckwith
Jas Harris
Mary Black
Lettie Haywood
Mary Blair
Eeg Taler
Alonzo Blair
Clarence Jones
Bila Brooks
Moses Jones
N A Brown
Wesley Lamb
Lizzie Brown
Jake 2 Lane
WC Bagg
Annie M Lanett
Sentha Burke
Joan
Ebenezer Colbert
Tom
Methodist Church
Davis
Eliza Polk
Indiana Dobbins
James Plunkett
Dave Ellison
Edie Sanderson
Greenfield
Joe Mra. Stuard
Walter Young
John Dr. Young
Jim John
H. F. Bantss
The New Orleans Minstrels at the Opera House
A harsh review condemns The New Orleans Minstrels as a bungling, outdated show with aging songs and weak jokes. Despite the critique, the venue drew a full house from pit to gallery, showing that a fourth class negro minstrel can always fill Columbia halls.
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Opera House
New Orleans
Columbia
Lightning Strikes Kendel House Near Mt Pleasant
A house owned by Mr Er M Kendel, three miles from Mt Pleasant, was struck by lightning on Sunday. The roof was torn off in part and interior damage occurred from rain, but no further harm was reported to occupants or furnishings.
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Er. M. Kendel
Mt. Pleasant
Tennessee trio heads to Nashville to enlist for army
Austin Cabler Charley Goad and Will Overton who served in the Philippines with the hot Tennessee armesto have gone to Nashville to enlist in the United States Army. They will likely be sent to the Philippines.
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Austin Cabler
Charley Goad
Will Overton
Philippines
Tennessee Armesto
Nashville
United States Army
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Cleveland Press
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MR. Foster
Grove
Nashville Street Car System
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Hobbs
Suaragus Fitiscaro
Krandy Co
Chicagu Ce
Democrats
Trlcher Weoocese Cref
Osteopathy
Dr. Browder
Tennessee School of Osteopathy
Satterfield & Dodson
Pennsylvania
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. Cheney
Sent & Ehiex
Druguist
Toedo
Waldins
Illnian & Marvin
Draguinte
Friedo
Hal
Ca Deupaiste
Testimon Hall
New Orleans “Minstrels
Ade
Scott
BO Uy
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