Potatoes Sell At 50 Cents A Peck In City Markets
Detroit capitalists plan an air line electric railroad from Chattanooga to Nashville with representatives reviewing the proposed route. Miners and operators at Jellico and Coal Creek plan a wage agreement and will meet in Knoxville next Tuesday to adopt a four year scale starting Sept 1. A black man killed a white woman in Franklin County and a mob burned him at the stake. In Denver, Charles B. Littlefield condemned the Insular Cases before the American Bar Association, drawing applause. Mississippi’s Gov Longino counted state funds on August 15, finding a $267,846 discrepancy. later count balanced the books, with no explanation. Scottsboro Ky bets on oil wealth. Capt. A F Lucas leased 25,000 acres as the town booms. A mob attacking a convicted negro in Alabama faced a fatal volley of bullets. a boy was wounded. The father urged justice as the mob was repulsed.
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Jeliico
Coal Creek
Knoxville
An Old Pastor Seeking Relief From Rheumatic Ailments
The article profiles Rev. James Poindexter of Second Baptist Church in Columbus Ohio. It notes his long service, venerable presence, and benevolent life, then details his age related rheumatic complaints and his use of Peruna as a remedy based on a testimonial to Dr Hartman.
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Ohio
James Poindexter
Second Baptist Church
Hartman
Cook
Perana
Perana Medicine Co
Columbus
Catarth
Rousing Mass Meeting Endorses Strongest Local Ticket
A crowded Lodge Room heard reformers praise their slate Friday night. The report named Geo W Nichols for mayor and a full slate of aldermen across wards. The meeting adopted the ticket, authorized a campaign committee, and adjourned with broad support for the slate.
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Joud
O. J. Porter
T. N. Pigners
Jax
A. Smizer
Geo. W. Nichols
E. E. McLemore
Eugene Ritter
W. M. Biddle
Ed Turner
Charles A.parker
Elijah Neeley
Frank Weatherford
Walter Stewart
T. EB. Gordon
Porter
Fleming
Hazle Padgett
Eugene Anderson
J. P. Brownlow
B. A. Cox
J. H. Dinning
W. T. Ussery
Culleoka Triumphs In Wild 8 To 8 Tie Becomes Championship
Culleoka edged Bethel in a high scoring game by eight to eight through Wild throws and fielding misplays. Robinson pitched for Culleoka and Barnes for Bethel as Maury County boys claim a regional title amid a crowd of about 300. Second game ended 15 to 12 in favor of Culleoka with Bridges and Lebine Toyce contributing strong pitching for Cully.
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Bethel
Robinson
Barnes
Logan
Giler County Boys
Bridges
Cullooks
Setbell
Maury Countians I
Lebine Toyce
Cully
Tennessee
Alabama
Duck River Overflow Threatens Farmlands After Heavy Rain
Flooding from the Duck River overflow impacted low-lying farm lands last week. Thao in Duck ree reports water rising along riverbanks and threatening crops, with residents preparing sandbags and temporary levees as authorities monitor the situation.
Doctor Ammerman speaks on Browder exit at osteopathy school
Dr Ammerman says Browder quit without warning after agreeing to be president as prospects for the Tennessee College of Osteopathy were bright the day before his departure. He notes no further action until a definite conclusion is reached and declines further comment on the recent Herald article.
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Herald
W. ©. Ammermaan
A. M. Browder
Tennessee College of Osteopathy
Dr. Ammerman
Jen
Tf Week
de. Aromerman
Magnificent Parade Opens Knights Templar Conclave in Louisville
Louisville August 27 The twenty eighth triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar began with a grand parade. An estimated 40000 Knights marched over a four mile route. The crowds plus 100000 visitors crowded hotels and steamboats as the city glowed with lights. A reception at the customhouse opened festivities with remarks from Commander Jefferson of Kentucky and Grand Master Lloyd. Next meeting site candidates include St Paul Milwaukee San Francisco Denver Cincinnati and other eastern cities.
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Knights Templar
Louisville
Jefferson
Kentucky
Lloyd
St. Paul
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Denver
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New England
Mob Burns Black Suspect After Chattanooga Crime
A mob in Winchester, Tennessee, abducted Henry Knoles from the county jail, brought him to the Williams crime scene, and executed him by burning after a public indictment. Officials urged restraint and promised swift legal action, but the crowd numbered in the thousands.
Bryan Not Dead Yet in Naval Controversy
Senator Carmack says Mr. Bryan remains a factor and alive, unlikely to retire from politics. He notes Tennessee residents favor Schley in the naval controversy and questions whether full evidence can be obtained if the verdict harms Navy Department officials.
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Carmack
BE. W. Carmack
Washington
Ryan
Bryan
Tennessee
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Schley
Navy Department
Gusher Runs Wild at Beaumont Oil Well
A massive Beaumont oil gusher on Spindle Top height rolls out of control, flooding the prairie with oil. Two men, James Smith and Johan McDaniels Smith, die attempting to shut and save, heroic acts cited as the scene draws crowds from the Veatch League and nearby oil companies. The well, near ready to come in, remains uncontrolled tonight with fire risk and possible disaster ahead.
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Beaumont
Tex
Texas
Sue
James Smith
Johan McDaniels Smith
McDaniels
Smith
Jobs A. Veatch League
Weil Be
Gr Hs
Fertilizer Plant Plans Reported for Mt Pleasant
A Mt Pleasant correspondent to the Manufacture's Record in Baltimore cites talks with Chicago capitalists on building a fertilizer plant at Mt Pleasant. The note mentions phosphate properties not yet included in consolidation and doubts about a regular rock supply.
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Chicago
Mt. Pleasant
Baltimore
Chicago Capitalist
Mt. Pleas
Aes Ie
Mt Preanet
Court of Inquiry Findings Seen Final in Navy Case
Washington August 20 the court of inquiry may recommend punishment for Admiral Sedley and such ruling would evade civil court redress as the Supreme Court would not reverse military proceedings. The court is a commission of investigation not a legal trial and cannot adjudicate guilt or sentence.
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Court of Inquiry
Sehley
Angual Supreme Court
Paval Tuunal
Sedley
Itwken
Navy Yards
Counsel
Commission
Board of Investigation
Oil Wells to Be Bored in Perry County
Rev J F Lackey announced plans to begin oil drilling on Perry county land seven miles east of Linden after securing contracts with a Beaumont Texas supervisor and ordering machinery. Professor J H Hines of Lebanon joins him as investor and manager. Indications show rich wells. shares to be sold as results unfold.
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J. F. Lackey
Middle Tennessee
Columbia
the Herald
Jease
Hye Were
Beaumont, Tex
Lackey
J. H. Hines
Lebanon
Perry County
Coon Creek
Linden
Ee Ee Arts
Turnpike Raiders Target Duckereon Turnpike Bridges
Nashville aug 26 raiders attempted to wreck two ridges on the Duckereon turnpike ten miles from the city Dynamite exploded under a bridge abutment at Dry Fork Creek causing limited damage A second bridge at Good Jettsville had its abutment torn on one side Authorities say the raid group of about six masked men burned two unused toll houses They were seen at Dry Fork Creek The act marks the third such attempt condemned by local residents demanding order and safety along the turnpike.
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Nashville
Duckereon Turnpike
Dry Fork Creek
Good Jettsville
Fine Game of Ball At South Side Park Victorious Columbia
A Friday afternoon baseball game at South Side Park between Columbia and Franklin drew a large crowd. Columbia won 6 to 4 in a tense contest that remained tied 0–0 until the seventh inning when Dan Osborn hit a three run homer with two on. Osborn collected bets on his home run as the crowd roared, Franklin scored a late run but could not overcome the early Columbia lead.
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Franklin
South Side Park
Columbia
Bear Creek
Dan Osborn
Rouc
Big Dao
Robber With Nerve In Nashville Incident
Nashville on August 27 reports a bold theft as Tom Johnson attempted to seize money from a person at a local venue. Details remain unclear due to partial, damaged text from the clipping.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tom Johnson
Kamae
Shocking Murder and Fire Tragedy in Maxwell
In Maxwell, Tennessee, Charlies William returns home to find his wife Lynn dead from a head wound, her face bloodied, as their two children cry. The assailant, Henry Noles, a young Black man about 19, shot the mother and wounded a boy, then fled with about twenty dollars after a robbery motive. Sheriff Stewart heads to the scene as armed locals pursue Noles. William, a well-to-do farmer, is a respected Franklin County resident.
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Winchester
Tenn
Lynn
Charlies Willian
Dlesk
Maxwell
Henry Noles
Williams Place
Stewart
Wunds
Noles
Ornasnt Mip
Williams
Franklin County
Bruce Pickens Recovering After Serious Runaway Injury
Lynnville Tennessee August 22 Bruce Pickens the young man severely hurt in a runaway near Mooresville has regained consciousness and is expected to recover. His skull fracture left him helpless for weeks. Miss Orr the young lady participant has entirely recovered.
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Lynnville
Tenn
Bruce Pickens
Mooresville
Miss Orr
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