Business Men’s ticket withdraws in Columbia mayoral race
W L Salmon states chaos among alderman candidates and lack of support from business leaders leads him to withdraw from mayoral bid. The note cites unresolved ticket issues and desire for city harmony. Also mentions U S dialogue with Cuban government over Isle of Pines and American residents.
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Business Men's
Daxtwook
Titcomb
R. H. Guest
Business Men of Columbia
Aspace
Am. Z
W. ©. Salmon
City of Columbia
Sidermen
United States
Isle of Pines
Territorial
Eloquent AP Appeal to Men at First Baptist Church
About three hundred men heard Mr. Anderson share a practical manly sermon urging clean, honorable living and God’s help. He urged turning from evil, embracing faith, and many men came forward pledging support as services continue daily with morning and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Anderson
Resignation of Mutual Life President McCurdy Reported
The World reports Richard A. McCurdy, president of Mutual Life Insurance, has resigned with trustees to determine a successor. His son Robert H. McCurdy and son-in-law Louis A. Thebaud also resigned. James MB. Forgan was considered to head the company but declined. The Mutual Life Finance Committee reportedly weighs McCurdy's resignation and Thebaud’s expected departure by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard A. MccCeray
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Uote
McCurdy
Robert H. McCurdy
The
Mutual
Louis A. Thepand
James MB. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Equitable
Middle West
Mutual Life Insurance ©Pany
Louie A. Thebaud
Contempt Arrests and Case Updates in Circuit Court
Five witnesses in the George Owen case were jailed for contempt after failing to appear. Several contempt dispositions followed, with fines of 2.50 or discharge in multiple cases. State cases against Wes William, Frank Ballanfant, and Sam Sage were continued for lack of time. Owen’s murder trial ended with a not guilty verdict but led to perjury charges and further indictments. Henry Hall pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received a three month county road sentence.
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George Owen
Pearly Hodge
Hortense Taylor
Mark Smith
Jack Swan
Conte
Giles Croll
Soste
Reuben Graff
Costa
Bumpas
Stokes Davis
Voste
Earl Fleming
Wes William
Frank Ballanfant
Sam Sage
Cuton
Owen
Biridavit Co
Kid Green
Mt. Pleasant
Henry Hall
Harlan Mines
Fire Devastates Dickson Firms In Easy’s Blaze
A disastrous fire in Dickson Tennessee destroyed a long list of downtown businesses including G W Dodson dry goods Hogan Nelson W J Easley post office and more. Damage is estimated at 175000 with about 115000 insured. The Cumberland Telephone Telegraph exchange and several medical offices suffered total or major losses. Twelve North Sinn Street businesses survive as fires rage and looting follows amid Moscow strikes and wartime raids.
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Wynne & English
Delicatessen Grocery Company
First National Bank
Everhart Drug Company
JE. Pidwall & Sons
W. A. Barnett & Co
Dora Henslee
G. L. Pentecost
Dickson Mercantile Company
H. G. Tomlinson
Arnold Bros
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Exchange
Anderson Hardware Company
East Main Street
Walla
H. ©. Guerin
G. C. Flowers
FL Travis Bowsate Ld Yous
W. W
Frank Walker
Second Rountree murder trial opens with jurors sworn
The intense Maury County Circuit Court session resumes for the second Lee Rountree case. Witnesses for both sides are sworn as jurors and spectators fill the courtroom, with 12 jurors to be seated after a week of contentious voir dire and earlier challenges. The case concerns the 1904 death of John W. Reaves and Rountree's alleged involvement.
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Lee Rountree
Randy
Bury
Witorsany
Helding
Toe Herald
W. T. Darloway
Glendale
H.W. Dani
Sawdust Valley
J.B. Liles
Hampshire
J.E Church
Utah Church
Greenfinid Bend
John W. Reaves
Roundtree
Maury County
Spring Fe
Reaves
Owury
Jno
W. Reaves
W. Ty Galloway
H. W. Dene
J. B. Liles
J. E. Church
Uten Chomah
A. A. Thompson
Henry Faries
Wol Lynn
Sawdust
G. A. Johnson
Sandy
Aneritis Uy
Gianana T. N. Lon
Lepine
Jaryiin
Siste Hee
Witre
John Garner
H. P. Figuers
Thoseebles
Ed Hairs
Jas, Voorhies
Pawyere
E. By
Hatche
C P. Hatcher
G. T. Hughes
Cure of an awful skin disease endorsed by Nellie Vander Wiele
A Lake Side New York woman writes from April 18 1904 describing a severe skin illness that covered ears neck and cheeks with sores and scabs. She reports relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and claims complete cure after using three products and two cakes of soap.
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Nellie Vander Wiele
Lakeside
N. Y
Cuthura Sea Ointment Claims Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols Cuthura Sea Ointment and Pills as a near miraculous remedy for eczema psoriasis dandruff pimples ringworm and infantile scalp disorders. The copy asserts universal testimony and urges readers to try the products for relief from itching burning and disfigurement.
Ellis Charged With Forgery in Columbia Case
J G Ellis a young white man from West Columbia faces forgery charges. He allegedly forged Dr Covey of Cullooka to cash a 22.60 check and forged Mr Hadley’s name on another for 1500. The fraud involved passing a check at Hugh Bhith Columbia grocer.
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J. G. Ellis
West Columbia
Justice
Ellis
Dr. Covey
Cullooka
Mr. Hadley
Hugh Bhith
Columbia Grocer
Columbia Military Academy faces debts and expansion needs
Tense trustee negotiations in Columbia follow a close county clerk contest and a heated fight over the academy’s finances. Officers pledge to preserve the school’s high standard while planning a $5,000 gym and dormitory expansion, plus a $10,000 bond, with trustees and local leaders meeting in Nashville to align funding and management for next term.
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Cilombis
Mapry County
Succes
Columiia Military Academy
Feato Ial
Mesers Hardy & Kugerten
Ieee
Peo Vieluy Amade
Absacellor Kirelend
Chatvellor Wiggins
Noose Adu
Noose Adu Feed the Boarding Pupils Hen Shevad
Meakin Haidy
Eagerine
Colombia
Neshville
Memera, Hardy & Edgerton
Columbia
Dobbins & Ewing
Padgett
Col. Jno
W. Fry
FD. Landers
J L. Hatton
Presens Wymnasium
Wround
South Hon
Equippes
Colimbia
Carmack Addresses Paris Crowd in County Visit
Senator Carmack spoke to about 1,200 attendees in Paris, drawing a large, representative crowd. He did not have former Gov Taylor present, but his remarks were praised by locals and the audience among the public speakers.
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Carmack
Paris
Taylor
Andrew
Heory County
Tribute Honors Dr Padgett At Medical Association Meeting
The Moms Commercial Appew praises Dr Hayle Padgett of Columbia for his speeches at the State Medical Association meeting in Memphis. He held the audience with a commanding voice, prompted lengthy applause, and was repeatedly extended beyond his time, leaving attendees impressed by his eloquence.
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Moms
Haxle Padgett
Iri State Medical Association
Memphis
Hayle Padgett
Columbia Venn
Warner
Coairman
Dr. Padgett
Perhays
Rome
Monica
Scott's Emulsion advertises strength from cod liver oil
The ad proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a global strength and purity symbol made from cod liver oil. It touts its long history, first prepared thirty years ago, and targets weak children and thin people, promising full value without taste. The copy notes the product is sold worldwide and available from druggists with a dollar price and mail offer.
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Scott
Patterson Edges Lauderdale County Crowd in Gubernatorial Race
Gen M R Patterson addressed large audiences in Ripley and Gull, Lauderdale County. He praised Judge Bond’s character while alleging he joined the anti machine fight but failed to reconcile with Cox, noting Bond’s protests against machine methods and the need for clear stance on Cox.
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M R Patterson
Lauderdale County
Ripley
Gulls
Judge Bond
Bond
Patterson
Bonn
Cox
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Rountree
Henry Thompson
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Joan W. Reaves
Hnally Iaid
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Cathey’s Creek
Jack. Flourncy
Columbia Military Academy
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Potaski
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Hoo
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Esliek
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