Maury County Medical Society Elects Officers
The Maury County Medical Society met at the Cantary Club with strong attendance. Dr. J. G. Williamson Jr delivered a talk on Medical Inspection of Schools. A committee led by Dr. J. Porter was appointed to draft an article for boards of education. Officers were elected: Dr. J. Porter president, Dr. EB Ragstele first VP, Dr. P. H. Faucett second VP, Dr. P. D. Biddle secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will address Dangerous Complications and Treatment of LaGrippe.
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Maury County Medical Society
Cantary Club
J. G. Williamson, Jr
3. Porter
L. EB. Ragsdale
W. K. Shadden
Boards of Education
J. Porter
EB. M. Ragstele
P. Hi. Faucett
P. D. Biddle
Farnsworth
Spring Hill
Saloon keepers again ignoring law in capital city
Nashville saloon operators reopen in defiance after Judge Neil ordered closures. Citizens report widespread sales with little restraint as federal probes begin. license surrender prompts renewed enforcement and possible relicense actions.
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Capital City
Nashville
Neil
United States
Uncle Sam
United States Commissioner's Court
Internal Revenue Department
Liquor Interests Pay Half Million in Alabama Fees
Alabama liquor interests paid $576,623 for permission to do business in the fiscal year ending September 30. Jefferson County led with $265,560, Mobile County followed with $115,980, and Madison County reported $88,771.50 from the one operating liquor dispensary.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
O Neal
J. T. Gorman
Jefferson County
Mobile County
Madison County
Resigned Indianapolis Mayor Amid Labor Tensions
Samuel L. Shank quit as Indianapolis mayor rather than face impeachment amid looming union teamster strikes and business opposition. Hilty Wallace, city comptroller, automatically became mayor and pledged impartial duty while promising strong action on safety and property.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Lewis Shank
Hilty R. Wallace
Shank
Ats
Chamber of Commerce
Labor
Wallace
Marion
Treasury to aid banks under new currency law
Treasury Secretary McAdoo said banks nationwide misread early reports that restrict credit for the upcoming currency law. The treasury will aid compliance with no hardship, noting large available resources to help banks move capital and reserves to federal reserve banks with little inconvenience. Banks have drawn $24,661,000 for crop moving deposits and may seek a 30 day postponement for repayments, potentially starting January 15, 1914.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
Respected Columba Negro Buried Saturday
Davy Daniels, one of Columbia's oldest Negro residents, was buried Saturday. He served many years with the L and N Railroad as the depot mall messenger, earning the trust of both coworkers and white friends.
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Davy Daniels
Columbia
L & N. Railroad
Splendid Yield of Tobacco Here
J H Moore a leading county farmer from Satterfield place near Godwin displayed a remarkable tobacco load. He described a cross between Burley and Black varieties grown in Clarksville district with long wide leaves, sweet and aromatic. Moore noted strong demand and that four acres yielded over 6000 pounds selling at fifteen cents per pound, about 225 dollars per acre.
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J. H. Moore
Satterfield Place
Godwin
Clarksville
Moore
Kentucky
Bids Sought on Phone Building on South Garden Street
Local contractors work on estimates for the new Columbia Telephone and Telegraph Co building on South Garden street. Bids must be returned to Atainta office by the tenth of this month for approval, with the contract expected to be awarded shortly after. If approved, construction will begin, aiming for completion before year end and before next summer’s heat.
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Columbia Telephone and Telegraph Company
South Garden Street
Atainta
Steeplejack Works 259 Feet Up At Capitol Dome
Nashville dispatch reports R L Davis a pointed steeplejack working alone at 259 feet atop the state capitol dome to repair a broken finial after high winds. He began Monday afternoon and is expected to complete the hazardous job today.
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Nashville
R. L. Davis
Davis
State Capitol
Craig Takes Post as Internal Revenue Collector at Nashville
Ke B. Craig of Chattanooga was sworn in as internal revenue collector at the Nashville customs house, succeeding W A Dunlap. He received a complete office inventory, reappointed all staff, and noted the office balance and readiness in good order. The stamps value for various products stood at 540 014 108 40 and grain spirits in warehouses reached 159 476%.
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Nashville
KE. B. Craig
Chattanooga
Internal Revenue
W. A. Dunlap
Custom House
Priest
Craig
Dunlay
Hillard Fields Acquitted In Mt Pleasant Murder Case
Hillard Fields, a Black man, was acquitted in Circuit court of killing his wife in Mt Pleasant about a year ago. Abe Porter received a $10 fine and ninety days on the road for assault to commit murder.
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Hillard Fields
Mt. Pleasant
Abe Porter
Southern Auto Supply to Install Vulcanizing Plant in Columbia
The Southern Auto Supply Company plans to install a vulcanizing plant in Columbia within weeks, enabling on site tire repairs and retreading. Company members are described as progressive and energetic, aiming to serve the public quickly and well with tire repairs and other features.
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Southern Auto Supply Company
Columbia
Senatorial clash noted in Kentucky capital
Louisville reports Gen. Percy Haley a keen observer of the U S Senate race. He says former Gov. Beckham leads, and Gov. McCreary and Congressman Stanley likely refuse to concede, though each knows he is bested.
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Louisville
Percy Haley
Kentucky
United States
Toga
Johw
Beckham
McCreary
Stanley
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