Adams law and temperance groups push to extend it
The Nesoyilic American and critics debate Internal Revenue figures showing higher whiskey tax collections in November. They urge extending the Adams law to more Tennessee counties, arguing it boosts sobriety and business alike, while warning against debt and mismanagement by a retiring city board and referencing broader political implications.
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Torough
Jaco E. Methil
Tennessee
Pigares
Internal Revenue Collector
Heralds
Bardens
Lewisburg
Lawrenceourg
Polatki
Franklin
Columbia
Hrazier
Thompson
Election report praises reformers and warns of waste
The Herald notes a quiet election with Reform and whiskey crowds influencing votes. Brownlow’s large majority fell slightly short, and 25 cent tax increases are blamed for a 7 100 surplus cited by Mayor Titcomb as current and ongoing.
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Herald
Brownlow
Board of Mayor
Titcomb
Erwin
Wethane
Senate clash over Roosevelt canal treaty sparks debate
Senator Morgan assails President Roosevelt as presidential usurpation in a Senate speech over the canal treaty. Senator Teller alleges Gen Wood fostered Cuba sentiment for reciprocity and urged bill passage. News notes Hanna backs Perry Hesile as NRCC secretary while Langley flying machine wrecks in Washington.
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Morgan
President Roosevelt
Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
Hanna
Perry Hesile
National Republican Committee
Jony
Sors
Teller
Gen. Wood
Cuba
Maury Countian: Officer Dowell dies after Nashville shooting
Officer Ror Dowell of the Nashville police, shot in front of Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, died Monday night. A Maury County native, he had served one year on the force and was influenced by Frank Chaff to join. The report also notes Jon Patterson, jailed for attempted murder, escaped confinement by breaking through a barn window.
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Ror Dowell
Nashville
Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mr. Dowell
Maury
County
Williamsport
Messrs
W. M
Frank Chaffin
Frank Chaff
Jon Patterson
Lewisburg
Hia
Interurban Line Begins Construction Near Nashville
Work started on the Nashville to Columbia interurban project after survey and securing rights of way. Engineering chief F. W. Warren and crews arrived, with grading set to begin as grocers and other laborers follow, signaling firm plans by the Nashville Columbia and Gallatin Electric Railway company.
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Nashville Banner
Ville
Nashvile
Columbia
Oregon
Nashville, Columbia & Gallatin Elevtre Railway
FW. Warren
New York
Passing of the Clo C Out House
The poem laments the old court house as time erodes memory and power. A grandmother speaker recalls a town’s aging building, its former duties, and the inevitable decline as age and fate bury relics in a mock cemetery of the Pret. The verse mourns lost youth and law’s old edifice fading from sight.
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Old Court House
State News In Brief From Various Localities
Mrs Sid Blshop was burned to Neath near Dyersparg. Sullivan County votes for Senator J J Cox for State Senator. J C Adalla re elected Mayor of Lewisburg. An ice factory will be built at Tullahowa at once. The saw mill owned by Roland B E W Welch near Petersburg burned, loss estimated at several thousand. Edwin A Totter elected to the estate chair has bets elected to it. Rinier Banhees Co trustee's bond fixed at 2008, The trosters Land fixed at 25000. Petition against Watson filed six weeks ago, debts about 1809000 and assets 54. Five at Sedalia Missouri. The Mackey resident on East Fourth street burned Monday night, total losses including valuable patents a rare collection of Drids bran etc estimated at ward insurance partial.
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Sid Blshop
Sedatia
Sednils
Dem
Mackey
East Fourth Street
Stawu
Legality of County Court case tests the court's power
The legality of the County Court is argued before Special Judge W S Picavinus as Judge Gordon presides. The grand jury returns no indictment against John T Akin. the case centers on whether an ex officio member can hear criminal matters and seeks Supreme Court review to settle the validity of the present County Court after redistricting and a $100,000 courthouse appropriation.
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W. S Picavinu
John T. Akin
W. ©. Gordon
Ex-Olticio
Plemimg
B. WH. Hatcher
Coaries Hatcher
G. T. Hughes
Medefeodme
Aku
W. B. Geeealaw
Bie
Joe Whitbone
Supreme Court
Alin
W. O. Gordon
Bulding
Gordon
Johua Gordon
Eay
John T. Akio
Kg. Axin
Garver
Sit J Tne
County Court Legal Ruling Shapes Future Of Local Jurisdiction
Judge Fleming ruled the present county court is lawful and that redistricting bill did not abolish the court. Indictment against Justice Akin was quashed and appeals proceed to Circuit Court, then to the Supreme Court in Nashville. Decision may delay or permit new court house and bridge funding, with magistrate elections under redistricting planned. Clarence Helmick injured in aThrows by tenants from Burns.
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Jodaye Fleming
Juin Akin
Theifteenth Drecict
Jaetice Akin
Fleming
Legal Court
Toia
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Nashville
First Fleet Suggestions Ladies Gloves and more sale items
A varied listing of ladies gloves in colors white blue tap brown red with price ranges, plus Gulf gloves, men's kid and heavy lined gloves, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, neckwear and a raft of apparel and notions. Many items show sale terms and notable bulk pricing for a Saturday and Monday promotion.
Santa Claus Section Tolls On Second Floor In-Store Sale
Readable ad style notices describe items including juvenile toys, carriages, picture frames, linens, and a wide range of ladies apparel from cloaks and suits to furs and blouses. Prices span modest to several dollars with emphasis on Saturday and Monday promotions.
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Immienge
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