Congress and Court Reforms Dominate State News This Week
Senate aims to secure action on the Statehood Bill while the House focuses on appropriation measures. The 1904 Cornella Institute yearbook urges advanced science methods. Tennessee court changes are proposed to ease Judge Clark. Russian forces mass 65,000 along the Japanese front with battles ongoing and Japanese advances reported. Rev G C Cromer of Louisville preaches against Shakespeare Burns and Byron, burning books. House debates railroad rate authority as Roosevelt’s policy stance stands, while Senate amends the Army Bill to relieve Gen Miles. Naval plans call for two 16,000 ton battleships. Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to report Townsend and Hech bills on rate regulation with mixed party support.
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Scott's Emulsion Label Claim for Fat Babies
Vintage advertisement asserts fat babies are happier and healthier, claiming fat stores spare bones and nerves. It urges scrawny babies to use Scott's Emulsion, invites free samples, and notes a label on each bottle wrapper from Scott & Bowne Chemists.
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Strike Movement In Russia Weakens In St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on June 23 the strike situation improves with fourteen factories resuming operations. Workers returning to work accept the government's terms for shorter hours and grievances settlement, rejecting agitators and embracing government promises amid a cautious peace.
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Largest diamond found near Pretoria in South Africa
A 3012 carat white diamond was discovered near Pretoria Cransvaal. The stone is valued at 3.5 to 4.0 million dollars and surpasses the famous Kohinoor in scale. Excitement spreads between Johannesburg and Pretoria over the historic find.
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Raised bank note detected in Waynesboro Tennessee
Waynesboro Tennessee January 30 An altered ten dollar bank note presented for deposit at the Bank of Waynesboro was detected as counterfeit by cashier Norman E B Thaxton The note originated from the Fi est National Bank of America New York and had been skillfully raised and altered The citizen who received it in business circulated the bill and Thaxton sent both this bill and a previously received one to the Secret Service in Washington D C
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Washington
Telephone case reversed in Davidson county suit
Nashville Tenn Jan 28 The Court of Chancery Appeals delivered up common in a number of Davidson county cases The most important case was State Ex Rel Tenn vs Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co The bill filed in Maury county sought to forfeit the charter and drive the company from the state The Chancellor sustained the bill but the Court of Appeals reversed and dismissed the bill
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Maury County
Chancery Court of Appeals
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Anti-Gambling Bill Passes Senate in Tennessee
Special to the Herald Nashville Tenn January 21 The bill to prohibit gambling on race tracks passed the State Senate 25 to 7 and goes into effect January 1 1905 A motion to reconsider was entered The measure makes it a misdemeanor to bet on races at tracks and elsewhere aiming to curb bookmaking The bill faced strong lobbying from the Memphis Jockey Club Cumberland Park Club and stock interests
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Shelbyville Cannery directors approve charter and farmer contracts
Shelbyville Tennessee directors of the cannery formally accept the charter and appoint a committee to contract with farmers for vegetable delivery for canning. The factory will pay set prices intended to double farmers’ earnings versus wheat or corn. A second directors meeting is planned for Saturday to elect permanent officers. Subscribe for the Herald.
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Supreme Court Upholds Beef Trust Injunction
Washington Jan 490 The Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling against Swift and Co known as the Beef Trust holding that packers violated the Sherman anti trust act. Justice Holmes notes broad monopsony in fresh meat markets and confirms continuance of injunction against the packers with unanimous agreement.
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War Prep Arations Lonvor Japan Builds Armored Fleet
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan accelerating war preparations. Battleship of 19 000 tons planned at Yokosuka, 10 000 ton cruiser under construction, heavier torpedo and submarine forces, and two cruisers begun at Kure. Fifth army organized under Lieut Gen Kawamura. conscription expected. Vladivostok blockade, cruiser fleet sailing south, torpedo boats deployed near Formosa.
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Russians Suffer Heavy Losses Amid Mukden Fight
Reports from St. Petersburg claim heavy Russian casualties with 10 000 lost and 6 000 Japanese deaths amid the Mukden battle. General Kuropatkin’s attack failed, weather and logistics hindered the Russian counteroffensive, while losses at Chen Chih Pao and Heikonial are estimated.
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Threatening Letter Targets Miss Humphreys in Decatur
An anonymous note found outside Miss Minnie Humphreys millinery shop in the Casa Granda block threatens her with the fate of Miss Belle Bloodworth, warning of removal from the city and implicating an unknown assailant. Police pursue suspects as investigators keep digging into the Bloodworth case.
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Jarvis Law Stands as Senate Rejects Amendment
Nashville Jan 3 The Senate, per our Senators, killed any repeal or amendment to the Jarvis Law by rejecting Blakes bill to amend. Lawrenceburg Jan 30 W A Johnson released from six months jail and 850 fine with costs after a gubernatorial pardon amid whisky selling case linked to his son San Johnson, indicted in the local court.
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Memph is ministers seek removal of Postmaster Dutro
Several Memphis ministers ask for Dutro’s removal for alleged collaboration with the Tennessee Legislature against an anti-rac ing bill. Postmaster General Wynneham directs a reprimand, noting removal is not immediate.
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Tooth Extraction Causes Death In Young Woman
In Birmingham on January 26, Miss Mattia Moses, a 20 year old local resident, died from blood poisoning after a tooth extraction. The case highlights dangers of oral surgery in historic medical reporting.
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Cuticura Soap World’s Greatest Skin Soap Ad
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as the world’s premier skin care duo. It lists benefits for preserving, purifying, and beautifying skin, scalp, hands, and baby skin, claiming broad antiseptic and toiletry uses with evocative phrases and minimal factual detail.
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