Wilson Cabinet Fillers Debated as Wilson Confers
National Democratic Committee chairman seeks to influence President elect Wilson about cabinet appointments. McCombs tentative entry is disputed as he favors remaining as party chair to expand law practice. Wilson reportedly aims to form a 6 member cabinet with several surprises and names including Bryan and Daniels in key posts. News notes also praise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children.
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Gov. Wilson
Virginia
Jon. J . McGombs
Bod
Mr. Wilson
Hislands
McCombe
Wilson
rfeCombs
Ford
Trenton
Wm. J Bryan
A. Mitchell Palmer
F Pennsylvana
Albert 8. Burleson
Texas
Joseph ‘Daniels
North Carolina
Navy
Norri of
Monsons
Secretry of the
Interior
Obediah Gardner
Matfie
Agriculture
New Phosphate Mine to Open Near Centreville Tenn
Centerville Tenn Jan 1 James Johnson and Lawrence Arnold plan to open a new phosphate mine on Jesse H Patterson property near Centreville. They contracted to mine and ship 2000 tons of mineral. Many hands will be employed. Up-to-date machinery from Mt Pleasant area may move here to extract high grade rock Hickman area rich in ore. Revival prospects for local phosphate industry noted. Insect bite costs leg A remedy ad urges Bu Arnica Salve to prevent poison and inflammation.
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Centreville
Tenn
James, Johnson
Lawrence Arnold
Jesse H. Patterson
Enar
Mt. Plasant Companies
Ward
Swan
Mt Pleasant
Mt.Pleasant
Hickman
Counterfeit Five Dollar Treasury Note Seized in Alert
Officials report the seizure of a counterfeit five dollar Treasury note described as highly dangerous. Secret Service and Treasury Department leaders including Moran and Bailey reviewed the note, comparing it to the older Monroe head issue and noting an unreliably washed appearance. The warning cautions that wholesale withdrawal may not be feasible for the Indian head silver certificate likeness now widely circulated.
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Alarth
United
Poe
Omcials Co
Treasury
Renale
Ermen Moran
United States Secret Service
M Weagh
Bailey
Hints for Housekeepers Promote Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
An advertisement urges keeping Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound on hand to head off colds. It claims it soothes inflamed air passages stops coughing and may save doctors’ bills. A Wisconsin reader cites it as a sure cure for coughs and colds. The ad notes a yellow package.
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J. P. Higgins
Stanton
Wis
Foley
Dridge
O. Advt
Drunk inmate dies from chest burns in Harriman jail blaze
D. Bolin, a 44 year old farmer from Washington state, died at Knoxville General Hospital after a fire started in his jail cell in Harriman Sunday morning. Police say Bolin, jailed for intoxication, set his clothing alight while smoking in a stupor, despite water splashing through bars to extinguish the flames.
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Knoxville
Tenn
D. Bolin
fiatTiman
Knoxville General Hospital
Harriman
Bolin
Harrimah Calaboose
Tennessee
Washington State
Escaped After Fifteen Years Finds Cure with Foley Kidney Pills
W. P. Broyles finally escaped fifteen years of kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with curing a severe backache and bladder irregularities and urges others to take the direct road to health. The ad claims relief from rheumatism and weak kidneys and promotes the pills as the best medicine for kidney and bladder ailments.
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W. P. Broyles
Foley Kidney Pills
Ames
Foley Kidney
Woldridge CO
Advt
Drowns Attempt To Save Woman In California Surf
In San Diego a search for Ned Kline a California cruiser musician who died while trying to save Arnie Hidden after she fell twenty feet into the ocean Hidden’s body was later recovered Kline’s actions led to a fatal surf incident with rescue efforts continuing.
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San Dingo
Cal
Ned Kline
California
Arnie Hidden
Bline
Mise
Kling
Hidden
Kilne
Thm
Memphis
Totin
Real Property Transfers in Maury County Past Year
The record shows three years of real estate transfers with total values of 1,290,740 in 1910 1 475 180 in 1911 and 1 339 830 in 1912 omitting last day business the year ends strong though below 1911 The months vary with erratic highs and lows and a late year peak averaging about 150 000 in the last quarter The piece also includes an advertisement for stomach remedies mentioning Mrs Dyspeptic and Johnny Barker of Battle Creek Michigan as testimonials.
Deposits at Columbia Bank Show Healthy Growth
Officers of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company highlight a strong rise in deposits. The December statement compares to the previous year showing a growth from 132,000 dollars, a fifty percent increase, with assets rising accordingly. The bank notes steady expansion despite its young age.
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Columbia Bank A: Trust Company
Columbia Bank & Trust Company
Odie
Fine hogs at small expense weigh 1080 pounds
Will Porter, colored, sold two hogs this week for block yards. One hog weighed 580 pounds and the other 500 pounds, totaling 1080 pounds at seven cents per pound for a gross of 476.60. The note ends with an ad for Bundock Blood Bitters claiming health benefits.
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Will Porter
Massey to Remain Principal at Pulaski School
Pulaski Tenn December 31 The board of governors of the Pulaski Training School unanimously re elected Prof Fr M Magmey to a five year term as principal of the boys prep school known as the Massey School. Despite several tempting offers Massey will stay with the institution as its leader.
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Pulaski, Tenn
Pulaski
Board of Trustees
Explosion at excavation injures workers in Tennessee
An explosion at a tunnel excavation on the Lewisburg and Northern Railroad near Cornersville, Tennessee, killed one worker and wounded five others, all white and black workers. The blast followed a fire near an unignited plate, and injuries are reported as not serious.
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Lewisburg
Lewisburg, Tenn
Confederate Reunion Dates Set for Chattanooga 1918
Confederate veterans announce the 1918 reunion to be held in Chattanooga on May 27 28 and 29. The dates were selected at a conference attended by Gen Bennett H Young Adjutant General Mickle and other officers of the United Confederate Veterans with the local committee today.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bennett H. Young
Cotmochiler
Mickle
United Cin
Visltors
Col Robert M Gates in Senate secretary race
Washington dispatch notes Col Robert M Gates of the Memphis Commercial Appeal is a leading candidate for secretary of the Senate under the incoming Democratic majority. His wide southern ties and popularity boost his bid, though former Secretary Charles G Bennett retires after a long tenure.
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Washington, D. C
Robert M. Gates
Washington
Memphis Commercial Appeal
National Capital
Senate
Gates
South
Nacional
Bob” Gates
Charlea G. Bennett
Abe
United States
Bennett
Congress
Railroad Receiver Asked For In Tennessee Central Case
Judge Sanford in Knoxville heard arguments today on appointing a receiver for the Tennessee Central Railroad. Stockholders bondholders and Mercantile Trust Co join in the bid with the stockholders’ meeting and court action proceeding in Knoxville.
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J Ramone
Temnessee Central
Judge Sanford
Knoxville
Mercantile Trust Co
Soclegtipm
Long Back From Land of Flowers Representative Returns Home
Representative W. B. Long of Mr Pleasant returns after several weeks abroad. He says his health is good and he is ready to go to Nashville if the general assembly is called to serve his country.
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Land OF Flowers
W. B. Long
Wealthy Convict Oversees Baths in Tennessee Penitentiary
Nashville December 31 A Memphis inmate serving life for murder, John J. Hughes, oversees the prison bathhouse and maintains good conduct. He remains hopeful but has not sought a pardon, while guards trust him and his three score years and more show no strain from labor or discipline.
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Nashville
John J. Hughes
Hughes
Fife
Au ‘Thorities
Chronic Constipation Cured Says Local Reader
An 8 Fink of Brook Tyme Michigan reports relief from severe constipation after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The advertisement promotes the medicine for sale by local dealers and includes a brief testimonial.
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Ap¢ Chamberlain
F. Fink
Forty Years Ago Herald Sold by New Attorney Figuers
The Herald recalls its sale forty years ago when H. P. Figuers bought the newspaper and raised its profile. An old madman rumor on West Seventy Street is noted, with changes in ownership and residence since those days.
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THE
Herald
H. P. Figuers
Columbia Herald
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Treville
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Boqobe
Teresa
Chaning Ofs Real Property
Maury County
Johnny Barker
Battle of Mich
Hamiberlain
Bundock
Wood Lane
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Frank G. Cook
South Mais Street
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