Bivouac and Camp Meeting at Court House Report
The Leonidas Polk Bivouac No. 4 and William Henry Trousdale Camp No. 496 Confederate Veterans met in the county courtroom with good attendance. They passed resolutions on Comrades Richardson and Garner, delayed reports on Hall and Loftin, and heard Meroney present a reflective year end paper urging unity among old soldiers amid fading ranks and upcoming reunion plans for Macon, Georgia in May 1912.
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Walker
Macon
Meroney
America
Columbus
Mother Earth
Comrade Call: Readiness Earns Worthy Alliance
Fragmentary line speaks of a comrade’s loyalty and readiness to heed a call when details are shared. It hints at organized solidarity and disciplined preparation for a shared purpose among trusted partners.
Taft Crowned Best Waltzer At Helen Taft Ball
Washington reports guests at the White House Christmas dance honored Miss Helen Taft. President Taft was voted best waltzer by the unmarried guests including the Tafts young friends and aides. Master Charles Taft entertained as the new life of the party. A later reception honored delegates to the American Homeopathic Association.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Helen Taft
Killarney
Miss Taft
Presidential Mission
Super
Charles Taft
Capt
Timmons
Col
Spencer Cosby
New Discovery Aids Newark Man After Long Battle
James B. Mershon of Newark recounts a severe lung hemorrhage illness that left him weak. After eight months unable to work he started Dr. King's New Discovery three weeks ago and reports great help. It is advertised for coughs colds asthma hay fever and lung trouble. 60c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Woldridge Co.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
Woldridge, Co
Two Deaths at the Same Crossing in Nashville
In Nashville on Sunday two pedestrians died at the same L and N crossing. Augustus G. Langham, president of the Southern Decorating Co. and Anna May Wright, 18, were killed by trains within hours of each other. No witnesses reported the incidents.
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Nashville
Tenn
Augustus G. Langham
The
Southern Decorating Co
Anna May Wright
Mr. Langham
Anna Wright
A Charming Woman and Health Remedies
A short ad claiming charm comes from health and praising Heltrea AR Sitters as a godsend for women. It links calm nerves, clear skin, bright eyes, and purified blood to improved health. It mentions stomach liver and kidney benefits and credits Wolridge Co. as the seller.
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Wolpridge CO
Monday Openings Boost School Attendance Across Grades
In accordance with faculty expectations the park school opened Monday with strong attendance across all grades. The High School added numbers before holidays, followed by grammar and primary grades. Over eighty five percent of students were present and ready to work, signaling a shift from holiday play to resumed study. At McDowell, similar positive results were reported as younger students shared holiday stories, reflecting engaged minds and renewed routine.
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Park School
McDowell
Moving Pictures at State Prison With Governor in Attendance
Nashville dispatch reports Pathe Freres operator Ralph Earle filmed prison scenes at the state penitentiary on Monday. Governor Hooper joined on prison business and will appear in future footage. An amusing moment arose when a female convict quipped about moving pictures for her journey home.
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Nashville
State Penitentiary
Ralph Earle
Pathe Freres
Nashvillefire Department
Earle
Hooper
Foley Kidney Pills Guarantee Satisfaction in Kidney Care
Bremen Georgia resident J. T. Shelnut reports strong relief from Foley Kidney Pills, saying they outperform other kidney medicines. The advertisement claims the pills cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medicine’s reach and assures no other medicine can do more.
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J. T. Shelnut
Bremen
Woldridge CO
Diamonds Stolen in Tulsa Jewelry Heist
In Tulsa a $14,000 diamond robbery targets Bon Rice Jeweler last week. Two men browsed diamonds, distracted staff, and allegedly slipped a tray of diamond rings into their pockets while claiming their ride was arriving. Police monitored the quiet case as Burns agency detectives investigate.
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Tulsa
Okla
Bon Rice
Gud
Burns Agency
Kansas
Ality
Rice
Pinchot Attacks Party Bosses in Medina Speech
Gifford Pinchot former U S forestry chief and Roosevelt ally blasted political bosses in Medina Ohio calling the boss system a denial of liberty. He cited Murphy Barnes Penrose Herrin Sullivan Cox and others as examples of corrupt machines dominating U S politics.
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Medina
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Ballinger
Mr. Pinchot
New York State
Murphy
Barnes
Allke
Penrose
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Senate
Herrin
Southern Pacific
California
Pen
Roger Sullivan
Tlinois
Ross ‘Cox
Cincinnati
Women deputies appointed in New York sheriff office
New York suffragists celebrate as Sheriff Harburger appoints two prominent women as deputy sheriffs Mrs John Sherwin Crosby and Miss Cornelia Swinnerton receive badges in a ceremony attended by about a hundred people Other notable women including Mrs Caroline H Traux Mme Nordica and Mrs C H P Belmont discuss the move and its significance for future appointments Miss Inez Milholland offers to serve if needed
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New York
Sherim Harburger
John Sherwin Crosby
Woman's Democratic Club of
Cornelia Swinnerton
Caroline H. Traux
Charles Traux
Harburger
Mme. Nordica
C. H. P. Belmont
Inez Milholland
Cumberland River Falls to 41 Feet as Flood Hits Nashville
Nashville reports the Cumberland River holding at 41 feet with trees washed downstream and steamboat traffic halted. North Nashville and the baseball park area form a lake as backwaters flood fields along river banks while property damage rises though no major incidents reported.
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Nashville
Cumberland River
Baseball Park
Fielda
Grave of Polk Sinking in Nashville Cemetery
The original burial site of President James K. Polk in Nashville’s city cemetery has caved in possibly due to a subterranean passage or recent rains. The former grave was moved to the Capitol grounds in 1860 and a cavern three feet wide and six feet deep is reported at the former spot. Nearby, a sinkhole opened in a front yard, prompting speculation of an underground opening. In urgent news, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended for wounds and skin injuries, available at Woldridge Co.
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Nashville
James, K. Polk
Bank deposits soar doubling in two years
The Bank & Trust Company shows deposits rising from $47,000 to $94,000 in two years, a doubling that pleases stockholders. The report notes the bank is just over two years old and highlights strong growth and a promising financial record.
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Bank & Trust Company
Landéeliey
Lewis County Approves School Bond Issue in Tennessee
In Nashville Tennessee under new county court rules Lewis County votes 10000 dollars for erecting school buildings. Officials including Prof W M Alsion urged approval while other counties postpone until April. Action marks a first in the state for the measure, with several courts yet to consider.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Not &Ing
Lewis de Monday
W. M
Lewis County
Bradley
Explosion Investigation Expanded In Nashville Probe
In Nashville officials announced a full investigation into a recent blast. The inquiry involves Jan E Sylvantor and the police, aiming to determine causes and responsibility as investigators work through the week.
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Nashville
Teun
Jan E Sylvantor
Wiate
Wolng
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