Increased bond for standard increases saloons ban
Government seeks higher bond for the Standard company amid an appeal on a $29,240,000 fine from District Judge K M Landis. The plea argues the bond should reflect the companys total execution value and profits, with figures showing multi‑million dollar assets and three‑year earnings of over $23 million. Tennessee legislator Adams predicts saloons will be eliminated in the next session, aided by Wilson County temperance allies. Lebanon figures and local figures accompany the delegation.
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Tennessee
Ory
Ndge K. M Landis
All Company
Whiting
Ind
Ite
Hos
A. A Adams
Lebanon
Adams
Columbia
Wilson County
Adame
B. E. Beard
John Perry
Perry
Iast
Boom Evans for Second Place in Tennessee
Friends of Hon. H. C. Evans plan a Taft Club boost in Memphis as Evans, not yet announced as a candidate, seeks vice presidential support. Memphis meeting will adopt resolutions endorsing N. W. Hale for National Committeeman while two Brownlow supporters face charges and are reassigned to previous counties.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
H. C. Evans
Tennessee
Taft Club
Memphis
Evans
Tennessey
West Tennessee
Memphis Taf
N. W. Hale
Sharp
Charley Johnson
Wakeman
A. EB. Dodson
Deep Spring
Johnson
Hawking County
Mr. Dodson
Johnson County
Indictment in Night Riders Case Hopkinsville Ky
A special grand jury impaneled January 2 returned a unanimous indictment against George B Powell of Christian county charging him as a member of the night riders mob that visited Hopkinsville. Powell, described as a substantial local citizen, had bond set at $1000.
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Hopkinsville
George B. Powell
Christian County
Honor Roll of McDowell School December list
The December honor roll for McDowell School lists Fourth Grade students Ruth Burns May Bell Pipkin Basin Blocker Brandon Hughes William Mayberry Brownie Mayberry Bertha Tanner Willie Huckaby Bensie Anderson and Third Grade students Himer Johnson Clyde Johnson Luther Lottia Willie Davis Bennie Anderton Lillian Mayberry Marguerite Bunch Dan OConnor plus Mrs Tomlinson as teacher. A separate ad promotes a pain remedy from Thomas.
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McDoweLl School
Ruth Burns
May Bell Pipkin
Basin Blocker
Brandon Hughes
William Mayberry
Brownie Mayberry
Bertha Tanner
Willie Huckaby
Bensie Anderson
Himer Johnson
Clyde Johnson
Luther Lottia
Willie Davis
Bennie Anderton
Lillian Mayberry
Marguerite Bunch
Dan O'Connor
Mrs. Tomlinson
Prosecutions Initiated Against 44 Railroads for Safety Violations
Attorney General Bonaparte ordered 242 prosecutions against major railroad companies for safety appliance law violations. Northern Pacific leads with 86 charges, followed by Ashland Coal & Iron Railroad with 26 and Baltimore & Ohio with 27. Actions target 41 states, with cases filed in a single Kentucky district for multiple lines.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Union
Northern Pacific
Lst
Ashland Coal & Iron Railroad Company
Kentucky
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
New York Central
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Pennnsylvania
Central of New Jersey
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Sinois Central
Philadelphia & Reading
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
Kansas Stuthern
Japan competitor in tobacco trade
New York January. William J. Harris vice president of the American Tobacco Company testified at the investigation session that most tobacco products sold in China and Europe are from American tobacco. He said China business runs through British American Tobacco, denied Pentish American Tobacco controls China, named the Japanese government as a major competitor in China, and stated British American Tobacco owns much stock in tobacco firms worldwide.
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New York
China
Orient
Europe
William Jt. Harris
American Tobacco Company
Harris
British- American Tobacco Company
Patterson’s record ends any claim for second term
Memphis News-Sentinel and Selma edition confront Gov. Patterson’s tenure accusing him of violating temperance pledges, expanding patronage, and packing offices. The piece catalogs vetoes and favors, criticizing internal machine politics and power grabs, urging no endorsement for renomination.
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Comptroller’s
Stalmbeck
Fayette
Patterson
Tennessee
Patterann
Senate
Supreme Court
Local option growth in Cleveland drives saloon debate
In Cleveland the anti saloon league says dry areas cover a quarter of the city as 1907 reports show 100 more saloons than 1906. Officials say population growth masks fewer openings while saloon interests claim liquor consumption rises, arguing for private drinking at home and decrying the social evil of the saloon.
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Cleveland
Antisaloon League
Hag
A. J. Williamson
The
Seven Jurors Chosen for Thaw Trial in New York
Seven jurors were selected today in the Thaw trial after a day of challenges and sparring by attorneys. Harry Thaw's wife attended and showed keen interest in the jurors, consulting with her husband's attorney during the proceedings.
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New York
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Hig
Beckham Men Confident Amid Kentucky Political Shifts
In Frankfort, Kentucky, supporters of J. C. W. Beckham express renewed confidence as events of the past days clear the path for Beckham to the United States Senate. The Beckham faction notes smoother Democratic nominations and anticipates an easier campaign, believing past tensions have subsided.
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Frankfort
Jao
J. C. W. Becksam
United States
Beckham
Citizens Guard Formed in Flemingsburg Amid Night Rider Rumors
In Flemingsburg Kentucky residents meet in city council and court to discuss protecting the town from rumored Bath and Nicholas counties night riders. The Independent and American Tobacco Company buyers decline calls to halt tobacco purchases. Twelve guards are appointed for duty tonight and a citizens organization plans to sleep by their guns, ready to act. A large tobacco shipment by trust and independent buyers is noted.
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Flemingsburg
Caneh
Bath
Nicholas
Society of Equity Bay
Ang Couns
Independent and
American Tobacco Company
Citisens
Gfly
State Answers Railroad Bill in Federal Court Case
In Montgomery Alabama the State argues in Federal Court that the Railroad Commission and Attorney General have no right to enforce state railroad laws, so they cannot be parties to suits seeking to enjoin the acts by railroads. The State contends old laws are repealed and suits abate, while railroads call the new legislation a development of restrained actions and seek supplement bills.
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Montgomery
Ala
Railroad Commission
Garber
Senator May Seeks Legal Whiskey Shipment Across States
Washington January 7 Senator May of Georgia introduced a resolution urging the judiciary committee to report and promptly act to legalize shipping whiskey from wet states into dry ones. Senator Nelson of Minnesota objected noting the committee was not ready. The measure was held over to tomorrow as Senator Clay plans a roll call to identify who is responsible for enforcing prohibition laws that permit liquor dealers to ship products across state lines.
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Washington
May
Georgia
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Clay
Sudden Death in Vendome Theatre at Salmville
Joseph Evans of near Shelbyville collapsed in a Vendome Theatre seat during Miss Brempler’s singing of Coming Through the Rhye. He died minutes later on the aisle as Dr J W Handly attended him. Evans sat about seven rows from the stage and was seen to fall as the show ended.
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Salmville
Tens
Parson Charged With Profanity
A Negro preacher arraigned on a charge of using vulgar language in the pulpit at Macedonia Church. The defendant, who likened himself to Sam Jones, preached a stirring sermon that moved some sisters to tears. The court, uncertain of its jurisdiction, dismissed him but advised leaving Columbia.
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Esq. Guest
Sam Jones
Macedonia
Guest
Columbia
Night Rider Vigilantes Form Deputies in Lebanon
In Lebanon Kentucky a meeting at City Hall drew many residents to volunteer as deputy sheriffs to patrol town and county roads at night. The action aims to deter mob violence while showing support for tobacco raisers amid ongoing tensions.
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Lebanon
Marion County
Another Park for Nashville
Nashville officials discussed purchasing a large 100 acre tract along the Cumberland River from Fidelity Trust Company for a new city park in East Nashville. Major H. Lewis was asked to open negotiations. the trust company, trustee for owners, would accept bonds for the balance after $12,000 cash, a plan long considered to benefit public recreation and surrounding hotels and saloons facing economic impact.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jane
Nashville Park Commission
Maj. H. ©. Lewis
Fidelity Trust Company
Loutaville
Shelby Jpark
Fi‘delbty Trust Company
Cumberlandiver
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