Various 1900s U S news items mix of politics and crime
A patchwork of brief items reports British General Wiljoen in the Boers, factory prospects in Humboldt, Nashville tours for Kroger, vaccinations in East Boston, a Louisville jewelry theft, a Bryantsville shooting, the President reappointing Tillman and Overall, Chicago capitalists backing an electric railroad, Dickson County oil rush, and a Tennessee university student protest over Grant University leadership. Also notes Prince Henry of Prussia’s possible Louisville stop, a Schley reception jewel for Admiral in Nashville, warrants disappearing in Madison County, Mobile fire fatalities, Senate focus on the Philippines tariff bill, and Beulah Able’s death by self-inflicted injury per biblical verse.
Social turmoil over Maury County postmaster bid
A Maury County Republican mass meeting in Columbia condemned Col. Arch M. Hughes for seeking the Columbia postmaster position while не living in the county for 15 years. The group alleged family ties and prior offices funded by party favors, and approved resolutions urging the President and Postmaster General to deny his nomination.
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Maury
Arch M. Hughes
Columbia
Republican Committee
Circuit Court Room
Juckson
D. K. Miller
Russell Fleming
Col. Hughes
Will
Jereenace
Die Mein
Republican Party
Maury County
Tennessee
A. M. Hughes
M. T
Washington, D. C
Republicns
Internal Revenue Collector
Nashville
Washington
Colin
W. N. Hughes
Neill
Kieson Avery
Whellington
Edmond
Mt. Viewsant
Will Hughes
James Iughes
Birmingham
Ala
G. W. Gifford
Tenneaser
Hs Fami
United States
Walter P. Brownlow
L P. Padgett
M C
Henry R. Gibson
M. C
A.T. Braxton
Col Hughes
Brutus
Macbeth
Boss Brownlow Mass Meeting Stirs Postmaster Prospects
A Republican mass meeting held in the afternoon drew keen interest in local circles. Observers say it will influence the postmaster appointment here, with Farida and Jackson among those predicting it will hinder Col Hughes. The Hughes faction opposed the protest, arguing neither Hughes nor Jackson would get the job if the meeting occurred. Subscribe for the Herald.
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Penacy
Farida
Jackson
Col. Hughes
Hughes
Insurance Ratings Visit Highlights Local Hazards
Louisville businessman J B Gray, on behalf of the Board of Underwriters, inspected local properties to establish a standard building rating. He explained that each structure is rated separately, with surcharges for hazards like bad flues, stored hay, rabbinh and rag papers in cellars or attics, and urged owners to fix deficiencies before he finishes his survey.
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J. B Gray
Louisville
Board of Underwriters
Herall
Gray
Suisidie
Phosphate Shipments Highlight Maury County Industry
Phosphate rock from the Maury County district shows December 1901 totals of 19 494 tons domestic and 0 268 export, with 1901 year totals near 892 410 domestic and 0 008 12h005 export. The industry supports about 100 000 dollars to producers and around 790 000 dollars gross revenue to rail freight, illustrating Maury’s economic impact.
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Wr. Pleasant
Tenn
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Maury
Carmack Submits Minority Report on Philippine Tariff Bill
Washington January 27 senator Carmack filed a minority report from the committee on the Philippines tariff bill contending the measure violates constitutional rights and exceeds constitutional power. He warns the bill advances colonial empire aims and military aggression for spoils, opposing the majority report as a policy manifesting such aims.
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Washington
Carmack
Committee On the Philippines
Jon
Colonail
Tore
Eight Killed In Park Avenue Explosive Blast
A wartime style blast at the Park Avenue shaft of a Rapid Transit Tunnel project killed eight and injured about a hundred. Debris damaged nearby buildings including the Murray Hill Hotel, Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, Grand Union Hotel, and Grand Central Station. The shockwave affected a four block area in four directions.
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New York
Park Avenue
Murray H S
Manhattan Eye & Ear Hospital
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Railroad
Red Men Hold Annual Session in Nashville
The Great Council of Tennessee Improved Order Red Men met in Nashville on January 28 with Great Sachem A. G. Rutherford presiding. About seventy five Past Sachems and Representatives attended. Rice represented Tennessee in the state council.
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Nashville
Tenn
Great Council of Tennessee Improved Order Red Men
Sachem
A. G. Rutherford
Rice
Saloonmen Fined for Sabbath Entry Appeal to Circuit Court
Cases against saloon men arrested Sunday were heard in City Court. Judge Erwin cited strict Sabbath law, allowing entry only for urgent needs. Tom O Nea l fined 25 dollars and costs. Leonard Adcock dismissed for overcoat aid. Jerry Walker fined 50 dollars and costs. O Neal and Walker appealed to the Circuit Court through attorney J C Voorhies.
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Lathes
Hooten
Erwin
Supreme Court
Tom O'Neal
Sapa
Leonard Adcock
Jerry Walker
Peta
Costa
O'Neal
Walker
J. C. Voorhies
WILLS REAPPOINTED AS NASHVILLE POSTMASTER
Washington reports the president reappointed A W Wills of Nashville Tenn and cautioned him to obey civil service laws after Civil Service Commission findings. The commission alleged technical civil service violations including giving 150 to another officer for political purposes and collecting funds from subordinates to reimburse him, with no coercion found.
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Washington
A. W. Wills
Nashville
Tenn
Civil Service Commission
Wille
Unusual Cause of Death Stuns Louisville Resident
W L Barker died suddenly at 80 Preston street in Louisville. Coroner Kelly ruled death due to senssility. Barker, father of T A Barker of the Louisville bar, had previously been injured by a needle cushion eight years earlier. More than fifty needles had entered his body from the device and continued to work their way out over time.
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Louisville
W. L. Barker
Preston Street
Kelly
T. A. Barker
Kentucky
Ex Confederate Soldiers to Join Rural Free Delivery
In Congress, Representative Padgett proposed an amendment to allow ex Confederate soldiers to obtain rural free delivery posts under the same terms as ex Union soldiers. Cannon blocked the measure on a point of order. A Sunday attempt to wreck the accommodation train on the L and N railroad near Madisonville Kentucky failed when a steel rail misfired. The motive is believed to be linked to coal transportation.
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Washington
Padgett
Cannon
Minois
Madisonville
Mt Pleasant Auction Sells Home Lot of Cornelia Goodloe Heir
The home place of the late Miss Cornelia Goodloe on South Main Street Mt Pleasant sold at auction. The lot measures about three to four tenths of an acre with an old dwelling and underlaid with nese. Geo W Killebrew paid 8100 for the lot though the sale was challenged by an heir's injunction on another nearby farm advertised for sale but not offered due to a filed bill.
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Mt. Pleasant
Cornelia Goodloe
Royal Baking Powder Makes Perfect Breakfast Treats
Advert features hot rolls muffins and cakes baked with Royal Baking Powder claiming they can be eaten freely without fear of indigestion. It promotes the powder as a safe ingredient for breakfast pastries and home baking.
Burglary Waves Scramble Through Columbia Homes
A four week surge of burglaries hits Columbia with repeated break‑ins on Cemetery Avenue South Garden street and South Gordon street. Intruders frightened during several attempts, one left behind a coat and vest, others devoured pantry leftovers and valuables. Police hold multiple suspects, including Dr Carson and William Suortt, with arrests and bonds set as a major local case unfolds.
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Columbia
Joe McDonald
Cemetery Avenue
George Colquitt
South Garden Street
Royal Arch officers elected by Grand Chapter
Special to the Herald Nashville Tenn 28 The Grand Chapter at Royal Arch and Select Masons elected officers with David B Shields as Mor Grand High Priest George P ler Knoxville Deputy High Priest Fred C Watkins Troy Grand King Nathan 8 Woodward Knoxville Grand Treasurer KW A Clenden owog Nashville Grand Secretary Rev J W Hatcher Blanche Grand Chaplain Win D Good Knoxville Grand Scribe George L Cowan Franklin Grand Captain of the Host Sammel Sager Memphis Grand Principal Sojourner Chas V Taylor Morristown Grand Royal Arch Captain Charles Comstock Bon Aire Grand Master of Third Veil Andrew P Trosgden Union City Grand Master of Second Veils J P Bomuld ing Nashville Grand Master of First Veil B A Phillips Nashville Grand Sentinel
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Nashville
Tenn
Royal Arch
Masons
David B. Shields
George P. €Ler
Knoxville
Fred C. Watkins
Troy
Nathan 8. Woodward
KW. A. Clendenowog
J. W. Hatcher
Blanche
Win
D. Good
George L. Cowan
Franklin
Sammel Sager
Memphis
Grand
Sojourner
Chas. V. Taylor
Morristown
Grand Royal Arch
Charles Comstock
Bon Aire
Andrew P. Trosgden
Union City
J. P. Bomulding
B. A. Phillips
Grand Sentinel
Marriage at Mt Pleasant Ends Delayed Ceremony
The marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Buchanan to Miss Laura Coleburn occurred Sunday morning at the bride's father's home in Mt Pleasant with Rev. A Cleveland officiating. Delays arose after prior wedding plans were disrupted by the groom's injuries near Franklin and subsequent travel, then a return to Mr Pleasant before the final ceremony at 7 AM. The couple proceeded to Birmingham, Alabama afterward.
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Pleasant
Ki. Buchanan
Laura Coleburn
John Coleburn
Rev
A. Cleveland
Franklin
Pratt
Buchanan
Mr. Pleasant
Marriook
Mrs. Buchanan
Birmingham
Ala
Dr Schlesinger in Trouble in Court Today
Louis Schlesinger of Chattanooga appears in a local court facing a conviction for assault and battery after a week of seances. He is to be tried tomorrow on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses tied to a supposed disenthralled visitor. He previously conducted seances in Columbia last year.
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Senate
Ator Lodge
Chamber
Festa
Carmack
Money
Tellur
Culberson
Turner
Louis Schlesinger
Chattanooga
Bohleainger
Columbia Jabont
Master Masons Elect New Tennessee Officers
The Grand Council of Tennessen Royal and Setert Master Masons in Nashville on January 27 elected officers including M. F L Flemneken of Moat Hinstrows as Grand Master and Rodeny Blake Ellis Mills Monstrine as Deputy Grand Master. A. Goodlett became Grand Principal Conductor of the Work with N. S. Woodward as Grand Treasurer and W. A. Glendenning as Grand Recorder. W. A. Stith Columbian named Grand Captain of the Guard and J. C Hurt Taivmpata Grand Marshal. AP. Trogen Rives was Grand Sentinel, G. W. Chandler Knoxville Grand Conductor of the Council, and G. W. Chandler also listed as Grand Steward.
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Herald
Nashville
Council of Tennessen Royal
Setert
M. FL Flemneken
Minorville
Moat
Bill to punish anarchists with death penalty
Washington January 23 a special committee of the House Judiciary Committee nearly decided a bill against anarchy. The measure would impose the death penalty for attempts to kill or assault the President or any person in the line of succession for the presidency.
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Washington
House Judiciary
Fractious Weather Triggers Slippery Streets
A blustery cold wave grips the region with widespread slipperiness on sidewalks and streets. A man on Weet Seventh street witnessed a pedestrian fall, then laugh at the mishap as others stumble, while buses slow and businesses suffer amid the cold. The Columbia low stood at 18 degrees above zero with colder readings elsewhere.
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Columbia
Alienated Wife Affections Case in Circuit Court
Stovall sues M. Wyatt and Lydia Wyatt for 1000 damages, alleging they alienated his wife Mamie Stovall. The defendants are his in laws, father and mother of the plaintiff, in Nashville on January 2.
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Nashville
Jan
Stovall
Coursenemy
M. & Wyatt
M. Lydia Wyatt
Mra
Mamie Stovall
Cut White Playing Jein Miller Charged with Assault
An unclear excerpt reports Cut White Playing, Jein Miller, before Eay. Hayes faced charges of loitering and cutting Brown, a youth like Miller. Miller and Brown were nicknamed Yankee and Ri, with Brown described as the rebel, and he was sent away amid the incident.
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Jein Miller
Eay
Hayes Mondaay
Brown
Miller
Yankee
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