Time inopportune for making change state organic law
Tennessee Press Association declares it would be unwise to call a constitutional convention while the nation is at war. The statement, drafted in Jackson and prepared for press distribution by J. J. Finney, urges alignment with the war effort and asserts the need to preserve democracy against autocracy, delaying constitutional revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Press Association
Jackson
J. J. Finney
Press of
Tennessee
Wordlers
Red
Coss
Army
Navy
Editors of
America
J. 1. Finney
Fire damages Notgrass home on North Garden street
A residence occupied by E. E. Notgrass and owned by Maddin Voss on North Garden street was badly damaged by fire at 1 45 this afternoon. The fire started from an explosion in a coal oil stove. Insurance covered the loss to house and contents. Fire department response quickly controlled the blaze, with damage confined to the upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Notgrass
North Garden Street
Maddin Voss
Elk Delegates to Convention from Local Lodge
District Deputy Mora B. Fariss and Past Exalted Ruler Frank Shelton depart Friday for Boston to attend the National Elks Convention meeting there next week. Fariss represents the district, while Shelton attends for Columbia Lodge No. 686. Shelton is new to conventions. Fariss has attended two previously in Dallas and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora B. Fariss
Frank Shelton
Boston
Mass
National Convention of Elks
Mr. Fariss
Mr. Shelton
Columbia Lodge No
Dallas
Texas
Baltimore
Emergency ration of U. S. Marines on expedition duty
Washington July 4 Not the least important part of a fighting man's equipment to be used by the U S Marines on the firing line is the emergency ration. Every Marine on expeditionary duty is supplied with a half pound tin case containing a two days supply of food of chocolate and a condensed meat and vegetable compound that may be made into soup or eaten raw if no opportunity to prepare it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Washington
U.S
Fifty Dollars Added to Red Cross War Fund
Fifty dollars more was added to the Red Cross war fund today, bringing county subscriptions to 15,277.80. The fund stands with items including Southall 26.00 and Jonas Erwig 5.00, plus 20.00 from N. Employees, totaling 15,270.
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Red Cross War Fund
Cc. P
Southall
Jonas Erwig
Aed
Peeee
Old Glory Floats Over Bigbyville’s School House Event
Bigbyville celebrated the Glorious Fourth with a large patriotic demonstration at the Methodist church lawn. Judge McKnight and Maj. Horace Frierson gave eloquent addresses while Dr. Horn and Rev. J M Horn spoke on patriotism and liberty. Old Glory rose atop a seventy foot Nazstaft, visible for miles, as the band played the national anthem.
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Bigbyville
Lyman Abbott
United States
Methodist Church
C. B. Betts
Hopewell Church
McKnight
United Saates
Horace Frierson
Firts
Tennessee Artillery
J. M. Horn
Rigbyville Methodist Church
Nazstaft
Biebyville
Railroad Timetable Names Monument to Allied War Relief
Paris July 4 A beautiful monument will be erected in a prominent public square to commemorate the cooperation of American men and women in relief work for France during the war.
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U. & Aid
Paris
France
Central High faculty filled by City Board election
The City Board of Education completed Central High School's faculty at its Tuesday session filling four vacancies. D M Galloway remains head of horticulture. Prof Galloway had debated leaving. Prof Harris of Greenfield Tennessee is elected science chair. Monte McDaniels new athletics head and overflow teacher. Prof J B Dodge in music. Remaining white teachers elected in June. Margaret Harlan replaces Annie Lou Gordon in the Negro school. School opens September 10 or 17, date announced in ample time.
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City Board of Education
Central High School
R. L. Harris
D. M. Galloway
Galloway
Harris
GG. Harris
Greenfield
Tenn
Harris Ie
Monte McDaniel
McDaniels
Columbia High School
Erakin College
South Carolina
J. B. Dodge
Nashville
Dodge
Tanger
Columbia
Margaret Harlan
Annie Lou Gordon
Russians Begin Fight at Southwestern Front July 1
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, with Col. Midthe and Lt Col Mott among others, arrives at the southwestern front to witness the Russian offensive begun July 1. Elvin Root, head of the commission, reports via telegram the artillery preparation and the sixth corps assault over Austrian trenches near Ocho.
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Petrograzz
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Russia
Robert BE. L. Midthe
T. Bentley Mott
Wm. St. Judson
Elvin Root
Ine Scott
Batte
Ocho
Scott
Maud Pullen Undergoes Operation at King's Daughters Hospital
Maud Pullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pullen, underwent an operation at The King's Daughters Hospital. The report notes she is receiving care following the procedure.
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Maud Pullen
Mrs
J. B. Pullen
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Judge Knight Sets Docket Of Criminal Court
Judge J T McKnight opened County Criminal Court to set the docket and receive submitters Six cases were submitted and slated for July 17 18 with offenses including liquor without licenses gaming larceny and dog registration plus a test of the dog law A list of defendants and penalties including workhouse terms and fines appears with other charges such as profanity and bad checks.
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J. T. McKnight
County Criminal Court
Candy Fields
Lula Harmon
Hilliard Fields
Tom Cantrell
Will Lawrence
Sam Williams
Will Fleming
James Head
John Alderson
Marvin Cowley
Will Cowley
Grant Lipscomb
Lee Satterfield
Will
Will Chaffin
Will Ready
Albert Linsey
Edwin Johnson
Ed Chorch
F. A. Merrill
Richard Armstrong
J. A. Ketchum
W. P. Erwin
Jo Sowell
John Tureman
R. H. Dodson
W. B. Babb
Robert Gordon
Jet Owen
Finis Walters
Mary D. Anderson
Hattie Thompson
Horace Walker
Albert Thomas
Wilson Mooten
Obe White
Ganting
Will Whitaker
National Guard Mobilization Plan Announced
Secretary Baker said the plan to assemble the national guard at divisional training camps in three increments will proceed. The entire force will be drafted into the United States Army on the same day to prevent confusion and protect guard officers from injustice. Mobilization dates: July 15 eastern section, July 25 central section, August 5 western section.
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Washington
National Guard
Baker
Army of the United States
Hogs Lead Market Gains as Cattle Prices Slump
Hogs advance 10 to 15 cents while cattle prices drift lower and remain below peak. Lambs ease. sheep hold at 4.50. New potatoes bring 3 dollars with Triumphs disappointing. cobblers show potential. Eggs and poultry firm. wheat unchanged at 2 dollars. July futures near postwar highs if offered.
Louisville stock markets dull. hogs rise while lambs fall
Special to The Herald from Louisville Ky July reports cattle dull and draggy with unfavorable prospects. hogs up 10 to 15 cents, lambs down a quarter. cattle receipts 150 head, hogs 1,600 head. tops 15.35, nights 14.50, pigs 11.25 to 12.50, lambs 15.00, sheep 8.50. produce and flour and grain quotations listed for bees butter turkeys corn and seeds.
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Bourbon Stock Journal
The
Herald
Louisville
Navy Enlists County Man James Smniser Davie
James Smniser Davie has enlisted in the United States Navy from this county, marking a step in his service career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smniser Davie
United States Navy
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Independence Hall
Yorktown
Gettysburg
Notgrass
ELK
U. S. Marines
RED Cross
Judge McKnight
Mas. Filerson
Dr. Horn
Sha
N. F
Ny C
Sity Board
Central High
Spledid
Monte McDaniels
Ercece
Erezec
S$. C. Thomas
R. R Station
R. R. Station
S. C. Thomas
Knight
Criminal Court
State Guard
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Ashton's Mills
City Mill & Grain Co
Prigesto We
U.S. Navy
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