Board Meeting Debates Fine for Early Closing Law
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Thursday night. D Hood refused relief from a fine for violating the early closing law. Topics included roof work on the Knob, fire department aid at Dobbins & Hyrng fire, and a new ordinance on explosive storage. Titcomb criticized the Recorder and Mayor over saloon case dismissals, while a petition sought city funds to help purchase colored graveyard lands.
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Abbott
Ard Infantry
Dobbins & Hyrng
A.D. Hood
Titcomb
Tasbe
Theos
President Proclaims 1904 St Louis Fair Opening Delayed
The President issued a proclamation announcing to the world that the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will open on April 10, 1904, instead of the originally planned date. The postponement applies to the World’s Fair in St. Louis and affects international participation and schedules.
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Washington
Pension Roll Expansion Boosts Tennessee Share
A late Congress bill increases U S pension rolls by about four million dollars with Tennessee and North Carolina receiving large portions. Proposed by Senator Pritchard of North Carolina the measure pensions Confederate veterans who later joined Federal forces and enlisted before January 1, 1865. Supporters argue wartime desertions who shifted to the Union deserve retirement benefits.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
United States
Tennessee
North Carolina
Pritchard
Federal Grivy
H. Beans
Friends of the
South
Record of County Equalizers Report Shows Lower Real and Personal Assessments
County Board of Equalizers completed a five week session and issued a report. Total realty valued at 88 103 455 with 176 acres in farming and mining lands. Personal property 1 050 25. Total assessment 89 813 560, lower than 1900 due to a Supreme Court ruling exempting certain raw materials and products. Manufactured articles at pumps and cotton factories saw significant reductions.
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County Board of Equalizers
Supreme Court
Peruna praised by Crawfordsville editor and others
Letters from Clem G. Moore and others tout Peruna as a cure for systemic catarrh and nervous prostration. Endorsers claim life recovery, weight gain, and renewed activity after taking Peruna, with Dr. Hartman offering gratis advice.
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Clem G. Moore
Advocate-Democrat
Crawfordsville
Peruns Medicine Company
Clemg
Amanda Morrill
Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Fourth at Mt Pleasant dazzles crowd with parade and civic pride
A large Calambian turnout celebrated Mt Pleasant's Fourth with a flower parade featuring decorated carriages and riders, a drill by Company K of the 3rd Infantry, and prize awards for parade entries. Distinguished speakers included Congressman Padgett Judge Bearden Major Whitthorpe and others. The day ran smoothly with orderly conduct and ample festivities.
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Mt. Pleasant
Joho Ixulim
Luther Frierson
Pranes
Company K
Rd Infantry
Bathiany
Uncle Sam
Pleasant
Congressman Padgett
Walter Bearden
W. J. Whitthorpe
Brian
Nashville
J. H. Dianing
Columbis
Salient Features And The Philippines Says Senator Carmack
Special to the Herald Memphis July 7 United States Senator W Carmack returns from Washington to outline salient features of the next national campaign He notes the money question will fade while trusts tariff and the Philippines loom large He warns the Republican party is entangled with trusts and must oppose them with new legislation
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Herald
Memphis
Tenn
United States
W. Carmack
Washington
Philippines
Republican Party
The Sin of Self-Indulgence and American Progress
A tract arguing against self-indulgence as progress accelerates. It recalls past American figures and achievements, questions the changing home and leadership, warns against greed, and urges that spiritual discipline keep pace with material growth. It critiques reliance on comfort while recognizing innovation.
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Supreme Court
Marshall
Treasury
Hamilton
Senate
John Quincy Adams
Jeffersons
Websters
Lyman Beecher
Franklin
Wendell Philips
Shermanns
Henry Ward Beecher
Aguinaldo Meets Gen Chaffee After Amnesty Proclaimed
Manila July 6 1916 General Chaffee meets former Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo for the first time since amnesty was proclaimed. Aguinaldo seeks protection and says he will visit friends in Cavite Viejo while the American commander assures safety like any citizen. Interpreting officer Lieut Wm Pf McKinlay relays questions and replies.
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Gen
Chaffee
Manila
Aguinaldo
Johnson
Wm PF. McKinlay
Ninth Cavalry
Geo. Chaffee
Gen. Chaffee
Cavite Viejo
Cavite
Vets Celebrate the Fourth with Monument Drive in Nashville
Thousands attended the Frank Cheatham Bivouac's Fourth of July at Cumberland Park in Nashville to support erecting a monument to the private soldier. Estimates placed attendance at 5 000 to 6 000 with veterans from the South performing a drill and sham battle. The event, praised by the Cheatham committee, recalled memory of the Civil War era and honored surviving veterans. The Nashville American reported the day as a landmark fete in the city.
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Frank Cheatham
Cumberland Park
Nashville
Cheatham
America
Water boiling advised amid Nashville typhoid scare
City Board of Health warns residents to drink only boiled water for ten minutes due to an alarming typhoid situation in Nashville. They say efforts to improve sanitary laws have been blocked, risking an early summer fever epidemic.
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Nashville
City Board of Health
Board of Health
Fire Destroyed Neapolis Residence of J W Armistead
Neapolis woke to a morning blaze at the Armistead home with the kitchen in full fire. The house and furniture suffered a total loss, estimated at around 1,000 to 1,200 dollars. Insurance coverage stood at 600 with Aetna, agent John W. Emerson.
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J. W. Armistead
Neapolis
Mr. Armistead
Aetna Insurance Co
John W. Emerson
Hat Removal in Church Tradition Emerges in 1661 Diary
The London Chronicle recalls Hatson in church as a form of strictness eased by Pepsy. A November 17 1661 diary entry notes a simple follower praising church music and arguing against moon hats in church. September entry at the Savoy shows the minister with hat off to promote conformity.
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Pepsy
Moon
Savoy
London Chronicle
County to Build Iron Bridge Contract Awarded
The court approved a contract for an Iron Bridge with two 119 foot spans and a total cost of 4,750 dollars. The commission, including Ires Carr and Tucker Erwin, appointed a committee to study establishing a Maury County High School and needed tax levies.
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W. &. Ballanfant
J. H. Kennedy
James Dobbin
B. T. Estes
T. H. Nixon
Thomas
Alien Holt
GC. Denton
Fountain Creek
Thomas' Mall
BS. Thomas
Craig
Allen Holt
Ridge
Scriboer’s Mill
J. ©. Nelson
M. Ricketts
W. A. Linsey
Pugh Creek
Granberry
Office of Trustee
Granberg
Maury
Iiles
Rutherford
Gibson
Madison
Giles County
Maury County
Henry Jones
Granbery
Hump
Tennessee
Gordon
Squire Geo. W. Hayes
T. O. Hardisan
W. E. Ballanfant J
Tr Benyi
J. A. Mathews
J. A. Gray
Dec
W. Hayes
G. N. McKennon
Jno
T. Akin
Hardy Skelley
L. H. Fitzgerald
Harris
Lamar
Hayes
Dadge Gordon
General Pickle
Pickle
Atepa
Ganas Racya
Ires Carr
Tucker
Erwin
Wha
Cowpany
County High School
Vownty
Senator Carmack to Depart for Washington via Bolivar
Memphis Tenn July report states Senator Carmack sustained an injury today and will leave tomorrow for Bolivar then Columbia en route to Washington. He has placed his services after the Washington business at the National Democratic Committee's request and will serve in New Hampshire and probably in Tadinin.
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Memphis
Tenn
Carmues
Farkson
Lot
Tomorrcg
Bolivar
Columbia
Washington
National Democratic Committee
New Knipeland
Tadinin
Romantic Nashville Marriage Sparks Divorce Petition
A couple wed at Union Station on a night in April amid curious circumstances. Kate Hutchmaon of Nashville and Meaty T Elliott of Chicago filed for divorce in Circuit Court Monday, alleging Elliott had a wife in Wan Rowan Ark. The petition notes a Chicago newspaper advertisement lured Kate into marriage, leading to a regrettable union and subsequent troubles.
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Union Station
Kate Hutchmaon
Nashville
Meaty T. Elliott
Chicago
Di.vorv
Circuit Court
Rowan, Arke
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ST. Louis World's Fair
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Wm. T. Zenor
Washington, D.C
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Wm. T. Zonor
Amands Morrill
Reid Street
Elisabeth, N.J
Perans
The
Senator Carmack
Frederick E. Hopkins
Pilgrim Congregational Church
the Herald
County Court Proceedings
Hatson
New England
Todiane
Coricuna Orne
Lions of
Waren
Oteiel
Ori
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