Tennessee lawmakers set to shape national events in weeks ahead
Tennessee representatives face prominent roles as Finis Garrett of the ninth district is eyed for the Mulhall Investigation committee chair due to parliamentary expertise. W Houston of the fifth district plans a territories committee meeting to discuss building two Alaska railroad lines costing 35 million dollars, while L P Padgett of the seventh district departs on the Mayflower with naval affairs committee to probe the navy guard.
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Washington
Tennessee
Congress
Finis Garrett
Mulhall Investigation Committee
W. ©.Houston
Territories
Alaska
L. P. Padgett
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Navy
Nashville Car Crash Seriously Injures Four on Harding Turnpike
Broadway Belle Meade car No. 417 collided with James W. McClellan’s auto five miles from Nashville while returning from Dosley Springs. Four injured including Mrs. McClellan in critical condition. others seriously hurt but expected to recover.
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Nashville
Broadway- Belle Meade
James W. McClellan
Harding Turnpike
Robt. W. Smith
Sophia Cameron
McGannon
McClellan
Rar
Dosley Springs
Fleeing the Storm and a Hat Dye Plot
A brief comic exchange features a person planning to visit mother for safety as a storm looms and a husband plans to take the afternoon off to dye his straw hat, adding a light domestic twist to the weather scare.
Too Much Ball and a Doctor’s Worry
Fragmentary OCR quotes show a family debating a move from Chicago. A doctor advised the husband Sei mare 0 nome enn sier ea a change in team focus, suggesting health or safety concerns.
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Chicago
Right to petition Congress in Civil Service
The text states that persons employed in the civil service of the United States have the right to petition Congress or its members, or furnish information to either house or committee, and that such rights shall not be denied or interfered with.
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United States
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Congress
House
National Savings Bonds in Demand
Washington July 8 Postmaster General Harleson signed and sent $1,116,886 to the U S treasurer as postal savings bonus payments for deposits in various states. This fifth bond issue since postal savings began July 1 1911 shows a $41,900 gain 3.9 percent over the January 1 issue. Nearly nine tenths of the total bonds are for registered form indicating permanent investment.
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Washington
Harleson
United States
Postal Savings
NIFTY LIDS FOR COLUMBIA POLICE
Police in Columbia replace heavy helmets with lighter, more comfortable headgear praised in heat. Officers report less discomfort and better visibility. Also contains a brief parcel post exchange about grindstones and a posthole digger.
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Hiram
State Representation Sought for Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Tennessee Society of California appeals for Tennessee representation at the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco. It urges chambers of commerce and civic groups to organize inscriptions and support a dedicated Tennessee building to host exhibits and visitors, promising to assist in securing a full state presence and information.
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San Francisco
Tennessee Society of California
Tennessee
chamber o/ commerce
Not Like A Woman Hat Fashions Stated In Ad Parody
A fragment notes a humorous line about hats and fitting expectations. The target phrase mocks gendered dress choices, mentioning rough fit and a joking price of three plunks. No clear event or named entities are identified beyond generic fashion context.
Freak peaches grow from apple tree in Humphreys County
Waverly Tennessee July 4 J A Thompson reports a remarkable fruit from his yard a pair of peaches growing on an apple tree without any grafting. The fruit equals a half grown peach with fully developed kernels while the rest of the tree bears apples confirming the anomaly.
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Waverly
Tenn
J. A Thompson
Mr. Tomlinson
Rural Nashville mail totals show 107069 delivered 29569 collected
The Nashville rural routes outside the city delivered 107069 pieces of mail from June 2 to June 30 with 29569 collections, as reported by Postmaster Will under a Burleson order to provide precise handling figures. The total mail weight was 13 171 tons and collections weighed 1016 yards.
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Nashville
Tenn
Burleson
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Lobby Hunter
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Saheerthe
H. Cliff Hendley
Irmsett
Braly
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