Sensational claim rocks Clinton pension chief’s family
United States pensions commissioner Vesparian Warner accuses his stepmother Mrs Tewbella Rodingon Warner of Negro descent and claims a blood taint in his half sisters Arabella and Mionjo Warner Mettier. The amended answer to widow Flora Warner McDermott’s petition cites fraud and nuptial agreement terms. Taabelle Robinson Warner, widow of John Warner, challenges the will, seeking dower rights after his death in 1905.
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Clinton
Vesparian Warner
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Miinois
Tewbella Rodingon Warner
Vespasian Warner
Arabella Warner Welt
Mionjo Warner Mettier
John Warner
Flora
Warner McDermott
Hugh Crea
John Fuller
Ward John Warner
Bim
Taabelle Robinson Warner
Warner
Suit filed against Standard Oil Co in Mississippi
Geo B Mitchell prosecuting attorney filed in Lee County Circuit Court a suit against Standard Oil Co for 1 480 000 alleging violation of Mississippi trust laws. If successful, company could be forced to reorganize or exit Mississippi. Suit cites stock in Watere-Pierce Oil Co and Union Tank Line and seeks 5 000 penalty per day since anti trust law took effect. Also includes unrelated medical advert for Bar Rock Blood Bitters.
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Tupelo
Mins
Geo. B. Mitchell
First Judicial District
Lee County
Standard Olt Co
Standard Oil Company
Mississippi
Standard Ol! Co
Watere-Pierce Ol] Co
Union Tank Line
Missiaaippi
Collision Near Mendocino Strikes Passenger Liner and Ship
A dense fog shrouded the Mendocino coast as the passenger liner Hank eleven collided with the San Pedro near the rock. The San Pedro was heavily damaged with a large hole near the watertight edge, and 106 passengers were saved along with 38 crew members. Survivors reportedly landed from a small boat, though verification is pending.
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Hank
Rock Mendoleino
San Pedro
Found Safe Lost in Wreck at Cumberland River
Clarksville Tennessee July 34 two river swimmers found a large safe lost by the Southern Express Co several months ago when a wreck carried engine baggage and express car into a river. The safe lay about two feet under water twelve miles downstream and is believed to contain money and valuables. Officials expect to recover it soon.
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Clarksville
Teno
Cumberland River
Louieville & Nashville
Southern Express Co
Express Company
Ie Company
Prizes for Grains and Grasses at the Fair
The Farmers & Merchants Bank offers a special prize for the best and most artistic display of grains and grasses. First prize 12.50, second 7.60, third 5.00. Entrants should notify Jno. P. McGaw to arrange space allocation.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno. P. McGaw
Wireless Operator Quinn Declares Insane At Sea
New York July 22 Quinn wireless operator aboard the steamship Coamo developed signs of insanity as the ship neared Simp y Hook Captain Dalton relayed a message claiming Quinn is insane and to send police to the pier Quinn tapped the dots and dashes asking who sent it shore operator demanded the message Quinn flashed back the message from aboard the Coamo then returned to calm state and was taken into custody by port authorities Quinn's family met him in port today
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New York
John
Quinn
Coamo
Simpy Hook
Dalton
Coavin
A Tre Friend Tip Exchange Amid Stock Talk
A humorous dialogue shows a friend asking for stock tips while the broker grants a cautious refusal. The exchange emphasizes friendship over financial advice centering on trust and boundaries between long-time associates.
Shortage Allegedly Ties Up Peoples National Bank
Gallatin July 1 The discovery of an alleged $79 000 shortage in Peoples National Bank led to a temporary suspension. Assistant Cashier W Alfen found the discrepancy during the absence of Cashier William Green Harris. Bank Examiner M Patterson is investigating. Directors will meet, with possible reorganization and reopening. Equity holders face losses not exceeding $10 000.
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Gallatin
Tesa
Peoples’ National Bank
W.¥. Alfen
William Green Harris
United States Bank
M. @. Patterson
Barris
First National Bank
Isiaw
Need for Reformatories in Tennessee Highlighted
The Harriman Record laments the lack of a girls reformatory as Willie Duggar, only 11 or 12, is jailed for residential larceny and lewd behavior. It argues the girl’s age and pattern show danger to the community and calls for a penitentiary, warning that current handling harms both female and juvenile male offenders.
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Tennessee
Willie Duggar
Sbe
Teneasee
Harriman
Narrow Escape From Injury In Lightning Strike
Mr. Sam Inman of Cullooka faced a narrow escape from injury during a heavy rain and electrical storm. He sheltered in a tool house when lightning struck, tearing a large roof hole. He was badly shocked but not injured.
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Sam Inman
Cullooka
Inman
Mr. Inman
Killing at Clifton prompts quarreled over cistern
Special to the Herald from NABHVIDEM Tenn July 20 says Chae Ley Moore a liveryman was killed at Clifton by Dr More after a dispute over a cistern. The item includes a bizarre aside about a bridge party and a remark about a remedy for croup.
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Nabhvidem
Tenn
Chaeley Moore
Clifton
More
Divorce alters sentence in Tennessee case
Judge J B Jones of Dresden calls the conduct of Bettie Hargrove and D C Shacklett domestic unfitness. Hargrove is granted a divorce from Walter Hargrove and remarriage to Shacklett. The decree is changed to divorce from bed and board with Shacklett fined $25 for contempt of court.
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Special
the Herald
Nashville
Tens
J. B Jotes
Dresden
Tran
Bettie Hargrove
D. C. Shacklett
Says
Hargrove
Walter Hargrove
Marriag Shacklett
Shacktett
Shackiett
Beestings Put Four Year Old In Peril In Kentucky
In Rockport Kentucky on July 19 a four year old boy named Albert Boydies was horribly stung by over a hundred bees after discovering a hive. The child’s mother chased the swarm away after a struggle during which she was stung multiple times. The boy remains severely stung but is expected to recover, with doctors confirming more than a hundred wound sites.
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Rockport
Albert Boydies
Hi Screama
Post Office Reopened in Lynnville Tenn
Buford post office, ordered closed months ago, has been reestablished and mail is being handled there, greatly pleasing citizens throughout the area.
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Lynnville
Tenn
Buford
Honeymoon Ends as Elephant Steals Bride's Cash at Zoo
James Henchliffe and his new wife witnessed Gunda the elephant at Brodx Zoological Park grab a purse of about $260 from the bridegroom before two keepers forced the animal to release the money. Only one $1 bill remained redeemable, leaving the couple with little to return to Pawling. The groom plans to seek Sub-Treasury redemption for some notes.
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New York
Gunda
Brodx Zoological Park
Spectatore
James Henchliffe
Powling
Chen
Evler
Tulsa Cat battles rattlesnake in porch stunt
Dr. McConnell of Tulsa narrates a nature tale of a cat dragging a rattlesnake across a lawn to under the porch. The duel lasted minutes with the cat biting the snake and the reptile striking back. The snake was killed. the cat suffered numerous nips but showed no serious harm.
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Long
Jackson Londos
Rowevelt
Dr. McConnell
Tulsa
Ted Tong
Crap Shooters Fined at Carter's Creek Mine Hearing
A hearing last week over a phosphate mine craps game near Carter's Creek resulted in seven defendants, including Jesse Robinson, pleading guilty to gaming. They were fined six dollars and jailed to await trial, while others faced similar penalties for the incident.
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Carter's Creek
Jesse Robinson
Tom Robinson
Robinson
Maury Countian Pardoned by Governor Paterson
Clinton Jones of Maury county received a pardon from Gov. Paterson for a $50 pistol carry fine. Officials of Maury county recommended the pardon, stating the defendant was only technically guilty.
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Clinton Jones
Maury County
Patterson
Nashville
Ten Thousand Dollar Express Package Lost
Columbus reports a missing ten thousand dollar express package at Florence South Carolina's office. Superintendent O M Sadler of Charlotte and Superintendent Dimalo led Pinkertons and three route agents on the case for days. An a-test is expected tonight. New York notes talk of a mild bow action. Thread trust news discusses spool cotton prices and alleged price hikes affecting housewives.
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Columbus
S. G
Florence
8. C
O.M. Sadler
Charlotte
Dimalo
Pinkertons
New York
Doana’ Regulats
Wrinkles Question Inspires Father’s Gentle Explanation
A curious boy asks his father what wrinkles are and receives a patient, simple answer that explains age lines as signs of time and experience, captured in a warm, parental moment.
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Pather
Frank J Cheney Affidavit on Catarrh Cure Offer
Frank J Cheney sworn that he is senior partner of F. J. Chaney & Co. in Toledo Ohio and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable case of catarrh. Sworn before me on December 6, 1886, the document offers testimonials free and asks for coat costs.
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Lucan County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chaney & Co
Tolsto
Frank J. Chpney
Roosevelts era drama sparks political intrigue in Buffalo
Ragged report recalls Metcalf of Buffalo accusing a former official of broken promise and seeking redress from the President. Secretaries warned action would be taken as tensions blur lines between personal vendetta and political maneuvering.
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New York
Rat Metcalf
Buffalo
Cermer
Tor
N- Rae
Secre Fee
Alleged Murder Arrest Reported in Spring Hill Area
Officer John Watson arrested Jim Glenn colored for first degree murder in a case two years old near Spring Hill. Glenn was brought to Columbia and jailed. Also, local arrests in Mt Pleasant included gaming charges. several defendants paid fines or served brief jail time.
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John Watson
Spring Yo
Jim Glenn
Grigny
Spring Hill
Columbia
Teee
Mt Pleasant
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