Field Day at the Arsenal and Local Commencement Events
Field Day at the Arsenal featured running races, tug of war, shoe race with chalk numbers, and a banner of confusion as men chased their own shoes. Cohost events included Hu Long College graduation exercises with addresses by Judge Sam Holding and others, Branham and Hughes school programs, and public school and Howard Institute commencements with diplomas and musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Stewart White
Hospital Corps
Howard Institute
Mt. Pleasant
E PB. Anderson
Nashville
Gus. W. Dyer
Vanderbilt University
Closing Exercises at Institute of St Peter's Church
Bishop Thomas F tialler presented diplomas to the Institute of St Peter's graduating class amid a Christian education message. The event featured a sermon at St Anne's Church, an elocution recital, and medals for music and neatness. Mary Dale Figueras won the Jose French medal. Miss Katheryn Kvithley and others received Literature and department honors. An essay contest awarded $10 to the best paper on The Causes of the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hu Long College
Mt. Pleasant
Sam Holding
W. 3. Fleming
Columbia
Hun E. L. Gregory
Flick
Mie Hay Iepare
Jes Flick
Henderson
Milek
Willis Bullock
Alice Bullock
Katherine Owen
Carrie Scobey
Owen
Scobey
Bullock
Southwestern
Presbyterian University
Clarkesville
Effie Gail
Kyle Hackney
Kate Pickard
Miss Pickard
Thomas F. Tialler
Institute of St. Peter's Church
Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
C. A. Forgey
Jesus
Mary Dale Figners
Granustes
Institute
Lacey McGinnis Holman
Adairville
Elizabeth Katherine Keathley
Ripley
Tenn
Eleanor Frances Gregory
Eleanor Hussey
Bernice Johoson
Harriet Chanis Figuors
Nellie Williamson
Hattie Jones
Mary Barrow
Elizabeth Thomas
Glendale
W. A. Laird
St. Anne's Church
Nashville
St. Peter's Church
Christian
Jose French
Mary Dale Figuera
Mina Hattie K. Kvithley
Rpg. Town
Mia Keithley
Minx
Lucy Holman
Hopkinsville
Cecil Ewing
Mies Bryant
Wave & Free
Maury County
Daughters of the Confederacy
Tax on Babies and White's Cream Vermifuge Ad
Extreme heat taxes infant digestion and weak children need aid. A.B Rains advertises White's Cream Vermifuge as a tonic to stimulate digestion, help food absorption, and promote strength and activity for babies and children.
Nelson Announces Candidacy for Maury County House Seat
H C Nelson announces his candidacy to represent Maury County in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He notes consent from Democrats across the county, pledges service to county state and party, and invites support, dated June 1 1902.
Sudden Death of Henry Howard at Local Pump Factory
Henry Howard a Black employee at the Pump Factory died suddenly of heart trouble. He collapsed while at the Wason & Wagon work site. He had worked for the factory for years and was a faithful worker, survived by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Howard
Negro Wason & Wagon
Southport Phosphate Co. Charter Filed in Delaware
The charter of the Southport Phosphate Co. has been filed in Register Latta's office. The company was recently incorporated at Wilmington, Delaware with 200,000 capital and directors L. W. Botts, Li M. Pender, E. H. Lindsay, T. Welche of Louisville, and Willard Salisbury of Wilmington, Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport Phosphate Co
Register Latta
Eres
Iington
Del
L. W. Botts. A, & Os
Li. M. Pender
E. H. Lindsay
T. Welche
Loulaville
Willard Salsbury
Wilmington
City Grain & Feed to Build 127-Foot Elevator
City Grain & Feed Co plans an immense grain elevator to be built in front of its office, bounded by the railroad at Eleventh and School streets. The 127 foot tall structure will span a large lot, with space carved from an existing warehouse, and will hold 75 000 to 100 000 bushels. W J Howard becomes sole owner of the stock yards as the project aligns with local business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Grain & Feed Co
Eleventh Street
School Street
Nedesmary
Columbia
Ae Hemen
Howard Buys Columbia Stock Yards Interest Sole Proprietor
A major business deal announces W. J. Howard as sole owner of the Columbia Stock Yards. He already held a stake and now buys out Crouch of St. Louis and Latta of Columbia. The Columbia Mercantile Ite Company joins the transaction with Howard consolidating control. Frank Dale named manager to oversee operations and finances. Latta retires from active business, with possible move to St Louis to pursue other ventures alongside Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Stock Yards
W. J. Howard
Howard
Crouch
St. Louis
EL. Latta
Columbia
Columbia Mercantile Ite Company
Frank Dale
Latte
St Louis
Flood Devastates Joliet and Surrounding Areas
June 8 Joliet reports the worst flood in history with the lower city underwater and multiple lives lost. Trains halted by washouts, Hickory and Sprong creeks overflowed, Hickory Creek dam partially collapsed, property damage estimated at one hundred thousand. Mayor Barr calls a city council meeting to assist the homeless. Louisburg Wisconsin tornado unknown damage and farm losses due to heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Hickory
Sprong
Hickory Creek
Barr
Louisburg
Wis
Kills Her Cousin After Claimed Improper Proposal
Special to the Herald Athens Alabama May 31 Mrs Sol Grayson aged 26 shot and killed Charles Grayson a cousin in her home with a shotgun both were alone She says he made improper proposals and attempted to assault her He renewed the proposal this morning and she feared violence The incident occurred at their county home with the gunfire ending the dispute Also contains an unrelated medical ad for Herbine and a Wichita Kansas address for the promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Athens
Ala
Sol Grayson
Charles Grayon
Linos
Miles Cook to Market 1500 Gallons of Rainey Raspberry Crop
Miles Cook has purchased Horace Rainey’s entire raspberry harvest, about 1500 gallons, and will sell the fruit in any quantity. Rainey’s bridge and road work duties delayed marketing this season, with raspberries described as large and fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Cook
Horace Rainey
Mr. Cook
Mr. Rainey
Cook
Lipscomb Announces Candidacy for Maury County House
Captain A. A. Lipscomb announces his candidacy to represent Maury County in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He seeks Democratic party support and pledges to promote the state and county interests. Date noted as May 4, 1802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lipscomb
Maury County
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Tennessee
What Do We Want of the Philippines How to End War
A serialized critique by Jacob Schannan argues for conciliation over coercion in the Philippines. He urges treating Filipinos as equals, endorsing local self government and independence within an American humane approach. He links this to the Kansas City platform promoting stable government and non intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schannan
Philippine Commission
The
Independent
Philippines
Luzon
Visayan
Asia
Central
South America
Christ Hanizea
Mr. Urman
Moby Ww
Republican Party
Frazier
Democratic Party
Ran
Union
Horrible Murder Mistake in Alatama Home
A man fatally shoots his wife during a violent error at a residence. The assailant fires after a hail of gunfire, leading to the wife’s death as family members awaken to a grisly scene with her bleeding body at the foot of the bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At Alatama
Mr. Boggs
Democratic Platform Presses for Tariff Reform and State Credit
A Tennessee Democratic convention endorses the state platform of 1900, praising debt reduction, school fund restoration, and opposition to Republican schemes. James B. Frazer of Chattanooga delivers a lengthy nominating speech defending Democratic governance, urging continued fiscal restraint, robust public schools, anti-railroad and anti-beef trust sentiment, and opposition to federal interference in Southern affairs including Philippine policy. The message condemns Republican measures viewed as unconstitutional and detrimental to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicardagna
Tennestee
James M. Head
James B. Frazer
Chattanooga
Mslick
Pulaski
Frazer
Tennessee
Seaver
Congress
Lodge
Roosevelt
Fragmentary political text with Cuba and reform themes
A garbled excerpt discusses democratic party needs a reorganization under an old flag. It mentions freeing government from trust domination subsidies tariffs and power, reflecting reformist themes without clear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Democratic Party
Judicial Convention Nominates State Justices and Chancery Appellate Judges
The Tennessee State Judicial Convention in Nashville nominated McNeill Wilkes McAllister and Beard for the Supreme Court seats, with Wilson Barton Taylor chosen for the Court of Chancery Appeals. Temporary officers were elected, committees formed, and the convention adjourned at 2 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Beard
Supreme Court
Wilson, Barton, and Taylor
O Court of Chancery Appeals
Herald
Nashville
Witspatrick
Rhee
A. B. Neill
Ace
Stee George K. Seay
W. Caldwell
Gibson
T. Leigh Thompson
Marshall
T. Gordon
Dyer
W. C. Cooper
Cumberland
J. J. Roach
Owsvor
John K Shields
Hamblen
Robert Barrows
Woon
John 8
Giles
W. K. McAllister
Davi
John T. Seayett
Davidson
M. M. Neill
Quintin Rankin
W. D. Beard
Shelby
W. G. Metcalf
Botanic Blood Balm touted as eczema cure
An advertisement promotes B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a sure cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims to enrich and purify blood, heal deep sores, and restore healthy skin with a free trial and medical advice from Dr. Gillam at 213 Mitchell Ave, Atlanta Ga. The ad emphasizes no cost to try and urges readers to describe their trouble for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gillam
Mitchell Nii
Aclants
Walter Bearden Stands As Chancellor Candidate in Tennessee
Announcement lists Walter Bearden of Shelbyville as candidate for Chancellor of the Fifth Chancery Division covering Maury Giles Lawrence Lewis Wayne Marshall Lincoln Moore Bedford and Rutherford counties. It notes alignment with the Democratic party and is dated for the upcoming selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 8
Bearden
Shelbyville
Fifth Chancery Division
Maury, Giles, Lawrence
Lewis, Wayne, Marshall, Lincoln, Moore, Bedford
Rutherford
Democratic Party
Monteagle Summer School and Assembly Ad
Chronicle of Mont Eagle offering summer schools and assembly high on Cumberland Mountain at 2200 feet. Describes wholesome surroundings and cool days and nights, with provisions for a season and references to professors and a resort area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Monteagle
Summer Sessions at Music Colleges Begin July Third
The College of Music of Cincinnati and The New York School of Expression announce summer sessions starting July 3. About 21 lectures and entertainments are planned, with reduced travel rates and affordable hotel or boarding options in Monteagle. For information contact M. B. Pilcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monteagle
M. B. Pilcher
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Uncle Sam
Nellie William
Pn T. A. Winrton
Tie Remerke
Bay Long College
Branham & Hughes
Branham and Hughes’ School
Spring Hill
Kennedy
Paolaski
Colored Public School
Kollenian
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
McCaing
Colombia Institute
W. H. Synan
Testrumental Solo
Misa
Anna Faulk- Sie
Asenath Collier
Mias
Bill Smith
Laura] O'Conner
Myrtle Shipp
Eleanor Regory
Annie Hawkins
Reading
Deremiah Link
Eleanora Jones
Mabry
Handford
Thompson
Anna Faulkner
James Thompson
Soul of the Violin
Rose Dickinson
Siera
Ted
Ondeys Jones
Laura O'Conner
Sir Channcey
Mable Wilkes
Guinoran
Florrie Faulkner
John C. Nelson, Esq
H. C. Nelson
City Grain & Feed Company
Te Company
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wisconsen
Sol. Grayson
Athens, Ala
Charles Grayson
G. Lt. Edwards
Hain St
Wichits
Kansas
BIG Berry Sale
Mizcilianecus Mattera
Judicial Convention
W. C. Caldwell
College of Music of
Cincinnati
AND
New York School of Expression
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