Fire Devastates Franklin Main Street Stores
A early hour blaze in Franklin damages about four Main Street business houses causing an estimated loss near 25 thousand dollars. Elliott and Mount dealers in gentlemen garments occupy the origin building, with adjacent stores Manry Cannon Green & Co. groceries and hardware also burned. Live wire is suspected as the fire cause. Insurance on destroyed properties covers a portion of the loss with several companies named among the policies.
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Herald
Franklin
Main Street
Elliott Ami Mount
W. A. English
Manry & Canton
Green & Co
Fatal collision on Nashville Chattanooga line near Summit
Chattanooga June 12. A wreck between Hooker and Surmoit stations killed three men and seriously injured about fifteen others on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line. The Jasper accommodation train met the fast mail as miscommunication and a reverse curve left passengers unaware until impact. Engineer Rollins, fireman Rankin, conductor Doss, engineer Rea, fireman Jernard, and Express Messenger Webb died or were fatally injured.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Hooker
Surmoit
Chattanooga
Summit
Nashville
Aginest Sors Rollins
Pikeville
L. A. Rankin
A. Doss
Jasper
Rollins
Aehis
George J. Rea
James Jernard
Express
Webb
Pena
Psssengers
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised in Armonk Letter
A letter from Armonk New York claims Dr King’s New Discovery saved a father’s life after a fatal attack by a disease. The writer says remedies failed until the medicine, with a trial bottle offered, cured a niece with advanced consumption and brought perfect health. The ad cites guarantees and free trial bottles from W. P. B. Woldridge.
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RK. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Counterfeiters Run Down in Nashville Den
Nashville authorities arrested J. B. Hart and J. W. Hart at a well equipped counterfeit den. Detectives Marshall Irwin Dowd and Deputy U S Marshall Duggan seized ample material and unfinished coins, indicating plans for larger scale production. A surplus of bad nickels surfaced and streetcar conductors and newsboys reportedly received some specimens.
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Nashville
J. W. Hart
Marshall
Irwin and Dowd
United States
Marshall J. W. Duggan
Marshall Duggan
Examination Closes in Franklin for West Point Vacancies
The competitive examination to fill two vacancies from the district at West Point concluded after a wet start on Wednesday. Candidates listed include John Evans Concat Chaffin and Leslie Wright of Columbia James Loftin of Man county and Lewia Watkins of Franklin. The exam was overseen by Branham Hughes of Spring Hill and Prof. W D Mooney.
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Franklin
Weat Point
John Evans
Concat Chaffin
Leslie Wright
Columbia
James Loftin
Man County
Lewia Watkins
Messrs. Branham and Hughes
Spring Hill
W. D. Mooney
Reelfoot Lake Drainage Ban Upheld by Court
Judge McAlinter affirms Webster et al v Harria et al in Sage County Reelfoot Lake case. Court rules lake not private property and not navigable in law but riparian owners may use the water. injunction bars further drainage by Maj Harn who bought the lake for 85000 from a club. Fishermen halted canal work. lake deemed public property of the people.
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Jackson
Jane
McAlinter
Webster
Maj. Harn
Tiptonville
Tower Court
Distressing stomach disease cured by masterly South American Nervine
A claim that a remedy called South American Nervine cures stomach weakness and indigestion for all, with first dose relief and never disappointment. It promises world wide benefit, safety, and consistent cures, sold by A. B. Raine, druggist, teb7-ly.
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A. B. Raine
Confessions of a Match Making Mother novel review
Lillian Campbell Davidson presents a bright read about a clever mother who arranges marriages for her seven daughters. The book mixes humor with philosophy as she guides Beatrix toward a suitable husband and highlights homemaking wit and social manners. For sale by J. F. Taylor & Co. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Campbell Davidson
J. F. Taylor & Co
York
Beatrix
Russia
All Booksellers
Dent
East Sixteenth St
New York
Army Surgeon to head Columbia Arsenal Medical Practice
The Surgeon General of the United States Army assigns an Army Surgeon to take charge of medical practice at the Columbia Arsenal. The physician will arrive in the near future to assume duties.
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United States Army
Columbia Arenal
Assignment at Mt Pleasant Firm Fails
The firm of M and Bedoni fails for 3300 with liabilities about 3 Riacsbaten as teoes 4B Sedlacat. Mike Bedoni and Kacey Ce im of Orr teal. Bank of Mt Pleasant and local lenders listed among creditors including Star Mill and Gamble Grey Co. Columbia Grocery Co. Kemper Woolwine Co and American Cimfectionary note among affected creditors.
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Sbust
Riacsbaten
Teoes
Mike Bedoni
Kacey
Orr
Teal
Cone Oe Ie
Brower, Jd. Co
Dr. i . Bank of Mt. Pleseant
Callender Ue
Star Mille
Gamble Grey, Co
Columbia Grovery Co
Kemper, Woolwine & Co
Mary Curtis Lee Forfeits Collateral Over Rail Car Ruling
Mina Mary Curtis Lee the daughter of Gen Robert Lee forfeited five dollars collateral in the police court before Mayor Simpson on charges of violating the law separating white and colored passengers on railways. She was detained after refusing to move from the rear car to the front section and the railroad conductor testified he enforced the law.
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Alexandria
Mina
Mary Curtis Lee
Robert Lee
Tiday
Simpson
Mise Loo
Washington and Alexandria
Mind Lee
What’s Your Face Worth
An odd wartime style ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and sallow skin. It claims the pills give clear skin and rosy cheeks, selling for 25 cents at a drugstore.
Outing of P O EB Lodge No 1 Members to Estes Bend
Members of the P O EB Lodge No 1 departed Tuesday for Estes Bend on Duck River. The party split among boats wagons and ponies, carrying a week’s rations and wiring updates via telegraphy. Chaperoned by Will Dobbins the group includes George and Bob Williamson John and Will Brewing Norman Dale William Fry Gerald Howard Bertram Dedman Robi Pullow Warren Titcomb Berry Goode Evans and David Williams of New Orleans.
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P. O. EB
Lodge No. 1
Tuesda
Estes Bend
Duc River
Oakleys
Will Dobbins
George
Bob Williamson
John
Will Brewing
Norman Dale
William Fry
Gerald Howard
Bertram Dedman
Robi, Pullow
Warren Tit~comb
Berry Goode Evans
Neat
David Williams
New Orleans
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Sprains
A claim that Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves piles and injuries with thousands cured, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by W. P. Woldridge, promising guaranteed cure.
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W. P Woldridge
Brutality in Uniform and Political Rifts in Debate
Clippings debate military honor and critique in politics. References to Kitchener, Roosevelt, Chaffee, and Hoar highlight partisan tensions over action, annexation, and media attacks. The text mocks bolters, ballots, and price-arbitration while signaling distrust of administration organs.
Hough Guest in Ohio Brings Noted Musical Treat
Zanesville audience enjoyed Svendsen’s Romance performed by Hough Quest of the Nashville conservatory. Gneat’s execution described as scientific and precise, displaying the composition’s technicalities to the fall.
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Zanesville
Svendsen
Hough Quest
Nashville Conservatory
Gneat
Obio Courter
WIPED OUT Past losses reach half a million dollars in blaze
Al Ovetike reports a devastating fire that leveled a town of about 500 residents. The blaze started in machine works and spread rapidly, burning depots, telegraph offices, two hotels, the post office, banks, and churches. With no water works, authorities fear insurance will cover only a fraction of damages totaling hundreds of thousands. The Central of Georgia Railway depot and telegraph line were destroyed, along with multiple stores and residences, leaving the town in ashes and seeking aid.
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Ovetike
Sega Ipa
Poe
Danvills
Aimes
Central of Georgia Railway
Methodia Church
Yellow Disease Healed By Electric Bitters
A Lexingston Kentucky man was turning yellow from jaundice. Despite best doctors, no relief came until Electric Bitters was tried. After two bottles he was wholly cured. The remedy aids stomach, liver and kidney troubles and is sold by W. P. Woldridge.
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M. A Hogarty
Lexingston
W. P. Woldridge
Worthily Honored Dr John A Witherspoon Elected AMA Vice President
Dr John A Witherspoon Friday elected First Vice President of the American Medical Association at Saratoga. He is a leading general practitioner in Nashville, having built a large lucrative practice since moving here a few years ago after training in Columbia. His rise to AMA vice presidency is hailed as a deserved honor by Nashville Banner and the Southern medical profession.
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John A. Witherspoon
American Medical Association
Saratoga
Colambia
Nashville
Tennessee
South
Nashyville
Traitor in Cuba flag incident and press censorship debate
Clipped editorials from multiple papers debate who hauled down the Cuban flag and critique U S press coverage and censorship. The Phoenix paper urges repeal of meat taxes tied to Knox’s bill, while others comment on Philippines outrages and government restraint.
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Darlington
Wis
Cuba
Phoenix
Ariz
Knox
Damages suit over railroad wreck death reported
The article covers a $12,000 damages claim for the death of Will Taylor, a brakeman, with evidence of a defective car and violation of safety rules. It notes various state cases including Hale on larceny, Pete Sowell pleading guilty to rape and battery, and continued cases against Bethel Mayes and Mary Jane Buford. Indictments against Gartner, Isaac and Chas Frierson for house breaking and larceny are listed, along with unrelated medical ad text and a liver bowel remedy testimonial.
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Egee
Will Taylor
Sam Taylor
Taylor
Hale
Pete Sowell
Sowell
Bethel” Mayes
Blateve
Mary Jane Buford
Sam Massey
Gartner
Isaac
Chas
Frierson
Taylor Broa
Faster Chicago to New York Trains Set Record Times
June 17 reports state the Pennsylvania and New York Central launched 20 hour trips Chicago to Jersey City and New York to Chicago with trains arriving ahead of schedule. The Pennsylvania and Lake Shore lines matched the 19 hour 47 minute record, both routes completing in under 20 hours with multiple trains arriving minutes early.
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New York
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago
Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Lake Shore
Roosevelt Confers With Booker T Washington On Appointments
President Roosevelt held a morning talk with Booker T Washington of Tuskegee Alabama. Washington’s counsel was sought on a number of pending appointments in Southern States and the discussion centered on policy and race relations.
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Washington
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Pinafore to Be Staged in Pulaski by Daughters of Confederacy
J M Dedman and F M Het arranged for the Pinafore performance in Pulaski Saturday. The show will be Tuesday evening next week under the Pulaski chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. A special train will carry Columbians to the city for the event.
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Eora
J. M. Dedman
F. M. Het
Pulaski
Daughters of the Confederacy
Pinafore Company
Pulaski's Marshal in Uproar Over Drunken Conduct
Pulaski correspondent reports two days of uproar over Town Marshal Ben Armett’s drinking. Police charged him with public profanity and disorderly conduct and liquor violations. Trials scheduled for next Friday and Wednesday night. neighbors say his wife’s distress could be heard for more than an hour.
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Pulaski
Ben Ayimett
Marschal Armett
Farm accident on Elliott Roberts place near Godwin ends in amputation
A rural accident occurred on Elliott Roberts farm near Godwin when a team led by Frank Wisener and including John Miller spooked by something, threw a Negro rider from a binder. The rider suffered severe leg injuries and an amputation. Wisener escaped with minor injuries as the machine and tractor were damaged.
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Elliott Roberts
Godwin
Roberts
Frank Wisener
John Miller
Wisener
Pegro
Rain Spoils Aldershot Review With King Absent
Troops and expectant crowds braved heavy rain as King Edward did not attend the grand review at Aldershot. Prince of Wales led the saluting point procession alongside the duke of Connaught and a staff that included Indian princes and Lord Roberts. Queen Alexandra and the princesses traveled by carriage. Over 32,000 troops, soaked and marching, passed the heir to the throne. The king later left for Windsor with Queen Mesxandea, showing little sign of illness recovery.
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Aldershot
Eng
Edward
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Princess Victoria
Duchess of Connaught
England
Negotiations on Friar Lands Near Result in Vatican Split
Rome June 17 complete success of talks between Judge Yatt governor of the Philippines and the Vatican on friar lands appears assured four of five cardinals on the sub committee favor the governor's proposals Cardinal Steinhaber Jesuit opposes. After negoitations, a clash is seen between Vatican officials and Filipino religious orders over how the money the United States will pay should be used. Vatican favors money going to the propagation society of foreign missions.
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Rome
Yatt
Philippines
Vatican
Steinhaber
United States
Society of Cardinals
Announcement of Congressional and Chancellor Candidates
Authorized notices name Major WJ Whitthorne as a Seventh District Congress candidate and Walter S Bearden of Shelbyville as a candidate for Chancellor of the Fifth Chancery Division. Both run subject to Democratic party action covering Maury Giles Lawrence Lewis Wayne Marshall Lincoln Moore Bedford and Rutherford counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
WJ. Whitthorne
Democratic Party
Walter S. Bearden
Shelbyville
Fifth Chancery Division
Maury
Giles Lawrence
Lewis
Wayne
Marshall
Lincoln
Moore, Bedford
Rutherford
Monteagle Summer Schools Open Near Cumberland Mount
Monteagle announces summer schools atop Cumberland Mount at 2600 feet, opening August 3 and closing August 25. The program promises accessible, inexpensive surroundings, with highly capable professors across many disciplines and new features for the season.
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Cumberland Mount Wing
Ideal Mer
Monteagle
Story
Monteagle Summer Instruction Lectures Pack Low Rates
The College of Music of Cincinnati and Monteagle plan about 250 lectures and entertainment for the season. Visitors are offered low hotel and board rates. For information, contact MB. PILCHER, G General M May 16-2mo0e Monteagle.
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Sherinnin
Wikia Tessh
Monteagie
Boritor
Pilcher
Monteagle
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