For Ure Food Show Raises Maury County Interest
A for ure food show plan gains traction in Maury County with three months youth exhibits already arranged. General Manager McGaw reports strong local cooperation from leading manufacturers like Cheek Neal Coffee, Acme Poultry Supply, and Manewell Lange Biscuit Company. Exhibits promise educational value and potential for creditable displays as preparations for a major fair catalog progress.
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Maury County
McGaw
Cheek-Neal Coffee Couny
Acme Poultry Supply Country
Manewell Lange Biscuitmpany
Rgest
Negro in Room Alarms Family in Bigbyville
Robert Porter, colored, jailed at noon on charges to be proven, suspected in a nocturnal break in near a prominent Bigbyville family. A young lady woke to a noise, screamed, and saw a negro jump from a window. Bloodhounds tracked briefly. Porter claimed alibi with sister’s house. Likely robbery motive.
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Robert Porter
Bigbyville
Columbia
Lawrenceburg
Porter
New Monthly Paper Issued by The Herald Press
The first issue of the Southern S hoy from The Herald promotes a non sectarian Christian mission for human betterment. Rev Wallace Harvey Keger leads American Salvation Arms and aims to raise funds, with subscriptions set at fifty cents a year and open to all Christian readers.
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Frwt
The
Herald
Wallace Harvey Keger Jae
American Salvation Arms
Te Ealier
Wellde
Toolle
Tod Miter
Honma
Kegel
Jotta
Would corrupt voters of state expose whisky fund ruse
In South Pittsburg Tennessee June 28 1908 a Tennessee crowd heard Senator Carmack expose a national liquor fund intended to defeat him. A letter from Evansville Indiana organizer J T Darwin urged funds to influence Meigs County politics and warned of “win or bust wide open.” The note surfaced via T J Brewer J D Burkhalter J B Swafford and attorney W E Carter, and Carmack used the letter in his speech to prove the scheme.
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Samuel J. Stockard
Nashville
Tennessean
South
Pittsburg
Tenn
United States
Bonfort
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Patterson
T. M. Jewell
Big Springs
Meigs County
Dayton
Jewell
J. T. Darwin
Evansville
Darwin
East Tennessee
Jim Bob Powell
J. D. Burkhalter
T. J. Brewer
John Hudson
J. B. Swafford
Swafford
W. E. Carter
Altorney
Foreclosure fears loom over Tennessee Central rail line
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports Major E B Stahlman arguing the Illinois Central and Southern may foreclose to seize control of the Tennessee Central, risking Nashville losing its $100 000 subscription and raising fears of monopoly by Louisville & Nashville. Grand Jury presents sharp critique of County Work House management while detailing jail and poorhouse conditions and urging investigation of Superintendent John T Akin.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Illnois
Central and Southern Railroad
Illnois Central
E. B. Stahlman
Banner Today
Tennessee Central
John T. Akin
Sam Holding
Thrown Against Telegraph Pole Kills Man Near Glendale
A well dressed white man likely named George Bromley was found dead south of Glendale beside the railroad after a freight train incident. He had severe injuries, including severed legs and a crushed head, and letters in his pocket tie him to Alabama and Alabama addresses. Police traced him through letters to A R Horsley near Nashville and his home in Springdale Alabama. A $4.87 wallet and a note from his father imply he was en route home.
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George Bromley
Glendale
Kim Vaughn
Columbia
Jook Ike
Alabama
Bromley
A. R. Horstey
Nashville
Springdale
Ala
C. A. Bromley
Obtaining Goods by False Pretenses Case Involving J R Carothers
J R Carothers, a black man who arrived from Marshall County last August, is jailed on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses and may face forgery charges. He obtained $99.25 in drugs from a Chicago firm using the name T N Figurers as endorser. the firm alerted Figurers, who reported the matter to authorities. Carothers was arrested after being refused further goods.
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J. R. Carothers
Marshall County
Lancaster
Chicago
T. N. Figuers
Mr. Figuers
Ex Gov M Millin Visited Columbia For Phosphate Talks
Ex Gov Benton Millin arrived in Columbia today as a distinguished visitor. He is here on private business tied to a pending phosphate deal. Several prominent financiers are present, with potential developments in phosphate fields anticipated.
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M’millin
Columbia
Benton Millin
Columbia Today
Pov
McMilin
Estes House at Primm Springs Opens for Summer
The Estes House at Primm Springs is open for the summer season serving Columbia and Maury county visitors. The popular resort offers healthful waters, hearty meals, and ample entertaining arrangements. A ten to fourteen day delay remains for the spring trip, with telephone arrangements available through the Estes House.
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Estes
Primm Springs
Primm's
Columbia
Maury County
Estes House
Akin Absent From County Work House For Health
Superintendent Akin of the county work house is away for health reasons, spending a week or two at Primm Springs. The Herald could not reach him by phone as lines were down. A close friend said Akin has leave of absence and will support a full investigation of the work house, with the books open to the public.
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Akin
Primm Springs
Herald
Filipinos Seek Independence In Landmark Assembly Action
Manila reports the Philippine Assembly on the eve of adjournment declared independence the aspiration of the Filipino people and stated readiness for immediate independence. The motion reflects a bold push for self rule amid colonial tensions.
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Manila
Philippine
Robt Brown Sentenced in Circuit Court for Assault with Intent
Robt Brown was sentenced to six months on the county and fined five dollars in the Circuit Court after being charged with assault with intent to commit murder. He filed an appeal to the Supreme Court. The case against Jin Ray for selling liquor without license was dismissed on payment of costs. The State vs Wm Armstrong, a colored man charged with murder, was continued. Contempt charges against two witnesses in the John Doyle liquor case were dismissed.
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Robt. Brown
Assat
Couny
Supreme Court
Jin Ray
Prominent Men Here on Business in Bethell House Lobby
In the Bethell House lobby a nonpartisan business gathering drew notable figures from the state. Ex-Gov. Benton McMillin Attorney General Charles T. Cates Jr and Jesse M. Littleton discussed phosphate land interests while Gen. Cates offered legal aid. Political talks were avoided as they attended strictly business matters.
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Bethell House
Maxwell House
Nashville
McMillin
Benton McMillin
Charles T. Cates, Jr
Jesse M. Littleton
Littleton
Democratic Executive Committee Orders Primary for Congress
In the Seventh Congressional district a Democratic executive meeting at Franke lin yesterday set a direct primary for August to nominate a Congress candidate. Chairman J G Hobbs presided. up to July 1 candidates must qualify and pay 260 to the chairman else the nominee is declared without a primary. Padgett expected to run unopposed for a fourth term.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Seventh Congressional District
Eld
Frankelin
Congress
J. G. Hobbs
Houston County
Padgett
Renson
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J. G. Moore
W. T. Mitchell
R. L. Parham
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Lansden
Supreme Judge
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Davidson County
Maury
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Mary Carpenter
City Board of Education
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