Cumberland Telephone conflict stirs Maury county debate
In Columbia Tennessee readers weigh Cumberland Telephone Co against the Citizens' Co as Maury county public sentiment clashes over service, rates, and monopoly risk. The Herald defends independent press stance while linking editorial critique to broader anti monopoly values.
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Cumberland Telephone
Klaewhere
Leland Home
Citteen
Haine
Canberland
Maury County
Cumberland
Citizens’ Co
Cumberland People
Hume
Citizens’ Company
Maury
Cumberland Telephone Co
Cumberland Co
Deak
Mockbee
Maret
Lenaxed
Heraup
Me Too Advertises Goods on West Seventh Street Sale
Advertisement from a local grocer listing assorted canned fruits vegetables cereals and breakfast flakes with prices. The note mentions removing items from a house at 4 West Seventh Street and invites customers to come see and price other goods.
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McKennon, Andersno & Foster
California
Wlaasea
Rawlston
Fiat
Porto Rico, Tariffs and Local Mail Delivery Talk
The note cites McKennon and Nichols and mentions Congressman Gainer Davidson Roblerteen and Montgomery counties pressing for free rural mail delivery trial. It references Maury, Cronje, Pulaski events on March 11, and GOP/Democratic maneuvering around Porto Rican tariff, with sarcasm on news scoops and local industry plans in Columbia.
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Gainer
Davidson
Rob Lerteen
Montgomery
Maury
Appointment of Luke Wright Provokes Division in Philippine Policy
The interview quotes Luke Wright, amid criticism of McKinley’s Philippine policy. It contrasts Wright’s cautious stance with Tennesseans who favor stronger action. The piece notes farmers preparing to till soil, phosphate merchants seeking relief of earth, and pearl divers dreaming of wealth as busy times loom.
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Luke Wright
Philippine Commissionere
McKine
Tennessee
McKinelay
County board calls halt to costly smallpox quarantine plan
Judge Looney and County Court Clerk Thomas signed a notice criticizing the house quarantine system for smallpox. They say it wastes about 80 dollars daily since January, fails to curb spread, and urges relocation of patients to the post house if they cannot supply necessities. County physician Voorhies declined to sign, citing consultation with the City Board of Health and planned review with Dr Allbright.
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Looney
Thomas
County Board of Health
Herald
Glooury
Mooey
Merc
Tham Elven
Phyelelan Voorbies
City Board of Health
Voorhies
Allbright
One Hundred Twenty Five Boy's Knee Pant Suits Lot Sale
The advertisement offers five knee pant suits in three lots with prices 165, 200, and 100 dollars. It states these are the best market goods, previously sold higher, and notes issues with weight and packing as reason for clearance. It mentions prior prices 5, 50, and 6.50 and references insistent quality claims and a discount spree.
Just a Word to the School Teachers and their Friends
McKennon and Anderson Foster urge readers to vote for school teachers in a Paris Exposition contest. The ad-style piece promises one vote per dollar spent, guarantees price matching and allowances for lower prices found elsewhere, and promotes a new store with improved facilities and ongoing daily shipments except Sundays.
Democratic Convention Date to Be Fixed by State Committee
State Democratic leaders consider scheduling the state convention to nominate a governor candidate and railroad commissioner electors. Chairman Fitzpatrick indicated the committee may meet today or tomorrow to set the date and location, with possible multiple conventions planned and delegates to the national convention chosen from the state at large.
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Bpersal
Nastvetur
Mar. L
M. &. Fitzpatrick
Democratic Committee
Deleestes
A Mother's Reward Painter Wins Prize in Paris
A teenage painter earned a top prize after persuading his mother to pose. She traveled from a large household with a two month old baby to model, despite hardships. The victory awards him a two year Paris study course, a tale likened to old masters and devoted mothers.
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Paris
No Fusion for Him in the Atinota Constitution Politics
An old colored campaigner voices opposition to fusion in Atinota politics. He mocks Hever Williams and Beet eee aes, claiming the Fuse T sever is now disliked by both sides. The speaker asserts no one has supported the fusion plan since its inception and criticizes current leaders and conduct.
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Vladsen
Hever Williams
Garwood’s Sarsaparitia-tor Encryption Mystery
A garbled fragment outlines an unusual device called Garwood’s Sarsaparitia-tor, mentioning letters and partial terms. The text remains unreadable but hints at a historical curiosity or invention. No clear persons, dates, or places are identifiable from the legible portion.
Light From Sewage Powering Chicago Lighting Drawbridges
The St Louis Republic describes Wuzo’s plan to extract power from Chicago’s sewage canal to light the city, run drawbridges, and operate water works. At Lockport the Des Plaines drop of about twenty feet could drive a turbine, sending current to Chicago and even powering streetcars, with Buffalo already using Niagara Falls power for similar aims. This would be the first city to light itself from its sewage.
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Wuzo
Lockport
Prtiapa
Desplaines
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
St. Louis Republic
Grates Best stock and sportment in the city
A fragmentary verse passage recalls a grave dug in memory, with lines about a smile that stirred reminiscence. The text references J P Stemer and Co and horace w Dieser in a lyrical, nostalgic tone.
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Pelera
J. P. Stemer & Co
A Seasonable Hint from a Wayward Editorial
A brittle, humorous snippet advises keeping the collar warm by sweeping it clean. The odd line, attributed to a playful source “Kanon Cus Star,” reads as a seasonal quip with archaic spelling and unclear provenance.
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F.D Lander
Columbia, Terneesee
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Henano
F. D. Laxpur
Eprmok Herald
Toon
Herano
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Archibald Hughes
Repub
Livan
Taylor
Kentucky
Clay Evans
Evans
Linioto
Bis
Col. Hughes
Congress
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South
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Palley
Olen Capital
Crone
London
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Crovse
Man Linvey
North Carolina
Too
Cronje
Cablegram
Kansas
Crry
Pulaski
House
Ladysmith
Ty Gry. Cronge
America
Planty Ty Gongule
Hin
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Anderson
Foster
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Fitzpatrick
Shoe Department
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Atinota
A. J. Gov
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Garwood
Horace W, Dieser
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