Judge Hargis assassination case to Jackson with State Guard
In Kentucky March 4 reports say Judge James Hargis charged in the assassination plot will proceed to Jackson accompanied by a company of the State Guard from Frankfort. Captain C. W. ire leads a battalion to protect the court amid fears of a room fight. Hargis and his attorney W. A. Young and attorney A Floyd Bird expect danger if fighting breaks out. Beattyville’s scheduled protest over James B. Marcuro’s death continues to be delayed until July.
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James B. Marcuro
Breathitt
Trouble
Beattyville
Bed Man Narrowly Escapes Death In Runaway
Ab McQuigg, a Tenn farmed from the Stiversie community, narrowly escaped by rolling aside as a heavy log dragged behind a wagon, after being thrown from the wagon in a runaway. Doctors fear his injuries may prove fatal as his family prays for his recovery.
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Pulleoka
Tenn
Ab McQuigg
Stiversie
Mr. Meigs
Damages Awarded Over Loss of Whiskers in Ohio Gas Blast
Ellston Ohio February 28 Samuel tly 76 was awarded 101 dollars by the Circuit Court of the Southern Ohio Gas Company for the loss of a luxuriant growth of whiskers burned off in a gas explosion in this city two years ago.
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Ellston
Samuel Tly
Southern Ohio Gas
Cure for Household Ailments Promoted by Pillar of Health
A 1905 testimonial from Tenn Oct 13 claims Cuticura remedies healed a household girl with furming sores, restoring feet and limbs, and curing another child’s poisoned hands after three weeks using Cuticura Soap and Cuticuraointment, noting no recurrence in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Seoul
Fragmented Slogan Ad Seeks Comfort Products
An unclear ad fragment touts a warm bath with Cutiura and anointing for instant relief. Mentions a lord and refreshing relief, but text is garbled with stray phrases and no clear structured details. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly named.
Saloon Knife Attack Leaves John Russell Cut at Bethell House
John C. Russell, employee of the Columbia Water and Light Co, was cut across the neck with a knife by Will Alexander in the Bethell House saloon on Tuesday afternoon. Though not dangerously hurt, Russell was treated at Dr Pillow's infirmary and is expected to recover in days. Alexander, said to be drunk, was locked up then released. Russell declined to prosecute. Alexander was fined $10.40 for drinking and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Russell
Columbia Water and Light Company
Will Alexander
Bethell House
Barrow
Russell
Alexander
County Criminal Court Dismissals and Fines Reported
County Criminal Court met Wednesday with Judge Gordon. Chas Chunn was dismissed on public drunkenness. Joseph Brown fined 2.50 for gaming. Algie Anderson 30 days workhouse for larceny. Richard Stone 10 days workhouse for larceny. Frank Foster Danilo Golden James Brown fined 50 each for carrying weapons. John Doyle cases continued to April first. Garnett Rainey turnpike cases continued to March 20.
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County Criminal Court
Gordon
Chas
Chunn
Joseph Brown
Algie Anderson
Richard Stone
Frank Foster
Danilo Golden
James Brown
John Doyle
Garnett Rainey Turnpike
Mule Shipments Highlight First Monday Trade
Stock shipments show Estes & Son sending mules and horses to Atlanta. Guyton & Harrington shipped a load of mules to Nashville. Howard & Co. delivered loads to Birmingham and Lumberton, D. C. Ingram & Co. sent mules to Anniston, Alabama. Howard & Co. bought 40 mules and Billington & Co. 16. Estes & Son paid $525 for two pairs, W. B. Burnett paid $500 for one pair. Over $200 per mule topped recent year’s first Monday sales.
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Howard & Co
Billington & Co
Estes & Son
W. B. Burnett
Atlanta
Guyton & Harrington
Nashville
Birmingham
Lumberton
D. C
Ingram & Co
Anniston
Ala
Rockefeller to announce gift of greater value to education
New York March 4 indicates John D. Rockefeller plans a public announcement of a gift larger than his 82 million dollar grant to the General Education Board. He declined interview today but said he is in conference with his son on a matter of very great public interest likely to attract wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
March Burr McIntosh Monthly Feature Highlights
The current issue features color studies including a red-toned frontispiece from Photogravure. It showcases Margaret Anglin in The Great Divide, a Titian sketch with reproductions of his works, and a life in Mexico story illustrated with numeral photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beautiful
Standa
Ife
Margaret Anglin
Titian
Mexico
Gracey Decree Inheritance Ruling Court Grants Dower and Homestead
The Gracey divorce case, appealed from Maury County to the Tennessee Supreme Court, declares the divorce void regarding Mrs. Frances Gracey’s property rights. It grants Francis Gracey homestead, dower, exemptions, and a year’s support from John R. Gracey’s estate, then assigns roles for Mollie A. Gracey and others, with shares to be allotted after prior claims are settled. The suit by C B Gracey and Anna Wheeler is dismissed, and costs are paid from the estate, with the case remanded to Columbia Chancery Court to execute the decree.
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Gracey
Maury County
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Alachua County
Florida
John R. Gracey
Francia B. Gracey
Francis E. Gracey
Francis Gracey
Frankes B. Gracey
Tennessee
C. B. Gracey
Anna E. Wheeler
Mollie A. Gracey
Frances J. Gracey
Mollle A. Gracey
Frances E. Gracey
Molise A. Gracey
Frances B. Gracey
Chancery Court
Columbia
Perry County Stock Co Sunk by German Stallion
In Centreville Tennessee on March 5 the Perry County Stock Company recounts a bad ordeal with a German coach stallion purchased for 2500 dollars. Ongoing feed and care added 200 dollars, the horse was sold back for 700 leaving the company about 2400 in the hole.
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Centreville
Tenn
Perry County Stock Company
Another Recess Sought in Legislature
Discussion grows of ad journment when the Legislature reconvenes next Tuesday to allow refurnishing of the Senate Chamber and House Hall. Senators and Representatives oppose further delay, with most planning to close the session around April 15, and likely continuation to the seventy-fifth day without interruption.
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Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Nashville American
Conder School Faces Move Over Space Crunch
Huntsville Ala March 5 Prof J B Conder President of the Conder Training School says the school must leave Huntsville unless a building is found The Calhoun building used for two years is overcrowded and boarding space is limited Hotel Monte Sano could host the school if a deal can be arranged a move may be avoided with suitable location.
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Huntsville
Ala
J. BE. Conder
Conder Training School
Conder
Calhoun
Hotel Monte Sano
Frierson to Convert Upper Floors into Offices in Columbia
Mr. John W Frierson has decided Columbia needs more office space and will convert the upstairs over Adams and Martin's and Willison Frierson's into offices. A stairway will be run up through the Frierson store, remodeling the building. A modern front will be added and many other improvements made, expanding this part of the square. He may, in the future, convert the third floor into offices.
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John W. Frierson
Columbia
Adams & Martin's
Willison Frierson’s
Frierson
Mr. Frierson
Southern Fair Circuit Chartered by Court
A charter registered at the courthouse establishes the Southern Fair Circuit. Incorporators include R. M. Williams, T. B. Anderson, N. C. Collier, F. D. Chaffin, W. F. Garth, and Harry S. Stokes. Capital stock is $2,000. Purposes include promoting agriculture and improving livestock. the association will manage the southern fairs next fall per the Nashville Banner.
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Court House
Southern Fair Circuit
R. M. Williams
T. B. Anderson
N. C. Collier
F. D. Chaffin
W. F. Garth
Harry S. Stokes
Nashville
Figures in election of the New York Life
Inspectors of Election to State Superintendent Otto Kelsey released a preliminary report showing the administration ticket leading in the New York Life Insurance Company vote. Total ballots 407,711 with policyholders 121,644 and administration 278,206. Challenges, duplicates, and proxy validity await weeks of review.
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New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Otto Kelsey
Rhetomious and facetious Among Engiseh Vowel Order
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note claims All The Vowels and two words Rhetomious and facetious are the only English terms whose vowels appear in their natural order. The remark links vowel sequencing to Engiseh language quirks.
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Pitteburg Dispatch
Postcard Size Rules Set by Postmaster General
Washington March. An order from the Postmaster General governs private post cards entering the mails. Cards must be unfolded cardboard within specified dimensions two and three fourths by four inches up to three and one eighth by seven inches and weigh like Government cards. They may be any color as long as the address and postmark remain legible. Thin papers may be attached if they firmly adhere. Cards with glass metal mica sand or similar materials are rejected unless enclosed in envelopes.
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Washington
March
Postmaster General
Government Post
Nashville Housekeepers Association forms for servant issues
A large group of Nashville ladies has formed a housekeepers association to address the servant question and other matters of interest to housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Pension Board Report Summary
John P. Hickman reports the pension board meeting closed with 651 pensioners added and 112 dropped, an increase of 59. Old soldiers and widows were categorized into classes with annual stipends from 40 to 100 dollars. several pensioners were stricken or dropped for cause. The update covers Miniry County and notes additions across multiple classes.
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John P. Hickman
State Pension Board
Miniry County
Cuba's Sugar Crop Faces Financial Strain
Havana reports a sugar crop at risk of financial failure unless sugar prices rise. Despite good weather and ample cane, production costs are high with labor nearly double. Railways charge 25 to 50 cents per 325 pound sack to port, elevating freight drains and profits for railroads amid high capital stock increases.
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Havana
Tts
Tennessee Senator Taylor Makes No Greeting in Senate
Senator Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee appeared in the Senate chamber with Representatives Moon and Helen but exchanged no greeting with Senators Carmack or Frasier. He remained about thirty minutes, then left for the Sergeant at Arms offices and did not return.
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Washington
Tennessee
Robert L. Taylor
Senate
Moon
Helen
Alabama
Carmack
Frasier
Taylor
Atarmed
Capitol
Senator Frazier
Senator Carmack
Mr. Taylor
Senate Chamber
High prices for hogs mark auction at Overton home
In an auction sale of Berkshire hogs at the home of Mr J M Overton near Nashville on Tuesday sixty head sold for an unprecedented average of 244 dollars. The top price was 2500 dollars for an in bour sow brought 1100 dollars and another 1325 dollars, the highest price ever paid for a sow at public auction.
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J. M. Overton
Nashville
Bour
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Cuba
Messrs. Sims
Padgett
Mr. Sims
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Fla
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