John R Gentry hailed as all round champion of usefulness
Genealogical and racing record praise for John R Gentry, noting his exceptional versatility and sprint records. The article highlights interwar harness racing feats, comparing Gentry with Joe Patchen and Star Pointer, detailing mile and half mile records, and predicting future progeny success at Ewell Farm in Tennessee.
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DHN
R. Gentry
John BR. Gem
Gentry
Belle
Job Gentry
Joe Patchen
John R
Star Pointer
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Gemtry
Madison Square
New York
Central Park
Ewell Farm
Tennessee
Onequa Gentry
Maxie Gentry
John R Gentry
Park
John RB. Gentry
Geo
Campbell Brown
Two Conventions Split Warren County Republican Meeting
In McMinnville Tennessee on March 9 the Hvans Faulkner faction held ten civil districts with 82 votes while the Brownlow Jones faction controlled six districts with 20 votes. A motion to allow two proxies passed revealing district strength. Brownlow delegates led by W H Hammer walked out and formed another convention. Hvans backed Roosevelt administration and named Hale for national committeeman along with Sanders Hugeard and Bseary as at large delegates. Evans and Taylor named from the Third District.
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Mcminnville
Tenn
Hvans- Faulkner
Brownlow Jones
Brownlow
W. H. Hammer
Hvans
Roosevelt
Hale
Sanders, Hugeard
Bseary
H. Clay Evans
JM. Taylor
Turnpike Co Can’t Open Road Instructed to Cover Metal
The County Turnpike Commission informed officials of the Columbia and Williamsport Turnpike Co that tolls cannot resume until the road is properly covered with dirt sand and gravel. They note progress on new metal but require compliance with the law.
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County Turnpike Commission
Columbia and
Williamsport Turnpike Co
Burdock Blood Bitters Promised Health Restore
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a purifying remedy for the blood and skin. It claims to restore ruddy color and youthful health for women seeking improved complexion and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Plumbing Contractors Advertise Trusted Workmen
A local plumbing firm touts experienced staff and quality materials. They promise satisfactory results and cheerful service, with both phones listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reel & Watking
Gloomy View of Panama Canal by John F Stevens
New Haven March 9 John F Stevens vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and former Panama Canal chief engineer issued a statement predicting the canal will fail to unite US trade with South America or greatly benefit relations with Pacific Islands and the Far East He argues coal and wheat centers are inland shipments from inland points would not be cheaper via the canal and predicts China Siberia and India will shape future coal and wheat supplies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
John F. Stevens
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Panama Canal
Stevens
United States
South America
Pacific
Far East
Atlantic
China
Siberia
India
Frank Boyd Gary elected to U.S. Senate from South Carolina
Frank Boyd Gary of Abbeville won election to succeed Asbury Latimer in the U.S. Senate. Born March 9, 1860, Gary was a lawyer and Union College graduate who served in the South Carolina House, participated in the 1895 Constitutional Convention, and led as Speaker for five years. He backed William J. Bryan for the national ticket, opposing Legrand G. Walker who favored Gov. John A. Johnson.
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Columbia
8. C
Franky B. Gary
Abbeville
Asbury G. Latimer
United States
Senate
Frank Boyd Gary
Iite
Mart W. Gary
Union College
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Gary
William J. Bryan
Denver
Legrand G. Walker
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Nebraska Democrats Rally Behind Bryan at State Convention
Omaha report notes wild enthusiasm for William Jennings Bryan as delegates selected for the Denver National Convention. Felix Hale defeats W. H. Thompson for four at-large slots. Hale’s victory surprises. Bryan attends briefly, receives cheers. Nebraska Bryan Volunteers push fund-raising and advocacy.
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Nebraska Bryan Volunteers
State Central Committee
Committee On
Padget moves up another notch in Naval Affairs Committee
Congressman Padgett becomes senior member of the Naval Affairs Committee after the death of Mr. Myer of Louisiana. He and the committee are invited to attend a reception in San Francisco for Admiral Evans fleet when it arrives in May, date not stated.
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Washington, D. C
Congressman Padgett
Myer
Louisiana
Naval Affairs Committee
Padgett
San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Port Dury
Maury County Historical Society hears talks on Confederate era
President William S. Pleming chaired as Capt Robt D Smith spoke on the aborted plan to enlist black soldiers in the Confederate army and the 1865 act authorizing it. The meeting also covered Maury Rifles sketched by Dr William A Smith and Daughters of the Confederacy notes.
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Wm. S. Pleming
Maury County Historical
Robt. D. Smith
Richmond
Davis
Congress
Lee
Johnston
John T. William
H O
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Lynnville
Bienniet Baker
Ladiow State Historical Society
Columni
William A. Smith
Maury Rifles
Second
Tennessee Infantry
Sooper
Mt. Pleasant
Mitty County
California
W. D. Cooper
Percy §. Chandler
The
Maury Light Artillery
Negroes After Secretary Taft Appeal to Southern Voters
An appeal from the Colored Campaign Vigilance Committee urges Southern voters to back delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago who will support Senator Joseph B. Foraker for the Presidency. If Foraker fails, they favor Vice President Fairbanks or Senator La Follette and oppose Secretary Taft due to his role in the Brownsville Army incident dismissal.
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Colored Campaign Vigilance Committee
Chicago
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
Fairbanks
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Taft
Army
Brownsville
Gypsies Incorporation Move and a Murder Trial Set
Clayton, Mo March 6 Attorneys filed for a pro forma incorporation of the National Gypsy Association of America to promote harmony and citizenship among Gypsies. In Nashville a case against Frank Click for murdering his wife Ruth Bilbo Click is set for March 31 but may be postponed with Click’s erratic behavior noted by the jailer.
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National Associa
Frank Click
Clayton
T. 8. Burnett
St. Loula County
Joe Adams
Adams
John M. Adams
United States
St. Louis
Nashville
Ruth Bilbo Click
Click
Shelby Johns
Hin Yaa
Joe M Foster Killed by Train in Maury County
Maury County mourns Joe M Foster longtime Herald carrier known for his kindness and faith. He died when hit by a train while attempting to reach Columbia. mourners recall his devotion to family church and country service. Funeral held Thursday at Lasting Hope church.
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Leuild
Columbia
Maury County
Joe Foster
The
Herald
Bimeselt
Maury
Nick
Eugene
Mise Joe
Blaer
Florence, Ala
Dortch
Hawkinsville, Ga
Thief Returns Money After Repentance in Anderson
An unknown well dressed man about 35 gave $1.50 to Joseph Van Camp at his Main street home in Anderson after declaring he was a former burglar who is now converted. Mrs Van Camp answered a knock and learned Mr Van Camp had been robbed years ago when his trousers were stolen and $1.50 was missing. The man returned the money and left without giving a name.
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van Camp
Old Hickory Club Pushes Bryan Delegation to Denver
Nashville witnesses a Bryan driven plan at the Old Hickory Democratic Club meeting to send a solid Bryan delegation to the Denver convention. Judge Pitts urges the state committee to set a clear method for selecting delegates and rejects “bushwhacker” elements.
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Nashville
Tenn
Old Hickory
Bryan
Denver
Tenneanee
Thees
John A. Pitts
Judge Pitts
Mr. Bryan
Keller Eludes Custody on Train Before Court Martial
Daniel F. Keller a former captain in the 27th United States Infantry attempted to escape custody while en route to Chicago to face a court martial. He leaped from a fast moving train in Wisconsin as soldiers chased him, then was recaptured and irons re-applied. He is linked to the sensational arrest for stealing quartermaster checks totaling over $50,000 from Fort Sheridan.
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Chicago
Pere Sheridan
Daniel F. Keller
United States Infantry
Wisconsin
Fort Sheridan
Good Results of Herald Ad Boosts Sales
An Herald advertising rep reports a customer continuing an ad after strong performance. The buyer sold multiple large bills of goods the night before, credits the ad with success, and plans to extend the run to three insertions before Friday.
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Herald AD
Herald
Loftin Buys Splendid Farm Near Columbia
K P Loftin purchases the Horsley farm of 83 acres on the Irom Bridge road near Columbia from M L Adkins and Dr A Horsley for 5000 dollars. He will take charge June 1 and make that his home.
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K. P. Loftin
M. L. Adkins
Dr. A. 8. Horsley
Horsley
Irom Bridge Road
Columbia
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Frank B. GaRy
Nebraska
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Neb
William Jennings Bryan
H. H. Hanks
M. A Miller
Oregon
Raymond Robbins
Felix J. Hale
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
Thompson
Tames Thisman
P. L. Hill
Lincoln
Hanks
Rob T. D. Smith
Joe M. Foster
Lasting ‘Hope Church
Hickory Clus
Ringstern
Splendid Farm
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