Webb law asks Tennessee reach of prohibition question
Tennessee faces a test of the Webb act as to shipments into dry territory. Southern Express Company disputes its applicability while a test case may be filed soon. Prohibition leaders note Tennessee unique four mile restriction and discuss possible supplementary legislation.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Southern Express Company
General Assembly
Jeff McCain
Express Companies
Webb
Alabama
Kansas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Maine
Gen. McCain
Minstrel Show Grand Success At Grand Oper House
The Dixie Minstrels raised a handsome sum for the Columbia Band at the Grand Oper House on Friday night. Wil Me Weir dazzled with juggling and balancing a newspaper on his nose. Rube Taylor Jr. impressed as a blackface comedian while Frank Brownstein and Tillman Thompson drew laughs and praise for their acts and songs.
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Dixie Minstrels
Grand Oper House
Columbia
Wil- Me Weir
Leon Lamar
Weir
Rube
Robert Taylor, Jr
Students Club Library Opens in Maury Dry Goods Building
The Students Club library offers a spacious and comfortable reading space and will soon become one of the best public libraries in the area. It is open to the public three days a week at a very small charge.
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Columbiane
Students Club
Maury Dry Goods Company
Allen death sentence upheld for Hillsville case
Floyd Allen and son Claude Allen, leaders of the Carroll county outlaw band, face execution in the State penitentiary on March 28 for roles in the Hillsville court murder of March 4, 1912. Gov Mann refused to commute to life imprisonment, despite a three week respite and pleas from Miss Nellie Wisler.
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Richmond
Floyd Allen
Carroll County
Claude
Swanton Allen
State Penitentiary
Hillsville Court
Guv
Mann
Allens
Nellie Wisler
Claude Allen
Negroes Fight Over Rent Trigger Knife Assault
Sunday afternoon Calvin Childs assaulted Jim Hale, both Negroes, in Hale’s home over unpaid expenses. Hale had filed a vagrancy warrant. Childs returned home, slashed Hale’s clothing with a knife but failed to injure him. A warrant charged Childs with assault to commit murder. he escaped.
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Calvin Childs
Jim Hale
Childs
Hale
Halo
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad from Woldridge Co
A vintage medicine advertisement promises relief for constipation by stimulating digestion and cleansing the system. It touts easy regular use and credits Dr King’s pills with quick return to health, priced at 25e.
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Dr. King
Woldridge CO
New Trial Granted in Phosphate Case
Judge Turner grants a new trial in the circuit court for James Holt against Central Phosphate Co. over a personal injuries claim. The prior jury verdict awarded Holt 1250 dollars, awaiting a new decision this morning.
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Turner
James Holt
The
Central Phosphate Co
Baker elected Senate clerk
Special to The Herald reports J R Baker was elected clerk of the United States Senate in Nashville Tennessee with official confirmation pending. The move places Baker in a key parliamentary role and follows months of nominations and votes.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Mar
J. R
Baker
United States Senate
High grade buggies for sale at Satterfield & Co
A local ad promotes a large supply of high grade buggies available from Satterfield & Co. The listing emphasizes the quality and variety of the buggies and invites buyers to view the stock.
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Iat
Satterfield & CO
Relief In The Circuit Court Ends Batts Case Hearing
After Judge Turner's charge, spectators showed relief as the Batts case concluded and the docket moved to other matters. The state case against Fred and Otie Retliff was continued on agreement to pay costs at the next term. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder troubles claiming relief from backache and nervous symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Turner
Batts
Fred
Otie Retliff
New Company Seeks Franchise to Cut Phone Rates
Special to The Herald Nashville March New York financier Le Bernard represents Eastern capitalists in Nashville to secure a franchise for a new telephone company. The goal is a thirty percent reduction in telephone rates.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn, Mar
le Bernard
New York
Fastern Capitalists
Express People Work New Stunts
Milwaukee postal authorities press a case against express firms over profits from shipments. A Detroit man paid 40 cents to ship cigars to Milwaukee, then received the same box via parcel post for 22 cents, netting 18 cents for the express firm.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Detroit
Express Company
Officers Special Election Set in Second District
Commission and election officials will meet next Monday at noon to appoint officers for the special election in the second district on April 5. The race is expected to be lively with two declared candidates and two more considering bids. Electric Bitters touted for rheumatism relief due to stomach and kidney health, with a testimonial from Charles P. Allen of Sylvania Ga.
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Charles P. Allen
Sylvania
Kidieneys
Woldridge Co
Lawrence County to Hold Election for School Supervisor
Acting under a new law the Lawrence county court has scheduled an election for school supervisor on the first Monday in April. The supervisor will inspect county schools for efficiency standards and conduct. Fred B. Frazier, state inspector of elementary schools, outlines the duties at the state level.
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Nashville
Mar
Lawrence County
Fred B. Frazier
Frazier
Four injured as speeding auto turns turtle near Huntsville
On Meridianville Pike north of Huntsville a car going 45 mph crashed into a boardwalk. Four people were hurt, one fatally. Passengers included Alan Hutchens, Owen Graham, Ben Cowley, and Milton Lyle. Hutchens, driver and son of the town postmaster, was severely injured.
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Huntsville
Ala
Maridianville Pike
Here
Alan Hutchens
W. T. Hutchens
Owen Graham
Ben Cowley
Milton Lyle
Hutchens
Bargain Household Goods and Apparel Sale Items
A catalog of discounted items including ladies fleeced vests and Union Suits, children's fleeced garments, sweaters for ladies and children, knit caps and toques, men's sweaters, and plush buggy accessories. Hardware like coal hods, shovels, hearth tools, nails, and corn poppers are listed with prices. Lanterns and related equipment complete the sale lineup.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Union
Batrween
Catole
Willam Pry
B. €. Dedman
Aective
Adit
Messrs. Pry and Dedman
Splendid
Frank Brownstein
Tillman Thompson
Bacon
Bath St
Bath
Foley
Cardui
Derreee Redicine Co. Pector Inglisons
Senate
Foley Kidney Pills
Advt
Sloan
C. M. Dowken
Johannesburg
Mich
J. R. Swinorn
Scrath St
Loulaville
Wellest
Earl S. Sloan
Ion
Mass
Lawrence
F. Swansburg
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