Roosevelt's Longworth Foe Sways White House Watch
Washington dispatch says Boas Brownlow backs Roosevelt with a full ticket and gains patronage assurances in Tennessee. Col Hughes hopes to remain postmaster as Meyer nears return to decide his fate. Ohio rumor places Nicholas Longworth as Foraker successor, while Roosevelts press taft support in his state. Bristol temperance fight forces saloon moves to Tennessee under new charter. Local option voters in Bristol Va. ordered saloons out. law-and-order group forms, funds raised, vigilantes appointed, and a sundown closing push faces opposition from business leaders.
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Washington
Boas Brownlow
Roosevelt
Brownlow
White House
Tennessee
Col. Hughes
Columbia
Retenton
Meyer
Taft
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Foraker
Buckeye
Bristol, Tenn
Bristol
Tenn
Twin City Law and Order League
Going Over Old Scenes in Columbia Visit
Mr and Mrs W C Humphreys of Muncie Ind spent Tuesday in Columbia revisiting places from the Civil War era. He was captured by Confederates at Franklin and describes his experiences in that battle. He was imprisoned in a fort on a high hill near Columbia and later sent to Cahaba Alabama for several months.
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W. C. Humphreys
Muncie
Ind
Columbia
Humphreys
Palace Meat Market sees April cash sales jump post prohibition
Mr J C Parka proprietor reports April cash sales at the Palace Meat Market rose by 420.50 compared with April 1906 when saloons operated. He notes an average daily cash gain of about 14 dollars and continues to report solid credit sales as well.
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J. C. Parka
Palace Meat Market
Parks
Thousands of Camels Named for Roosevelt Across Regions
W W Newell and E B Trousdale of Broome County New York met the President in Washington on a visit. They reported that in Egypt at least 10,000 camels were named after him. The item includes an ad line for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil claiming to cure croup with testimonial from Mrs L Whiteacre of Buffalo.
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Washington
W. W. Newell
E. 8
Trousdale
Broome County
New York
Europe
Afric
Egypt
Thomas
White Carrier Appointed in Springfeld Route No 5
Springfeld Tenn April 30 An order from the Post Office Department names a white male carrier to replace George Banks the Negro carrier who resigned. Banks had operated Route No 5 with sparse mail and boxes along the line. the route was nearly discontinued but the order rescinded and mail will now be carried by a white carrier.
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Springfeld
Tenn
Post Office Department
George Banks
Banks
Man Agrees to Leave State After Larceny Case
County criminal court opened with Luther Harmon of Kedron charged with stealing a harness set. After months of court action and a prior mistrial, Harmon agreed to pay about $150 in costs and exit the state for twenty years. An order of nolle prosequi followed the agreement.
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County Criminal Court
Luther Harmon
Kedron
Harmon
Nolle
Hemingford anti whiskers society formed in Neb
A group of Hemingford society women form an anti whiskers club pledging not to receive attention from men with beards or marry beard wearers. Similar anti whiskers and pro whiskers movements have surfaced in Harrison and other Nebraska and South Dakota towns with penalties for violations.
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Hemingford
Neb
Harrison
Nebraska
South Dakota
Hemingford Society
Denver Post
Policewoman joke from Punch on trousers in law
A humorous exchange mocks gender roles in policing as a police constable predicts change while Mrs Flanagan-Well comments about policewomen. The dialogue suggests women may join the force, challenging traditional attire and duties.
Ladies' Silk Gloves and Laces Highlight Store Offer
A ragged catalog from a past issue lists ladies silk gloves priced at 1.25, long and short options in colors black white and tang, plus laces and embroideries, nets, Swiss embroideries, shirt waist patterns, turnover collars, neck rucking, Windsor ties, belts, bags, back combs and dental powder among other items.
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Tang and
Grove
High Prices for Diamonds in New York News
Diamond importers returning from Europe report higher prices and strong American demand. South African output and prices rise while the diamond trust holds a 33 percent profit on blue clay beds. An Independent company reportedly earns 400 percent profit this year and has paid $2,000,000 in dividends on $5,000,000 capital over three years.
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New York
Europe
South African Diamond Trust
The Way to Wear Em Men’s Style in England
English women adopt riding outfits with long hunting coats caps breeches and top boots. The look draws attention yet remains modest. A London tale describes a woman in riding dress asking a passerby if it is the right way to Wareham. he respectfully confirms.
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England
London
Wareham
Argonant
Burdoxx Blood Bittern Promises Rich Red Blood
An advertisement claims heavy impure blood causes muddy complexion headaches and indigestion while thin blood weakens the body. It promotes Burdoxx Blood Bittern as a remedy to enrich the blood, restore color, and return to perfect health.
New Style Precious Stones In Gala Use
A new material called gala ctic or milkstone is described as cheaper non inflammable. Made from skimmed milk and rennet, it is pressed dried and washed to remove odor and hardened chemically. Purportedly brighter stronger heavier than celluloid it can be formed into combs pins piano keys buttons and many other solid polished objects.
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Daries
Columbia Presbytery in Session Opens with New Moderator
The Columbia Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church met at Mt. Moriah in Giles County with strong attendance. Rev. T. H. Porter of Columbia was elected Moderator, with Rev. T. Jeffison of Spring Hill as Stated Clerk and Capt. J. H. Fussell as Assistant Clerk. Rev. J. M. Ashford of McCains preached the opening sermon on The Call to the Ministry. The body planned continuing sessions today and tomorrow. Stops stinging instantly. Cures riles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scables-Dean's Ojatmenst. At any drug store.
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Columbia Presbytery
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mt. Moriah
Giles County
T. H. Porter
Columbia
T. Jeffison
Spring Hill
J. H. Fussell
J. M. Ashford
McCains
Presbytery
Electric trains reach 100 mph in New York test ride
The New York Times reports that the first singular phase electric rain tests run on the New York New Haven and Hartford line between Larchmont and New Rochelle show trains using overhead electric systems can reach 100 miles per hour with safety. Officials say the system far outpaces third rail. The Knickerbocker Express to Boston matches the electric train’s speed along the two mile test stretch as a steam express starts with a head start.
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New York Times
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Archmont
New Rochelle
Boston
Larchmont
New Court House for Giles Pulaski Tennessee
Quarterly Court in Pulaski meets in special session to plan temporary quarters for public business and insurance collection after fire. They approve a modern fireproof courthouse on the old walls with a third story, form a Building Commission, and authorize up to 25,000 more plus 15,000 fire insurance.
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Pulaski
Tenn
Newt White
Carson Orr
John Gilbert
George Dismukes
Committee On Selection
W. Pittman
Wm. P. Hart
R. H. Porter
Flournoy Rivers
Great Waste of Eyesight Campaign Call
The New York Association for the Blind reports 50 000 blind people in the United States and two fifths of blindness might have been prevented. The Boston Herald notes this. educational campaigns should start nationwide to end needless waste and suffering. Some blindness results from unavoidable causes, but preventive education for parents and children should be addressed by legislation.
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New York
Pleasant Mount Presbyterian Church Announces May Services
Pleas ant Mount Presbyterian church invites members and friends to Sunday services on May 5 with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am by the pastor. The Ladies Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 pm. John T. Price is pastor.
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Pleasant Mount Presbyterian Church
R. Denton
Ladies’ Missionary Society
John T. Price
Joyce and Burns pursue phosphate mine spur plan
Mr B J Joyce holding option on right of a Kite track property plans active mining on a thirty five acre phosphate site. Overburden removed for spur track building. rock shipments and prospecting indicate potential high phosphate content. John M Burns nearby also prospecting and may join with Joyce to develop the spur track and mine future prospects.
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B. J. Joyce
Erty
Joyce Bas Jy
Jove
Jonn M. Burns
Joyce
Would Be Shocked In Indederailment On Broadway
Sam Bernard observed a derailed trolley on Broadway as passengers crowded one side. A cautious woman asked if stepping on the rail would shock her. Bernard replied that a shock would occur only if she placed her other foot on the trolley.
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Sam Bernard
Broadway
Young's
Could Not Get Even Shay Evaluation in Barber Trials
An Atlanta Negro recounts an experiment attempting to find a barber for a shave in the North and finds all shops refusing service. he returns home to fight the local conditions. The account appears in the American Magazine via Ray Stannary Ba.
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Atlanta
Ray Stannary
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