Governor Hooper Warns of Nashville Corruption Fund
Tennessee governor Ben W. Hooper, resting at Mooresburg Springs, claims a $25,000 corruption fund raised by Nashville whisky interests aims to block law enforcement. He alleges funds are also growing in other cities to undermine prohibitions on whisky and beer, urging rural Tennesseans to act to protect the state.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ben W. Hooper
Mooresburg Springe
Nashville
State House
Mooresburg Springs
East Tennessee
Hooper
Tennessee
Money for the flood sufferers relief list published
Postmaster Jackson remits funds to W A Fowlkes, chairman at Dyersburg, for flood relief. Items include Miss Sadie Stephenson, Mrs W W Stephenson, W A Hayet, Mrs W A Hayet, and South Columbia Christian Church with modest amounts recorded.
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Jackson
W. A. Fowlkes
Dyersburg
Sadie Stephenson
W. W. Stephenson
W. A Hayet
W. A. Hayet
Ccc
South Columbia Christiian Church
Teeeseey
Appeal To Aid For Flood Victims
County residents receive letters from Irving Peebles of Boyle Mississippi detailing flood conditions and urging aid. The Bank of Boyle is largely suspended as relief efforts proceed. A collection will be taken at Cullenka Methodist Church next Sunday with contributions also left at Phoenix National Bank through James W. Thomas.
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Irving Peebles
Bank of Boyle
Miss
Anniversary Services Mark Loftin Twenty-Four Years at Central Baptist
Nashville April 30 Special services will be held at Central Baptist church on May 5 to celebrate the twenty fourth anniversary of Dr. George A. Loftin's pastorate. The program includes a solute from Dr. Loftin and talks by visiting pastors and congregation members inviting all former members and friends to attend.
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G. A. Loftin
Central Baptist Church
Nashville
George A. Loftin
Loftin
Fittine
Mrs Daniel Dead at Clarksville
News from Clarksville reports the death of Mrs W M Daniel in Clarksville this morning after years of ill health. Survived by husband and several children including Mrs G T Hughes Jr of this city and Rev Fount Daniel formerly pastor at Lynnville. Husband W M Daniel a prominent Tennessee lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate. Funeral arrangements not yet known.
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W. M. Daniel
Clarksville
Daniel
G. T. Hughes, Jr
Will Frierson
Chattanooga
Fount Daniel
Presbyterian Church
Lynnvile
Columbia
Piguers
McLelmores
G. T Heghes, Jr
New Senator Sanders Receives Committee Assignments
New Senator Sanders has won committee appointments and serves as chairman of the committee on national banks. His other assignments include uniliary affairs agriculture forestry education labor expenditures in the war department department of commerce and labor and coast survey.
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Scnater Sanders
Unilary Affairs
Agriculture and Forestry
Education and
War Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Coast Survey
Good Conduct on the Grounds at Local Baseball Club
The management of the colored baseball club announces that only the best conduct will be permitted on the grounds and they urge white friends to attend the games. A number of good teams have booked dates here.
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Colored Baseball Club
Visor of praises for Carmack and Grady cited by Senator Culberson ally
Senator Culberson's plan to enshrine a constitutional guarantee law is described as destined to become statute. Mr Young, a supporter and admirer of Carmack, notes he would visit the late Senator's grave if not for rain. He calls Carmack and Henry Grady among the South's brightest figures.
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Culberson
Texas
Young
Carmack
Senator Carmack
Henry Grady
Georgia
Souis
North Dakota Solid For Wilson Nomination
Special to The Herald. Washington April 30. Former U S Senator William E Purcell of North Dakota says the state will vote solidly for Woodrow Wilson after the first ballot at the national democratic convention. Ten delegates polled favor Wilson and will support him, with Burke presented as a complimentary first ballot favorite son. Purcell asserts Wilson can carry North Dakota and defeat Roosevelt or Taft. He notes similar conditions in South Dakota. He is en route to Jacksonville Fla after visiting the Capitol and the Senate.
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The
Herald
Washington
D. C
United States
William E. Purcell
North Dakota
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Burke
Purcell
Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
South Dakota
Jacksonville
Fla
Senate
Warm Fight in Maday G O P Convention Here
A county republican convention at the courthouse next Saturday noon pits Roosevelt and Taft factions. Leaders Col Hickman John W Jackson and others back Taft while William Barker supports Roosevelt. Taft hopes to dominate the convention which will appoint delegates to higher GOP bodies and form a new state executive committee.
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Court House
Roosevelt
Taft
Col. Hickman
John W. Jackson
William Barker
Taf
Holt
Tennessee
State Committee
Mount and
Beasley
Brimming Over Says He Threw Hat In Barrels Full
Memphis Commercial Appeal notes a lively reaction as a political figure signals strong commitment by declaring entry into a contest with unmistakable confidence and public support. The brief item uses vivid metaphor to convey enthusiasm and momentum.
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Memphis
Titanic lifeboat builder to visit county town
The man who built the Titanic's lifeboats is about to visit this county. He cannot be charged with overproduction.
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Loule Globe Democrat
Knoxville and California Exhibit Plan for Conservation Exposition
Knoxville will host a California exhibit before sending it to San Diego for the Panama-California Exposition. The plan, endorsed by National Conservation Exposition leaders, aims to showcase southern resources and promote cross promotion between Knoxville, Turin, and San Diego across 1913 to 1916. The arrangement could draw visitors to the Southeast and bolster efforts for broader national exhibitions.
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Herald
San Diego
Cal
Piany
California
Knoxville
Diego
Shields
Turin
Jualy
United States
Washington
D. ©. Collier
Collier
Southern Commerce Congress
Tennessee
San Die
Howard Institute Commencement Preacher Named
May 25 service at 6 o clock will mark Howard Institute commencement at Pleasant M E Church. De J B Erwin pastor of M7 vli Memorial church at Nasyth to preach sermon.
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de J. B. Erwin
Nasyth
Howard Institute
M Pleasant
Bridge Report on Local Structure Condition
A fragment notes a bridge near Li'dl Creek that did not wash away and remained in fair condition. The report, dated Monday, references a misprint or error in prior statements. No further details on location or authorities are provided in the readable text.
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Mersey
Newfoundland
Vesta
Luce
Gourley
Paul
Sexton
A. M. Young
Banking System of
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Maury County
Middle Tennessee Fox Hunters Association
Williamsport
Mr Young
Manchester
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Okiniwma
Mr. Young
Nebraska
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Italy
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Bridge
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