Cox Robs the Hangman Suicide by Mercury Poisoning
Nashville American reports Tom Cox condemned for murder of Patrolman B F Dowell died in county jail after taking mercuric poison to escape the gallows. He endured fifteen hours of agony with his mother at his side as doctors and jail staff tried to save him. Sheriff Cartwright lingered near the cell while Cox sought intercession from Judge Hart, then chose self destruction to avoid execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cox
B. F. Dowell
Solonick
Polson
Cox
Tom Coz
Nashville
Fifth Avenue
Supreme Court
Cartwright
Sherif Cartwright
Sheriff Cartwright
W. M. Hart
Toeeday
Therill
Hart
Vox
Stock Peas Delivered at Tabbee Stations in Maury County
Whippoorwill stock peas offered for delivery at any tabbee station in Maury county at 3 dollars per bushel. Delivery point listed as Labernathy Pulaski Tennessee.
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Maury County
Labernathy
Pulasti
Tenn
Phintixs Lodge Members Confer Ranks at Spring Hill
Thirteen members of Phintixs Lodge K of P traveled to Spring Hill Tuesday night to confer first and second ranks on Prof. William M. Hughes. Columbia attendees included Shelby Coffee and T. N. Figuers Jr among others. Spring Hill Knights hosted a banquet after the rites with most guests returning home by car, all except Mr Padgett.
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Phintixs Lodge K
Spring Hill
Ny Lodge No
Neaint
William M. Hughes
Columbia
Shelby Coffee
J. Robinson
Robi Harris
Looney Walker
Will Boyd
Ea Vora
Darrie Jones
T. N. Figuers, Jr
Lawrence Parker
James McGaw
L. P. Padgett
John Sloan
Fred Latta
Spring Hill Keights
Pad Rett
Nan Patterson Faces Jury Deliberations In Murder Trial
New York May 3 Nan Patterson remains hopeful as jurors seated in the Tombs cell block hear rumors of a favorable early ballot. Reportedly first ballots swung 9 to 3 in her favor with jurors dining nearby under police guard.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Mise Patterson
Criminal Court
Young
Bdo
Nan
Goff
Warden Flynn
Tombs
Miss Patterson
Downfall of Bank President Frank G Bigelow
May 2 Milwaukee report presents an authentic statement from a close friend attributing Bigelow's bank collapse to excessive confidence in a business ability he lacked. The account denies gaming losses and notes a long public career followed by sudden disarray, with no clear plan or system in his personal affairs. A dubious ad for Eclectric Oil appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
Bigelow
Prof Harris Not Guilty in Whipping Case
The jury found Professor fi T Harris not guilty on an indictment for assault and battery involving a whipping at McDowell school. The incident arose from a civil suit for damages previously decided in Harris's favor, and the assault case was on trial Saturday with many witnesses.
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Fi. T. Harris
Aeanultand
Horace Jannette
McDowell School
Anmement
Harrin
Pilon
Uch
Immigrants Arrive in Record Numbers at New York Port
New York May 1 twenty two steamships arrive this week from Great Britain and the continent bringing about 25,000 immigrants. Ellis Island has arrangements for prompt processing to prevent overwhelming the station. Week just closed shows close to 29,000 arrivals, suggesting spring totals will exceed last year.
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New York
Great Brittain
Ellis Taland
Medical Examiners Named for Veterinary Board
The governor appointed Dr. J. W. Schribler of Emp- lia, Dr. George R. White of Naile, and Dr. M. Jacob of Knoxville to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in Nashville Tennessee on May 5.
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Nashville
Teco
May
J. W. Schribler
Empioia
George R. White
Naile
M. Jacob
Knoxville
Veternary
Cupid Foiled By Delayed Marriage Plan At Store
A country youth entered a merchant’s store hoping to marry there after securing a license. The proprietor refused marriage in the store but encouraged him to proceed elsewhere. The young man waited from morning until 2 pm for a girl who never came, then left. He planned to return next Saturday as the girl allegedly fled home to avoid discovery.
Red River Iron Co Incorporators Form Charter
The charter of the Red River Iron Co has been filed in the County Register s office Mersin. J Alkinson W M Ponder F Ford J J Gray Jr and Graham Macfarland are the incorporators. Capital stock is 30000. The company will operate the Rockdale furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Iron Co
Mersin
J. Alkinson
W. M. Ponder
8. F. Ford
J. J. Gray, Jr
Graham Macfarland
Rockdale
Pertinent and Important Questions from Midland Methodist
A Midland Methodist Sunday school topic questions the stance of young ladies who objected to a girl deemed unworthy to stay in their class. It asks if denying entrance aligns with the Saviors example and whether objectors were as strict with visiting young men.
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Midland
Bivouac and Camp Meet Selections and Arrangements
Leonidas Polk Bivouac and William Henry Trowsdele Camp met Monday in monthly session. Major W. J. Whitthorne and others appointed to organize an Old Fiddlers' Contest at Mt. Pleasant. Louisville reunion credentials distributed. Miss Neeley Abernathy named maid of honor to sponsor Muse Brownie Tomlinson. Committee to draft resolutions for memory of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. RH. Caskey, George W Kinner elected. A B. Stipe recommended for a pension. G. W. Pullian for cross of honor.
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Leonidas Polk
William Henry Trowsdele
Mondy
W. J. Whitthorne
Mears
Jno
L. Jones
W. A. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Louisville
Neeley Abernathy
Muse Brownie Tomlinson
Fitzhugh Lee
RH. Caskey
George W Kinner
B. Stipe
G. W. Pullian
Not Reading Now Says Legislator Behind Maxwell Meeting
A prominent legislator tells a colleague he is not reading newspapers this month and plans to handle political affairs at home, while noting he hears opponents are organizing against them. The Nashville American reports the exchange overheard in front of Maxwell on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geom
Maxwell
Nashville American
Chinese merchant commits self harm over race gambling losses
Sangsas City reports Joe Ott a Chinese merchant died after chewing gum opium and gambling on races at Elm Ridge. He had dissipated his fortune of 85,000 and lost 82,000 last week. Ott was found dying on a colored blanket, wearing the regalia of the Chinese Empire Reform Association, of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sansgas City
Joe Ott
Ott
Elm Ridge
China
Dreserd
Chinese Empire Reform Association
Closing Exercises Events at Columbia Institute
The Columbia Institute announces closing exercises with a May schedule. Miss Wallace's Primary Class concert May 17 at 3 pm, a Shakespeare recital May 14 on the lawn, Mme de Marco's French prayer May 10, a musicale May 2, and a commencement sermon by Rev. Quincy Ewing May 20 at St. Peter's Church. Bishop Guilor will preach May 23 at St. Peter's. The annual trustees meeting May 28 and commencement May 24 in the chapel. An art exhibit by Miss Taylor runs May 22–24, visitors welcome. The Theta School lists a commencement sermon May 14 in Leaoe chapel, with various performances May 18–19 and honors addressed by Dr. A. T. Barrett May 10.
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Columbia Institute
St. Peter’s Church
Iuilor
Institute
O'Clook
Board of ‘Trustees
The
Theta School
A. Fig
Caruthers Negroes Locked Up in Robbery Case
The trial of Nick and Pillow Caruth ers, colored, charged with robbing the Bethel bar and the Eitkhe Club and with concealing stolen foods, and of Tock Caruthers, their father, charged with perjury, were set for that Tuesday in the city court. The defendants waived examination, were bound over to court and lodged in jail.
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Nick
Pillow Caruthers
Bethel
Eitkhe Club
Tock Caruthers
Turnpike Bill Dismissed In State Case
Chancellor Bearden dismissed the bill seeking to forfeit the charter of the Columbia and Rock Spring Turnpike Co. The injunction granted to the relators was dissolved except tolls may be collected in a single manner.
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Bearden
Columbia & Rock Spring Turnkpie Co
New Police Proving Efficient in Postwar Efforts
The new police force reports efficient service and claims over thirty arrests since swearing in that week. Their first Monday raid yielded fourteen detentions mainly of drunks and disorderly persons. Officials say four assassination houses have been identified to raid once evidence is sufficient.
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East End
Woman Harmed by Wasp In Kentucky Incident
Mrs Joseph Johnson of Ovar Kely Station was stung by a wasp and developed serious infection. Doctors say she is in critical condition after swelling and fever set in yesterday following the attack several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville, Ky
Joseph Johnson
Ovar Kely Station
Frysipelas
Social events and engagements at Bent Creek society pages
In society news from Bent Creek a school play, dances, and social gatherings are announced. Daughters of the Confederacy meet with Mrs Pittow. Charlie's orchestra to provide music for dances on May 12. Mr and Mrs Fly host a Sunday gathering for local youths. a wedding engagement for Rev James Benjamin Green and Miss Mayme Barnett. Bethel afternoon party featuring Miss Florence Sarven as honoree. Thursday club discusses Civil War era papers with local residents contributing readings. various prize games and refreshment notes complete the social recap.
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Rock School
Bent Creek
Daughters of the Confederacy
Qirs
Robert Pittow
Mra
John W, Fry
James Benjamin Green
Misa Mayme Barnett
Fayetteville
Mise Barnett
James Witham Barnett
Omaha Girl Inherits $5 Million From South African Diamond King
Claudex Anderson Heren, South African diamond king, leaves entire fortune about five million dollars to an Omaha girl now Mrs Joseph Manchoff. She had twice rejected him, first as a child and later when he proposed during her marriage to a Denver conductor of a merry-go round. He had left Denver for Pretoria and built his wealth.
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Mise Mattie Csnooo
Omaha
Joseph Munchoff
Claudex
Derson Heren
Manchoff
Pretoria
Denver
Hereo
Am Omaha
Heren
South Africa
The Racket New and bratty goods in each department
The store advertises a wide range of embroidered goods and laces including Valenciennes lace, insertions, etc. It highlights embroidered waist sets, Indies shirts, curtains, pillow covers, drop stitch lace, ladies summer vests, ribbons, and turn over collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bambure
Valencenne
Chivapesta
Nore
Recital in Voice and Expression at Ward Seminary
The Ward Seminary chapel hosted a refined recital by Misa Mamie Hill and Misa Gertrude Rive, graduates of the School of Expression. Their versatile program ranged from American humor and pathos to German classics, delivered with clear enunciation and dramatic force, earning strong praise from the Nashville Banner. Misa Hill hails from Murray County near Columbia.
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Ward Seminary
Misa Mamie Hill
Tentesses
Misa Gertrude Rive
Tiinois
School of Expression
Minoer Yraterday
Comediennes
Nashville
Mins Hill
Ian Murry Countian
Columbia
Choice Selections of Orchard and Patch Plants
R A Wilkes of Colleoxa Teno Jd Ood Twat offers apple trees raspberries strawberries and asparagus plants.
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R. A. Wilkes
Colleoxa
Teno
Jd Ood
Twat
Preacher I$ Jailed on Bigamy Charge in Centreville
S O Wolverton of Hickman County was tried by a magistrate in Centreville Teno May for bigamy. He was jailed after defaulting on a 1000 bond. His first wife and he had a troubled marriage, and he reportedly believed his second marriage to Miss Al was lawful after receiving claims of a divorce from wife No 1.
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Centreville
Teno
B. C
Wolverton
For Sale of Business Property in Spring BE Teun
For sale is a Boston area business property fronting on Prominent Street in Spring. The notice mentions a confidential box 20 and requests inquiries to the Spring post office. The fragmentary text references location details and a sale action without complete specifics.
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Brasidental
Spring BE
Teun
Desirae
Rete Po Portoliice
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Hangman
P'S
L. Blocker
W. P. Moore Blocker & Moore
Beil Telephone
Clie
Nan Patterson Jury
Thomas Eclectr
Thomas Eclectric
Prof. Harris
Ellis Island
Cupid
RED River Iron
Oa Rinea Ie
W. P. Woldridge
Drageiete, Colwmtin, Dene
Kansas City
Caruthers Negroes
Charlie
James Fly
Williamsport Pike
Rose Brown
Lillie M. Stockard
Annie M. Kinzer
Pearl Johnson
Aliss Trousdale
Alesse
Henry Kinzer
Davidson
C. T
H. H. Hill
J. F. Stocknd
G. M. Johnson
W. R. Alexander
GU. Mckner
Mra J. M. Dedman
Charlie's Tail Orchestra
Florence Sarven
Miswea Fan
Uy Loulge
Carrie Smith
Ena Tolwee
Millioniam
Misa Blackburn
Thuresay
Bessie Bostick
Mise Lacy Haley
Abraham Linco
Adykiswon
Chicago Telegram
New York World
Edward
Backer
Avexoward School
Board of Education
Sohon
Gradge Smith
Omaha Telegram
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Matthews
Adkisson
J. C. Dourhry
West Side Public Square
Weew
Oolony
Imperial
Young Hyson
Ceylon
Mfail
Minnes
Eammer
Annex
White Mountain
Hollingshead
Wate F.swansburg
Preacher I
S. O. Wolverton
Hickman
County
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