Polk pardon sparks controversy in Maury County
The Tennessee governor pardoned Vee Polk, a Black man previously sentenced for liquor sales and earlier housebreaking, amid claims of a petition by prominent Maury County residents. Critics say the case shows loopholes in punishment and point to earlier missed jail time and a delay in completing his sentence.
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Patterson
Vee Polk
Circuit Court
Maury County
Polk
Nashville American
Sheritt| Webb
Holding
Judge Holding
One of Old Convict Ships Returns to Light
Boston Transcript notes that a former convict ship, once moored by the Thames between Blackfriars and Westminster bridges, sailed to Australia in 1787 carrying prisoners for eighty one years. It later sank in Sydney harbor, was salvaged, and moved to England. The vessel housed seventy two cells a black hole and a chapel. During its voyage to Australia it transported 116,842 men and 120,19 women to imprisonment and exile.
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Boston Transcript
Thames
Blackfriars
Westminster
Australia
England
Sydney
Call for Tennessee temperance convention in Memphis
The Rev. W. B. Thompson urges a June temperance convention in Memphis gathering Anti-Saloon League members and state leaders to push liquor enforcement and a plan to drive whisky from Tennessee. He endorses E. W. Carmack as governor hopeful and asks for opinions before finalizing date and venue.
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Memphis
Teou
W. BE. Thompson
Central Methodist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Tennessee
AntiSaloon League
State of
Lowis
Carmack
Thompson
Nice Profit From Sheep by Mr Murphy Near Columbia
Mr J H Murphy of Theta Pike five miles from Columbia sold 98 ewes and lambs on Tuesday for 750 dollars. He bought the flock last summer and doubled his money after dogs frightened the lambs as neighbors drove the canines away. The piece notes the sheep industry could be highly profitable if dogs were controlled, urging protection against nuisance curs.
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J. H. Murphy
Columbia
Theta Pike
Postmaster Contest Highlighted by Local Candidate
Centerville Tennessee reports a postmaster race with Dean of 3 F Dean & Co entering as a Democrat veteran of the Philippines. Other applicants show little concern as the field grows and attention focuses on the potential prestige from Washington.
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Centreville
Tenn
Young. Dean
3. F. Dean & Co
Philippines
Washington
Anti Jug ordinance looms as key vote in Columbia
The article reports that the anti jug ordinance is expected to pass when reintroduced by the Columbia Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Mayor Guest and Aldermen Collier White Cameron and Garter back temperance measures, while business leaders see no reason to support Nashville liquor houses. White claims he will vote in favor again, citing past harms from ignorance and urging firm support.
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Board of Or and
Aldermen
Collier
White
Cameron and Garter
Guest
Columbia
People of Columbia
Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Columbia
Nashville
Nquor
Alderman White
Herald
Capt White
Regular fares lifted for party lines end amid killings in San Francisco
The Interstate Commerce Commission’s ruling forces a June 1 withdrawal of reduced party rates by railways east of the Mississippi and south of the Potomac, making amusements pay regular fares. In San Francisco a carpenter, Walter Charley Davis, killed six people in his boarding house, sparing a 17 year old lodger who reminded him of his daughter.
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Walfirst
TER C. Davis
San
Francisco
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi River
San Francisco
Cal
Walter Charley Davis
Pierre Street
Orson R. Bush
Bard
St. Louis
M. E. Zinton
New York
Lillian D. Carruthers
Davis
Bush
Farmersville
Visalia
Young Bush
Invitation withdrawn for Delmas address at Yale Law School
The Mayacape Kent Club of Yale Law School in New Haven withdrew its invitation to Delphin M. Delmas of counsel for Harry K. Thaw. The letter says the chosen date would fall late in the college year during exams. Delmas had indicated availability between May 12 and 15.
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New Haven
Conn
Mayacape
Kent Club
Yale Law School
Delphin M. Delmas
Harry K. Thaw
Yale
Delmas
Law School
Freight engineer kills large bear near Tennessee line
Mr. W. W. Moss a freight engineer on the N F & S ran over and killed a large bear a few days ago while traveling to Columbia. He struck the Bruin just south of the Tennessee line.
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W. W. Moss
Mr. Moss
Columbia
Bruin
Tennessee Line
Usual Town Weather Delays Showcase Plans
Rain kept the town wet Friday night and disrupted Saturday plans. The crowd and merchants stayed active despite the downpour, with saloon and liquor lanes affected. Officials hope a drought of hardship will end, inviting a future of progress and cooperation.
Seizure of Brewery Properties Faces Legal Hurdles in Kansas
In Kansas City on May 5 receivers appointed by the State Supreme Court began taking possession of numerous saloons and other properties tied to nine indicted brewers as part of a long liquor suppression effort. Disputes arose over grounds and buildings at Idle Park and the matter moved to Topeka for legal guidance. Separately in Tullahoma Tennessee experts advocate sandstone as a premier building material for concrete blocks, noting its purity and potential to transform regional construction driven by concrete demand.
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Kansas City
Kansas
State Supreme Court
State ‘Legal Department
Pittsburg
Idle Park
Heim Brewery Company
State Treasury
Brewing Company
Topeka
Tullahoma
Tenn
Fant
Cumberland
London
Trotting Horse Sold to Wells for 1000 in Tennessee
Claude Poince sold his trotting gelding Red Apple 2.19% to T. B. Wells of Pensacola for 1000 dollars. Wells previously paid 4000 for a stallion and 175 for Red Apple in Glen, Illinois. Wells also purchased a green unnamed 5 year old gelding trotter for 500 from Lawson Sykes of Courtland, Alabama.
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Pulaski
Tenn
Claude Poince
T. BE. Wells
Mr. Wells
Pensacola
Fla
John A. Keré
Red Apple
Bouefit
Clene
How Can the Women Do It
Notes and Com ment writer notes an unusually pleasant spring day in Cincinnati a Tribune column remarks on women riding in open cars with light outfits despite cool morning temperatures. The piece muses on pneumonia risk and the ease with which the women endure the weather.
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Cincinnati[ Commercial] Tribune
Neighbors in a Difficulty Sparks Assault Warrants
Beg. Kirk Loftin and neighbor Alonzo Smith argued over money matters while en route to town in a buggy. Loftin was badly bruised and later filed two warrants against Smith for assault with intent to murder and highway robbery.
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Kirk Loftin
Alonzo Smith
Esq. Loftin
Big
Loftin
Interurban surveyors arrive for Nashville to Mt Pleasant route
The Interurban engineering corps have reached town after surveying the Nashville to Columbia line via Spring Hill. The crew will extend survey work to Mt Pleasant. Eighteen members board at the Guest House and others stay at Mrs. McAlpin's.
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Interurban
Town
Nashville
Columbia
Spring Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Family skin ailments relieved by Cuticura remedies
The author recalls severe eczema affecting his wife and others, noting improvement after using Cuticura Remedies including soap and Ointment. They credit ongoing relief for about four years with no relapses and mention prior hair loss and scalp issues treated by the same products.
Skin Irritations Promising Relief for Various Ailments
Short note lists rashes aches chafings inflammations blotches and perspiration irritations with suggestions for relief. Mentions sensitive skin areas and general terms without specific remedies or sources.
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E. W. Carmack
Dr. Thompson
Senator Carmack
Post Office
Yale Law School Club
New Orleans
Scott
Coffee County’s
Thomas
Cuticura
Pier Asiay
Eee
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