Maury County Court Votes 25000 for Normal School in 1911
Maury County Court approved a 25000 appropriation in a special session to attract the Middle Tennessee Normal School to Columbia. The plan envisions annual installments of 2500 from sinking fund assessments, with supporters arguing long term tax and revenue benefits for the county. The meeting covered bridges, tolls, and a livestock inspector appointment, with debate on legality and fund sources.
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Maury County
Middle Tennessee Normal
Tennessee
State Normal School For
Middle Tennessee
Maury
Erwin
Esq
W. B. Turner
W. B. Greenlaw
Galloway
Columbia
Joder W. C. Gordon
Nol
Gordon
T. H. Nixon
Heavy Trade in Stock Shifts National Markets
Houston Thomas returns from Alabama tour with 140 head of cattle shipped to Louisville and Nashville. He also sent sheep and lambs by carload from Callman to Spring HAL for local farmers. A carload of fat sheep and lambs moves from Carter's Crewe to St. Louis while Alien ships three carloads to St. Louis.
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Houston Thomas
Alabama
Selma
Louisville
Nashville
Mr. Thomas
Callman
Spring Hal
Jake
Carter's Crewe
St. Louis
Hager
Alien
John Philip Sousa Talks Music in Nashville Visit
Sousa, the March King, praised Nashville and its people while discussing canned music and royalties for composers. He highlighted American musical leadership, noted ragtime’s decline, and said southern romance enhances music enjoyment. He planned a coast to coast tour with Nashville possibly on the route, and praised local hospitality during a four day stay at the Maxwell House.
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Nashville
Tenn
May
John Phillip Sousa
Sousa
March King
Appleton’s
Congress
Roosevelt
Little Sallie
Little Mary
Wag
Syre
Germany
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Theodore Thomas
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Philharmonic
Hammerstein
North
Maxwell House
Burglar Fatally Shot Trying Own Door in Kentucky
Evansville, Ind. May 10. William Sims, 18, allegedly drunk, tried to enter a house in Earlington, Ky., thinking it his home. He kicked the door and raised a window prompting the family to cry out. An officer, arriving to investigate, shot Sims through the breast before he could fire. He died before a doctor could be summoned and leaves an aged father.
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Evansville
Ind
Wailliam Sims
Earlington
Sima
Sime
Norman Mack launches National Monthly magazine
Buffalo May 7 Chair man Norman E Mack of the Democratic National Committee issues the first number of his National Monthly. Copies mailed to Mrs Grover Cleveland Mrs William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Alton B Parker. Prominent contributors include Champ Clark Thomas Marshall Harmon Parker Lloyd Hoke Smith and George Chamberlain.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
The
National Monthly
Mack
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Alton B. Parker
Esojua
Champ Clark
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
T. M. Patterson
Colorado
New York
James T. Lloyd
Judson Harmon
Ohio
John Sharp Williamen
Mississippi
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Gov
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Rosy Complexion Claims
A promotional note touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure that purifies the blood clears the skin and restores ruddy sound health for women seeking a clearer complexion in a period-voice sales brief.
Mob Kills Suspect After Attack Near Jacksonville
May 10 report from Camden area 15 miles from Jacksonville states Mrs. John Deas wife of a local farmer was attacked by a Black man who fled with his escort. A mob captured the suspect, cut his throat and shot him dead, his body brought to Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fla
John Deas
Camden
Deas
Beas
Government tents reach Jackson for cyclone sufferers
Washington sent twenty five tents to Jackson Tennessee for cyclone victims in the county. Distribution begins though supplies are scarce. More tents are hoped from state authorities as another heavy rain worsens conditions for those without homes in improvised shelters.
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Jackson
Tenn
Washington
Braly Brothers Jewelry Ad Promises Prizes and Premiums
Readers are urged to view Braly Brothers ad in The Herald offering inducements in every article of their jewelry stock with valuable prizes for purchasers. The plan promises cheap prices and a chance at a premium for lucky buyers.
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Braly Bros
Herald
Russell Estes Sleeps in Death
Russell Estes dies after months of illness at his home near Columbia. Funeral services were held at the residence with Dr. AG Dinwiddie and Rev. RM Holland officiating, with interment following. He was a Methodist, Civil War veteran, and is survived by his wife and children Iries Claude Misses Barboo Fannie Luke and Hughella Estes.
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Mr. Russell
Columbia
Ile
Neral
AG. Dinwiddie
RM. Holland
Russell Bates
Primm Springs
Hhorch
Devon
Southland
Mr. Estes
Iries
Claude
Baurboo
Fannie
Luke
Hughella Estes
Tennessean Offer Bundled Subscriptions For $3
The Tennessean and Weekly Herald announce a one year offer for $3 cash to include the Daily Tennessean except Sundays. The goal is to grow paid up in advance subscribers. The ad also promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema relief available at drugstores.
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Tennessean
Grubb Succeeds Oscar Handley in Federal Judgeships
President Taft sent to the Senate nominations for William S. Grubb to the northern district of Alabama, Gen Donworth to the western district of Washington, and Charles A. Willard to the Minnesota district. Grubb, a Birmingham resident and Yale graduate, would replace Oscar Handley who was not confirmed.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
William S. Grubb
Northern
Alabama
Donworth
Washington
Ghas. A. Williard
Minnesota
Birmingham
Julie Hindley
Grubb
Farmer
Cincinnati
Yale
Horace
Willard
Supreme Court
Bundley
Cincinnati Law School
Harrison
Foley's Honey and Tur Remedy Guarantee Card
A printed card certifies druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tur fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. States no opiates and features a yellow package label by GEO. 8. ALCORN.
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Foley
Alcorn
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Akin
Greenlaw
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Esq. Hayes
Duck Fleyr Bridge
Mr. Hayes
Horace Rainey
Mr. Rainey
Turnpike Company
Spring HI
Whitthorne
Rainey
Jackson Springs
Ratney
Aad
Maury Central Turnpike Company
Duck River
Male Bridge
Jackson's Spring
Questtlong
Kay. Hayes
Hayes
Maine
Optosty Sa
Annie Tre
Florence Wa
Florence
Allen & Hagey
Dnretare
John Phillip
Dean
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Norman Mack
Florida
Braly Brothers
Russell Estes
Priny Cop
Tsws
Long i
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Oscar Handley
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