Eleven Wet Tennessee Counties Mark Temperance Gains
The Tennessee Anti-Saloon League celebrates broad adoption of the four mile law clearing saloons from county districts and several towns. The piece lists towns in East Middle and West Tennessee that have eliminated or begun to eliminate saloons since the 1907 law change, notes nine cities above 5,000 population with saloons, and outlines future legislative aims to extend and enforce temperance measures.
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Anti-Saloon League
Tennessee
Peti
Adame
Fennes
Loteeture
Johnson City
Rogersville
Jorristown
Newport
Athens
Creves
Dayton
Rockwood
Kingston
Hinton
Jelho
East Tennessee
Jaytteville
Tullahoma
Sparta
Warrace
Shelbyville
Murfreesboro
Klin
Puluaki
Gallatin
Springid
Huntaville
Double Springs
Middle Tennessee
Camden
Huntingdon
Paris
Humbort
Trenton
Wonville
Madison
Germantown
Wiherville
Toone
Wovington
Dyers Rg
Ubion
Union City
South Iron
West Tennessee
Winchester
Lynchburg
Mt. Pleasant
Artlett
Raleigh
Thomastowo
Mt. Newsant
Columbia
Klett
Thomastown
Shelby County
Bartlett
House
Senate
Konnstown
Memphis
Bristol
Jackson
Whaetver
Peruna touted by professors and officials in testimonials
A collection of testimonials from A. Curtright and others praising Peruna for catarrh and related ailments. Letters from Greensboro and Larimore plus names like W. N. Roach, Mrs W. Toweh, Moses F. Merrill, and Willis Brewer accompany endorsements. Offer to write for free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
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Tve
F. A. Cartright
Greensro
Thon
W. Ny Roach
United States
Pee
North Dakota
Riiten
Larimore
W. N. Roach
Rowob
Wot
Hebley
Duquesne
Welles
Peruna
Heblew
Moses F. Merrill
Columbus
Kansas
Willis Brewer
Congress
Alabama
Dr. Hartman
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Peruna Medicine Co
Willie Drewer
Hartman Sanitoriam
Ohio
Cleveland's renomination favored by several committeemen
A Chicago dispatch notes that three national committeemen back Grover Cleveland for 1888 while seventeen oppose and eight are noncommittal. Backers include Norman K. Mack of New York John B. M. Neill of Montana and James S. Baton of North Dakota who see Cleveland as a strong candidate.
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Herald
Nashville
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Norman KE
Mack
New York
John
M. Neill
Montana
James
Relief in Postoffice as Maenen is Dismissed
The Post Office investigation took a new turn when Postmaster General Payne relieved Angnet W. Maenen from duty. Inspector A. C. Parnes was placed in charge of the free delivery system, effective today, with Fosnes taking control under the Fourth Assistant. Bristow recommended the action as the inquiry proceeds.
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Washington
Staye
Postoffice Department
Payne
Angnet W. Maenen
Sune
United States
Post Office
A. C. Parnes
Fosnes
Bristow
Physical connections established at last in Nashville
Nashville news reports that within thirty days the Tennessee Central Railroad will connect with the Louisville & Nashville and the Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis lines. Engineers finished surveys and blueprints. grading on the L & N line has started. The terminal line will cross the L&N at Brown's Creek near Nashville and connect with the N C & St. Louis line just north of the Lebanon branch.
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Nashville
Nashville News
Tennessee Central Railroad
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Jere Baxter
Louisville & Nashville
Tennessee Central
Decatur
Brown's
Chattanooga & St. Louis
Lebanon
Draya
Tranvesee Central
Trafic
Tennecese Central
Fifty Third General Assembly
John Baxter
Louisville de
The
Col. Baxter
Bryan dismisses Cleveland for Democratic nomination
Lincoln Neb May 7 W J Bryan expresses strong views on Grover Cleveland as a Democratic presidential candidate. He asserts Cleveland would be entitled only if party organizers gain control, which they will not. he says financiers will back a candidate known to them but not to the public and warns Morgan would not risk financial interests on such a nomination.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Cleveland
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Jail Delivery: Four Inmates Escape Williamson County Jail
Special to the Herald reports Ollie and EM Walters, Lorenzo Glimp, and Weil burn Tomlin escaped from Williamson County jail by breaking through a brick wall and iron barn with a cold chisel. A sheriff posse pursues, but no clues on their route. The jail is empty.
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Herald
Franklin
Lénon
Ollie
EM Walters
Lorenzo Glimp
Weilburn Tomlin
Williamson County
Beriiff
Mad dog attacks two boys and stock in Estill Springs
In Estill Springs Tennessee on May 7 a mad dog bit two boys and cows and other stock. The boys were treated early this morning and it is hoped no serious results will follow. The dog was killed and cattle are watched closely.
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Estill Springs
Tenn
Inspecting Routes in Rural Delivery Plan Moves Ahead
A congressional review examines proposed changes to rural mail routes, aiming to improve efficiency and service coverage. Officials discuss criteria, impact on communities, and timelines for potential establishment. Local offices prepare to adapt to route adjustments and public input.
Hold up of Negro Carrier A Fake in Gallatin
Gallatin Tennessee May reports debate over whether John Algood the colored carrier was robbed. Public opinion split. Route suspended pending government review. Four nearby men confirm presence of four black men working nearby with no incident. Local residents question the hold up and note mail boxes had been moved. Suspicion and tensions rise as Civil Service exam results suggest favoritism.
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Gallatin
Tenn
John Algood
Swaney
Algood
Cairo
Reuben Brown
Corre
Fine barn fire destroys Bangues property north of town
Fire found at noon Sunday in the fine barn of Mr. Jack Bangues, burning before full headway. Barn valued at 2700 with large loss of a traction engine, corn, harness, wagons, and machinery. Total loss about 3600. No insurance. Guests left before alarm. cause undetermined.
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Jack Bangues
Arec
Daughters of Confederacy Elect Officers at Clarksville Convention
At the States Convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Clarksville on May 8 officers were elected for the coming year. President Mrs. Wm. Dehwig of Chattanooga. First Vice President Mrs. Clay Stacker of Clarksville. Second Vice President Mrs. A. B. White of Paris. Recording Secretary Mrs. J. B. Hickman of Nashville. Treasurer Mrs. J. T. McCutcheon of Jackson. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. A. Hatcher of Columbia. Convention to meet next year at Paris.
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Clarkaville
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Wm. Dehwig
Chattanooga
Clay Stacker
Clarksville
A. B. White
Para
J. &. Hickman
Nashville
A. Hatcher
Columbia
Gaines urges Parker as best Democrat for unity
Washington dispatch reports Representative Joan Wesley Gaines of Tennessee returning convinced that Judge Alton B. Parker of New York should receive the Democratic nomination. Gaines dismisses Cleveland support, says Parker could unite the party and win, noting Southern delegates would not back Cleveland and Tennessee would not vote for him.
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Washington
Joan Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
New York
Alton B. Parker
Cleveland
St. Lois
Heino
Bryan
Parker
Gaines
Cuticura Ointment Promised To Relieve Skin Ailments
The advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as the leading cure for skin disfigurements and hair loss. It claims rapid relief from itching and rashes after a hot bath with Carlcura Soap, often with Resolvent Pills in severe cases. It highlights infant and child use, skin and scalp care, and calls the routine a simple, effective toilet solution.
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Carl Cura
Pilla
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Knoxville
la Follette
Tenneseets
Cate
Cocke
Cooper
General Assembly
Colombia
Georgia
A.curtrig
National
A.W. Machen
Mad Dog
Seers
Sumner County
Jack Bangua
Daughters OF Confederacy
E. H. Hatcher
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