Platform Collapse Ties Carmack and Patterson Debate
In Helbyville on May 12 the debate between Carmack and Patterson was disrupted when the platform collapsed under the crowd. No serious injuries were reported though a student from Webb's school suffered a bruised shoulder. Both candidates resumed speeches after a brief delay with Carmack leading in early polling among red ribbon supporters.
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Samuel J Stockard
Helbyville
Sater Carmack
Patterson
Jide E. Bhap Ard
Ted
Themeslves
Webb
Bellebuckle
Tom Mann
Mississippp
Carmack
Sting
Naghville
Agaiy
Poth Eldes
Wotford
Cormack Taylor
Combet
Ute
Taylor
Many foals at Ewell Farm in Spring Hill Tennessee
Special to The Herald reports a surge of foal arrivals at Ewell Farm led by foals from famed mare Royal Princess by Baonne Prince. John R Gentry trains a young colt by the same sire, with multiple horses moving to shows in Columbia Nashville and Memphis for fall showcases and blue ribbons. Owners include Robert W. Guelet of Illinois Central Railroad and Willam Farmer of Franklin Tennessee.
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Herald
Spring Hill
Tenn
Ewell Farm
John R. Gentry
Royal Princess
Baonne Prince
Lady Sherman
Robert W. Guelet
Ilinois Central Railroad
Walton Gentry
Columbia
Well Parm
Willam Farmer
Franklin, Tenn
McEwen
Bostick
Almont
Lexington
Coly
Nashville
Memphis
Suspension of Commodity Act In Senate Review
Washington May 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission says it has no official knowledge of railroad violations of the Hepburn act commodity provision which took effect May 1 and no information of any immunity agreements. It urges Congress to suspend penalties for a period to test constitutionality in the courts.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commisalen
Congress
BNA
Hidden Regent Diamond History Repeats Itself
A fragmentary report notes the Regent diamond once pawned in 1797 to Amsterdam banker Vanden Berg to fund house furniture, with warnings about public display. It claims the real gem remains hidden, speculating it lies with a wife in a stage setting.
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Regent
Louvre
Vandenberg
Amsterdam
Tart Advice From Aged Admirer Sparks Odd Debate
A London Standard snippet mocks a convoluted marriage proposal and a tech stalwart alternative, framing the dialogue as cheeky commentary on social climbing and questionable suitors. The fragment hints at public interest in domestic arrangements and reputational stakes.
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Misa de Young
London Standard
Views on Marriage Cost Cincinnati Professor Job
May 12 Cincinnati H Heath Sawden professor of philosophy at the University of Cincinnati faced possible resignation under President Dabney amid leaked views on marriage and ox problems. Formerly of Vassar, he acknowledges dismissal there due to radical marriage ideas and domestic issues. He argues for a state with expanded equal rights while Dabney deems it a revolutionary theory for a university instructor in Cincinnati.
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Vassar
Bawden Saye
Dabney
University of Chieinnatl
Flag of Fighting Bob’s fades as Thomas takes helm at sea
In San Francisco on May 11 Rear Admiral Robley D. Haas ’s flag hauled down from the Connecticut amid a thirteen-gun salute marking his retirement on age 62. A new flag for Rear Admiral Charles H. Thomas is raised aboard the fleet as officers and crew receive honors. Oakland welcomes the Atlantic fleet with a large parade of more than 10,000 people and a civic barbecue.
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San Francisco
Robley PD
Connecticut
San Fracisco Harbor
America
Washington
Charles H. Thomas
Atlantic
Oakland
Tne
Bever
Suit Heard Over Killing of Twenty Sheep
The complaint by J. H. Murphy and A. L. Bellare against Vanis Ne villus and Jim Hudson charges two men with killing twenty sheep owned by the plaintiffs about two weeks ago. The trial, small in scope, will be heard Friday afternoon before Eay. Ghert. Loss estimated at 126 dollars. Evidence suggests dogs owned by the defendants did the killing.
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J. H. Murphy
Aml A. 1
Bellare
Vanis Nevillus
Jim Hudson
Martian Life and the Rise of Intelligent Beings
Percival Lowell argues in Century that Mars favors advanced life through its barren terrain and lack of seas or mountains. He contends surviving organisms would evolve land-dwelling, highly intelligent beings capable of mastering harsh conditions on the red planet.
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Mars
Ita
Earth
Terraquesus
Percival Lowell
Rays and Skates Jokes of the Sea and a Portrait Visit
The article describes rays and skates known to fishermen, noting their flat bodies, long whip tails, and names like sting rays and bonnet skate. It covers regional varieties, edible wings sold as ladles, and local slang for skate species. A second item recalls a painter's portrait viewing where a visitor touches wet paint and declares the likeness invalid if not dry.
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United States
Atlantic
Auture
New Jersey
Stuchos
Hoe
Neivous
The Land of Fire and Ice Volcano Tale
An Iceland volcano Mata displays wild bursts through ice as floods melt. Floods sweep wide stretches toward the sea, forming huge ice and lava flows that alter the terrain between the volcano and the coast. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the danger of crossing the icy region.
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Iceland
Marla
Chicago Record-Herald
Infamous boasting in a Scottish town tale
A quoted excerpt from Blackwood's Magazine portrays two boys from a strict parish upbringing bragging about misdeeds. One claims sneaking into a show, while the other boasts of attending a church in the pit at a theater and visiting the disreputable kirk, illustrating their defiant attitudes.
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Blackwood's Magazine
New Cook Shore Learns Amid Reading Struggles
Norah asks how the new cook at Shore, Ol lay Itt, learned to cook so well while admitting difficulty reading cookbooks. Town and Country notes the family’s playful exchange about reading and cooking skills.
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Norah
What do you think young Chumpley weighs
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a humorous exchange on weight, estimating about 200 pounds on the sealer and about ten camres in the community, reflecting a playful local tone.
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Chumpley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tornadoes sweep Oklahoma towns causing heavy damage
A series of tornadoes struck a district 25 miles southwest of Woodward causing widespread destruction in Grand Arnett Viel Mutual Estelle Cooley and Richmond among seven affected towns. Casualties include injuries and deaths with Grand Arnett reportedly destroyed and Little Robe noting a fatality. Roads telegraph links failed and relief efforts hampered by weather and debris.
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Woodward
Okia
Sayeh
Woodword
Grand Arnett
Viel
Mutual
Estelle
Cooley
Richmond
Grand
Elle County
Ratelle
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Little Robe
J. BE. Hale
Cesto
Dewey County
Institutes for State Teachers announced for Tennessee
Nashville May 11. Professor R L Jones, state superintendent, has prepared plans for the state institutes this year. Murfreesboro Clarksville Milan and Lexington named so far with two more sites possibly added in each division. East Tennessee institutes not arranged yet. Institutes to begin mid June around the eighth or fifteenth pending final decisions.
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Nashville
Tenn
R. L. Jones
Murfreesboro
Clarkeville
Middle
Tennessee
Milan
Lexington
West Tennessee
Pices
East Tennessee
Jones
Louisiana May Stop Gambling in Baton Rouge
Louisiana lawmakers face three major issues before opening the session. Race track gambling prohibition and cotton futures loom large as potential changes. The Red River Parish delegation plans to push the anti gambling stance while the New Orleans Cotton Exchange wields influence against reform.
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Baton Rogsh
Fox Years
New Orleans
Red River
New
Orleana Cotton Exchange
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London ‘Telegraph
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Tie Diay
Tennesse
Fetter
Peodarer
Onoqua Gentry
Maxhe Gentry
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
South Side Park Stud
Walter Direct
Alice
Evelyn W
Alice L
Chaffin Bros
Eacher
University OF Cincinnati
Bob
Thomas
Okla
Clarksville
Louisiana
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