Debatable Depot Proposal Faces City Opposition
The Citizens Committee opposes the railroad plan to gain street closings and grade changes for a new depot claiming it harms public convenience. They fault the railroad for seeking aid from Columbia and argue yard space should be bought from private landowners rather than sacrificing public streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Loutaville & Nashville Railroad Co
Corporation of Columbia
Citizens’ Committee
G. T. Hughes
Railroad Company
CG. W. Bradshaw
Rairoad
Smith
Hughes
Atpsete
Booth Main
Nashville
Church Street
South Main
High Street
South Columbia
Carmack Speech in Memphis Echoes Self Respecting Manhood
A Memphis banquet during the President's southern tour sparks praise for Mr. Carmack's forthright defend of the Union and the South's loyalty. He rebukes flattery of McKinley, notes blame on those who foster sectional strife, and asserts no fault in needing another war to prove loyalty. The piece also covers Arsenal concerns and local political actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carmack
Memphis
William McKinley
Memphia
McKinley
South
Carmack
Wm. McKinley
Republican Party
Washington Post
Fragmentary civic rail plan discussion
The excerpt argues that without robust cooperation the city faces long term harm. It asserts the railroad must cover all costs and liabilities for new yards and facilities, enabling cheaper additions while the city would pay heavily for a new passenger station.
Board tackles eight oclock law and L N freight plan
The City Board of Mayor and Aldermen debated an eight o'clock liquor law on first reading, rejected a nine o'clock compromise, and pressed for enforcing existing laws on liquor dealers. They also condemned L N railroad plans, urged action on a new passenger station, and criticized Wall Street gambling and corporate power in national finance. A strike issue at Albany streetcar led to a National Guard contingency, while Uncle Sam’s science fund donations were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernathy
Hell
Minora
Vatilus
Columbia
Thin Summer Goods Deeply Discounted at Half Price
McXennon Anderson and Foster advertise thin summer goods at less than half price. The sale includes 400 to 500 yards of thin silk and cotton fabrics such as Sheer, Imported Vichy Cloths, Linen Lawns, Madras, and voile in colors like blue lavender pink green and some black and white. Yardage ranges from a few cents to a few dollars with many pieces offered Monday and the following weekend, plus a large stock of wash goods, trishes dimities and zephyrs in assorted patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Roy
Saturn
Bargain Ribbons and Black Silk Promoted for Weekend Sale
Seasonable ribbons in pink blue yellow and green, 314 inches wide, on bargain counter this Saturday and Monday at 50 a yard. Plain silk and fancy ribbons with gold thread carry three price points 1.00 1.25 1.50, with strong value claims. Also promotion for black taffeta silk skirt or waist demand amid county interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axminster
Municipal ownership of public franchises argued by Mayon
Mayon of Nashville urges municipal ownership to curb trusts and rebates, claiming federal or state railroads must be owned to prevent favoritism toward large shippers. He contends only government control can ensure equal rates and curb private power in utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayon
Nashville
Soullens
Real estate transfers filed in district records
A compilation of property transfers lists multiple grantor grantee pairs across districts. Entries note acreages, lot details, and district numbers, including names such as Chenirs Hayes Bennett Chaffin Hood Sel lars Scribner Moore Hampshire Porter Sellars Adkinson and Wookard, with parcels in 20th 6th and other districts and assorted lot descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Chenirs
L Hayes
Jeanette R. Bennett Tod H. Chaffin
Ledward
W. Joye
J. D. Hood
Voth
C.M. Fraser
Jennie B. Sellars
John Dee John Moore, Jr
Acres Letebet
Vias Scribner Et Ox
Hobert
Hampshire
Robert Baler
R. H. Thomps Sonn Grigsty
Chris Bory Garrier
A. T. Sellars
Sistrict
J. Adkinson
E. X. Wookard
Land la
Land transfers and acres listed in district descriptions
A sequence of conveyances shows Elizabeth Dortch to W R Dortch for 4 acres in the 20th district and other parcels including 102 acres in the South district to P Murphy for 83 500, five tracts to F A Watton for 250, and multiple lots and parcels in districts 6, 9, and 8700 with sums and parties such as Murphy, Mayes, Burns, and Cardwell involved in transfers and financial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dortch
W. R. Dortch
20Th
Columbia Finance & Trust Up
J. C. Mayes
Murphy
P. Murphy
Sth
Fannie Buchaoon
F. A. Watton
Dobu M. Burns
J. B. McLemore
Lerson
Suttle
FE. Cardwell
J. R. Marshall
Carrie Nation Convicted in Topeka Saloon Break-In Case
The Topeka jury found Mrs Carrie Nation guilty of breaking into Ed Murphy's saloon in February. The verdict concludes the courtroom proceedings in Kansas with Nation facing sentencing.
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Mrz
Carrie Nation
Ed Murphy
Topeka
Kans
Cryptic Police Station Exchange Captures Odd Hint
A reporter asks for news at the police station and a sergeant responds with a puzzling remark about paint left leaning against something. The exchange leans toward a mysterious morning detail with unclear context.
Serious Injury Report From Mine Accident
Mr Pikasani of Texs May 1 returns home on Lis wa when C Cooper was thrown from a horse at a phosphate mine embankment. Cooper suffered a dislocated shoulder extensive bruising and internal injuries.
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Pikasani
Texs
C Cooper
Cooper
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Root
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Congress
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Berger
Mabie
Colombia
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Herano
Leonard
Wall Street
Monte Carlo
Saratoga
Lin Chan
Wiile
Bate
London
Street Car Company
Albany
N. Y
Ona
MecNanara
Nationall Guard
New York State
Uncle Bam
Ronerr
Ogden
John Wanamaker
Ager
New Orleans
McXennon, Anderson & Foster
Dimitris Se
Batiste
Ners
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Erman,d
O. Mas
W. Ammers. Ammerman
Osteopaths
South High Street
Eighth
Ninth
B. Garrkxnaw
Bram
Lerrenergio
Chicago
Rego
Ormini
Cate Weil
Takes
Woote DY CO
Chmage
New York
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