Tornado devastates Goliad Texas wiping town from map
A May 14 tornado struck Goliad county seat Goliad Texas leveling nearly every building. Reports say fifty to seventy five people dead and many more injured with the town described as desolated and buried under debris. Houston telegraph reports add that northern Goliad may have been swept away with fifty to one hundred killed and Beeville also hit by strong winds.
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Houston
Texas
Goliad
Goliad County
Sao Antonio
Golicia
Tex
Beeville
Gulf Coast
San Antonio Storm Drops Winds and Damages in Texas
A May 18 storm in San Antonio produced 72 mph winds and heavy rain, damaging property estimated from 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. The wind shifted from southeast to southwest for about twenty minutes. Walters Park northwest of Austin suffered major damage with several homes destroyed and many trees uprooted. A tornado yesterday wrecked Goliad, where Davy Hardison of Maury County now resides. his sister Mins Scottie Hardison may have been at his home when the storm struck.
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San Antonio
Tex
Austin
Texas
Walters Park
Davy Hardison
Maury County
Goliad
Mins Scottie Hardison
Mixy Hardison
Daily Herald
Murder in Second Degree Jury Verdict in Hammonds Case
Pulaski May 16 The jury found W J Hammonds guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting T H Browning on December 20 in a dispute over an account The punishment was fixed at twenty years In prior trials Hammonds was convicted of first degree murder but the Supreme Court reversed the verdict on lack of sufficient pre mediation The second verdict was set aside by Judge Holding due to juror prejudice An effort for a new trial is expected by Hammonds counsel.
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Pulaski
W. J. Hammonds
Hammonds
T. H. Browning
Supreme Court
Hammonds Potare
Relief in Six Hours From Kidney Cure Claim
Distressing pains and bladder discomfort relieved in six hours by New South American Kidney Cure. Claim praises prompt relief of bladder kidney and back pain and nearly instant alleviation of water retention. Sold by A H K Rains druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HK
Tired Eyes and Eye Muscle Fatigue Explained
A Family Doctor note explains that eye tiredness comes from the eye muscles rather than the retina. It describes accommodation, eyelid redness, and strain signs, and warns that strain can lead to eye discomfort in various surroundings.
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Tony Ly Elosin
Gaz
More Light in Storefronts Aids Night Shopping
The firm proclaims light as a time honored motto and claims new front fitted baluster jets. They say the lighting catches exterior glow and refracts it to illuminate the entire lower floor. The technology supposedly aids visibility in darkness, making customers comfortable trading even when light is scarce.
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Tmngwins
Spring Ailments and Tonic Remedy
A brief ad-like notice describes spring ailments including fatigue, sluggish liver and kidneys, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. It touts a tonic remedy named Herbine to remove waste and restore strength, urging purchase from A. B. Rains.
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Boe
A. B. Rains
Farewell to Boyd in Pulaski Circuit Court
Jude Holding adjourned Pulaski Circuit Court to June 30 for civil docket with criminal docket cleared. Last appearance of Attorney General Hom Frank Boyd before term ends in September. Bar and judge offered resolutions praising his duties, integrity and leadership. Also included is an ad for Electric Bitters by W P Woldridge noting recovery testimonials.
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Pulaski, Tenn
Jude
Hom Frank Boyd
Vie Rious
Pulaski Bar
Boyd Haa
Plenty of Presidential Timber in Tennessee Democrats
The Commoner editor argues no single chosen candidate is needed now and a wealth of capable Democrats exists. He praises Tennessee figures Carmack, MacMillan, and Taylor, plus Nashville mayor J M Head, as examples of ready presidential timber and stresses sticking to democratic principles over courting national prominence.
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Nohum
Ubstrate
Tennessee
Bate
Carmack
Senate
White House
Anstead
Wien
MacMillan
Congress
Bob Taylor
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Nashville
J. M. Head
Cleveland
Palmer and Buckner
Anthracite Strike Plan Would Tie Up National Industry
Hazelton Pa May 16 Two anthracite mine workers in convention here decided on a plan to call a special national convention of the United Mine Workers of America to enlist all bituminous miners in the fight potentially tying up railroads and industries across the United States If carried out 449000 workers could be affected by coal shortages prompting widespread disruption Some observers doubt the plan could be executed due to business interests opposing such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
John Mitchell
Canvassed votes name Holding and Garner for offices
The Democratic committee of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit met to canvass primaries returns. Sam Holding won the Circuit Judge nomination and J B Garner the Attorney General nomination. Totals show Holding leading in several counties with high margins and earning every vote in Hickman and Wayne.
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Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Giles County
J. D. Pullen
H. Bentley
Lawrencebnne
Thomas H. Meredith
Lawrence
Vy. G Whitthorne
W. J.towler
Maury
M. L. Gower
Wayne County
Lewis
Hickman
Sam Holding
Hon
Garner
Maury County
Lowell
Lawrence County
Hickman County
Lewis County
Wayne
Holding
Anarchist plot found in Madrid targets Alfonso life
Madrid May 14 six arrests including Gabriel Lopez an insurance employee. Dynamite cartridges found at Lopezs arrest site. He says he received the cartridges from another anarchist to throw at the royal carriage yesterday during the procession.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Gabriel Lopez
Lopez
Case Appealed in Hammonds Murder Case
The motion for a new trial in the Hammonds murder case at Pulaski was overruled by Judge Holding and an appeal was then taken to the Supreme Court.
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Pulaski
Holding
Supreme Cur
Scott's Emulsion promises health and appetite aid
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is presented as essential for life and enjoyment, restoring appetite, lifting burdens of food, and restoring flesh. It is described as the food that makes you forget your stomach, with a free sample offer and endorsement by ANNE Cha e, aOc, and all druggists.
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Scott
Masterly South American Nervine Promises Stomach Cure
Distressing stomach disease promised permanent cure by the masterly power of South American Nervine. The remedy claims to cure indigestion and stomach weakness for invalids, with a thrice-dosed start. It reassures reliability, safety, and universal applicability, sold by A. B. Rains, druggist.
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A. B. Rains
Sampson Will Filed After Admiral's Death
The will of Admiral William T. Sampson was filed in Washington. It leaves all to the widow except four thousand dollars of life insurance to be shared equally among the four daughters. The petition for probate lists Mrs. Sampson as owner of stocks valued at 8,500 and a Manchester Hill farm on Marmon Hill, valued at 10,000. The will is dated April 16, 1498, in Key West Florida.
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Washington
Wm. T. Sampson
Two Negros in Shooting Near Ridley Station
John Moore Sowell and Anderson Webster, both Black men, were involved in a Friday shooting near Ridley Station. Sowell fired multiple shots wounding Webster in the leg and body, while a nearby mule was hit by a stray bullet. Officers had not captured Sowell. Webster’s injuries were not considered dangerous.
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John Moore Sowell
Anderson Webster
Ridley Station
Sowell
Webster
Sowell Apa
Appropriations Increased for Several Public Buildings
Washington May 17 The Senate Public Buildings and Granada committee will report the amended bill soon. Maysville Kentucky public building gets 940000 up from 0 000 Memphis Tennessee gains 100000 for a total of 350000 Greenville Tennessee adds 10000 for a total of 110000 Biloxi Mississippi rises from 100000 to 125000 Natchez Mississippi climbs from 50000 to 84000
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
Granada
Maysville
Memphis
Tenn
Greenville
Biloxi
Miss
Natabes
Night Was Her Terror as Coughs Ruled Night
Mia from Alexandria reports a harsh night of coughing and sleeplessness due to consumption. She tried three one dollar bottles of New Discover cough remedy, claiming it helped her gain pounds and promised to cure coughs and throat illnesses, a claim tied to W. P. Woldridge's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Chas
Applegate
Alexandria
DE Ee New Discover
W. P. Woldridge
Democratic readers urged while Philippines war critique grows
Clipped editorial voice argues against Republicans and imperial policy. It condemns meat price blame on the party, mocks Roosevelt lines on Dewey, and calls for support of local papers. It notes costs of Philippine war and small export gains as opportunistic benefits.
Catarrh Cure Promises True Healing And Reward
Readers learn that science claims a cure for catarrh via Hall's Catarrh Cure. Internal absorption claims to reach fundamental causes, strengthen constitution, and aid recovery. The firm offers $100 for any cured case and invites testimonials. Toledo based Cheney & Co promotes the medicine with a note about sales by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Ietors
Chait
F.J. Cheney & C0
Toledo
Druigutata
Hull
Desperate act at Cypress Inn ends in threat and reward
Mrs Joe Creesey of the Cypress Inn area Wayne County attempted suicide by cutting her throat yesterday afternoon. She has been an invalid for months and despondency is blamed. She survived the night but was not expected to live. A $50 reward is offered for Frencher Caperton, accused of killing Wash Brewer on Holly Creek last Sunday, funded by Brewer's friends at his grave yesterday.
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Tron City
Tenn
Joe Creesey
Cypress Inn
Wayne County
Frencher Caperton
Wash Brewer
Holly Creek
Murder and death by self defense in Tennessee home
Special report from Waverly Tennessee describes J. R. Justice, a noted local figure, and his wife killed at 1:30 PM in a locked room. Justice shot multiple times, died at once. his wife, a widow, had several children and was well known. Domestic troubles reportedly preceded the tragedy.
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Waverly
Tenn
Justice
Race War in Atlanta Ends in Rioting and Fires
Special to the Herald from Atlanta Georgia May 17 a half negro and half Indian man resisted arrest sparking a riot that left five white men and three negras dead five whites wounded and a block of buildings burned. The assault began when officers tried to arrest Richard son and gunfire came from a house they found him in militia under orders to restore order. The whites killed were chiefly policemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William
Jov Chandler
Lipscomb announces candidacy for Maury County House seat
A. A. Lipscomb states he will run to represent Maury County in the Tennessee House of Representatives in the next General Assembly. He asks for Democratic support and pledges to serve the state, county, and party. Dated May 20, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Tennessee
McCrory Released After Self-defense Homicide Verdict
D B McCrory, who shot and killed Tom Herbert at an ice cream supper near St Josey in this county on May 10, was found not guilty of homicide in self defense after a trial before Squire Harvey Clayton and Hurst. He was ordered released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawreneburg
Tenn
D.B. McCrory
Tom Ghbert
St. Josey
Hhs
Squire
Harvey
Clayton and Hurst
McCrory
Prize Shoot at Columbia Gun Club Names Winners
In yesterday’s prize shoot at Columbia Gun Club Watkine Harlan Evans sponsored prizes. Paul Pilson won with 23 pigeons out of 25. Lew Harris shot 22, Will Moore Jack Gramberry Gov Nichola and J W Sheppard 21 each. J Mareroder 83 out of 100 and W P Warfield 16. Club plans a match with Mt Pleasant Lab next Tuesday offering three prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Watkine
Harlan & Evans
Paul Pilson
Lew Harris
Will Moore
Jack Gramberry
Gov, Nichola
J. W. Sheppard
J Mareroder
W. P. Warfield
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Bearden Files Candidacy for Fifth Chancery
Announcement states Walter Bearden of Yville seeks the Democratic nomination for Chancellor of the Fifth Chancery Division covering Maury Giles Lawrence Lewin Wayne Marshall Lincoln Moore Bedford Rutherford. Action subject to Democratic party actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 8. Bearden
Yville
Fifth Chancery Division
Maury, Giles
Lawrence
Lewin
Wayne
Marshall, Lincoln, Moore, Bedford
Rutherford
Democratic Party
Land Sale in Columbia Tennessee by Charles Held
A court ordered land sale in Columbia Tennessee as part of the Chance lry Court case. The property is a house and lot in Enterprise Maury County bounded by Moses Gillespie Walter A Barnett and a public road, containing about 112 acres. The sale occurs at the cart-house door with credit terms of six and twelve months, $4 cash day of sale, notes with interest, sale free of redemption. May 23 1902 ALN AKIN C & 3.
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Columbia
Tennessee
Enterprise
Maury County
Said County
Moses Gillespie
Mt. Pleasant
Walter A. Barnett
Akin
Monteagle Summer Chantauqua Opens With Plenty of Color
Monteagle presents The Great Southern Chantauqua with Somimier Schools and Assembly. On Cumberland Mountain 2200 feet above sea level it opens July 4 and runs through August 2. A popular summer resort with affordable rates, cool surroundings and scenic views. Features include varied programs and notable faculty across many branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monteagle
Somimier Schools and Assembly
Cumberland Mountains
Jummer
Hha
Mont
College of Music of Cincinnati and New York School of Expression Summer Program
The College of Music of Cincinnati and New York School of Expression announce a summer program starting July at Monteagle Tennessee. About 25 lectures and entertainments offer instruction and pleasure with greatly reduced rates for board and hotel stays. For information contact M. S. Pilcher, General Manager, May 16, Montenglo, Tenn.
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The
College of Music of
Cincinnati, —and
New York School of Expression
Monteagie
Pilcher
E'S
Montenglo
Tenn
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C. W. Bellamy
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W.P. Woldridge
Willian Jenning
Sampson
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Philippines
Beef Trust
London
Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
United States
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Mra
J. EB. Justice of
Locken
Erald
A. A. Lipscomb
Lownr House
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Co- Claude Croxthwait
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