Tennessee Central railroad work to start soon
News items note the Tennessee Central railroad extension from Nashville to Lebanon will commence within days. Rumors circulate of oil finds in Carroll county with reports of fluid in upstream counties. Governor McMillan offers reward for arrest in Giles county murder case. Civil unrest and labor strikes sweep the nation with thousands striking in major cities.
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Senator Carmack Denounces Republican Rise in South
Special to the American from Washington May 20 Senator K W Carmack of Tennessee says the South will not rush to the Republican party. He critiques McKinley era patronage, Confederate imagery, and negro political role, noting partial educational suffrage effects and McLaurin's defection as a matter of federal patronage.
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Attempted suicide by fire in jail in Union City Tenn
May 16 in Union City Tenn Mrs Elizabeth Carter on trial for poisoning her husband with Rough on Rats attempted suicide by burning She removed her clothes lay on a cot in her cell and used lamp oil then set it afire Flames reached her arms she escaped into the corridor where Will Miller a trusted white man in jail for carrying a pistol put out the flames leaving only minor burns He has twice saved lives in jail formerly stopping Ed Walters from hanging himself weeks earlier
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Will Miller
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Ed. Walters
Peruna promotes blood health for summer vitality
A vintage ad describes Peruna as a natural tonic that regulates blood supply to all body parts, improves appetite, and combats fatigue and summer ailments. It claims the medicine strengthens the nervous system, prevents indoor fatigue, and offers a free booklet titled Summer Catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
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Perune Medicine Co- Columbus, Obie
Brutal whipping of child shocks city. woman arrested
A two year old boy named Hilliard Jones was found on North High street with extensive wounds from brutal beating. He is the son of Jim Joni, living with Mariah Dooley. Dooley and Dave Sykes were arrested as involved. The State's warrant led to the woman's jail confinement awaiting trial.
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Mariah Dooley
D. L. Hutton
North High Street
Dave Sykes
Dooley
Phosphate Combine Possible Threatpeeking Mt Pleasant
Mr Pleasant Tenn May 17 It is stated here that Rogers and Gray Philadelphia parties who took options on nearly all phosphate lands around Mt Pleasant have found buyers and will arrive next week to close the deal If authentic the consolidation of Mt Pleasant phosphate fields seems virtually certain and could shape the town s future Opinions vary with some fearing the town s fate while others see growth and market expansion as rock is mined and sold
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Messrs. Rogers and
Gray
Philadelphia
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Mt. Pleasant
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Lever
Arsenal Delegation Seeks Army Post Feasibility
A Tennessee Arsenal delegation led by Senator Carmack and Representative Padgett arrived in Washington last week. Secretary Root was away at Southampton but officials were met, and General Buffington will visit later. An order to study converting the arsenal site for an army post was issued about ten days ago, with a summer visit planned. If a military post is not established the property may be used for another government purpose, and retention as an arsenal is unlikely.
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Washington
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Columbia
Runaway accident near Williamsport injures three
A serious runaway occurred Saturday on a steep hill near Williamsport when a frightened horse pulling a buggy with Mrs. Martha Tomlinson, her daughter Lacy, and the little daughter of Mr. Ubat Hamilton ran into a sie and overturned the buggy. All occupants suffered cuts and bruises and were taken to Hon. W. T. Porter’s home for medical care.
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Miss Lacy
Ubat. Hamilton
W. T. Porter
Williamsport
Local Lyceum Course Plans Set by Columbia Committee
The Columbia Lyceum Committee met at the Hecato office Friday night to organize plans for next season. Members include Reve, A B McFerrin, W A Provine, J F Brownlow, J P Seers, SB aine, Dr Page, and D Lander. McFerrin serves as president with Willins to succeed as circumstances require. The committee hopes for strong attractions next season.
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Willins
Lyceum season ticket sale urged to secure best attractions
An appeal urges locals to buy two hundred season tickets at five dollars each to guarantee reserved seating for four lectures, four musicals, and two illustrated talks. Tickets cover all events and allow access to front seats while public must use gallery. Installments offered June July August.
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House Burglary at Servant’s House Stolen Clothing
Friday night a servant’s house on Horace Rainey’s property near this town was broken into and bed clothing and wearing apparel stolen. Mr Rainey woke to noises and officers issued warrants for several suspected African Americans.
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Confederate Decoration Observance Planned at Rowe Hill Cemetery
A Confederate decoration ceremony is set for Monday June 3 at Rowe Hill Cemetery. The ex-Confederate camp and the Daughters of the Confederacy will oversee exercises including speeches, music, and tributes honoring Confederate veterans.
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Jeff Davin
Jane
Jet Davie
Rural Free Delivery petitions received for new routes
The Post Office Department acknowledged receipt of petitions and maps for establishing free rural delivery offices at Co Mtom, Mt Phestont, and Franklin. The documents detailed proposed routes and geographic coverage for the new service areas.
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Post Office Department
Co Mtom
Mt Phestont
Franklin
Ee Hiva
Open Switch Causes Wreck On N F S Railway Near Pleasant
Special to the Herald at Pleasant May 18. A southbound N F S passenger train No 21 wrecked at a siding near International Phosphate sheds due to a misplaced switch. Two phosphate cars demolished and the engine damaged. Fireman Richardson sprained ankle. Engineer Tom Douglass saved a potentially worse crash by reversing the engine and applying brakes. Eight passengers injured lightly. two passengers and mail agent shaken. Wrecker from Colombia arrived promptly.
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Mr. Pleasant
C. A. Witt
International Phosphate Company
Richardson
Tom Douglass
Hugh Fariss
Colombia
Johnson Acquittal and Real Estate Board Elections
Nashville May 20 Joe A Johnson white man charged with attempted rape on Ruth Gibbs eight years old was acquitted in Criminal Court this morning. The judge ruled evidence insufficient for conviction. At a Columbia Real Estate and Investment Company stockholders meeting last Saturday directors elected Menara e W Gambie George W Killetrew John W Fry F R Gambie and Moses McClellan. Officers later chosen E W Gamble President John W Fry Secretary and Treasurer.
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Herald
Nashville
Joe. A. Johnson
Ruth Gibbs
Columbia Real Estate and Investment Company
Menara E. W. Gambie
George W. Killetrew
John W. Fry
F. RK. Gambie
Moses McClellan
E. W. Gamble
Columbia Physician Honored By Maryland Association
Dr. J. Porter departed Sunday for Baltimore to speak by invitation before the Maryland Public Health Association on the topic of The Public and Preventive Medicines. The occasion occurred May 22 with a noted reception following the event.
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J. Porter
Baltimore
Maryland Public Health Association
Stealing a Jennet in Ley Hamlet Case Details
Fragmentary report notes a suspect described as a negro buyer in a northern area near Dor Chariseid Cour. arrest and charge of Fiabe appear in the record. A mention of a shire pike on Columbia is unclear. More readable details are needed to specify persons, dates, and outcomes.
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