Weather and civic notes from Tennessee and beyond
News and comment report storms damaging churches and properties in Tennessee towns, a Nashville electric plant contract awarded to T J Mooney Co, and national figures reacting to Supreme Court decisions. It notes Wind damage in Ripley and Trenton, an Anti Cigarette parade in Louisville, and the death of former Illinois Governor John R Tanner. A Memphis reunion trip includes an old Confederate veteran Steve Jones carrying a flag.
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Ocullecka
Venn
Memphis
Steve Jones
Columbia Bivouse
Presbyterian assembly ends long revision debate with unanimous vote
In Philadelphia the Presbyterian general assembly reached a consensus after limiting speeches to ten minutes. Dr James D Moffatt proposed an amendment to remove ambiguity in Recommendation B and to have the committee report to the next assembly with a clear statement. The revised recommendations were adopted by a near unanimous viva voce vote as the assembly sang the Doxology and closed the four day meeting.
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Philadelphia
James D. Moffatt
D. C
Washington and Jefferson University
Dr. Moffatt
Revision Committee
Pssembly
Fr. Louis
Adiely
Merrie Johnson
Chicane
Charles A
William Mehibben
George Th Mcker
David A. Conningham
Withington
David & Kennedy
Alleghen
de. Johneat
Dr. Baker
Baker
Minton
Peruna Advert See Catarrh Cure Claims Efficacy
Eulogizes Peruna as an efficacious catarrh cure claiming it tones mucous membranes and restores elasticity. Testimonies from Miss Martha Wittkopp of Greenville Michigan and Congressman J H Bankhead of Alabama praise the remedy. Advertisement urges free copy of Summer Catarrh and Peruna contact details.
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Perana
Martha Wittkopp
Greenville
Mich
Peruana
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington
D. C
Ferris
Peruana Medicine Co
Columbus
Arsenal Site Seen as Suitable Army Post or Artillery Station
Maj Thorp of Chicago, under orders from Gen Otis, studies converting the Arsenal property into an army post or artillery station. He favors the site, notes nearby farming land in Lawrence County for a possible artillery ground, and will report to Secretary Root after the investigation.
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Maj. Thorp
Chicago
Otis
Rockwell
Arsenal
Padgett
Thorp
War Department
Lawrence County
Root
Charged With Robbery Arrest Of Del Powell
Del Powell was arrested Saturday on a warrant by Webb Ridley charging larceny and robbery of a person. Ridley said he had $8112 in money and a $40 check taken Friday afternoon from Bethell House bar room. Powell admitted taking the money, $20 was recovered, and he was bound over to the Circuit Court with $1000 bond, declining to speak to a Herald reporter. Powell, a former railroad employee, lives here and is well known.
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Pier Gu
Lise Ragsdale
Lhce Allen
Colling
Bl.co
Colitis
del Powell
Webb Ridley
Esq. Guest
Aml Robbey
Ridley
Bethell House
Esq
Guest
Powell
Herald
Railroad
Powell Released After Compromise On Larceny Case
Del Powell, arrested Saturday on a warrant by Webb Richey for larceny and robbery of the person, was released Saturday afternoon. A compromise between the parties led to withdrawal of the warrant.
Windy run day wrecks street fair structures
A heavy afternoon wind at 3 o clock toppled fences tents and stands at the Street Fair causing notable damage. No injuries were reported as the light structures were easily displaced. Work began immediately to restore the fair and a night performance proceeded as scheduled.
Girl Returns Home From Convent in Nashville
Irma Birthright, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Buchanan, who vanished from Lit North Sherry Street, Nashville authorities and detectives had sought her. The 16 year old had joined a Louisville convent after wanting to pursue acting, then sent a note to Mrs. Buchanan asking to return.
Windy Friday Storm Causes Widespread Damage
A Friday afternoon wind storm extended over a large area causing trees and fences to fall and scare residents at the Street Fair. Despite fear and activity, no serious damage is reported locally as crowds sought shelter and nearby houses were filled with evacuees.
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Trenton
Clarksville
Buggy Riding With A Stranger Echoes of a Shaky Tale
Fragmentary report describes a mystery involving Mise Lillie and an unnamed man on a buggy ride. The account hints at impropriety and uncertain behavior amid a tense social scene. Further details remain unclear in the garbled OCR text.
Street Fair Closes After Confetti Trouble
Street Fair ends with tents torn down and crowds dispersed. Finely cut confetti thrown in the Midway caused injuries and a brawl between Will Brothers and Gus and Agie Johnson. Berger, the manager, fined lightly after admitting he ordered no more confetti. Warrants issued for the Johnson brothers.
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von Fotti
Berger
Will Brothers
Gus
Agie Johnson
Johnsou Boys
Circuit Court convenes May term juries named for trial
Judge Court convened the May term of the Circuit Court with juries organized. Jurors listed include Graxp Jong W Hayes foreman and multiple panels in Jury No 1 and Jury No 2. The grand jury discharged for two weeks, criminal docket to be taken up. The John Thomas murder trial moved to June 24 and the State's case against Robt Jones set for January 20.
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Holding
Circuit Court
Graxp Jong
W. A. Hayes
Foreman
J. P. Caldwell
T. C. Hardison
R. Voss
W. A. Derryberry
T.C. Noterass
C. C. Harris
Alfred Gardner
Ezra Hardison
Boyd
John Thomas
Jones
Webster sisters Cross Bridges home burned in blaze
The Misses Mattie and Mary Porter Webster residence at Cross Bridges was destroyed by fire Monday night, starting in the garret likely from a defective flue. Most contents were lost, the house insured for 2000 and furniture for 1500. Insurance coverage may be inadequate.
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Misses Webster
Cross Bridges
Mattie
Mary Porter Webster
Cross Pie
Garrett
Sin
Hending & Wilson
Fire at Santa Fe destroys Cook Bros. store
Fire Sunday morning consumed the Cook Bros. Santa Fe merchandise store with all contents burning. Insurance issues noted and the cause remained unknown. Local reports mention furniture salesman Frank Anderson and machine repairs affecting related work, while city growth and credit concerns are referenced.
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Cook Bros
Cook Brow
Santa Fe
Frank Anderson
Dobbins & Ewing
Bown
Andresee
Incorrect forecast in the Deli case decision
The Supreme Court's May ruling by Justice Brown states Porto Rico was a territory, not a foreign country, at the time duties were collected. The decision held Delima Co. could recover $1,145 in duties from the New York collector, with the case remanded for further proceedings.
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Mar
United States
Torte Rico
Delima & Co
New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
Circuit Court of the United States
Southern District of New York
Domentic
Brown
Congress
Aneh
Rico
United
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