Evans Denies Rumor Linking Him to Internal Revenue Post
Chattanooga Tenn May 26. H Clay Evans denies rumors that Pearl Wright of Louisiana cannot accept the Commissioner of Internal Revenue post and that Evans is the chosen successor. He calls the rumor without cause and notes Foster V Brown’s nomination is too far off. He says a social visit to John W Yerkes was purely social.
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Chattanooga
Tent
Pearl Wright
Louisiana
Internal Revenue
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
H. Clay Evans
Evans
Mr. Evans
Foster V. Brown
Jetton Reappointed Revenue Agent for Middle Tennessee
Nashville May 8 Comptroller Dibbrell reappointed Hon J R Jetton of Mississippi as State Revenue Agent for Middle Tennessee. Jetton during his term collected over one hundred thousand dollars in back taxes.
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Herald
Nashvilde
Tenn
Dibbrell
J. R. Jetton
Middle Tennessee
Jetton
Hallie Direct’s brisk 1 03 pace highlighted by filly’s six months’ training
A friend writes of Hallie Direct a three year old filly s pace of 1 03 with the last quarter in 30 seconds Although she has only six months training The Good Shepherd section notes the passing of Mrs R H Ogilvie a beloved King’s Daughters member and honors her enduring influence in their work and motto Not to be ministered unto but to minister
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J. J. Gartner
Bell Phone
B. F. Geers
Hallie Direct
Walter Direct
R. H. Ogilvie
King's Daughters
Columbia
Teen
Silver Cross
Amout
Pearl Provine
W. P. Woldridge
R. P. Dodson
Southern Presbyterian Church Retrogading in Birmingham
In Birmingham on May 22 the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church debated constitutional questions. Allen G. Hall, Dean of Vanderbilt’s Law Department, urged integrating the church with modern life, warned of isolation and decline, and called for leadership from laymen connected with the world to revive the church’s institutions and work.
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Ala
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Allen G. Hall
Law
Department of
Vanderbilt
Presbyterian Church
South
Southland
Ald
Charlotte
Albert Montroy
Indian Territory
John W. Faxon
Chattanooga
Houston
Tex
Louisville
Texarkana
Ark
Greensboro
N. C
Houston Tex
J. E. Fitts
Congo Free State
P. Fulton
Japan
Hugh White
China
W. H. Forsythe
Corea
Eet
J. M. Greir
Chalmers Fraser
F. W. Lewis
W. E. Heddeston
J. L. Dean
Campbell Floyd A Beloved Memphis Boy Dead at Seven
A tribute recalls Campbell Floyd son of Judge and Mrs A C Floyd of Memphis who died at seven after scarlet fever. The heartfelt memorial speaks of a bright mind and generous nature and the family’s deep sorrow, affirming faith in God’s wisdom and eternal love.
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A. C. Floyd
Memphis
Meath
Christ Jesus
Earth
Grand juries to probe frauds across six states
Report says grand juries in half a dozen states will indict prominent figures in business and politics. Allegations name a U.S. senator, former senator, wealthy magnates, rail and lumber leaders, and fuel executives. Frauds said to span California to the Dakotas, with evidence in hand.
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Therauds
United States
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Pacific
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Colorado
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Minnesota
Dakotas
A City of Precious Stones and the Diamond Boom
A historical World Today piece recounts South Africa’s diamond wealth centered in Kimberley and the Rand, detailing the Star of Africa discovery, the De Beers empire, and vast annual values. It cites estimates of $20,000,000 in annual output, and New York imports and duties totaling millions amid global passion for gems.
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Cape Colony
Burgher Jacobs
Schalk van Neikirk
van Neikirk
du Toit
Lord Randolph Churchill
South Africa
New York
Yorke
Amer
Guring
Girl seeks damages over graduation denial in Kentucky suit
In Lexington a student, Sadie, sues a school for 12000 dollars claiming she was not allowed to graduate and finish academics after an alleged dangerous contract to the school by a staff member. The action involves Campbell Hagerman and the female counter.
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Lexington
Sadie
Sult Campbell Hagerman
Baird Pays The Penalty At Fayetteville Gallows
W Baird the wife murderer was hanged at Fayetteville Tennessee at five this morning He protested his innocence to the end and affirmed his claim as he mounted the scaffold The sheriff challenged him to die with a lie on his lips and he again insisted on his innocence His neck broke and death followed within seconds Curious crowds viewed the body at the undertaker's all day Relatives of his deceased wife refused burial near Fayetteville He left a long written statement for his children outlining his version of the crime and repeating his innocence.
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Herald
Fayetteville
Tenn
W. Baird
Barry
Lnst
Baird
Stockton's Lady and Tiger in Stocktons Anecdotes
In a April Ladies' Home Journal piece Sara K Wiley recalls Frank Stockton and the enduring mystery of the Lady or the Tiger. A guest at a tea tests him with a challenge about the two ices shaped like a lady and a tiger. Stockton replies the choice rests with the observer's own character. A youthful artist interrupts, asks for the door outcome, and Stockton responds you are too young to know as the room erupts in laughter.
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Sara K. Wiley
Frank Stockton
Ladies’ Home Journal
Plas
Miss Wiley
Marshal Ney’s Grim Oath Before a Fateful Advance
A historic line recalls Marshal Ney looking at his knees that smiled from fear and declaring that the troops should tremble more if they knew where he planned to lead them. The remark frames a moment of battlefield resolve and foreboding.
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Marshal Ney
Bryan denies resignation threat in Roosevelt era split
A special dispatch from Lizcum Nebraska reports William J Bryan will not seek a resignation from the Democratic party if Roosevelt is renominated. Bryan supporters say he rejects Roosevelt as a Democrat yet favors him as a stronger reformer than rivals. The claim stirred Democratic officials in Washington with criticism from traditional Southern allies.
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Washington, D. C
Lizcum
Neb
Willian J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Washington
South
Commencement Recitals Highlight Moore Institute Talent
Miss Neeley Abernathy, longtime music leader at Moore Institute in Culleoka, presented a tire class recital Thursday evening with all pupils performing creditably and several showing notable promise. On Friday, three advanced students Annie Crews Mildred Tomlinson and Satie Hardison showcased challenging works by standard composers, with Annie Tomlinson singing selections including Where Thou Art and The Message of The Violets as the program closed with a class drill.
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Neeley Abernathy
Moore Institute
Culleoka
Cuileoka
Miss Abernathy
Annie Crews
Mildred Tomlinson
Satie Hardison
Annie Tomlinson
Gave Himself Up In Portland After Mix Up On Envelope
Christ Nelson had arrived in Oregon weeks earlier and filed naturalization papers. He misunderstood the envelope instruction Return in five days and, after consulting Deputy Prasp at the county clerk's office, left believing no one needed him. His exact naturalization status remained unclear.
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Portland
Oregonian
Christ Nelson
Oregon
Prasp
Baer
Tadiy
Maury County Election Commissioners Appointed
The State Board of Election Commissioners Friday named Maury County officers C A Forgey of Columbia Mat Bellamfant of Culledka and R Hopkins Beg all Democrats. The three join the slate of new appointees across several counties as part of the latest appointments.
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State Board of Election Commissioners
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R. C
Columbia
Mat
Bellamfant
Culledka
Democrate
Hopkins. Beg
Tennessee Veterinary Board meeting for license exams
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners of Tennessee will hold a meeting in Nashville on Wednesday June 12 to examine candidates for permanent veterinary licenses. Applications for examination should be sent to Dr. M. Jacob, Secretary, Knoxville.
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State Board of Vetinary Medical Examiners of
Tennessee
Nashville
M. Jacob
Knoxville
Locust Plague Strikes Woods Near Lovie Lot
Locusts swarm the woods near Lovie Lot as unprecedented numbers invade the area. Reportedly the first sighting of the season, the insects darken the trees and evoke alarm among residents.
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