Numerous Local Tragedies and Industrial Changes Reported
The bulletin lists multiple deaths and accidents including a coal car crushing near Coal Ray Bybela, a man’s suicide after elopement scandal, and several highway and industrial fatalities. It also notes a mass stock consolidation discussion, a major railroad tunnel project on Baker's Hill, and indictments against Bowling Green residents over voter registration. Federal troops and a Manila arrival are mentioned alongside volcanic activity in Central America.
Treasury report shows record gold reserves and big surplus
The annual treasury report notes a large gold reserve of ten million dollars and a surplus of eighty one million two hundred eighty seven thousand eight hundred seventy six. Ordinary revenues reach 19247423 while expenditures total 471100857, with significant shifts after war tax repeal and changes in War Department and Navy costs.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Treasury
Tennessee considers three public improvement bills
Bills under discussion would authorize up to 3,000,000 in the Memphis area water works purchase and improvement, fund a new city hall, and pave streets along with sewer extensions to finish the system, with action set for the next legislative session.
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Piecophis Tenn
Memphis
Peruna tonic claims to relieve mucous membrane catarrh
A strong tonic for catarrh, Peruna is marketed as a mucous membrane remedy affecting capillary circulation and nerve fibers. Advertisements quote testimonials from Paul Landrum of Atlanta and A M Therd of Weat Burlington praising improved health after Peruna and Manalin use and urging readers to contact Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
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Paul Landrum
Atlanta
A. M. Therd
Weat
Burlington, Ia
Chicago
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Frank Dunn
Twenty-Fourth
East Fifty-Eighth Street
New York City
Poruna Medicine Co
24Th Dist
N.Y. City
Memphis case ends in heavy penalties for Jordan
Frank Jordan a Negro on a crowded Memphis street car assaulted A Trevett after remonstrance over profane language. Jordan was fined 850 for assault with intent to murder 850 for drunken and disorderly conduct and 50 for profane language. His wife, named as accessory, was fined 50 and bound over to the State. Trevett’s condition worsens and authorities fear further crime.
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Memphis
Frank Jordan
A. Trevett
Jordan
Trevett
Murder Near Sparta Claims Burgess Life
Special to the Herald from Sparta Tennessee reports private detective Burgess of OConner was shot at his gate after dark and died at midnight. No clue to the shooter or motive is provided in the account, which notes the killer remains unknown.
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Herald
Sparta
Tenn
Burgess
O'Conner
Dangerous drinks and the French Academy on absinthe vermouth and bitters
Harper's Weekly notes the French Academy of Medicine urges banning absinthe anisette vermouth gin and all bitters as dangerous to health. It warns cocktails and temperance drinks use poisonous essences and thirteen dangerous ingredients, challenging anti alcohol arguments.
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French Academy of Medicine
Perio
Academy
Harper's Weekly
Vanderbilt Condemned in France for Speeding
Paris reports W. K. Vanderbilt Sr. was condemned by default to two days in prison and a ten franc fine for speeding. He is in New York and must appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn the sentence or face arrest upon returning to France.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt, Sr
France
Vanderbilt
New York
Supreme Court
Sewanee Triumphs Over Branham & Hughes in Bitter Football Battle
In a sunny Saturday clash Sewanee Grammar School defeated Branham & Hughes 22 to 16. Key plays by Sewanee’s Webster and Com moner shaped the game while Branham & Hughes relied on Craig’s persistent gains. both teams showed disciplined play with few disputes.
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Branham & Hughes
Siebels
Sewaneeatar
Grammar School
Monks
Biddle
Sewanee
Ayres
Webster
Tiuke
Poe
Branham & Jr
Sewanee Purple
Craig
Hull
Haygood
Bald Eagle Captured After Fierce Fight by Notgrass
Mr Notgrass of the 20th district brought a magnificent bald eagle to town Monday morning. He shot and wounded the bird near Knob Creek last Thursday, after a fierce fight. The eight foot wingspan bird is in a cage and on display in Kains drug store show window.
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S&s
Notgrass
Knob Creek
Norgrasa
Kains’ Drug Store
Lost an Arm in Corn Shredder Accident
Morgan’s 18 year old son from McCain’s lost his right arm after his glove caught in a corn shredder. He was pulled into the rapidly turning teeth and required amputation above the elbow. He is recovering and has many friends hoping for speedy recovery.
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Eer Morgan
J. H. Morgan
McCain's
Fire destroys freight warehouse in Somerville
Fire at Somerville Tenn. today ruined N. O. & Bt. L. warehouse with 200 bales of cotton a car load of wagons and a car load of buggies and other freight. Loss about 55000 with little insurance. The blaze occurred this morning causing extensive damage to property and stock.
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Herald
Somerville
Tenn
Loas
Republicans Fearful of Apathy in Strongholds
Reports from Indiana Ohio and West show Republicans fearing 'Gen. Apathy' gripping their bases. To win the next House they must hold West. Democrats expect action in the East sparked by Grover Cleveland's New Jersey speech.
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Sresington
Indiana
Tlinow
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
Real Estate Transfers Amid District Parcels and Prices
Emma Jones transfers 10 46 acres in the district to P Snell for 2 80 dollars. Mra A R Gebhart conveys 15 acres in the 12th district to M V Bau gus for 75 5 dollars. T OC Smith sells a lot in the 12th district to L M Baugus for 25 dollars.
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Emma Jones
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