Another divorce in high society in New York
Elsie French Vanderbilt wins custody of their son William Henry Vanderbilt aged six. Final decree grants divorce from Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt by Justice Gerald of the New York Supreme Court. Mr Vanderbilt may visit with five days' notice. no alimony. lump sum of 5 million paid. Mrs Vanderbilt at Newport. Reports of engagement with Willing Spencer denied. Maurice Roche, Harvard student, rumored possible future husband.
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New York
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
William Henry Vanderbilt
Aix
Geran
Supreme Court
Night Riders Warn Ginners in Russellville Alabama
A notice found at Hall & Son cotton gin demands gins close until cotton prices rise, promising action. The note, signed by “A Band of Farmers,” appears at A W and W E Hargett gin as well. Town citizens volunteer to stand guard amid fears of further disruption.
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Russellville
Ala
Hall & Son
A. W
W. E. Hargett
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Resident
Columbia resident Jumbing D. Dugger shares a testimonial praising Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney troubles. He states relief after using the product bought at Adams & Martin's drug store, noting improved health and attributing results to the pills. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent in Buffalo, NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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Columbia
Dean
D. J. Dugger
Garden St
Tenn
Adams & Martin's
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Letter questions authenticity of Cleveland article
The Times will print a letter from executor F. J. Hastings denying Grover Cleveland authored an article published posthumously. Hastings full note to the Times cites new evidence, while Mrs. Cleveland had previously insisted the piece was not genuine.
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New York
the Times
Hastings
Geover Cleveland
The
Times
Cleveland
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
Cleve Jani
Times Today
Grover Cleveland
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet in Maine
East Poland resident W. Stone praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns wounds and abrasions. The ad claims it also helps with piles and invites readers to try it with a 25 cent price at Alcorn's drug store in GEO.
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Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Geo
Alcorn’s Drug Store
Herman Ridder Named New National Treasurer
New York editor Herman Ridder, head of Staats Zeitung, was appointed treasurer of the Democratic National Committee by Mack to succeed Governor Haskell of Oklahoma. The move surprised officials as a Western appointee had been expected. Ridder plans to go to Chicago to begin duties at party headquarters.
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New York
Herman Ridder
Staats Zeitung
Democratic National Committee
Mack
National Committee
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
Chicago
Ridder
West
Mr. Mack
Mr. Ridder
Heavy Rains End Drought Hope In Evansville Region
Heavy rains began around 4 PM in Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, breaking a forty nine day drought. The downpour is viewed as the longest rainfall event in the area in decades, offering relief to crops and local water supplies.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Menstry
County Finances Six Year Comparative Statement
County finances are summarized for six years from 1900 to 1905 showing receipts expenditures and alterations in balances. The tabulation lists figures such as 42206 2b 44118 4&2 and notes outstanding balances and carryover amounts.
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Accant
LWT
Blood On Walk Clue To Crime
James Tracy, found dying from blunt force injuries in a Gilbert Avenue house in Memphis, died at City Hospital. He carried Parlor City Lodge of Machinists papers and a letter from brother Daniel Tracy. Police pursue clues in a second murder in five days as investigators seek the assailants.
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Memphis
Tenn
James Tracy
Gilbert Avenue
Tracy
City Hospital
Align
Parlor City Lodge of Machinists
Monroe
Daniel Tracy
Park Avenue
New York
Ike
Death penalty for awful crime in Tennessee case
In Lebanon Tennessee on September 24 the jury found Cecil Palmer guilty of assaulting a white woman, Mrs Yates, and sentenced him to death. October 26 is set for execution. An appeal to the State Supreme Court was filed and Palmer was moved to Nashville for safekeeping as the case drew widespread county attention.
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Lebanon
Tenn
Cecil Palmer
Non-Resident Notice in Chancery Court of Columbia
In the Clerk and Master's Office Columbia Tennessee on September 18 1908 Malone J Everett et al complainant versus BE R Everett et al defendants it appearing by affidavit that BE R Everett must appear within three days of the next term to plead or demur or the bill will be taken as confessed and heard ex parte a copy of this order to be published four consecutive times in The Columbia Herald A N Akin Clerk and Master James A Smiler Bol'r for Compl't
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B. R, Everett Et Als
BE. R. Rerete
Fe ‘Ieee
Chancery Court
Columbia
Columbia Herald
A. N. Akin
James
A. Smiler
Smith Thomas Continues Winning Stride in Fall Circuit
Smith Thomas dominates the Southern Fall Circuit with a 2:09 pace win aboard Sandy Mal at State Faly, finishing 2:18. He places second in the 2:30 trot with Marlen, racking up total earnings of 225 dollars for the day.
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Smith Thomas
State Faly
Sandy Mal
Marlen
Railroads in Testimony at Atlanta Hearing
Testimony on railroad practices in the Southeast continues before Commissioners Cockrell and Clements in Atlanta. States Georgia and Alabama witness rebuttals against the Southern Freight Association with tariffs and rates under scrutiny. Alabama officials may return to complete rebuttal testimony this week as inquiries focus on formal agreements and rate fixing. Also an unrelated health testimonial promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for headaches and digestive torpor.
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Atlanta
Southeast
Cockrell
Clements
Georgia
Alabama
Southern Freight Association
M. M. Davidson
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Geo
Alcorn's
Bic
Pastor dismissed over anti kissing sermon in East St. Louis
At the First Baptist Church in East St. Louis Rev. L. D. Bass was summarily dismissed after a congregational meeting. He preached against kissing and peep show shirtwaists, and the church offered resignation without a trial, which was not accepted.
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Louis
Peekaboo
Kising
L. D. Bass
First Baptist Church
East St. Louis
Night riders post cotton warnings in Texas county
Unknown riders posted notices in Mt Pleasant warning cotton owners to stop ginning until further notice. The scrawled messages carried threats against anyone operating planes and were followed by five gunshots heard in the area.
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MT. Pleasant
Tex
The New Light Running Tennessee Farm Wagon
The New Light Running Tennessee Farm Wagon offers lighter weight and superb service. It has been steadily proven over years and now reached perfection. For the best buy choose the Tennessee wagon.
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Tennessee
Alabama Republicans withdraw all state ticket candidates
At a Davidson anti administration Republican Executive Committee meeting in Birmingham on September 24, the group decided to withdraw all candidates for state offices and urged supporters to back Thompson regular wing nominees. The faction will maintain an Advisory Committee chaired by W. F. Aldrich, signaling an end to intra party strife.
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Birmingham
Ala
Davidson
Republican Party
Alabama
Thompson
W. F. Aldrich
Mrs Wii G Brownlow Observes 89th Birthday
Mrs. Wii G Brownlow, widow of Parson Brownlow and notable Tennessee figure, marks her 89th birthday. She is described as the second oldest woman in Knot with preserved health and mind. She has hosted presidents and other distinguished men, reflecting a long public life.
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Wii. G. Brownlow
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Jarryl Geee
Foley
GEO. S. Alcorn
National Democratic Committee
Betassu
Mibes
Os Court House
Eegeree
Jas. Tracy
Columbia, Tenn
Malone J
Everett En Als
Texas
Whitman Steel
Whitman
Oliver
Oliver Low
Cail
Dobbins & Ewing
West 7Th Street
Maury National Bank
Phecox National Back
Joe L. Hutton
H. O. Fulton
W. A. Dale
Peace For the
O. P
Urino
Alcorn
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