Judge Ferris backs primary for Governor candidate selection
Judge John O G Ferris favors a party primary to choose the gubernatorial candidate. In Loganaport Indiana a rear end freight collision killed four trainmen. Cumberland University beat Mooney football team Prank lin 12 to 10 at Seluma on Saturday. Ben Gibson and Bud Bradley arrested near Gallatin charged with shoving the queen. A Tennessee movement to form an independent political party in Chatta nooxe union laborers. J B Bryant of Dickson Tenn married May lath to his daughter in law Mrs Cecil Bryant of Paducah Ky. Barclay M Tillman of Shelbyville 76 died at Arthur City Texas. Cumberland University plans to invite Rev Ira Landrith to serve as chaplain. In Hamilton County Circuit Court J B Silver given three years in the penitentiary for illegal fee collection. Miners in Coal Creek district prepare for a protracted strike over wage scales. West Tennessee papers discuss Col Tom Neal of the Dyersburg Gazette as Governor candidate.
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Chattanooxe
Tennessee
J.B. Byrant
Dickson, Tenn
Cecil Bryant
Paducah
Bloody affair near Caney Springs flares racial violence
Reports from Marshall county describe a Saturday night shootout on a public road near Caney Springs, involving white and black residents. Fifteen black individuals were wounded, with four fatally. injured whites and others fled as authorities seek whitecaps blamed for the assault amid long standing thefts and tension in the area. The American’s Lewisburg correspondent notes a later account of a large negro party attacked by masked whitecaps on a bridge, resulting in numerous wounded and at least one fatality among both sides, with sheriff efforts ongoing.
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Caney Strings
Marshall County
Lew Powell
Caney Boring
Lewisburg
Caney Springs
Fred Thompson
White Cape
Prekett
Canvy Springs
Peruna praised by Washington society figures and stage stars
Prominent society figures and actors from Washington and Chicago tout Peruna as an excellent tonic for coughs colds and hoarseness. Letters from Mr Johnson Miss Abbe Johnson Robert Mantell Roxas Tyler and others claim benefits amid late hours and social demands. A book on catarrh is offered free by The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio. Prescot has many friends.
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Washingington
D.C
Heart of Maryland” Company
Hartman
Columbus
Johnson
Abbe Johnson
Washington, D.C
Sheenys
Teft
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Fourteenth
Robert B. Mantell
Mi‘ Tefft
Roxas Tyler
Chicago
Illinois Woman's Alliance
Goth Street
Peruna
George Backus
Baptism dispute costs Ines minister his license
Ines Kentucky October 1 The Rev Ira Ratepp long time Baptist minister is expelled for violating church baptism rules. His daughter Mrs Fannie Meek died and asked to be baptized. Unable to immersion he poured water on her head. Trial in city church failed to convict then Ward's Chapel found Ratepp guilty and revoked his license. He will appeal for redress.
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Ines, Ky
Ira Ratepp
Baptist Church
Fannie Meek
Estepp
Ward's Chapel
Ines
Matepp
Etepp
Com
Courier-Journal
Love's Young Dream Barred by Tennessee Marriage Law
A Williamson county youth sought a marriage license at Tyler in Thomas a few days ago. He stated he was 16 and the bride 17, and the clerk refused to issue the license due to age consent requirements, ending the couple’s intended union.
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Tennessee
Williamson County
Ipntyler
Thomas
Alleged Forger Brought to Union City Jail on Bank Note Fraud
Union City Tenn Oct 3 A Le Hamilton was brought from McAllister J T and jailed on a charge of securing 29 dollars eighteen months ago from the Commercial Bank of this city on a note bearing forged signatures Sheriff pursued with a requisition but Hamilton remains in custody pending action.
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Union City
Tenn
A. le Hamilton
McAllister
J. T
Cmpty
Hamilton
Gamble Grocery to Change Hands in Nashville Firm Merger
James A. Sloan & Co. of Nashville will acquire the EB W Gamble Grocery chain in Columbia between January 1 and 10, transfer control to a new firm name, and expand operations with about $30,000 extra capital. The Gamble family severes identity from the Columbia business, though relations with the Columbia Ice Company remain.
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Columbia
W. Gamble
Ei Onty
Merars
James A. Sloan & Co
Nashville
Gamble Grocery Company
EB. W. Gamble
Gamble
Columbia Tce Company
Girl in Male Attire Held After Paducah Jewelry Theft
Earlington Kentucky October 6 Frank Taylor a Louisville crook with two companions was arrested. One suspect a woman in men's clothes identified as Lizzie Thomas claimed prior arrests but unknown identity. Police expect Paducah jewelry theft connections and a possible larger manhunt.
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Earlington
Frank Taylor
Louisville
Jucah
Paducah
Taylor
Digeuise
Lizzie Thomas
Ix. Pa
Union Men Rally in Nashville for War Aid
Nashville October 4 union leaders held a public meeting urging workers to stand firm in supporting the WWI effort. Local unions are rallying fundraising efforts and promoting unity among members across Nashville.
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Nashville
Tenn
Finn
Lewisburg Man Re-arrested After Jurisdiction Flaw
Tom Secrest of Lewisburg was arraigned on a charge of Jeniusy, pleaded guilty, but the Maury County court lacked jurisdiction. The warrant was dismissed and he was handed to Marshall County officials, re-arrested, and to be returned. He is linked to the whisky case involving Tom Jones and testified differently to federal and county authorities.
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Tom Secrest
Lewisburg
Jeniusy
H. Guest
Maury County Courte
Marshall
Taylor
Secrest
Marehall County
Pain
Tom Jones
Recorder's Court
Jones
Nicholson
Sheriff Hight
Hanging of Walter McClentock After Assault on Dalton
Special to the Herald from Huntingdon Tennessee reports Walter McClentock was taken from jail last night and hanged by a mob. The mob’s action followed an unprovoked assault on George B. Dalton, a timber dealer, who was struck with a scantling and seriously injured but not killed. Dalton was attacked yesterday afternoon and McClentock was arrested. his body was found dangling from a tree this morning.
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Herald
Huntingdon
Tenn
Walter McClentock
George B. Dalton
Dalton
McClentock
Board Meeting Discusses Public School Expansion and Property Purchase
In regular session with most members present, the board debated adding to the public school or buying the Athenaeum property. A resolution authorized paying 1200 to purchaser BH Erwin for the public school property and a training lot near the colored school, to create space and a north street from Em to Glade. Mayors’ Common attendance was authorized for Nashville on October 5. The fire committee recommended deferring a city fire system. Routine business and adjournment followed.
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Board of Mayor and Limet
Ald Nicholson
Craft
Payne
Athenaeum
Orr
Hever
Corder BH
Glade
Nashville
Young Man Found Dead in Nashville Morphine Poisoning
Nashville Oct 4 W M Robinson Jr 25 son of a Lewisburg farmer long in Nashville as manager of the West Nashville branch of Houston pole dealers was found in morphine poisoning in his Hartt Hotel room near Terminal Station. His death appears self inflicted though shrouded in mystery. He was Knights of Pythias and connected with Cyrus Houston and Wm Houston, relatives in banking. Remains sent to Lewisburg by Fred Kercheval a friend.
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Nashville
W .M. Robinson, Jr
Lewisburg
Nasi
Manana
Weat
Houston
Pole
Hartt Hotel
Terminal Station
Broad Street
4 Acres
Dee
Knights of Pythias Order
Cyrus Houston
Wm. i
People’s Bank
Loch ‘Bar
Leburg
Fred Kercheval
Fire at Murfreesboro Threatens Public Square Buildings
A major blaze in Murfreesboro Tennessee began around 2 o clock in a second floor confectionery on the north side of Public Square. The fire spread downward and eastward, threatening Miller Hell furniture and undertaker supplies and neighboring Webbe Sparks building as firefighters work to control the flames. Origin undetermined, but the incident risks heavy property loss across multiple brick structures.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
Rene
Miller & Hell
Webbe & Sparks
National Grain Dealers Meet Endorses Hay Assembly Memorial
In Des Moines on October 3 the convention of the National Grain Dealers association planned to meet tonight to consider resolutions urging Congress to extend service with the National Hay Association. The event centers on industry cooperation and policy advocacy.
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National Grain Dealers’ Association
Dee Moines
Tennessee Finances in October Treasury Balance Report
Comptroller King releases a comparative statement showing two month revenue and expenditures for the State Treasury. The document notes cash receipts totaling around 2.4 million and references balances and transfers among departments. Specific figures include amounts tied to Know, Hamilton and other disbursals, with an overall balance around 150 dollars on the report date.
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Nashville
Tenn
Treasury
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