New Road Talks Spark Tennessee Rail Link Debate
The Franklin Review Appeal notes renewed calls for a railroad from Maury County to the Tennessee River led by Maury county leaders and Nashville advocates. Proponents argue the line would unlock coal, fertilizer, and phosphate industries, boost Columbia and Mc Pleasant, and ease dependence on established freight routes.
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Columbia Henatn
Mr. Pleasant Garculee
Maury County
Teanennee
Thia County
Savannah
Pleasant
Columbia
Great
Fertilizer Trust
Mt. Pleasant
Tt Lo
Phosphate Deutera
Mi Ae
Mc. Pleasant Chroncle
Is life worth living as the question echoes
A poem-like meditation asks diverse figures from tramp to king whether life is worth living. The refrain echoes across the homeless, workers, scholars, and the rich, with each voice offering bleak or cynical verdicts while ending in doubt. The piece ends with a collective cry of refusal.
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Philopher
Stage Lights and Stagesglow in 1900s Theatre Notes
Gossip on Lillian Russell embracing faith and mind power, Viole Alles touring Washington with Lorimer Spottiswoode’s new play, and Chauncey Olcott’s career highs. Lala Ginsser slated for New York debut in a comic opera by Edgar Smith and Louise de Lange. Chicago crowds and clergy flock to Way Down South, moral lessons praised. Local Columbia Gun Club hosts a weekly shoot with high scores and beginners improving notably.
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Eaxquisity
Lillian Russell
Mrs. Eddy
St. Paul
Olcott
Lala Ginsser
New York
Lor Stella
Edgar Smith
Louise de Lange
Dainty Lula Ginsser
W. H. Neidtinger
St. Louis
Post-Disputehanya
Chicago
End the legalised theft says Bryan urging vote for president
A political tract attacks trusts and legalized theft, accusing the Republican party of protecting monopolies. It praises William Jennings Bryan and calls for voters to elect him president to end theft by law. It argues that penitentiary theft is minor next to law protected plunder and urges a political shift.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Bryan
Democratic Congress
Republican Party
United States
R Publican Party
Columbus
Wisconsin
Eleet
Melange and Mount Bayou Slave Colony Founder Seeks Legacy
Tsalah Montgomery, once enslaved to Jefferson Davis, built a negro colony along the Yuacu River valley in Mississippi and now presides as Mount Bayou mayor, overseeing about twelve thousand acres. The piece also notes varied brief items from a cabbage shortage to a bank cashier’s desertion tale and ends with a reflection on faith and providence.
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Tsalah Montgomery
Jefferson Davis
Yuacu River
Ley
Mississippi
Mount Bayou
What One Woman Thinks About Matrimonial Happiness
A garbled Philadelphia Times excerpt argues happiness in marriage hinges on the wife’s virtue and taste. It contrasts real affection with artistic dressing and laments failed relationships, citing a judgment about love, prayer, and the heart.
Hypocrites Not in the Church Saying Christians Hypocritical
A Midland Methodist editorial questions a critic who rejects Christianity due to hypocrites in the church. It asks if the speaker would avoid good things because others are flawed, and challenges the sincerity of opposing Christianity while noting that bad actors exist in his party and travels.
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Scott
Scott A Bowne
New York
Midland Methodiss
Lawrence County Democrats Unite for November Election Front
Lawrence Democrat notes democrats in Lawrence County replicate in the Congressional primary and vow a solid front for the November contest. Editorials urge focus on moral rectitude over social life derision.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence
Freight wreck halts N C and St L line near Manchester
State news reports a freight wreck on the North Carolina and State Line railway near Manchester yesterday morning. Authorities say damaged cars and track delays disrupted dawn traffic.
Widow of Gen Buroham Saved by New Discovery
Mrs H. Lincoln attended the anxious night for the widow of General Buroham of Maine. Doctors feared she would die from pneumonia but she requested Dr. King’s New Discovery. After three doses she slept, improving markedly. the medicine claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles offered at Wooldridge’s drug store.
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Buroham
Maebias
H. Lincoln
WLP
Wooldridge's
Resolutions of Respect for Brother William Miller
At a Columbia Lodge No. 61 Mason meeting on October 6 1900 a committee report memorializing Brother William Miller was adopted. The text notes his death on October 5 1900 and expresses condolence, spiritual reflections, and the intent to publish the resolutions in minutes and local newspapers to honor his life and service.
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Columbia Lodge
William Miller
Palen
Holy of Holies
Columbia
Ainvere
W. A. Smith
M. Berrns
J. M. Cablur
Cure by Keyetric Bitters Ends Surgical Fear
Mrs. 1.8 Hout of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced dire stomach and liver troubles and a jaundice prognosis. After seven bottles of Keyetric Bitters she was cured, avoiding an operation and returning to good health with improved weight. Sold at W. P. Wol druggists.
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Hout
Lime Ridge
Wis
W. PL Woldridgets
Masterly South Amertes Nervine Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a universal remedy claiming permanent cure for weak nerves and digestion. It asserts the treatment works for all invalids and promises relief from long-standing illness with a health giving force. Sold by A.B. Batwa in Columbia Teng.
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South Amertes Nervine Wie
A.B. Batwa
Dia Columbia
Teng
Found Dead on the Road in Lewisnone Tenn
In Lewisnone Tenn a man named B P Paulings of Mare nall county was found dead on the roadside near his home this morning. He left home in good health and the cause of death is unclear awaiting investigation by local authorities.
Buggy Dealers Promote Complete Wheel Goods
Satterfield and Dodson Columbus Buggy Company along with Babcock Wescott and Troy advertise a full stock of buggies surries and photons. The dealers boast quality style and price and promise a hundred cents worth for every dollar spent at the same old stand.
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Columbus Buggy Company
Surries
Photons
Babcock, Wescott and Troy
Police shut down vulgar shows at South Side Park fair
At the South Side Park fair two provocative performances drew crowds until Sheriff Hight and Deputy Latta warned the managers they would be arrested for further acts. One show folded that afternoon, the other altered its act to comply with the officials' demands.
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South Side Park
Sherif Hight
Latta
Advics
Circuit Court Dockets Include Multiple Local Cases
The circuit court case against Eugene Moseley for bigamy was nolle pressed on payment of costs. Charley Rayburn, Jesse Johnson, and Joe Evans faced varied charges including assault with intent, house breaking, and larceny. Sentences ranged to several months in workhouses or jails.
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Eugene Moseley
Pice Sian Hg
Nolle
Conte
Mossiey
Charley Rayburn
Nesault
Jesse Johnson
Shacority Roses
Larooay
Joe Evans
Crand Lodge Meeting Attendees Listed for Knoxville Session
Crand Lodge 1 0 C F Grand Lodge to hold biannual session in Knoxville October 1st with Columbia Lodge represented by K H H and test. Washington Evening Worthy Dr W A Smith. Grand Junior Warden Ben Lazarus travels Sunday with Jr Smith and Mr Guest. Represented lodges send Frank Cox J A Sanders Geo W Kevehrew W Ly Wilkes and W D Younger as delegates.
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Knoxville
Columbia Lode
K. HH
Washington
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