Panama Canal must be widened to accommodate giant ships
Washington Oct 19 The Isthmian Canal Commission member says locks of the projected Panama Canal must be wider than originally planned. Lieutenant H H Rousseau arrived from the Isthmus bearing the message. A wider canal would raise costs, extend construction time, and revive sea level vs lock canal debates in Congress.
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Taft
Rock Canal
Canal Commission
Loyalist Synod Concludes Old Beech Meeting House Session
The Tennessee Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church closes its session at the Old Beech meeting house in Sumner County after two days of reports and celebrations. Miss Cynthia Eshman presided at Friday services with the women’s board, mission funds raised, and a next meeting planned for Tullahoma on Oct 20 1908.
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Thomas Taylor
Nashville
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Hardy Copeland
J. R. Goodpasture
R. L. Baskette
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Cholera in Russia Spreads Steadily Amid Dire Signs
Cholera in Russia shows no sign of easing and is spreading steadily, with officials reporting escalating cases and mounting concerns over public health measures and regional impact. Authorities call for heightened sanitation and monitoring to curb transmission.
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Russia
Studious Tendencies Prompt College Debate
A dialogue mockingly questions a boy’s studious nature and whether sending him to college would fix such tendencies. A witty exchange insinuates college as a cure for diligence, reflecting attitudes toward education.
Politician Will Go a Fishing with Nashville Leaders
Maj Andy W Wills Col Lee Brock Nashville and Postmaster John W Jackson plan a fishing and camping trip up the river for the latter part of next week. Brook s Assistant District Attorney and Evans Tennessee representative are to join. Major Wills has held Nashville postmastership for a decade and is an Evans man. John Trotwood Moore may accompany the party.
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Col
Lee Brock
Nashville
John W. Jackson
George BK. McKennon
Brooks
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Major Wills
Evans
John Trotwood Moore
Big money for pair of mules sold in Nashville
A pair of mare mules brought 750 dollars total, 375 each, sold Wednesday in Nashville to Shryer and McConnel for the Hughes Elevator Company. The price, possibly the highest ever paid in the state, reflects the animals' quality as two fine joking animals, likely surpassing Tennessee stock shipped elsewhere.
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Hughes Elevator Company
Tennessee
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Hidden Dangers Warn Columbia Citizens About Kidney Health
Advertises Doan’s Kidney Pills with two danger signals of kidney trouble. First signal urine changes, second back pain signaling dropsy and diabetes. Claims success in curing sick kidneys and cites Mrs J T Wright of Columbia Tennessee praising the remedy. Product sold by Adams & Martins drug store, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents for 50 cents.
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Buffalo
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Lebanon District Revivals Spur Growth and Praise
Springfield Tennessee reports describe a Lebanon District revival driven by coordinated prayer meetings, leading to rapid lay leadership, full church support, and new congregational growth. The Nashville conference also highlights Bishop Fitzgerald’s farewell remarks and a defense of Senator Carmack against a New York Sun editorial attack.
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Cotton Belt
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Not hostile to railroads says Southern railway head
President W W Finley told stockholders that the South is not hostile to railroads and that a growing regional support exists for reasonable railroad treatment. He cited 860 new plants along the Southern railway and expanded capacities as signs of rapid industrial expansion.
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W. W. Finley
Southern Railway
Finley
United States Supreme Court
United States
Patricide reprieved by governor after murder sentence
Lee Holder, condemned to hang for killing his father in Obion County, Tennessee, received a thirty day reprieve from the governor after the Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the sentence. A further investigation was ordered with Governor Intercrisina said to be involved in the reprieve.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lee Holder
Rev. L. B. Holder
Obion County
Supreme Court
Jackson
Tower Court
Intercrisina
Trouble In New Orleans Riots After Church Incident
A downtown riot in New Orleans leaves one officer dead and several wounded as a mob barricades a house near Claiborne and Annette streets. Police storm the building, fire is used to rout the mob, and militia are rushed to the scene. In Washington, Rep Edward Pou of North Carolina shares a pro Bryan platform focusing on tariff reform, anti-discrimination rail laws, navy strength, and inland waterway improvements.
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Second German Presbyterian Church
Claiborne
Annette
Campbell
Sergt. Wheatley
Patrick
Wenck
J. A. Dunn
Weshington
Edward W. Poll
Foward North Carolina
Pou
Bryn
Bryan
Cleveland
This Is Hades Shouts At The Barge To The Barn
A passenger complains the barge trip to the barn feels no improvement over the upper world. Charon urges action and attention as the crew navigates the perilous passage with a grim, humorous tone.
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Hades
Charon
Minister at Munich to be Germany Ambassador at Petersburg
A Munich based minister is slated for appointment as Germanys ambassador to Saint Petersburg, marking a significant diplomatic posting. The move follows ongoing talks between Berlin and the Russian port city authorities about bilateral ties and representation.
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Bavaria
Germany
Petersburg
Cheapest accident insurance Dr. Thomas Eclectric Or
Dr. Thomas announces Eclectric Or a pain stopper and wound healer sold by all druggists. The claim centers on rapid relief and universal availability, promoting the product as an affordable remedy for injuries and accidents.
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