State to hear first case under pure food law
The State of Tennessee will try Hunter Brothers Milling Co. of St Louis for shipping adulterated stock feed to Columbia Mill & Elevator Co. Authorities seized the 400 sacks after R L McKinney and Andrew Dale found ground corn cobs and other adulterants in the 100 pound labeled packages. The case, set for October 12, tests a new misdemeanor provision requiring accurate labeling of contents and no misleading statements on packaging.
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Tennessee
John Thompson
Hunter Brothers Milling Co
St Louis
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Messrs
R. L. McKinney
Andrew Dale
Crocket Owen
Judge Stout Rules Immunity Power Lacks Authority
Judge R L Stout of Versailles says W Taylor has right to challenge immunity claims by Gov Beckham and Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin. He notes only a full pardon can grant immunity and vows not to arrest Taylor if he returns to testify in the Caleb Powers trial, and to arrange safe return to Indiana.
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Stout
Beckham
W. Taylor
Louisville
R. L. Stout
Versailles
Wm. Goebel
W. & .Taylor
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Franklin
Caleb Powers
Taylor
Powers
Indiana
Columbia Military Academy Opens Term With Gen Hannah Address
The Columbia Military Academy began its third session Wednesday before a large audience. Gen Harvey H Hannah delivered an eloquent address, praising ancestry and southern heritage while urging students to build their own character. Col Hardy spoke on the school's growth and boarding capacity, urging community support and cooperation as students signed matriculation cards.
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Columbia Military Academy
Harvey H. Hannah
Col. Hardy
A. G. Dinwiddle
Columbia
Academy
Gen
H. H. Hannah
Gen. Hannah
Hannah
South
Dixie Land
Tennessee
A. G. Dinwiddie
W. B. Capers
Mr. Cotton
Phosphate Exhibit Seeks Rock Samples for Maury County Fair
H A Webster calls for phosphate rock samples for a Maury County Fair exhibit. Bring or mail specimens to his Brown Block office or South Side Park. The exhibit tent 40 by 60 feet will feature the phosphate display, aimed to be the best yet gathered.
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Maury County
Brown Block
South Side Park
H. A. Webster
Water and Light Report Prompts Franchise Lawsuit
The Water and Light Committee, after reviewing a fifty page expert report, announced plans to sue to annul the franchise with the Water & Light Co. citing worn out and inadequate equipment. The report warned of unsafe conditions and possible unrepairable breakdowns delaying service.
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Water & Light CO
Water & Light Committee
Voorhies
G. T. Hughes
Granberry Jackson
Jackson
Messrs. Voorhies and Hughes
Water & Light Company
Board of Alder
Georgia Prohibits Communion Wine Under New Law
Atlanta reports a strict prohibition law going into effect January 1 1908. It declares it unlawful to administer sacramental wine at communion and sparks protests with ministers and deacons facing indictments. Georgia residents petition to amend the law to respect conscience in worship.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
Centerville Court Enforcement of Cases Continued
Centerville Tenn Sept 10 Todge Holding delayed by illness and death of father travels to New York to visit sister now critically ill Judge Salmon of Co Tumble presiding Most cases continued including State versus Will Galloway of Dickson for killing John R Lyell at Lyles Illness of defendant delayed hearing Several small cases submitted Franklin Tenn Sept 6 Grand Jury report shows 126 indictments unusual for the county About 100 indictments against those unpaid dog tax and witnesses urged reporting unregistered dogs True bills to be found if tax not paid before adjournment About fifty paid their taxes before the court adjourned
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
United States Circuit Court
United States
Landis
Groaseup
Centreville
Tenn
Franklin, Tenn
Circuit Court
Cartwright
Noting Marked Down Prices in Benham Linen Yard Sale
A fragment shows buyers negotiating yardage prices with Benham, mentioning 12 cents per yard and markdowns from 14 cents, and a playful remark about 13 being unlucky. The exchange implies a discount event and price sensitivity among shoppers.
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Benham
Big Stock Buggies for All Aged Buyers Ad
B A Satterfield and Company promotes affordable stock buggies inviting customers to visit for easy purchase options. Advertisement touts wide selection and customer access to quality buggy transportation.
Dickson City Votes Waterworks Proposal Passed
Dickson Tennessee voters approved a 26000 waterworks bond by a wide margin and reelected the old town board without opposition led by Mayor W. T. Turner. Warren defeated Leech for Justice of the Peace by 74 votes, amid broad local support for the water project.
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Dickson
Tenn
W. T. Turner
J. A. Wyatt
Dan Joslin
W. H. Lowery
John Hooper
W. A. Harnett
Johnson
J. T. Crane
T. J. Warren
R. L. Leech
Warren
Leech
Typewriter Trust In Formation Attracts Capitalists
The New York Herald reports a possible typewriter trust with Allan Ryan as president. Chas M Schwab the Guggenheims Harry Payne Whitney and the Ryans are among backers. The plan aims to acquire major typewriter interests worldwide with royalties at the core and a new world scale factory rising in Hartford Connecticut.
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New York
The
Herald
Allan Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Chas
M. Schwab
Guggenheims
Harry Payne Whitney
Ryans
Hartford
Conn
Severe eczema cured in south
A speaker reports that after using the Cuticura remedies, his wife was completely recovered from a severe eczema condition. He credits the products and thanks Cuticura, noting visible improvement and recommending scrutiny of the cure in local communities. The account appears as a testimonial from January.
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Hasties
Cuticura
Spectra
Southern Man Cured by Cuticura in Six Weeks
A Charleston, South Carolina reader reports severe eczema improved after five weeks of trial followed by Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent. After using the first remedies, the rash faded and in six weeks the skin became smooth. The letter urges others with terrible eczema to try the Cuticura line.
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Charleston
B.C
Culleoka Canta Loupe Growers sue over melons profits
The Culleoka Fruit Growers Association seeks about 4000 dollars from commission merchants Hawkins & Co of Pittsburgh accusing underpayment of nearly half the season profits. The group argues inspectors and price notices were inadequately handled, masking the true market price, with 6000 crates shipped across fourteen carloads. Members named include R A Wilkes Tom Craig John L Wilkes Will Green Merrit Tomlinson Mat Ballanfant Capt Joe Love John Redfing and Clarence Hobbs.
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Cullooka
Calleoku Association
R. A. Wilkes
New York
Express
Wilkes
Hawkins & Co
Nashville
Cullooka Fruit Growers’ Association
Messrs
Tom Craig
Jno
L. N. Employees Likely Indicted Over Rates in Decatur
In Judge Wirt's court, Decatur witnesses testify before a grand jury on railroad rate violations. Indictments against Louisville & Nashville officials and employees probable for 2 percent passenger and 110 commodity rates. Charles Price to prosecute if returned. Constables may serve papers. sheriff's injunctions noted. grand jury expected to report Saturday.
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Decatur
Ala
Wirt
Loulaville & Nashville Railroad
Chas. Price
Depty
Judge Jones
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R. H. Guest
Columbia Mill & Elevator
Messie, McKinney and Dale
Columbia Miltary Academy
New Orleans
Scott
Board of Mayor
the Fair Association
Gartner
Fire Committee
Cameron
South Main Street
18Th Street
Eighth Street
Vaughn Manufacturing Co
West Sixth Street
High
Garden
Erwin
Morgan
Standard Oil Company
B. A
Waterworks
Typewriter
Culleoka
L. & N. Employes
B. A. Gatterfield & Co
Gweedtriat
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