Governor Hooper Denies Link to Oil Stock Scheme
Nashville April 4 Gov B W Hooper replies to the Chattanooga Times denying any connection with the Hale McLeod Oil Company. He says he never saw property or California interests, had no role in management, and learned of stock activity only after East Tennesseans invested. He asserts the Times libeled him and cites prior stock transactions and later price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
B.W. Hooper
Chattanooga Times
California
Hale-McLeod Oil Company
Hale
Mr. McLeod
Midway Oil Fields
Zemo Skin Cure Promoted by City Drug Co
The City Drug Co promotes Zemo as a clean liquid treatment to rid the skin of the germ life causing eczema pimples and related conditions. One application relieves itching and a bottle may cure minor cases. Zemo is advertised as the leading remedy in about 2000 towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Co
Zemo
America
City Drug Co. Ad
Dr. Caldwell
Young
Ivery Statement Mae
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Sec
Ulrich Pleads Not Guilty In Assault Case
Albert Ulrich a carpenter arrested two weeks ago on charges of assaulting Booker T. Washington entered a plea of not guilty in court on Monday. No date was set for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Ulrich
Booker T. Washington
Dave
Rain Folklore and Weather Wit from a Quirky Column
A quirky essay on rain explains it as a Sunday afternoon event with shifting wash days, a communique of weather currents, and a mood to drive plans away. It humorously notes rain harms gloves and umbrellas, its link to Noah, and jokes about the Bureau endorsing a rain type named Probably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Weather Bureau
Conqueror’s map and the last world to conquer
Alexander asks for a world map but the blue cloth map proves to be a Persian fabric. The aides claim obedience as they present his domain. He weeps at the emptiness of further worlds while Roxana rebukes him for delaying duties before a Darius envoy dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Roxana
Allek
Darius
Tanic
The Story of France Excerpt by Thomas E. Watson
France has experienced frequent radical shifts in government from feudal to republican and revolutionary phases. The text notes royal absolutism, communist anarchy, constitutions, military despotism, and varied courtly behavior, with periods of insurrection and death sentences tied to aristocratic attire and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon
Ander
Thomas E. Watson
Liliputian Sandwiches and a Poker Night Tale
A Philadelphia Times anecdote recalls a Wednesday poker night at a leading hotel where a floating meal of family triangle sandwiches vanished, a hungry call for more arising as a dealer estimates the bill to near two thousand dollars, narrated with a dash of wit. Also noted is a dialogue about a Windsor estate sale for twenty thousand dollars tied to a song joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Philadelphia Times
Godney Bros Move Timber Cutting to North Carolina
Bristol based timber firm Godney Bros has completed a large cutting project here and will relocate their mill to North Carolina after purchasing a substantial timber tract along the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Godney Bros
North Carolina
Carolina, Clinch Geld &O' Ohio
George R Wendling to Lecture for Confederate Veterans in Johnson City
Capt Dickinson plans two May talks by Hon George R Wendling to aid Confederate veterans. Lectures titled Stonewall Jackson and Robert E Lee will be held May 8 and 9 with admission priced at 50 cents. Wendling billed as a renowned speaker will attract patrons to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dickinson
George R. Wendling
Johnson City
Dickinson
Wendling
Stonewall Jackson
Robert B. Lee
One Weak Spot Reappears In Kidney Ailments
A vintage testimonial ad urges cures for backache and urinary ills with Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites personal relief after use, endorses Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as the U S supplier, and lists Johnson City as a local contact point with the name H C Heasley Jr and address 100 Myrtle Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
H. CG. Heasley, Jr
Myrtle Avenue
Tenasaya
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Selé
United States
Southern Railway to appoint live stock agent
Washington April 4 In pursuance of the policy to encourage livestock along its lines the Southern Railway will soon appoint J L Word livestock agent. He will promote livestock growing educate farmers about markets and shipping facilities and develop cattle shipments to well suited feeding regions. He will also handle feeding facilities in transit and assess promises made by advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Southern Railway Company
Word
Democratic Power as Clark Takes Seat Speaker in 16 Years
Washington April 4 The 62nd Congress convenes with Taft calling extraordinary session on reciprocity with Canada. Democrats push for party unity while insurgent Republicans form a separate organization. Clark elected speaker after lengthy roll call as Bryan Harmon and others watch. 865 present as nominations proceed. cheers follow Clark’s election and entry to preside.
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Washington
Sixty Second Congress
Taft
Canada
House
Uhem
Representative Wooper
Wisconsin
Senate
Alexander McDowell
South Trimble
Kentucky
Hoase
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Cannon
Mmlinoty
McPowell
Conden
Clark
Capitol
General Bingham
Pennsylvania
New Residences on Watauga Avenue and Oak Street
Plans for several new houses on Watauga avenue and Oak street advance with buyers including Tobert C. Hunter and L. Ambrust. Ponder and Jas. Ponder begin erecting two homes between existing Ponder and Mayor Guy L. Smith properties as construction starts. House session at the capitol opens with the speaker election, seating draw, and notable visitors including Harmon Bryan and Gompers in attendance.
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Tobert C. Hunter
Watauga Avenue
Oak Street
L. Ambrust
Taro Lota
H. Ponder
New Street
W. Kt
Ponder
Jas
5. H. Ponder
Guy L. Smith
Bryan
Harmon
Gompers
M. Hoewie
Inventor Cameron Locates Residence in Johnson City
J. M. Cameron former Cranberry Furnace superintendent has taken up residence in the A. Hoss home on Woatanga avenue Johnson City. A practical mechanical engineer he is pursuing several inventions, some patented and on the market. He is applying for letters patent on an improved high pressure safety boiler with furnace featuring superior design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cameron
Cranberry Furnace Company
Cranberry
Johnson City
A. ¥. Hoss
Woatanga Avenue
Mr. Cameron
Court in Session Grants Electric Railway Franchise
Jonesboro court in session two days this week devotes time to routine work. A 33 to 1 vote grants a franchise for the electric railway between Jonesboro and Johnson City. Road days reduced from five to four. Trustees elected for a $2,000 colored normal fund to Johnson City: E Brading G R Duncan C Clark N T Bowman C B P Carson. Fred W Hoss named notary public. A 115 cents tax levy approved for high school purposes.
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Jonesboro
Johnson City
J. L. Hilbert
Colored Normal
E. Brading
G. R. Duncan
A Pe Clark
N.T. Bowman
C. BP. Carson
Fred W. Hoss
Auditors Work on Bristol Bank Merger Plan
In Bristol on April 4 auditors continue work as Lithcens' bank of Bristol closes doors last week. A large majority of shareholders support the merger plan while auditors finalize reviews before the National Bank names charges.
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Bristol
Lithcens’ Bank
Sockholiders
National Bank
Senator Luke Lea Takes Oath of Office
Senator Luke Lea is sworn in as a Tennessee senator with Senator Taylor guiding him to the desk. The ceremony unfolds in the press den and nearby benches as colleagues offer congratulations amid ceremonial bustle and recognition.
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Luke Lea
Washington
Taylor
Tennessee
Lee
Bear cat killed by daring mother in barn
In Albuquerque New Mexico on April 4 Mrs Samuel Edwards of Mountain Aire killed a bear cat with her bare hands after finding the animal in her barn while her baby played. She struck the beast’s back with her feet, breaking its spine, in a bold defense.
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Mbuquerque
NS. AL
Samuel Edwards
Mountain Aire
Cardul Endorsed By Clyde Woman In Bed To Health Recovery
A Clyde reader writes that after five years of illness and bed rest she found relief with Cardul the woman’s tonic. She reports regained strength and ability to work and encourages others to ask their doctor about Cardul. The notice promotes purchasing a bottle for home use.
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Clyde
A. Decker
Measure on Behalf Messenger Boys Introduced in Nashville
Senator Cox introduced a bill prohibiting employment of telegraph and other messengers to deliver messages after hours except those nineteen years old and over. The measure targets the practice of using messengers for illicit exports and other tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Cox Yestensay
How to Treat Umbrellas in a Drying Care Guide
Umbrellas demand care to stay sound yet repay the effort. After rain, open and air dry in a dry room to prevent rot from moisture. Do not drain in stands or roll damply, and store unrolled to avoid creases. Avoid using shared stands to prevent holes. Replace worn elastic and tassels promptly with affordable new ones.
Wealthy Fifth Avenue residents face education inquiries
The New York Herald reports police in uniform question wealthy parents about number of children and home schooling. Private tutors trigger notes on a white card. A Special Inspector from the board of education then questions governesses about curricula and whether instruction matches common school standards.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Board of Education
Tuter
Algernon and
Genevieve
Fraulein
Madeno Belie
George H. Chatfield
Permanent Census Board
Parente
Quastiane
Fashionshie
New York Herald
Soldier Sanders Sought In Missing Spouse Case
Long report from The Jonestern Herald and Tribune details John C. Sanders a Mountain Branch Soldier's Home resident. Married multiple times, linked to pensions and a missing wife, with letters from three states seeking information. A clue chain cites his six foot frame, dark complexion, prior residence near Daneshore, and a pension of 108 dollars quarterly.
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Mary O'Connor
Northfkirmount
Inelonati
Jonestern
Sanders
Lionella Dougherty
Dayton
New Ale
Inal
Hhader
New Albany
Sutches
A. Co
Tenn
Cavalry
Fiagen
Henson
Donnora
Wie
Slerk
John Sanders
Sandenda
Cajra
Nauio Sanders
Solerson
Maury Sanders
Venice
Lil
Madison
Lea appoints secretaries in Washington posting names
Senator elect Luke Lea announces appointees Marshall Morgan of Nashville and Fr. Honor Chiat tanooga as secretaries. Morgan travels from Nashville to Washington and assumes duties, with Hoag due in Wallington from Denver. Miss Home Hicklin of Nashville, previously with Senator Lensineu, to serve as stenographer. A daughter was born to Summers Lyte and wife Sunday morning. Mrs Jas Cox travels to Gonzales, Texas, to visit Konwlotka.
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Washington, D
Luke Lea
Marshall Morgan
Nashville
Honor Chiattanooga
Morgan
Washington
Summers Lyte
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