Taft’s Choice of White as Chief Justice Stirs Debate
The Nashville Banner reports President Taft’s nomination of Edward Douglas White of Louisiana, a former Confederate, as Chief Justice. Critics say the move defies party lines, while supporters hail it as bold independence and a unifying act for the nation. Journalists and lawmakers applaud the decision as a high executive gesture, contrasting praise from Democrats and cautious praise from Republicans.
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Taft
Edward Douglas Whit
Louisiana
United States
Washington
Nashville Banner
Taftah
The
George Washington
John Adams
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulyseex & Grant
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Cabot Lodge
Eugene Hale
Maine
Senate
J. McGuvock Jackinson
Dickinson
Justice White
United States Supreme Court
Willian Richardson
Beth
Tate
Inventor Miller Plants Triple Line Air Coupler Dream
Stanley Miller returns from Washington with drawings for an automatic three line coupler that handles air for brakes, steam for heating, and signal lines. Experts say the single line device works, but three lines require a new model. He envisions a simple, cheap unit for freight and passenger trains once patents are secured.
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Stanley Miller
Joh
Miller
Washington
Ince
Patent Office
Interstate Commerce
Mrs Fenbee Finds Relief with Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
Mrs Fenbee of Cumberland Furnace Tennessee suffered seventeen years with sour stomach indigestion and related symptoms. After trying many remedies she reports Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured her. Free sample offer and price details accompany the guarantee.
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Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Tenn
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Brig
Monticello
Distress Warrants Shut Eight Daldong Taverns in Chattanooga
Sheriff Conner served a second batch of distress warrants on eight Chattanooga taverns after nulla bona returns and partial payments. Each dealer owes about 296.75 in fees and state and county levies. Violations of state prohibition laws were found and will be presented to the grand jury for indictments, per Attorney General Whitaker and Judge McReynolds.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sam A. Conner
W. P. Hays
Zemo Skin Treatment Ad Claims Cure for Eczema
The City Drug Co advertises Zemo and Zemo soap as a cure all for skin afflictions from eczema to dandruff. The offer promises money back if not fully satisfied and touts the products as economical and effective for infants or adults.
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the City Drug Co
Evon
Ve Itman
Sidheras
Zemo
Indictments Rise in Adams County Vote-Trafficking Probe
West Union Ohio December 24 grand jury in Adams County adds indictments to the vote trafficking inquiry following November creation. total indictments reach 172 with about 1 600 more men to be named. among those indicted 75 pleaded guilty and received fines and suspensions. culprits span Republicans and Democrats in roughly equal numbers.
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West Union
Grand
Adams County
Tawlstach
Funeral for Rev Thomas P Summers Congregation Mourns
Rev. Thomas P. Summers died after months with dropsy at his son J A Summers home on Watauga Ave. Born April 19 1829 he near reached 82. Survived by sons John L Joe P James A and daughter Miss Mamie. Funeral at 1 pm with Rev B Vaught and others, burial at Lyle family graveyard.
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Thomas P. Summers
J.A. Summers
Watauga Avesmue
John L
Washington
Joe P
James A
Carry Smith
Los Angeles
Mamie
Knoxville
B. Vaught
W. H. Osborne
John R. Herndon
Land
East Tennessee
Holston Conference
Clyde Woman Praises Cantu Tonics Cure
From Clyde Kentucky Mrs J A Decker writes that after five years of illness and bedridden days she found relief with Cantu the woman’s tonic. She notes regained strength, ability to work, and relief from pain headaches and backache after using Cardol and shell promotions.
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Clyde
J. A. Decker
Memorial Hall entertainment slated for next Monday night
Johnson City residents are urged to attend a Home performance at Memorial Hall promising a pleasant evening. The note highlights entertainment value and urges community enjoyment, aligning with local social life and civic events.
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Memorial Hall
Johnson City
Disna
Postal Savings Bank to Open in Johnson City
Postmaster James A. Vines returns from Washington after conference with Postmaster General Hitchcock on opening the Government Postal Savings Bank in Johnson City, Tennessee, January 3, 1911. Johnson City selected as the bank site for the state. Hitchcock will oversee the new work, with postmasters in charge. Vines also discussed improved mail facilities for Johnson City.
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James A. Vines
Washington
Frank Hitchcock
Government Postal Savings Bank
Jobson City
Johnson City
Tennessee
Vines
Gen. Hitch Jcock
Salvation Army fund aids many poor mothers and children
Salvation Army officials delivered 185 baskets containing five meals each, providing not less than 415 meals from the fund. Each basket held chicken, potatoes, cranberries, sugar, coffee, cakes, butter, bread, and tomatoes with some baskets adding pies and rice. Capt. Coy thanks donors and notes a Christmas tree event at Munsey Memorial Church. One hundred poor children will receive substantial presents at the tree event on January 2, 1919.
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Salvation Army
Capt
Coy
Balvation Army
Munsey Memorial Church
Pepsin Syrup Co offers free sample via mail
An early 20th century advertisement claims Dy compound cures liver bowel troubles and indigestion. It touts a guaranteed result and promises a free bottle by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co at 1119 Calder Building Monticello Indiana. Sold by dealers for 50 and 1 widely.
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Mary
Market St
San Edra
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ini
Min Dealera
Soc
Frese
Chamberlain
Beauchamp Seeks State Board of Education Membership
Jonesboro December 24 H C Beauchamp editor and publisher of the Jonesboro Herald and tribune announces his candidacy for membership on the state board of education. Friends urge his selection citing his long editorial record and community involvement.
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Jonesboro
H.C. Beauchamp
Brading-Marstall Larter Company Gives Workers Turkey
The Brading-Marstall Larter company treated its employees to a Christmas dinner with every worker receiving a turkey. The brief note highlights the gesture as a handsome act toward the staff, reflecting holiday generosity in the workplace.
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Brading-Marstall Larter Company
Loyalty of Augusta Editor Is Recognized
Editor Thomas W. Loyless of the Augusta Chronicle is honored for his service to the chamber of commerce. Mayor Thomon Barrett presented a silver service as business leaders and Loyless’s wife were hosted at a celebratory event in Augusta.
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Augusta
Auguste
Thomas W. Loyless
Augusta Chronicle
Chamber of Commerce
Thomon Barrett
Woman Finds Hidden $5000 During Housecleaning
Newark news notes Ida Simonson uncovered a floorboard treasure while cleaning her Vernon homestead. She found $500 in gold and the rest in large denomination bills, likely hidden about forty years ago by a relative who died soon after. The piece also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a remedy for persistent coughs.
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Newark
N. J
Ida Simonson
Vernon
Remodeling the House of Representatives Passages
Notes reflect on political talk and social habits with remarks about stockings, cigars, and gifts. The piece muses on family traditions and the idea of giving items to friends while considering the reactions of recipients. It blends humor with civic imagery and holiday themes.
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House of Representatives
Elopement Shocks Washington High Society
Washington society reels over Horace Wylie and Mrs. Philip Hichborn eloping to Europe aboard the Manet. The couple, tied to the Hoyt family and German diplomacy, sparks rumors amid family sorrow and official circles. Mrs Hichborn's sister, Constance Hoyt, is married to Von Stumm, linking German foreign office ties.
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New York
Washington
Wilington Society
Horace Wylie
Philip Hichborn
Henry M. Hoyt
State Department
Europe
Hoyt
Wylie
Philip Hichborn Wes
Matterlee
Washi
Constance Hoyt
von Stumm
Foreign Office
Henry Hoyt, Jr
Me Hichborn
8 Street
N. W
Hiehborn
Harvard
Admiral Hichborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair
United States Navy
Hichborn
Jelia Hichborn
Oice J. Blaine, Jr
Blaine
Hiehborn Malia Parriot
Thones
Walker and Cloyd Wedding At Parsonage
Rev Tarwater joined Mr O E Walker and Miss Boalta Cloyd in marriage at the parsonage last night. A reception for the bridal party followed at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Cloyd before the couple’s departure.
Lilly White wedding at parsonage with Dr Buchanan officiating
Mr D M Lilly a streetcar conductor married Miss Katherine White daughter of Mrs Frank White Thursday evening at the parsonage officiated by Dr W F Buchanan.
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D. M. Lilly
Katherine White
Frank White
W. 5. Buchanan
Week's federal court session ends for holidays in Carolina
Judge Donna Harmon presided as the law court closed for holidays after a week focused on suits against the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway company and divorces. Jury workload was light with three cases to the jury, one verdict for the defendant, one for the plaintiff, and one verdict set aside. Divorces granted included Cromera Stutide Cross Collins Mock Hailey Bailey. The John Horton administration case moved to federal court in Greeneville and the session adjourned to December 20 1910 for nonjury cases.
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Law Court
Femsion
Donna Harmon
Carolina, Clmnchfield & Ohio Railway Company
J. Huckins
H. W. Pard
John Jenkins
O. Ry
Court of Sivilapy
Stephenson Va
Carpenter
G. W. Martin
WW. M. Fortune
American 1 Box Lumber Company
J. W. Mampower Ya
Greene Vill
Cromera
Stutide Cross
Kittie Collins
Steve Collins
Robert Mock
Annie B. Mock
Myra Hailey
Jet Bailey
John Horton
Olinehield Coal Corporation
J. L. Hilbert
Barnes
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Hev. T. P. Summers
Christ
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Blaisdell
Durkee
Danville
Charles Durkee
East Lake City
Leland Stanford
Collis P. Huntington
Houchena
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B. F. Crockett
Soldiers’ Home
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Nick” Dixon
Dixon
Houchens
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Marion Chronicle
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Postal Savings Bank
Johnnson City
Vince Watauga
Atauge
Joseph Murphy
Dr. Fabrney
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Walker-Cloyd
Lilly-White
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