First General Measure For Old Soldiers Approved
Nashville January 27 Senate bill No. 1 passed the house this morning, the first general measure to clear both chambers. It carries 2086 dollars to pay a debt on the Soldiers Home and raises the per capita allowance from 150 to 175. The bill goes to Governor Hooper for signature as the first Confederate veteran related measure. Gov Hooper named Capt. Frank Maloney adjutant general and the appointment was unanimously confirmed. The senate debated a futures dealing ban, and nineteen new bills were introduced including compensation for special judges.
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Nashville
Senate
House
Hooper
Frank Maloney
Knoxville
Brooks
Messrs
Worley
Peryear
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By J J Cheney Co Toledo
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are required. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to reach the blood and mucous membranes, Ohio physicians endorsing its efficacy. The ad promotes internal treatment and promises quick results, with free samples offered.
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Hall
J, J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Felve Hall
Tyson Succeeds Olliver as President at Appalachian Exposition
Knoxville January 27 Col L D Tyson a wealthy manufacturer was elected president by the Appalachian Exposition board to succeed William J Oliver who said he could not serve another year due to business pressures.
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Knoxville
Col. L. D. Tyson
William J. Oliver
President's Secretary Salary Fixed at Ten Thousand
Washington January 27 The senate passed the legislative executive and judiciary appropriation bill fixing the pay of the secretary to the president at ten thousand dollars a year.
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Washington
Senate
Legislative
Patterson greeted with hisses as Tennessee policy battle rages
The Chattancey Times recounts Gov. Patterson bidding farewell while gallery sympathizers hissed. It labels the crowd as narrow minded and hostile to liberty, comparing their actions to witch burnings and martyr punishments, and warns radical zeal could pull Patterson back into politics.
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Gov. Patterson
Nashville
Tennessee
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Carmack
Patterson
Memphis man cured by Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
C J Simon of Memphis Tenn claims chronic constipation left him weak and unhealthy until using Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He says it permanently cured indigestion heartburn and sour stomach and guarantees results. A free bottle offer is extended by Caldwell Syrup Co Monticello Illinois with bottles at a second hand price of one dollar.
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C. J. Simon
Memphis
Tenn
Dr.Caldwell
Ro Pe, Syrup Co
Ry Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS IN RUSSIAN VOTED BILL
St. Petersburg January 23 The pension bill was submitted to the Duma yesterday. Soldiers will receive from 60 to 90 dollars yearly based on injuries in war or peace and widows from 24 to 36 dollars yearly. Previously war veterans or their widows received practically no aid.
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St. Petersburg
German Socialist Leader Paul Singer Seriously Ill
Berlin January 27 Paul Singer the socialist leader in the Reichstag is seriously ill. His condition yesterday caused considerable anxiety.
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Berlin
Paul Singer
Reichstag
Judge Discharges Five Hamilton County Grand Jurors
Chattanooga January 27. Judge S D McReynolds discharged five Hamilton county grand jurors for failure to indict whisky sale cases. Attorney General Whitaker said clear evidence requiring indictments was before them. The move follows the grand jury report and a plea for reinstruction or an inquisitorial body to act on presented evidence.
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Chattanooga
Hamilton County Grand Jury
S. D. McReynolds
Whitaker
Grand J Jury
Republican announces for state treasurer in Tennessee
Nashville January 27 reports indicate Thos Taylor of Union City has announced his candidacy for state treasurer. Taylor is a pronounced Republican with high regard in his county and the western part of the state, and wide acquaintance across Tennessee.
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Nashville
Capitol
Thos. Taylor
Union City
Cardui The Woman's Tonic Endorsed In Clyde Ky
Clyde Kentucky reader writes of Cardui the tonic for women pain in back and head and other monthly misery saying five years in bed ended after taking Cardui. The note urges other women to try the remedy and buy from their local druggist.
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Clyde, Ky
Orrs
A. Vecker
Clyde
Cardut
Cardul
Dam
Happy
Cain
Romedy
Cardus
Post Office Contractor in Demand Amid Rumors
The contractor M. P. Wells who built the post office in this city is said to be in demand, with rumors claiming he owes local firms about 16000 dollars and that his current address is unknown to concerned parties.
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M. P. Wells
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Chicago Home
Chicago Working Woman's Home medical superintendent endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for all families. Guaranteed to perform as claimed, free sample offer details and price listed for this widely sold remedy.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Lil
Mouse causes townwide blackout in three Delaware towns
A mouse caused a prolonged blackout across Laurel Seaford Bridgville and Delmar when it touched a generator switch at Sumex Light Power Company. The rodent’s body bridged a circuit and shorted the system, burning out wires and plunging the towns into darkness for several hours.
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Laurel
Del
Seafort
Bridgayitle
Delmar
Sumex Light & Power Company
No Choice Yet for New York Senator in Joint Ballot
Albany January 27 The ninth joint ballot for United States senator was declared no choice due to the absence of a quorum. The stalled election reflects continued deadlock as legislators fail to reach a majority for a candidate.
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New York
Albany
United States
Death of George W Venner Aged Citizen in City
Yesterday morning George W. Venner died at his room in the White Elephant after a lingering illness. One of the city’s oldest residents he had been feeble for years and his death surprised his friends. His son, a New York banker, arrived recently but could not be recognized. Venner came from Boston about twenty five years ago and ran lumber businesses and saw mills in the region. A colorful figure in political debates he lived largely apart from his family. He neared 90 years of age and helped found the Royal Arcanum Council in Boston in 1877. The remains were sent to Boston yesterday on No. 42 by his son.
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George W. Venner
White Elephant
New York
Mr. Venner
Boston
Royal Arcanum Council
340 Acres River Bottom Farm for Sale or Trade
340 acre river bottom farm in Oregon county Missouri listed for sale or trade for city rental property. Includes 140 acres timber eight miles from railroad five room dwelling two tenant houses barn and good water. Bottom land yields 80 to 100 bushels corn per acre with timber and stock range. climate like East Tennessee. price cut from 23000 to 850 per acre. owner Robert Wood of Knoxville Tennessee open to trade or rent.
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Oregon County
Missouri
East Tennessee
Side Track Laid to Normal Building Site
The C I C and O has laid a side track into the normal grounds and several car loads of supplies have reached the contractors. If weather allows work will begin on the concrete foundations for the main building. The busiest and mightiest little pining that is Chamberlains Stomach tablets. They do the work whenever you require their aid. There tablets change weakness into strength, gloominess into 80 gentle one don't realize they have taken a purgative. Sold to all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Patterson Introduces Hooper At Tennessee Inauguration
Nashville January 26 Governor Patterson asked Speaker Baxter to introduce his successor Captain Ben W Hooper at the inauguration exercises yesterday. Baxter, who presided, prepared to introduce Hooper then yielded the privilege to the outgoing governor, creating a notable moment at the ceremony.
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Nashville
Gov. Patterson
Ben. W. Hooper
Baxter
Senate
Hooper
Inauguration of Brownlow as Fourth Republican Governor
The new governor inherits a legacy shaped by Civil War era disenfranchisement and party shifts. Brownlow’s election arises from fusion with Democrats backing prohibition and 1909 election laws, amid questions of Republican support and historic contests including Evans and Tillman disputes.
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W. G. Brownlow
D. W. C. Senter
Alvin Hawkins
Judiciary
Ior
Clay Evans
Brownlow
Emerson Etheridge
Senter
Senate
Stokes
Hawkins
Wright
Wilson
Senate advances bills on age of consent and liquor bottles
Nashville January 27 a senate bill would raise the age of consent from 18 to 21. Another measure amends concentrated feeding stuffs rules to allow smaller packages. A counties courts bill stays open for business. A second hand bottle and jar sale bill was amended to apply only in cities over 35 000.
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Nashville
Senate
Zemo Skin Cure Offered for All Ages by City Drug Co
The City Drug Co advertises Zemo and Zemo soap as a confident remedy for irritated skin in infants and adults. The ad promises a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory and touts efficacy against eczema pimples dandruff and other eruptions with a clear external use liquid.
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The
City Drug Co
Austin and Massey Seek Revival of Omnibus Claims Bill
Representatives Austin and Massey have secured enough signatures on the claims committee to reconsider the omnibus claims bill. If they gain one more vote the measure, packed with items for their districts, could be brought back after it was indefinitely postponed.
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Washington
Austin
Massey
House Claims Committee
Five Million Americans Affected by Hookworm Disease
Washington report from January 26 states five million Americans suffer hookworm and the disease continues to spread, as revealed by the Rockefeller Commission experts examining origin and progression of the illness.
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Washington
Corps of Experts
Rockefeller Commission
Glass eye restores sight to his optic eye
Boston report says archaeologist and clinician Dr. William Copley Winslow regained sight after a pioneering operation. An incision released the natural lens, then healed to allow a glass lens to restore vision.
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Glass
Boston
William Copley Winslow
Winslow
Human chain rescues skaters in ice pond
Patchogue New York January 24 A human chain of fifteen youths saved Ethlyn Phillips and Edward Smith from drowning when they broke through ice on Lake Patchogue. Companions formed a head to toe line reaching the open edge to pull them to safety as others helped.
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Patchogue, L. T
Ethlyn Phillips
Edward Smith
Lake Patchogue
Tennessee Political Drift in Era of Democratic Strength
The Nashville Banner notes Tennessee is traditionally Democratic but current conditions blur party lines. Voters face weakly defined Democratic and Republican distinctions as memory of Reconstruction lingers, suggesting a possible return to Democratic allegiance in the coming years.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Jury Split in Schenk Poison Case Is Discharged
After over twenty four hours of testimony, the jury in the Laura Farns worth Schenk case could not reach a verdict on poisoning her husband John O. Schenk. Judge Jordan discharged them at 5 04 p m with eleven voting for acquittal and one for conviction. Mrs Schenk remained jailed awaiting further action. The initial ballot showed eight for acquittal, three for conviction and one abstention, followed by a second ballot of nine to three in favor of acquittal.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenk
Jordan
Bright colors win the day in cap choice at Omaha shop
Mr and Mrs John Brown of Pender visit Omaha to buy a baby cap. Johnny Red Bull and Annie Gray Cow translate family names while a lace cap tempts the mother, shoppers place bets on lace, and a $1 26 cap is bought as the infant remains impassive.
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John Brown
Pender
Omaha
Mr. Brown
Johnny Red Bull
Mra. Brown
Annie Gray Cow
Johnny
Doctor Ruswell to Leave Nebility for Health Benefit
Dr. T. B. Ruswell plans to close his nebility and move to Round Mountain, hoping the change will improve his health. The distinguished divine has many friends here who await his return. He may soon regain his former strength and vigor.
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T. B. Ruswell
Roun Mountain
Divine
Aineeres
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Tyson
Olliver
Jowt
Chicago
Working Woman’ Home
Mouse
Robert Wood
Broad St
Knoxvilly Tenn
WM. G. Brownlow
D. W.C. Senter
Mr. Evans
Turney
Evans
Tillman
Democratic
Zemo
Bill
Mrs. Schenk
Indian Parente
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