State Tax Commission Calls for Broad Reforms in Report
The State Tax Commission presented its exhaustive report to the legislature on March 4 urging a new constitution before major reforms a central tax commission from each grand division and uniform cash value assessments. It backs bi weekly assessor reports seeks to abolish back assessments and favors state wide auditing of land titles and equalization by a new system.
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Nashville
State Tax Commission
Tia
Central
Rhoetby
Hamilton
State Commission
Commission
State Board of Equalization
Sloan's Liniment Provides Quick Relief for Rheumatism
Advert says Sloan's Liniment gives rapid relief for rheumatism and other pains by applying to the surface without rubbing. It claims deep penetration to the pain site and promises near instant relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It notes a bottle costs about two shillings and can be bought from druggists.
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Sloan
Stoan
Sweden
Farmer Blames Electric Poles Dispute Leads to Injury
Robert Blair a prominent farmer near Garbers cut down poles along the Jonesboro to Embreeville power line. He touched a live wire when pulling free from the 2300 volt current, was rescued by Esquire Will H. Jones, then arrested on a local charge and later bound over to court after a preliminary hearing. The Tennessee Eastern Electric Co. noted the line usually carried 13 000 volts and was not live at the time of the incident.
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Robert Blair
Garbers
Tennessee Astern Electic Company
Jonesboro
Embreeville
Blair
Esquire
Will H. Jones
Williams
Bair
Amzi Smith
Tennessee Eastern Electric Co
Hallum Goodloe Named Secretary to Governor Rye
Halum W. Goodloe of Crockett County, former secretary of state, will be permanent private secretary to Gov. Rye. He succeeds John S. Denton, who will join the board of control by March 19. Goodloe's background includes service as chief clerk to Secretary of State Mortom and a UT Knoxville alumni, with praised state affairs knowledge.
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville
No Use To Try And Wear Out Your Cold
Coughs and colds worsen with neglect and delay and can lead to serious ailments and epidemics. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as the remedy. a first dose is said to clear the head, restore breathing, and improve vitality, with a bottle urged for immediate use.
Million-Plus Coal Field Development Planned in Kentucky
A new eastern Kentucky project by the Eastern Kentucky Black Coal and Fuel Company, organized at Roanoke Virginia and Honaker Virginia, will start within days. It aims to employ hundreds at good wages and build two to three operations with two new towns, spending several million dollars to develop the mining sector along the C C O railway near Elkhorn City and the Virginia border. Much mined coal will be shipped over the C C O line via Johnson City.
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Elkhorne City
Virginia Border Line
Eastern Kentucky Black Coal and Fuel Company
Roanoke
Honaker
C. Co
Johnson City
Reward Offered for Missing Catarrh Cure Distributor
A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for information leading to the return of a missing consignment of Catarrh Cure. Fr. Cheney and the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo are named as parties, with claims of trustworthiness. The ad promotes Catarrh Cure as a blood purifier and internal tonic priced at five cents per tablet, available through doctors and mail orders.
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Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
Toledo
Ohio
Actha
Bake Mall
Baxter Opens Office in Bristol For Census Work
Hristel Tenn March 9 E J Baxter of Jonesboro who was named as federal industrial census enumerator for upper East Tennessee has opened headquarters in Bristol. He will enumerate Sullivan Washington Carter Johnson Unicoi and likely other counties with first work in Bristol.
Rogan Inspects Johnson City Company and Brownlow Rifles
State adjutant general Charles B. Rogan visited Johnson City this week to inspect the Brownlow Rifles. The company, led by Captain R. C. Lusk, numbered over sixty members with four more on the roster, and Captain Hughed is expected to inspect soon.
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Charles B. Rogan
Brownlow Rifles
R. C. Lusk
Hughed
Endorsed at Home Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Offered
Johnson City resident N Brown real estate dealer 11% Watauga St endorses Doans Kidney Pills citing family use and others who recommend them. He states the pills lived up to claims and urges readers to buy at 50 cents from all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y advertises the remedy.
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Johnson City
Doan
N. Brown
Watauga St
Tenn
Mr. Brown
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Adyt
Teething Syrup Ad Spurs Panic and Plague Mention
Readable fragments report a Strassburg theology professor pushing individual communion cups during the sixteenth century plague and a later alarm about cholera infantum. An advertisement for De Fahrney's Teething Syrup at 26 cents follows.
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Strassburg
Tanlac credited by Northern Pacific agent in Knoxville
Capt. FL Patty district passenger agent for Northern Pacific with offices in Chattanooga and St Paul moved to Knoxville for health reasons. He says after taking Tanlac he slept better and felt revived, noting improved digestion, nerves, and sleep after one bottle and plans to buy more. Sold in Johnson City by Gregory & Sons.
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G. F. Willis
Kuhlman
Knoxville
Johnson City
Gregory & Sons
Mrs Luke Lea Improves After Illness in North Carolina
Mrs Luke Lea who suffered pneumonia at her cottage in Asheville's Albemarle Park showed a slight improvement after a critical state last night. Senator Lea arrived with her parents Mr and Mrs Percy Warner of Nashville and remains at her bedside as doctors say she has a chance for recovery.
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Asheville
N. C
Luke Lea
Albemarne Park
Critial
Lea
Senator Lea
Piney Forests Antiseptic Tone Promises Health Boost
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Hona Antiseptic claiming invigorating pine scent clears throat and head. It urges purchases at druggists for 25 cents and hints at modern health benefits from pine forests.
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Dr. Bell
Belgians grateful as war welcomes American aid
The piece recounts Hindenburg’s breakthrough against Russia, Belgian suffering, and seven million Belgians in distress. It notes American relief shipments and public generosity, with refugees in Antwerp and widespread hunger amid war’s toll. It ends with a nod to future events and censor reports.
No Examination for Railway Mall Service in Spring 1915
The Civil Service Commission states no examination will be held for the Railway Mall Service during Spring 1915 due to numerous application requests. Announcement by Local Secretary Johnson City Tennessee.
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Civil Service Commission
Johnson City, Tenn
Resignation of Dr Neighbors at Saline College prompts change
Dr W 5 Neighbors resigns as president of Saline College and accepts absolute presidency with Dr Barney Thompson of Centenary College at Cleveland Tent Wax. Dr Orr and Rev Wiley named possible successors as trustees await confirmed appointment. Neighbors leaves May end with faculty members Carl Bodell G W Summers and Antoinette Fleury.
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W. 8 Neighbors
Saliing College
Barney Thompson
Centenary College
Cleveland
Neighbors
John ©. Orr
Morrintown
E. E. Wiley
Bland Street
Mehureh
Bluefield
W. Va
Orr
W. EF. Martin
The
College
Alabama
Neighbors Willeave
Carl Bodell
G. W. Summers
Mlle
Antoinette Fleury
F. Sulins Colege
Southern Methodist Church
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Bristol Courier
Albert E. Hill On the Fifth Ballot in Nashville
Albert H. Hill of Davidson county was nominated by the democratic caucus for speaker on the fifth ballot amid a large crowd. The tally climbed from nine to fourteen across the five ballots as Senators Stevens and Parks supported Hill while Todd and Elkins did not vote.
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Nashville
Tenn
Albert H. Hill
Davidson County
House of Representatives
Todd
Courcus
Mothers Pension Bill Advances in Tennessee Legislature
In Nashville on March 10 the senate debated the Mothers Pension bill as Senator Gardner’s judges exchange bill barely failed. Senator Hoskins moved to reconsider and Gardner pledged support with an amendment, enabling expected passage tomorrow. The lower house passed the measure unanimously, targeting widowed mothers with dependent children and counties over fifty thousand population. Tankard praised the bill. A companion bill earmarks 125 000 dollars for a livestock pavilion at the state fair.
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Nashville
Tenn
Gardner
Senate
Hoskins
Hill
Gardner and
Stevens
H. C. Anderson
Tankard
Davidson
Health Promotes Happiness With Digestive Aid
An ad extols Dr. King's New Discovery Life Pill as the key to regular bowel movements. It claims a full, free bowel movement by morning and improved digestion, urging nightly use to prevent illness and promote well being.
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Dr. King
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