Southern Railway appoints two immigration agents
Washington March 2. The Southern Railway adds two traveling immigration agents to its land and industrial department. J H Jones, based in St Louis, will cover the central west while J H Finster operates from Washington. They will solicit desirable classes to settle in the south and expand the companys immigration and industrial program begun in 1894.
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Houk Urges Taft to Reconcile Tennessee Republicans
Washington dispatch reports Knoxville congressman Housk criticizes administration for Tennessee stance and urges William Howard Taft to unite the state party. He cites Sells appointive pace and Hitchcock and Lea influence. Also notes Ladies Missionary society meeting at First Presbyterian church with Mrs. Frank Baxter hosting and officers to be elected.
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Miller Died Monday Morning in Mischy WA
Mrs Adela Miller daughter of Dr Kibert S Miller Sr died at home after long illness. Her husband Dr Miller has been in critical condition for months. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Munsey Memorial church with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. The Comet offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Appalachian Park Idea Outlined by Prof Glenn
Professor L C Glenn of Vanderbilt explains that the conservation plan envisions multiple detached reserve areas rather than a single park. The commission will consider acquisition ease and preservation of good farms, with roads built through reserves to invite public recreation. Glenn will help draft the Tennessee bill amending the 1901 act extending forest reserve power near the North Carolina line.
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United States Geological Survey
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United States
North Carolina
Nashville Banner
Sells Loses Support as Massey Grows in District
The Vindicator notes Congressman Sells loses backing in the First District due to enmity with Dr. Massey. It argues Sells faces a one term future while Massey gains strength from a respected early term and appointment to Soldiers' Home management, suggesting Massey would easily beat Sells if he runs again.
Iron supply to exhaust in thirty years
Philadelphia March 20 Speaking on the conservation of iron Dr Allerton Cushman director of the bureau of Industrial research at Washington declared at the Franklin institute that at the present rate of production the iron supply of the United States would be exhausted in thirty years If the average rate of increase by sheliles should be continued he said the production in the next three decades would require 6 088 000 000 tons of ore The ore supply available in the United States is estimated at 4 788 000 000 tons Bristol Herald Courier The High School Annual made up of the literary efforts of the pupils of the city public schools will appear in a few weeks We are anxiously waiting for it as the talent displayed by the high school classes promises something artistic. We will even promise to read the poems.
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Mexican insurrection jail view quoted by father in law
H C Converse of Hendora Cal cites dangers for American youths in Juarez jail where his son Lawrence and Edwin Blatt Pittsburg are held on insurrection charges. He notes U S pressure improves treatment but access to outside food remains denied. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery praised for lung diseases and coughs with a trial bottle offered by H C Miller.
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Mexico City
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Clay City
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Echoes of a Cavalcade in the East City Street
A tall tale describes a brave horse charging through a busy market area from the east, nearly colliding with a bronze statue and a smiling statue-like woman. A mule rider arrives and rescues the horse, ending with a strange, comic note that no event occurred.
Skin Affections Cured by Zemo and Zeno Soap
The City Drug Co offers Zemo and Zeno soap with a money back guarantee for irritated tender or seeking skin conditions in infants or grown persons. Zemo is a clear liquid for external use claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff and other eruptions. The ad trumpets economy cleanliness and effectiveness of the treatment for skin or scalp affections.
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The
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Salvation Army Officers Leave Town for Silver City NM
Captain and Mrs. Coy who have led the Salvation Army here for months departed yesterday on the Memphis special to Silver City New Mexico for the captain’s health. Friends here regret his leaving as he searches for relief from illness.
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Salvation Anny
Memphis
Silver City
New Mexico
Indestructible Word of God Sermon by Dr Allison
Dr Allison delivered a forceful sermon at the Pint Presbyterian Church on The Bible as The Revelation of God. He argued the text from Jeremiah 405 and Isaiah 40 and described the Bible as indestructible, ancient beyond compare, and the cathedral of truth.
Carrie Nation Remains Very Ill in Kansas Sanitarium
Leavenworth Kansas March 20 Mrs Carrie Nation the militant temperance worker at a sanitarium here is gradually growing weaker due to a general breakdown Her condition is regarded as serious None of her mail is given her but is forwarded to a daughter in Kansas City managing her mother's affairs.
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Carrie Nation
Kansas Temperance Worker
Kansas City
Patterson Buys Home in Idlewired Memphis
Former Gov Patterson purchases a home in Idlewired a fashionable Memphis area and plans to open law offices here next week officials say
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Patterson
Idlewired
Good Roads Meeting at Elizabethton
A large crowd filled the Elizabethton court house to back the Memphis to Bristol highway. E C Alexander was chairman with Lee F Miller secretary. Resolutions praised Governor Hooper. W E F Carter of Washington County was endorsed for East Tennessee highway commissioner. A committee was named to travel to Nashville to press Carter’s appointment and route selection. Contributions were solicited to fund the Nashville trip.
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Lee F. Miller
Hooper
W. E F. Carter
Washington County
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Highway Commission
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Blackburn
Curtis County
Nashville
Carter
Carter County
Mrs Taylor Dies After Brief Illness in City
Mrs W Lawson Taylor aged about 65 died at her Pine Street home Sunday morning after erysipelas. She was active in First Presbyterian Church and survived by husband W Lawson Taylor daughter Lila and sons Frank Charles and C S Taylor of San Angelo. Also survived by two sisters, a brother, and a large circle of friends. Funeral at Ogle Mill Cemetery with choir and pallbearers named.
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Pine Street
John Lee Allison
Martha Matilda Miller
Lila Taylor
Frank
Charles Taylor
C.5. Taylor
San Angelo
Texas
Mary Miller
Smith
Hendersonville
N. C
Remains Exhumed and Moved for Burial in Johnson City
The body of Geo Sells father of Congressman Sam Sells of the First Tennessee district was exhumed at Beuhler cemetery Friday and moved to Johnson City for burial beside Mrs Sells who died recently. Sells died in Bristol thirteen years ago and the decayed casket fell apart when exposed to air. The grave monument was dismantled and sent to Johnson City.
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Sam Kt. Sella
Tennessee
Beuhler
Johnson City
Sells
Mr. Selle
Bristol
Bristol Herald Courier
Russian Minister to China Reported Killed in Peskin
St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russian minister to China Korosetovetz murdered in Peskin. Foreign and war offices have not confirmed the report as of noon.
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Korosetovetz
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