Memphis charter debate and urban governance shift
The article surveys Memphis governance history from the taxing district era to the new charter, praising home rule and streamlined administration while noting factional ward Boss influence. It discusses Galveston plan style commissions, prior control by state legislature, and hopes the new charter will reduce corruption and improve city management.
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Memphis
Memphia
Galveston
Board of Public Works
David Hadden
Rae
Chickasaw Bluffs
Legislative Council
Nashville Banner
Notice to the Public on town sanitary ordinances
The town warns residents to remove nuisances within three days to avoid fines from five to twenty five dollars. Prohibits offensive pools pits decaying vegetation debris or waste on premises and throwing substances in streets and sidewalks. The Chief of Police will enforce abating nuisances under the cited ordinances. Mayor G. L. Suir signs the notice.
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G. L. Suir
Constable Hawkins Faces Fence Law Backlash in Henderson
In Henderson Tennessee on April 24 constable J A Hawkins confronted a cob of warnings as he stepped into his yard. He supports the fence law requiring stock-proof enclosures which took effect April 15. Vandalism and depredations have occurred in Chester County as the western areas oppose the statute.
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Chester County
Old Timey Remedies Fill Everyday Accident Nurture
The piece warns against unverified home cures for common injuries and urges using a marketed oil named Andon Great Oil sold by Ward & Friberg. It claims fast relief for burns cuts cramps toothache and more and labels the oil as a “little doctor” kept in homes. It notes 50 cents per bottle with long shelf life.
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Tom
Harry
Magic
Ward & Friberg
Tennessee Public Act 213 Horses Run at Large Ban
The act prohibits owners or custodians from allowing horses cattle sheep and other livestock to run at large in counties with populations between 22 600 and 22 610 per the federal census. It imposes damages liability liens and impounding rights for trespassers and livestock found on another's land. Public welfare provisions and enforcement details are outlined with signatures and state officials noted.
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Senate
Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jones
Chesnutt
General Assembly
State of
Tennessee
Beit
Eaid
Jane
Jon T. Comminunam
House of Representatives
GO. Tonnerr
Macon R. Parrensos
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