Taylor Defends the South Against Heyburn in U S Senate
Senator Taylor replies to Senator Heyburn’s bitter attacks, arguing the Civil War history belongs to all Americans. He recalls Union and Confederate leaders, urges reconciliation, and champions a memorial honoring both sides. He vows southern peace and unity, with future cooperation under the flag.
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R. L. Taylor
South
Heysburn
United States Senate
Taylor
Idaho
Heyburn
United States
Infantry
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria Rumor in Local Ad
The ad claims Electric Bitters kill malaria germs in the blood and restore appetite and strength. Wim Fretwell of Locinta NC says three bottles drove malaria from his system and brought lasting health, with the product advertised for stomach liver and kidney issues at 50 cents a bottle.
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Wim. Fretwell
Locinta
N.C
H. C. Miller's
Too Much Of A Good Thing Humorizes Early Morning Routine
A quip from Harper's Magazine illustrates a school scene where a student pleads overwashing as the reason for arriving late. The teacher questions the delay while the student offers the odd excuse with polite humor.
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Pease
William
Harper's Magazine
Vest Dog Speech and Owensboro Riverboat Sabotage Tale
A long reminiscence recounts Senator George Graham Vest and the Missouri dog speech linked to his rise. It also narrates Vest’s alleged role in wrecking a riverboat at Owensboro after a poker loss, prompting a bank run and court upheaval, with courtroom drama and local figures named throughout.
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United States
George Graham Vest
Missouri
West
Vest
Senate
Owensboro
Bob Triplett
Louisville & Memphis Packet Company
Ohio River
Ohio
Lace Township
Ind
Evansville
Janes L. Johnson
A l Pensions
Williams Parodied Apostles Debate Over Harvester Card
Washington April 25 The first Senate debate this session centered on Col Roosevelt's official correspondence about the International Harvester Company when he was president in 190? Senator Bristow of Kansas led support for Roosevelt and Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi defended the former president. Williams labeled the political stance as modern and aggressive.
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Bristow
Taft
Williams
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Africa
Jung
Ananias Club
Washington
Congress
Col. Roosevelt
International Harvester Company
Kansas
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Confederate Veteran Dies After Parade Stroke in Savannah
Frank Werm, an aged jeweler and Confederate veteran, was stricken while marching in Savannah Memorial day parade and died a few hours later. The incident occurred during the Memorial day observance as he followed his comrades through the city.
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Savannah
Frank Werm
Prolong Life With Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin Syrup
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for constipation and digestive complaints. It invites readers to request a free sample by mail from the Pepsin Syrup Co at 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, Illinois, and claims broad availability through local sellers.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Soe Ant
Manager Duffy to Lead New Soldiers Tryouts in May
James M. Duffy, manager of the New Soldiers, arrived from Pasadena and will begin drilling the team about May 1. The squad includes most of last year’s members and many new players as tryouts start. Duffy’s career spans 1904 with Lawrence Maas, 1905 independent ball, 1906 Columbia South Atlantic league, 1907 Norwich, 1908 Meridian, 1909 Portsmouth Ohio league, 1910 independent ball, and 1911 Brantford Canadian league.
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James M. Duffy
Pasadena
Unl
Orangeburg
Norwich
Conn
Meridien
Portsmouth
Brantfort
Hooper May Quit The Ace
Report suggests Hooper may resign from the ace role amid poor form and uncertain team plans. The development hangs over the squad as management weighs next steps.
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GOD
Hooper
ACE
Tennessee Republicans fear Hooper’s health may hinder campaign
Nashville April 2 Republican leaders in Tennessee express grave concern that Gov J We Hooper, ill for weeks, may not recover in time to seek reelection this fall. With state and federal contests looming, GOP lenders worry the governor’s absence from the hill and need for rest at Newport could strain party efforts. The blast ends with an unrelated ad urging Chamberlains Liniment.
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Nashville
Tennesse
J. We Hooper
Willot
Newport
Washington
Thone
Hooper
Escaped Jail In Jonesboro Is Recaptured By Posse
Ike Greer who was jailed for bootlegging forced a guard to open the cell door and fled east toward the railroad. He dodged the pursuing party near Brown and Tucker’s blacksmith shop but was later apprehended. Greer had been convicted in Greeneville federal court and sentenced to three months and a $100 fine. he resides in Johnson City.
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Jonesboro
Ike Greer
Greer
Brown & Tucker
Greeneville
Johnson City
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