Break in Appalachian forest fund forces congressional action
President Taft announced a funding oversight in the Appalachian forest reserve bill. An $11,900,000 appropriation was approved but only $1,000,000 available in 1910 and $2,000,000 by June 3, 1911. The treasury comptroller notes the first mission failed and surveys may not finish in time to buy lands by January 1. Reappropriation by Congress is likely needed.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Comptroller of the Treasury
Legislators Decide to Stay In Birmingham for Week
Alabama lawmakers in Birmingham in early May plan to remain at least until Tuesday night. Filibusters discuss conditions while away from Tennessee. Lawmakers aim to avoid changes in election laws and return home soon despite farming duties. McDonald denouncement has drawn attention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Tennessee
Groner
Pensacola
McDonald
Tennessee Sunday School Convention Heads to Chattanooga
The Tennessee Sunday-School Association holds its annual convention in Chattanooga June 6 to 8 with pastors and superintendents as ex officio delegates and one delegate per 25 members for each Sunday school. Reduced rail rates are offered to delegates. contact John Carthal or H D Huffaker for details. A May 16 pupils recital at the Christian church features Mrs Ella C Matthews and a program of vocal, readings, and violin pieces. admission is by invitation only with no charge.
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Tennessee Sunday-School Association
Chattanooga
John Carthal
Noel Block
Nashville
H. D. Huffaker
James Building
Ella C. Matthews
John P. Lamb
Anna Barlow
S. E. Miller
Livestock Running At Large Law In Population Range
Tennessee act prohibits owners of horses cattle sheep goats and other livestock from letting them run at large in counties with populations between 28 965 and 29 000 per 1910 census and subsequent counts. It creates damages liability liens for victims and permits impounding with notice to owners. The act takes effect after passage, and notes intent alongside railroad fence and stock laws. Velvet pumps at The Bee Hive.
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General Assembly
State of
Tennessee
School Children Guests of the Home
Capt Kyle M King's treat to the schoolchildren yesterday morning featured a special six car train to the Soldiers' Home. A matinée of moving pictures music and vaudeville in Memorial Hall delighted the children who behaved with perfect order. Chaperoned by I A Bittle and J M Buck, with teachers Nugent Crouch Barton Tomlinson Russell Gaunt Rogan Lyle Fain Painter Lynn Harris Owen Miser and Crouch. Mrs M L Peoples returned from Bristol after visiting friends.
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Kyle M. King
Memorial Hall
Childrnn
I. A. Bittle
J. M. Buck
Nugent
Crouch
Barton
Tomlinson
Russell
Gaunt
Rogan
Lyle
Fain
Painter
Lynn
Harris
Owen
Miser
Capr
Bittle
Insurrecto Leader Madero Sets Peace Conference Details
Francis I. Madero Jr, leader of the Mexican insurrectos, met Judge Francisco Carbajal, federal peace envoy, on neutral ground in El Paso to arrange preliminary details for negotiations.
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el Paso
Texas
Francis I. Madero, Jr
Mexican Insurrectos
Francisco Carbajal
Resolutions Honor Dr Ki Miller of Johnson City Board
The Johnson City Board of Education mourns the death of Dr Ki Miller who passed away on April 12 1911. He served nearly a quarter century as a leading figure in public schools, chairing the board for most of his tenure, and earned the respect and admiration of teachers citizens and colleagues. Resolutions call for record entry publication in city papers and sympathy to his family. Miss Mary and Mabel Gildersleeve are guests of Mrs Will Gildersleeve at Big Stone Gap.
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Board of Education
Johnson City
Ki. 5
Miller
John D Longmire Birthday Celebration Highlighted
A Johnson City luncheon honored John D Longmire on his birthday with friends including T J Cutter O T Long A I H Hamilton and others. Local events include a May 1 charity baseball gathering on Main Street with ice cream cakes and a grab bag, plus dancing at Elk's Hall after.
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Johnson City
Baptist Church
Main Street
Watauga Electric Company
Holston Electric Company
Elk's Hall
J. A. Summers
R. W. Martin
M. J. Gump
Ams Smith
Horace Burleson
C. O. Biddle
H. Pd, Gump
8. O. Williams
Hayner Miller
John D. Copenhaver
Louis Gamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Appalachian Forest
the State Sunday School
Mr. Reeves
House of Representatives
A. M. Leach
N. Baxter, Jr
Senate
Rgtr
Ben W. Hooper
Hallam W. Goodloe
Velvet
Madero
Carbajal
PEAGE
Insurrecto
J.T Browning
J. H. Brading
B. St. John
Committee
Mary and
Mabel Gildersleeve
Mrs
Will Gildersleeve
Big Stone Gap
John D. Longmire
Mr. Longmire
John
T. J. Cutter
O. T. Long
A. I H. Hamilton
Jake Roals
Lawrie Davidson
Cora Mertin
Jennie Nelms
Rank Dolen
Col. W. F. Young
Jonesboro
J. L. Hilbert
Adine Gregory
Boones Creek High School
Dr. Taylor
Milligan
Nannie Brabson
Beer Swingle
Yesteray
Hunter Allen
Judson
Columbus-Powell
Locust Street Sluggers
Gladys Berry
M. I. Gump
Unaka National Bank
Prof. Gilbreath
The
State Normal
Thimble Club
T. E. Hurst
Mesdames Harkness
Baird
Jellico
Gon Club
Pene Ae
Janberetse Lake
Iowa
du Pont Company
Beeenanes
C. la Compte
Mineoos Kentuckey
I. N. Beckner
Miller's Falls
Mass
Cudner
J. E. Wade
New York
Edie Wade
J. B. Cox
A.J. Mackey
Limesine
D. E. Fine
Bristol
W., J. Allen
Judge Harmon
Will
Edward &. Ruble
Chuckey River
Bristol Telephone Co
Bristol, Tennessee
Parrott HarDwAre Co
Knoxville
R. W. Farr
T.C. Hensley, M. D
Tenn
Miller Bidg
Main St
F.W. Hoss
Burryw
Johnson Cry
Hice Mig Co
Base Ball Club
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