Conditions in Packing Houses Reported to Moss Panel
J W Burroughs, former federal meat inspector, testified on packing house conditions in Philadelphia and Cumberland Maryland. He said Philadelphia plants refused inspector access and described lard containing worms, bad scrapple, decaying hog carcasses and revolting sanitation. Other testimony cited impure water at Swifts Co packing house in Cumberland.
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Washington
J. W. Burrough
Moss
Philadelphia
Cumberland
Burroughs
Nelson
Meat Inspection Service
State
County Boards of Health
Swifts & Co
Old Court House in Jonesboro Razed in May
The old court house in Jonesboro began to be razed today after decades of use. Citizens recall a date around 1844 but residents dispute the exact year as officials and locals review records in hopes of a correct conclusion before corner-stone ceremonies and formal exercises attract county and out of town attendees.
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Jonesboro
Temple of Justice
Newton Hacker
Chas
Mason
Lold Court House
Eoon
Eulogies Paid For Late Tennessee Congressman Gordon
The House met Sunday to eulogize the late Representative George W. Gordon of Tennessee. General Isaac Sherwood of Ohio paid a notable tribute, highlighting Gordon's Civil War service and his capture at the Battle of Franklin, after which Sherwood and Gordon became warm friends.
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Washington
George W. Gordon
Tennessee
Isaac Bherwood
Ohio
Gordon
Franklin
Sherwood
Prolonging Life with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Prolonging life hinges on keeping the body free of impurities and avoiding constipation and digestive troubles. The ad promises a ready cure with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, offering a free sample and claiming guaranteed results, with bottles sold at 50 cents and one dollar through local dealers.
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Alt
Young Pie
Caldwell
Jin
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Sec
East Tennessee Normal Faculty and Students Outing
The faculty and students of East Tennessee Normal School traveled to Roan Mountain by the Hartford Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railway on Saturday. They were hosted by George W. Hardin, superintendent of the road, who arranged a special train with three coaches and three observation cars.
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East Tennessee Normal
Roan Mountain
Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railway
George W. Hardin
Commander in Chief Extends Invitation to Confederates
The text reports Gen Trimble extending a gracious invitation to Confederate veterans in Macon for a Gettysburg reunion. It emphasizes reconciliation, mutual respect, and the fading of old hostilities, noting that time heals wounds and veterans from both sides merit honor for their deeds. Senator Heyburn is cited as a Southern political foe of the Confederacy.
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Trimble
Confederate Veterans
Macon
Gettysburg
South
Heyburn
Senate
Confederacy
Memphis
Slap at bishops charge to preach in Minneapolis note
May 13 report from Minneapolis on Methodist Episcopal bishops who collect 5000 dollars salary and travel expenses. Memorials urge capping fees for sermons and lectures to help poorer churches. Rumors of retirement plan for two bishops and Rome residence proposal accompany miscellaneous street anecdote.
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Minneapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Committee of Episcopacy
Rome
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Instant Relief
An old advertisement touts Zemo for eczema, chafing, pimples, and dandruff, claiming instant relief and a pleasant effect on the skin. It mentions widespread availability at city drug stores and highlights a magical touch that purportedly heals quickly.
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Zemo
Earth
John von Cha Be
Origin of colors in Yellowstone Park observed in geology study
A Department of the Interior publication explains how algae and mineral matter create the park’s vivid colors. In geyser basins and Mammoth terraces, heat and cooling cycles form a spectrum from cream to emerald. The Grand Canyon colors arise from lavas and long geological processes shaping rhyolite walls.
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Yellowstone National Park
Department of the Tnterior
Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone Park
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Canyon
Elvan
Knoxville to Host East Tennessee Farmers' Convention
Knoxville will host the East Tennessee Farmers' Convention from May 31 to June 2 with dairying lectures and demonstrations by an expert Dairy Instruction Car from the Southern Railway. Dr. M. Morgan will direct the car’s program, featuring continuous talks, demonstrations, and lantern views. Local officials, educators, and state and federal agriculture experts will participate, with livestock exhibits and discussions on dairy and livestock industries planned.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Finley
Southern
Augusta
Main Street
Knoxville, Sevierville
East Tennessee
South
Tennessee
State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
University of Tennessee
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney complaints. It claims 75 years of use, 50 000 endorsements, and a citizen testimonial from Johnson City Tennessee. Sold by Whitehouse Drug Co and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 50 cents.
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Bright
Dean
Johnson City
Mra
BR. Smith
Grover Street
Tenn
Whitehous Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Oklahoma Loses Millions in Taxes After Supreme Court Ruling
Washington report says the U S Supreme Court decided Oklahoma may tax lands allotted to about 8000 individuals of less than half blood in Oklahoma. The May 27 1908 law exempting such lands from taxation was found binding on the government in the Indian land patents.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Man Held on Insanity Plea After Selling Car to Pay Debt
A judge questions the charge as a lawyer explains the man is to be tried for insanity. The family is worried because he sold his automobile to raise money to pay an honest debt, a case cited in the Chicago Record-Herald.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Jury Instructed On Law Of Murder In Allen Case
Wytheville Va May 14 The alien gang trial moves forward as jurors hear instructions on murder conspiracy and self defense. Floyd Allen the ringleader shows renewed interest while four captured family members await verdicts that could shape prosecutions, with testimony accusing Hida Allen of shooting Judge Massie during the Hillville court attack.
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Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Hillaville Court
Allen
Carroll County
Allens
Bida Allen
Outlaws
Wesley Ewarde
Hidaa
Massic
Rare Archeological Find in Ternley Village
Coins and ornaments totaling about number found in the village of Ternley in South Ieeland. The director of the Copenhagen museum believes they date from the end of the tenth century.
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Ternley
Ieeland
Copenhagen Museum
Electric Bitters Promised to Fight Malaria in Blood
An old advertisement claims mosquitoes spread malaria and typhoid, describing fever and chills then touting Electric Bitters as a cure. It credits a Lucama North Carolina user and hails benefits to liver and kidney health, pricing at 50 cents from H C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucama
N.C
H.C. Miller's
Six Years for W. D. Sutherland
Six years for W D Sutherland follows a seven day trial over the wrecking of the National Banks of Clanwood in Dickenson County Virginia. The defendant, once cashier Welter D Sutherland, was accused of aiding the bank’s failure and of eloping with a married woman, while claiming directors bore responsibility. He is to report to the Atlanta federal prison.
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Irtut
D. Sulberians
Yonne Annk
Waly
Mie
Ais Pears
Clanwood
Dickenson County
Virgina
Ruther- Jan
Evie Deave
Alduee
Ale
Sutherland Soarks
Barherland
Atlanta
Democrats Nominate County Ticket At Jonestown Convention
Democratic county delegates met Sunday afternoon to nominate Wate TL for trustee G I Jones of Johnson City for sheriff and Lola Broyles of Conklin for tax assessor with a future decision on selecting a representative candidate after the August election Democrats claim full party unity and promise a strong campaign for reelection of the slate.
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Jonestir
Nooning of Life and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Ad
Married readers advised on life, children, and indigestion. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick relief and permanent cure with a free sample offer and a price of one dollar per bottle through the Pepsin Syrup Co. at 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldp
Monticello
Hil
Force denies Astor will contest in New York
William H. Force father of Madeleine Tal mage Voree Astor says he has no knowledge of a contest to Col John Jacob Astor's will. The will would grant his daughter $100000 in cash, a life estate in the Fifth Avenue house, and £5,000,000 forfeited on remarriage. He spoke by phone to a reporter and insisted he could be quoted only for that remark.
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New York
William H. Force
Madeleine Talmage Voree Astor
John Jacob Astor
Col. Astor
Fifth Avenue House
Texans Admire New Life Pills Say They Add Energy
What Texans admire is hearty vigorous life according to Hugh Tallman of San Antonio. He writes Dr Kings New Life Pills surely put new life into a person, and his wife agrees they are the best made. Excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles. 25 cents at H C Millers.
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Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Dr. King
H.C. Miller's
Knoxville's Big Musical Festival Opens May 22 23 24
Knoxville Oratorio Society presents five concerts at Staub's and Brown's theatres with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and 32 pieces. Soloists Agnes Kimball Werner West Margaret Keyes H Evans Williams John Barnes Wella Frederick Martin John Hersh Frank Nelson headline. Tickets $5 season or $1.25 per show.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Oratorio Society
Staub's
East Tennessee
Brown's Theatre
Gowen
Samson
Cincional Symphony Orchestra
Frank Nelson
Schubert
Shuman
Cornell
N. D. Bare Rows
Agnes Kimball
New York
Werner West
Cincinnati
Margaret Keyes
H. Evans Willams
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Saltare
Selerce
Toledo
Drawluin
City National Bank
Maka National Bank
Johnson City, Tenn
Leas
Zod
Bacon
The
W. D. Sutherland
MR. Force
Astor
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Royal Baking P Powder
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