Political chatter mixes campaigns and naval tales in Nashville items
The Nashville papers note Taft leading in Chicago style politics with implications for ongoing campaigns. They report recalls, withdrawals from governor races, biographers for Senator Taylor’s brothers, and a naval academy applicant who faltered on a physical test yet gains another chance to prove himself.
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Taylor
James
Art
Nashville
Annapolis Naval Academy
Cy Lyle
Nashville Democrat
Train Robbers Hold Up Express Car Near Okatona
Two masked bandits attacked the Queen and Crescent New York limited train No 2 near Okatona Mississippi eight miles south of Hattiesburg and blew open the express car. Estimates place the haul between 35000 and 200000 dollars though officials cautioned against specific figures. The robbers who are believed to be the same pair that struck Mobile and Ohio at Corinth in February escaped and were at large last night.
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Kntuiesburg
Miss
Queen and Crescent New York Limited
Okatona
Hattesburg
Southern Express
Mobile and Ohio
Corinth
Inege
Cleveland Wins From Johnson City in Slow Ground Game
In a ten inning affair on a cold afternoon with a slow field, Cleveland defeated Johnson City as errors and miscues marred the play. Cleveland rallied late with five hits and a walk in the tenth, supported by strong hits by Lee and Taylor, while Kelly pitched through the late innings for the visitors.
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Boldiers
Cleveland
Johnson City
Kelly
Lee
Les
Taylor E
Delinquent Tax Payers Notice for June Sale in Jonesboro
Notice announces sale of real estate of delinquent taxpayers for 1011 in Jonesboro Washington County Tennessee on the first Monday in June at the courthouse. It lists districts and parcels and states the sale may continue day to day if not completed. Also includes stray ad text about malaria remedies and local product promotion.
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Court House
Jonesboro
Washington County
Keown James Salts Cal
Ornamental and Useful Cookery From Cherished Books
Recipes gathered from old cookbooks include Boughnuts Without Eggs Sponge Drops Queen's Frittere Queen's Pudding and a Coffee Jelly. Procedures rely on sour milk butter sugar flour eggs and common flavorings with steps for mixing frying and baking.
Witness Stand Memory in The Forgetful Man Parody
A quirky excerpt features Watt and Phapaeus with a character called The Forgetful Man. Bocker asserts he remembers nothing, not even a winter justike, while the narrator hints that success comes from repeating the right actions. The piece ends urging readers to read advertisements in the paper.
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Bocker
Bentley Elmore announces engagement of Mary Catherine Elmore
Edna Janie Elmore announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Catherine Elmore to Gordon Mansir Bentley. The wedding is set for Tuesday June 4 at the First Baptist Church in Rutherford, Tennessee.
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Edna Janie Elmore
Mary Catherine
Gordon Mansir Bentley
First Baptist Elurch
Rutherford, Tenn
Pupils Recital at Christian Church Draws Praise
The pupils recital Tuesday at the Christian church, led by Mrs Ellas Matthews, featured strong city talent including Mrs Earnest Miller, Miss Lena Barton, Miss Anna Bar Tow, Miss Angeline Wolford, Mr Bingham Cook and Mr James Leath. The program highlighted the pupils work with remarkable skill and care, and almost all performers showed notable talent.
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Christian Church
Ellas
Matthews
Earnest Miller
Lena Barton
Anna Bar- Tow
Mise Angeline Wolford
Bingham Cook
James ©. Leath
New Drug Store Offers Full Line of Medicines and Supplies
We opened a new drug store and offer a complete line of drugs, sundries, toilet articles and stationery. We fit your prescription as ordered by your private physician. No substitute here. We appreciate your patronage.
Chancery Sale of Land for Taxes in Johnson City
A tax chancery sale will be held June 1 at the Johnson City courthouse. Properties include multiple lots in Crandall, Cures, and Carnegie additions owned by Mary McTrash, N J Lawy, and Lillian S Hith, with six month credit and a mortgage on default. W. G. Kenyon of Newton, N C visits town, noting growth since residence years ago.
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Moss
Hurst
Ingrawham
Jackson Mary
Aone
Jackson Joly
Jackson Easee
Kent
Lou Melton
Melton
Ric Patrick Tohn
RM. Senee
Roy
Patrick BO
Carson Cressle
Allie Lowis
Lyanard
Ar Bacon
LOWES
Joe
O Sores
McClain
Forks
Aeres
McClary Lawls
Arricane
McClain Ed S
Acre
McNeil John
Whittaker
Taylor
Odom
Annie
WHR
Weedene
Oliver
Mary
Vlu Woree
Overton and Holmes
Pendleton John
Corporation of the City
Ponnebaker WM
Dole
Johnson City
Voters AC
Bowman
Britton
John
Weres Clark
Maryse
Horthia
Iteller
Geo W
OM Meres
Sharie
Wand Gms
Mees
Shuceaft Sane
Geo
Reres
Silvers MD
Mitchell Jas
Smith Burl
Stover
Pucker Bros
Shonen Drie
Tevin Ot
Soos Bos Mores
Spurgeon Stally
Lior Wilkan
Staples RC
Stratton FA Et al
Stewart Jerome
L Miomas Goo
Abernathy & Graham
Httenee
Adams Thos
Toy Guo
Tanwetaese
Trane
Mexander Mattianee -Drown
Twody
Allen WJ
Drown
Otsman
Petereed
Armstrong Cator & Co
Arnott A
Wattmnandt
E CO
Hilin
Warner Votal
Weddington Frink
Tyron BP
Buriettes Calvin
Wheater DV Heirs
Trevee
Campbell
Willard D
Cargill
Williams Bruce
Oid
Meres Carriaves
Keres
Wilson
Carrico MC
Wishon Dd
Carrington
Yarbrough Dobney
Carroll
Facron
Yarbrough
Cecil Mrec R
Caloman
Cooper Chas
Jonog Mey Olive
Seeeees Smeres Cooper Chas
Cowan
Hartman RG
AHL
Macon
Amanda
Culton
Davie
Sacres
Dickey Lumber Co
Bishop
Glenn Dno
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Dixson
Hartman JP
Dockerty T Mo
Hick
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Ellis Aweren Ewatet
Ellsworth BB
Ellsworth JF
Kirk T Coes
Emmort
Ervin Edsone
Lior Irvin
Thos
Meres Pisher JW
Pern Llot Gallimore
Mattie
Core
Garnett Tenry
Lowe Garven
Gass Allen
Renee Ote Greenlee
Gadger
Hale
Hamilton Walton
Harris
Harrie William
Hota
Larrison
Hancom
Loty
Helton Joho
Chiancery Court
Pennessee
Dulinson City
Court House
Crandall Addition
Mary McTrath
Carnegie
Car _hegle
N. J. Lawy
Lillian
W. (. Kenyon
Newton, N.C
Cash Offer For Dual Subscriptions From Comet And Appeal
The Comet offers a special club rate with The Memphis Commercial Appeal to furnish both papers for one year at the price of The Comet’s regular $1.00 subscription. The Appeal, a leading southern paper, seeks many new subscribers through this $1.00 cash deal for both papers.
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Comet
South
Fragmentary court testimony in Virginia case
A Virginia courthouse witness recounts a confrontation with a Black man, describing how the man allegedly began advancing and exposed a hand in his hip pocket while the witness used racial slurs. The report notes the tension and threatening exchange without graphic detail.
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Virginia
Johnson
Disciplined Children and Self Preservation Explained
A historical note discusses how children who take the path of least resistance become men who avoid real work and honest effort. The quote emphasizes character as a driver of achievement and contrasts discipline with selfish avoidance.
Miss Martin Dies in Johnson City at 23
Miss Auntie Bi Martin aged 23 died at her brother J. J. Martin’s home in western Johnson City after a tuberculosis illness lasting months. Funeral was held at Boone’s Creek Christian Church with Rev. Ham Han officiating and burial in the church cemetery.
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Bi. Martin
J. J. Martin
Ehrintian Mie
J. Matt Martin
Boones
Creek Christian Church
Ham
Han
Burkal
Church Cemetery
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Mountcastle-Pfleger Mareware Co
Hammit& Gray Quick Service
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State Normal Grounds
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