Resolution promises 10 bear fruit in Tennessee politics
Senator Houk’s resolution asks the National Civil Service Reform League, President Taft, and the civil service commission to investigate federal officeholders’ activity in Tennessee state politics. The senate resolution notes that many state Republican committee members were federal officeholders or represented by them, and that the committee endorsed runaway legislators. Replies from Taft’s secretary and the civil service commission promise investigation, with Houk hopeful for immediate steps to end federal influence.
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Nashville
Houk
National Civil Service Reform League
Taft
United States Civil Service Commission
Officholders
Tennessee
Senate
State Republican Committee
State Committee
Civil Service Commission
Chas. D. Hilles
Inventor J M Cameron Returns From New York
J M Cameron, inventor, returns from New York after visiting eastern cities to advance his automatic rock drill fixture and flexible pipe connection patents. He reports ongoing success and plans another trip to northern and western cities to pursue further developments.
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J. M. Cameron
M. E
New York
Cameron
Mr.Cameron
Postmasters Nominated to Senate by Taylor
Washington May 12 nominations of Tennessee postmasters have been favorably reported to the senate by Senator Taylor. The nominees are John R. Richards Oliver Springs W J Johnson Oakdale and Albert I Scott Dickson. They are expected to be confirmed next week.
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Washington
Tennessee
Senate
Taylor
Post Office Committee
Jess
John. R. Richards
Oliver Springs
W. J. Johnson
Oakdale
Albert I. Scott
Dickson
Peace prospects in Mexico brighten after Diaz manifesto
In Juariz May 28 crowds heard that Minister Liman tour explained Diaz’s power intentions. Federal envoy Judge Carbajal sent a message asking rebels how to frame a peace notice, stirring belief peace talks might resume if the rebels had received such a message earlier.
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Juariz
Mexico
Pfetate
Liman
Tour
Associated Press
Mexico City
Diaz
Carbajal
Limantouri
East Tennessee Dairy Contest At Farmers Convention
The East Tennessee Farmers Convention will hold a butter contest on May 15 16 17 as part of its dairy program. Premiums and diplomas will be awarded for butter made from separator cream scoring above ninety. Applicants should contact Prof A A Willson at the University of Tennessee Knoxville Tenn for rules and entry forms.
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East Tennessee Farmers’ Convention
A. A. Willson
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenns
Favorable Sentiment for Methodist Union Talks Progress
Chattanooga May 11 The joint commission on federation of the M E church the Methodist Protestant and the M E church south meets to consider federation reports. Three sessions discuss name changes and creed definitions with progress slow and items deferred for later action. The commission aims for a tentative plan and referral to a general conference for final disposition.
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Chattanooga
M. E
Church
South
Methofiet Episcopal Church
America
Methodist Church
Birmingham
M. Jr. Church
General Conference of the Churches
Harrington Health Gain Promoted by Syrup Pepsin
President Harrington of Harrington Manufacturing Co. Peoria credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with curing years of indigestion and stomach trouble. The ad guarantees relief and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello Illinois. available through local dealers at 50 cents.
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Harrington
Harrington Manufacturing Co
Peoria
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Soc
Quarter of Million Fire Destroys Columbia Business District
Columbia Tenn May 13 Three men narrowly escaped death when a blaze wrecked the business section causing damage estimated at 825000 Firefighters worked with limited water after a waterpipe near the scene burst pinning Twoch Stevens William Hooten and W Satterfield under fallen walls and rescuers freed them.
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Columbia, Tenn
Thie Place
Twoch Stevens
Hooten
Satterfield
Dietz Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Cameron Dam Case
J F Dietz is sentenced to life with hard labor in the state penitentiary at Waupun after a jury convicts him of murder in the first degree for the Deputy Oscar Harp death at Cameron dam on October 4. Hattie Dietz and Lestie Dietz were found not guilty. The defendant faced the verdict with his characteristic smile as the judge read the verdict.
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Ias
Te Stwiled
Tennessee Senator Houk Attacks Governor Hooper In Senate
Senator John C. Houk of Knoxville denounces Governor Hooper and his administration over a Renfro letter soliciting funds to cover absentees, charges withholding oath of office and quorum violations, and calls for investigation and removal actions. He accuses federal officeholders of backing a machine and vows to stay through November 1912 to force duty.
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Nashville
Hooper
George T. Renfro
John C. Houk
Knoxville
Senate
Capitol
Hlouk
Renfro
Mow
Kenfro
Republican State Committee
Houk
House of Representatives
Iit
Hank
Sam Sells
East Tennessee
Sells
Hook
Gen. Hooper
Washington
Taft
Mr. Thouk
Tam
Antil
Tennessee
Johnson City Celebrates Nation's Birthday With Parade
The Commercial Club plans a July 4th celebration in Johnson City with a street parade, decorated vehicles, and merchant floats. A special committee led by Win Silver ensures a successful event, inviting residents to join the festivities.
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Johnson City
Win
Silver
Speaker Champ Clark Stricken by Acute Lumbago
Washington May 12 Speaker Champ Clark, who had a cold for several days, was suddenly seized by an attack diagnosed by physicians as acute lumbago. The illness interrupts his duties as Speaker.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Whisky Selling Charge Fails in U.S. Court
Newport reports Jim Davis once convicted in circuit court of liquor sales and pardoned by Gov. Patterson was acquitted in a federal case in Greeneville this week. The case stemmed from whisky sales and the outcome ends the federal proceeding without a conviction.
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Newport
Jim Davis
Chrcuit
Patterson
Gieeneville
Wendling to Spend His Life in Prison
Frankfort Kentucky May 12 Joseph Wendling convicted of the murder of seven year old Alma Kellner must spend the rest of his life in prison as the Kentucky court of appeals affirms the lower court sentence.
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Frankfort
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Charles Sellers Held for House Breaking
Charles Sellers faced a hearing before Magistrate Pile in Bristol Tennessee for breaking into James Cassell s home. He was jailed to avert action by the circuit court. Earlier, he was arrested in Johnson City on charges of murder and robbery of a veteran at the National Soldiers home.
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Bristol, Tenn, Mey U
Charles Sellers
James Cassell
Circuit Court
Sellers
Johnson City
National Soldiers
Special clubbing offer for The Comet and Memphis Appeal
The Comet presents a one year bundled subscription with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal at a single cash price of $1.00. The Appeal is billed as a leading Southern paper and readers are urged to subscribe.
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Comet
Memphis Weekly
South
Swan Explains Switch to Constituents in Bristol
Bristol May 13 Harry Swan a member of the lower house sits in his home awaiting a legislative quorum He was elected as an independent but voted with regulars on the election bill He explains why he changed stance despite pledges to fuse with fusionists and the reaction from those supporters.
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Bristol
Harry Swan
General Assembly
Reedmen Tribe Organized in Minnedonka 102 Officers Elected
M. P. Biashy of 301 Hamilton Street organized a Tribe of Improved Red Men Minnedonka No 102. Elected officers include W E Cloyd R of W and N O Ely Prophet. About one hundred men are invited to join.
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M. P. Biashy
Hamilton Street
Minnedonka No. 102
W. E. Cloyd
W. N
Republicans Lose Hope On Gal linger Pro Tempore Bid
Washington May The Republican leaders in the senate have dropped the plan to elect a successor to Senator Frye as president pro tempore for now. After seven ballots on Thursday they concluded it is impossible to elect Senator Gallinger, their majority caucus candidate at this time.
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Houk
Mandamus
isLde
Messrs. Hooper
Hicks
Hooper
Tennessee
Washington
Senate
Haye
Frye
Gal+ Jinger
Navarro refugee on American ground
Navarro, head of defeated federal forces at Juarez, fled across the Rio Grande with Provisional President Madero’s escort. He forded the stream on horseback, followed by a ranchman, and disappeared on the American side. His exact refuge in El Paso is unknown.
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Juarez
Navarro
Rio Grande
Madero
Washington Park
el Paso
Country and city arrayed over reciprocity hearing
Washington May 13 Country and city were arrayed at the Canadian reciprocity hearing before the senate finance committee Farmers from Minnesota and North Dakota opposed the agreement while boards of trade from border cities endorsed it The Northwest farm paper editor H P Collins said support stemmed from misinformation and criticized Taft's reference to Canadian provinces as long nonexistent Senator Bailey offered reassurance in dialogue with the editor
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Minnesota
North Dakota
Boards of Trade
H. P. Collins
Northwest
Taft
Canada
Collins
Bailey
Texas Democrat
De Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a laxative remedy claiming to cure constipation indigestion liver trouble flatulence heartburn sour stomach and other digestive issues for all ages. Offers a free sample bottle upon request from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar at dealers.
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de. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Ill
Prominent Citizens Indicted in McLean County Lynchings
Owensboro May 14 eighteen prominent McLean County citizens were indicted for murder in the lynching of William Potter a negro at Livermor three miles away. The indictments accuse them of aiding in Potter's lynching after a white man was killed during the incident. J F Martin visited the city on a Lopinems palation.
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Owensboro
McLean County
Barta
William Potter
Liver
Potter
Mandamus Fight Over Tennessee Salaries Stalls
Nashville reports say Gov official family oppose mandamus to force payment under statutes. The dispute centers on biennial vs statute salaries for roles including the governor's private secretary $2500 vs $1200, capitol superintendent $1800 vs $900, and governor $3500 vs $4000.
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Nashville
Madamus
Hooper
Capitol
Times
Sam Sells
Johnson City
A Good Beginning for Life and Health
A rustic ad-style snippet urges starting health early to prevent later illness. It touts Dr. Caldwell's Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for constipation and indigestion, offers a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois, and notes Lola Remine visited Limestone on Friday.
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Federal Officeholders
National Civic Service and Civil Service Commission
J. M.cameron
Inventor
Methodist
Columbia
Dietz
Smile
Slug Fund
Says Sen. Houk
Congressman Sells
Pearl
L. Fins
W. J. Miller
Miss Berth
Mra de Vines
Sababen
Mives Mande Weene
Illie Maden
Yester
U.S
Wendling
Swan
Gallinger
J. F. Martin
Lola Remine
Limestone
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