Dickinson Chosen Special Counsel Against United States Steel
Washington October 30 Judge Jacob M Dickinson former Secretary of War Tennessee has been named special counsel for the government to prosecute the United States Steel Trust case. He will head a strong team with Wickersham planning to retain other eminent lawyers. His cabinet friendship with the attorney general aided the selection and he previously impressed at the Alaska boundary tribunal. The fee will depend on case length and may run to years before a supreme court decision. The appointment pleases the south and enhances Dickinsons fame as a top lawyer.
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Washington
Wickersham
Judge Dickinson
Ilinois Central
Alaska
London
United States
Dickinson
Supreme Court
South
Confederate Pension Board Reorganized in Nashville
Nashville October 26 The state Confederate pension board reorganized with W H Coley named president Geo F Hager vice president Frank A Moses special examiner John P Hickam secretary Coley succeeds Major George B Guild who resigned as president Officials were reelected for other posts
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Nashville
State
Confederate Pension Board
W. H. Coley
Geo. F. Hager
Frank A. Moses
John P. Hickam
Capt. Coley
George B. Guild
Texas Wonder Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
A Texas advertisement touts Texas Wonder for curing diabetes rheumatism and kidney bladder ailments in men and women. It claims rapid relief and offers a two months’ treatment bottle for one dollar with testimonials from Texas and other states. Dr BW Hall supplies from St Louis and druggists stock the product.
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Texas
Hall
Oliver St
St. Louis
Politicking Past Votes Stir Debate On 1896 Picks
Nashville Banner comments on Woodrow Wilson and Harmon voting records from 1896 and 1900. It questions relevance of distant ballots to current presidential eligibility, notes Harmon’s and Wilson’s later support patterns, and critiques Houston Post and Bryan foes. It argues live issues matter more than bygone votes.
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Woodrow Wilson
Judean Harmon
Mr. Bryan
Gov. Wilson
Palmer
Rackner
Gov. Harmon
Washington
Gov. Hannon
Texas
Houston
Harmon
Sfore
Wilson
Bailey
Bryan
Nashville Banner
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Remedy in Johnson City Ad
A Local Johnson City reader testifies that kidney pills aid after long work strains and colds. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from backache and general kidney discomfort, stating acceptance by Whitehouse Drug Co and strong recommendation. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Remember the name Toan's.
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Bright
Doan
Johnson City
J. W. Galloway
Hamilton Street
Tenn
Whitehouse Drug Co
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Toan
William Bayless Dead in October 1911
William Levi Bayless, a colored man, died October 21, 1911 at age 71. He left a wife, nine children, and many friends. He joined the Baptist church in slavery and was baptized, bearing his afflictions with patience. Laura Bayless notes his faith and final readiness. Must Be a Goal.
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William Levi Bayless
Baptist Church
Laura Bayless
Hall's Catareh Cure and Family Pills Promoted
nstructions claim Salarey cannot be cured without internal remedies. The pitch asserts Hall's Catareh Cure works internally and topically on blood and mucous surfaces, paired with Hall's Family Pills for constipation, as a proven combination endorsed by physicians, with testimonials and mail order.
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Catarrah
Cerane
Warrerume
F. J. Cheney. & CO
Toledo
Druesinta
Zeo Hall
Tennessee fusion scheme blasted by Sen Houk in Hermitage lobby
State Senator and ex-Congressman John C Houk denounces Tennessee fusion leaders claiming a deal with national Republicans would give the next U S senator to independent democrats and the next governor to Republicans. He warns funds from corporations and a civil service ring would corrupt state government and hinder reform while aligning Tennessee with Taft’s national campaign.
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United States
John C. Houk
Hermitage Hotel
Tennessee
Taft
Tennessex
Houk
Nashville
Washington
Kentucky
Hou
Hooper
National Republican Organization
National Republicans
Democratic Party
Union
Fusioniata
Tenkensee
Old Tennessee
Republican Party
Knoxville
Memphis
Antiseptic Barber Shop and Bathrooms Ad
An old styled shop notice for Antiseptic Barber Shop and Bathrooms advertises “Best white shop in the city” with first class workmen, prompt attention, courteous boot blacks, located near Southern depot. Proprietor W. B. ECW HORDE. Phillips Balldh cat treet.
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Southern Depot
W. B. Ecw
Phillips Balldh
Projected Extension Ties Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
A long projected northward extension of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway surfaces with reports from Frankfort on the chartering of the Clinton shield Northern Railway in Kentucky. It notes executive moves, possible acquisitions by the Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginian lines, and a Tennessee political letter debating party platforms and railroad influence.
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Carolina, Clinchfield
Isaac MetQuilkin
E. S. Belen
H. G. Morison
W. W. Belew
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Dante
Johnson City
Spartanburg
Elkhorn City
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
St. Paul
Hurricane
Seaboard Air Line
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
M.J. Caples
Clinchfield and
Richmond
James H. Dooley
Frederick W. Scott
Beott & Stringfellow
Chesapeake and Ohio
Maj. Dooley
Scott
Thos. H. Hubbard
New York
Chicago and Alton Road
Hawley
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Norfolk
New York Central
Virginian Railway
H. H. Rogers
Omagnes
West Virgin
Chesapeake Bay
la Follete
Taft
God
Mammon
Maxacs
Tennessee
AOL
Mae Democrats
Nashville
Traveling libraries for rural Tennessee
The Tennessee legislature authorized free traveling libraries to be operated by the Tennessee Free Library Commission. Each traveling library holds fifty books spanning biographies history travel and children books plus a special agriculture collection. Communities may form a traveling library association with three responsible signers and a suitable central location. The local librarian handles care and return. libraries circulate for three to six months at most with freight paid to and from Nashville. Apply to Mrs Pearl Wil Manis Kelley in Nashville before supplies run out.
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Aces
Tennessee Free Brary Commixaion
South
Tennessee
Nashville
Pearl Wil. Manis Kelley
General Secreary
Tennessee Free Library Commission
Tenn
Kelley
The Best Investment for $1.75 The Youth's Companion Offer
A 1911–1912 advertisement proclaims a year's subscription to The Youth's Companion for $1.75 with gifts and samples. It highlights content for boys and girls, household tips, and articles by celebrated figures, promoting indoor and outdoor wholesome activities and a calendar gift. The offer includes free issues through 1911 and a price increase to $2 on January 1, 1912, with subscription address at 144 Berkely St, Boston, Mass.
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Companion
Berkely St
Boston
Mass
Tennessee firm challenges telephone monopoly in federal filing
The Home Telephone Co of Churkaville Tennessee petitions the interstate commerce commission seeking a ruling that the Bell system is a restraint of trade and asks restoration of long distance connections. Denver and telepost groups back probes into the wire and telegraph trust amid moves to lower tolls for independents nationwide.
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Washington
Tennessee
Pcomp
Home Telephone Co
Churkaville
Telepost Automatic Telegraph
Telegraph Trust
Wire Trust
Home Company
Kentucky
Home O
Long Distance Company
Alabama and Tennessee Telephone and Telegraph Co
Alabama and Tennessee Company
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co
Trust
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Confederate Pension Board Reorganized
William Bayless
The
Unaka National Bank
S. C. Williams
MO D. Cox
Adam B. Crouch
James A. Pouder
Fusongts WN Bol Bargain
SEN. Houk Flays
July Fcoueld
B. F. Stafford Real Estate & Insurance
Johnson City, Tenn
Chesa
Peake and Ohio Railway
Tom
Chamberlain
Rus
Interstate Commission
City National Bank
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