Hooper orders state board to probe prison graft charges
Governor Ben W Hooper directs the state board of charities to meet November 12 1914 in Nashville for a full investigation into allegations by J S Denton and Senator Luke Lea that prisoners contributed to Hoopers campaign fund in exchange for pardons The notice emphasizes the board can summon witnesses and papers and the governor urges prompt action and public hearings to uncover alleged extortion and official corruption stemming from state prison management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Denton
Senator Lea
Nashville
Tenn
Ben Hooper
State Board of Charities
John
Denton
Luke Lea
Hooper
Lea
General Assembly
Tennessean and American
John 8
United States
Tennessee
Brownsville
Tend
Hughes
Arkansas
State Capitol
Fused Alumina Used in Refractory Vessel Craft
Fused alumina known as Alundum is a fused form of alumina widely used in manufacturing crucibles and other vessels requiring a refractory material.
Official Sullivan County Vote Totals From November Election
Bristol Tenn November 10 official vote of Sullivan county as canvassed by commissioners shows base governor Rye 2151 Hooper 116. railroad commissioner Welch 2047 Sadler 1366. for congress Sells 1605 Cox 804 Lyle 619. senator Worley 1960 Walker . floater Light 1929 Shipley 4 Representative Hawk 1002 Gunning 1465. All leading candidates were Democrats except Bells the Republican nominee for Congress.
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Bristol
Tenn
Sullivan County
Rye
Hooper
Welch
Sadler
Congress
Sells
Cox
Lyle
Worley
Walker
Shipley
Hawk
Gunning
Bells
Fragmented Kipling Passage Sparks Debate In Print
A garbled, partial Rudyard Kipling draft referenced by Mr Curtis shows chaotic notes about Rare and Gilding gown. The text hints at disputes over publication, editorial control, and the fate of the manuscript amid urgency and despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
Commissioner Peck Warns To Shield Cattle From Disease
A Tennessee agricultural official urges newspapers to publicize and aid in stopping European Foot and Mouth Disease. He notes the outbreak began near Niles Michigan, has spread to several states, and fears shipments from Chicago to Tennessee. Citizens should report any such shipments for inspection.
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Tennessee
Tenussace
Union
Niles
Michigan
Indiana
Chicago Union
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Illais
Iowa
Montana
Wisconsin
Miassasippi
Agricultural Department
A. 3 White
State Capitol
Young Men's Sunday Planned Across Tennessee M C A
J W Blakey and local pastors in Johnson City organize a state M C A Young Men’s Sunday to elevate manhood and church life. The event includes morning and evening messages by S B Parker and C W Blakey with plans for a Sunday afternoon men's theatre gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
J. W. Blakey
Wonnensee ¥. M. C. A
Johnson’ City
MC. A
Tennessee
Imade
Pannen Ow Onye
MC A
Membevalip
Johnson City
B. Parker
C. W. Blakey
A New Farmer Swindle Warns of Fraud Schemes
The United States department of agriculture warns farmers about loan swindlers offering up to 2000 dollars at four percent, requiring no money against a false contract that promises payments every month. The scam led to judgments for money never loaned before detection. Rural credits and Farm and Fireside urge caution with any offer below five percent and to seek the truth in papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Ho Hed Ioan
Ciientatine
God Security
Chattanooga Times
Exposition Medal Days Proclaimed by Governor Hooper
Governor Hooper proclaims November 18 and 19, 1934 as exposition medal days to raise funds for a Tennessee exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco. The Tennessee Federation of Women’s Clubs will manage the sale of medals to aid this effort and showcase the state’s products and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Hooper
San Francisco
Cal
Ben Wdovernior
Tenneskie
Shays
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
By the governor JH Sneed promotes New Life Pills
An oddly styled government notice touts Dr Kiar New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion constipation and bilious issues. It claims benefits like improved health, a clear complexion and relief from various ailments. The text imitates a formal endorsement but appears as an advertisement rather than official policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiar
New Life
Onix
Crinchfield Ice and Coal project underway in Johnson City
The Crinchfield Ice and Coal Company has begun work on its plant along the C C and C railway near Roan Street. The brick two story building measures 10 by 59 feet and will house modern ice making machinery and a large cold storage plant to meet Johnson City’s needs for years. Officers include WW Romine president and general manager H Black vice president and JW Franklin secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crinchfield Ice & Coal Company
Roan Street
Johnson City
WW. Romine
H. €. Black
JW. Franklin
Col Fort for agriculture post in new Democratic admin
Col. Joel B. Ford of Robertson county seeks the commissioner of agriculture under the new Democratic administration. A veteran Tennessee campaigner and Knoxville lawyer, Ford has long led campaigns, helped harmonize the May state convention, and counts Hamilton county friends among his backers. The dispute over a 26,000 acre timber tract along Stick Rock creek in Monroe county, claimed by Tennessee and North Carolina, reached the Supreme Court with a decision by Justice McKenna. The timber area, valued at 750000 to 1000000 dollars, lies in rugged East Tennessee mountains and will affect tax claims and lumber business in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel B. Ford
Robertson County
Tennessee
Col. Fort
Gen
Rye
Dancy Fort
Hamilton County
Knoxville
Tenn
Col
Port
Adams
North Carolina
United States Supreme Coursill
Washington
Chattanooga
Stick Rock Creek
Monroe County
East Tennessee
Supreme Court of the United States
Thompon
0. T. Cates
Andttorney
Bickett
Threether
Washington State
Justice McKenna
Tellico Pisias
Knapp School Farm Linked With Demonstration Farms Network
The Knapp school farm will host a demonstration and experiment program in cooperation with three recently established farms run by the North Carolina Bell Telephone railroad. The project aims to educate students in economic handling and foster friendly collaboration among the institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
N.C. @ Bt. L. railway
Deaths and funerals in Watauga area
William H. H. Dempsey died of pneumonia at about 7:30 am November 6 at his home. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters and many relatives. Burial accorded Sunday at 10 am in the family cemetery with Rev. A. A. Ferguson officiating. He was about 69 and a veteran of the th Tenn Cavalry. J. C. Curd also died of pneumonia Sunday night after moving from Johnson County earlier in the spring. He leaves nine children. funeral plans not announced. Community sympathy extended to both families. The note mentions attendees from Queen’s Cya and Pauline Burnett of Johnson City, as well as various local residents. The article also notes Rev. Pat Horner’s Sunday attendance and local Patriotic Sons of America activity. Wheat sowing, corn, pumpkins and fodder storage ongoing.
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A. A. Ferguson
J. C. Curd
Shouns
Johnson County
R. P. Shell
Cya
Pauline Burnett
Johnson City
Wa. McAuley
Gertrude |Canser
J. F. Robertson
Pat Horner
Jaques Shell
Afton
A. J. Buchanan
The
Patriotic Sons of America
Appalachian forest reserve funds to be extended by bill
Bristol November 9 Additional funds to carry on Appalachian forest reserve work will be provided by a bill expected to pass Congress soon. Sells reports the Weeks Act funding expired last June and new appropriations will finance mountain land purchases and road building in Tennessee. A Nashville office is drafting maps and title abstracts as the government plans to acquire more land in Sullivan Carter Greene Unicoi Sevier and likely Claiborne counties.
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Bristol
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Congressman Sells
Congress
Congresman Sells
Secretary of Agriculture
National Forest Commission
House Committee To Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Tennessee
Forestry Department
Nashville
Sullivan, Carter, Greene
Unicoi
Sevier
Claiborne
Demons Tra Demonstration Farm Sold in Nashyvile
Nashyvile reports the purchase of a 140 acre demonstration farm adjacent to George Peabody School for Country Life. The site, near the Chattanooga and St. Louis railway in Millernele Valley, will boost agricultural teaching and attract visitors. The road executives backed the project, aiming to advance farm methods and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashyvile
Traop
Seaman A. Knapp
George Peabody School For
Chattanooga
Bt. Louis
Lebanon
Braneh
Strange Brick Wall Find Shows Early Concrete in Paris
An old Louvre wall reveals reinforced concrete was used in Paris in the sixteenth century during renovations of the Courure by builder Praneis 1. The discovery suggests advanced construction methods earlier than previously thought.
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Bulidera
Walla
Louvre
Paris
Courure
Praneis 1
Presidential primary law 18 remains remote in 1916
Washington November 9 President Wilson does not expect a presidential primary law to pass in the next session and Democratic leaders doubt it can be enacted to be effective in 1916. The president favors a primary law but cites technical and dating difficulties across states and pre-1926 date changes.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Cou
Behind the Orators and Back of the Music Were the Brains
A Nashville correspondent lauds Democratic campaign directors led by L. D. HM Porter Dunlap P. L. Harned and John Denton as the unseen force behind Rye and Welch victory. The piece compares campaign operations to gun crews and notes the distant but decisive management guiding speeches plans and strategy for victory.
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Nashville
Rye
Welch
Atack
Cany
Big Fees
Dubherty
New York City
Dunlap
Democratic Party
Avery
Hooper
Aspen
Clemency Granted To Teen in Murder Case
Nashville on November 2 Governor Hooper granted clemency to John Straten of Anderson Senne a nonstan siicee teen years in seven murder commutation to five years and to Bob Jones of Carter County sentenced to eleven years Gary Hooper relieved him of his sentence and fine
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Nashville
John Straten
Anderson Senne
Hooper
Bob Jones
Carter County
Gary Hooper
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Entire State Board OF Charities
Mon
L Lewinthal
White Ford Cole
J. H. Turner
J. W. Bachman
Allan Watson
J. le Stout
Marlison
Dover
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Curtis
Maka National Bank
Peck
Sneedville
Haancock County
Iva
Kooper
Sadier
Jarvis
Sam Mitchell
Warmer
Cor
Selins
Dr. Pobrneus
Semple
JH. Sneed
Giaty
Farmers’ Department
Carolina
Stinck
Rock Creek
Watauga
Tration Farm
BIG Guns
Unger
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