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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
WHITELAW REID
dies in LONDON
American Ambassador to Great
Britain Succumbs to Pull
..
monary Oedenia.

London Dec. Whitelaw Reid,
the American ambassador TO great
Britain since 1905. died at his London
residence, dorchester house, shortly
afternoon yesterday from pulmonary
oedema. The end was quite peaceful
Mrs. Reid and her daughter, Mrs. J.
Herbert Ward, were at the bedside
The ambassador had been unconscious
'since5 O'Clock in the morning, and at
intervals during the previous twenty
four hours he had been slightly de-
lirious as a result OF the drugs admin.
istered TO induce sleep.
Sir Thomas Barlow, physician To
the king. who was called i'm last week
when Mr.. Reid's illness became acute,
and his regular physician, DIR. VIII
. liam Hale White. issued the following
bulietin as1o the cause of death:
"A fortnight ago the ambassador
had Slight bronchial attack similar
TO others from which ne had suffered
at Observation-Disclosures. On Wednes
day last asthma supervened and the
asthmatic paroXysms became very
severe, leading TO extreme exhaus-
tion.
III was hoped that he might rally,
AS no pueumouic symptoms had APP
peared. With difficulty the paroxy-
SINS of asthma were gotten under con-
irol, but Sunday morning the exhsus-
ton becameexiyeme, and he died from
pulmonary oedema at l2;lO p. M"
WhiteIaW Reid was in his seventy
sixth year, having been born Oct. 27,
1887, IN Xenia, Ohio. He became a
newspaper writer as young man, and
never broke of his connection with the
public press. lie was editor-in-cheif of
the New York Tribune for mady years
and afterwards became proprietor OF
the journal of the same name.
In the meantime, however, his
career had been varied one lie
Continued on Page y
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
HORSE BREEDING
IN TENNESSEE
State Live Stock Inspector Insists
On Having Stallion Registra-
ton Law.

The Middle Tennessee Farmers In
stitute unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolution, which, If put into
effect, will 80 far toward improving
the breeding Of live stockin Tennessee:
Whereas, The live stock breeding
industry of Tennessee has been aud is
greatly retarded by the transmission Of
numerous hereditary defects and un-
soundnesseSfromd diseased and unsound
stations and jacks; and.
'Whereas, In our opinion the time
is ripe some radical reforms in breed
ing requirements;
"Be it resolved, by the Middle Ten
nessee Farmers Institute here assem-
bled, That we go on record US favoring
the enactment OF just and reasonable
stallion and Jack inspection law
DR.. George II. White, state Live
Stock. Inspector, gave out the follow
ing Interview to-day, which has di.
rect bearing on the subject in which
the farmers evinced 80 much interest:
II ann much gratilicd that the Mid
die Tennessee Farlners' Convention in
their wisdom saw II to pass Il resoiu-
tion which places them ON record as
favoring the passage of \ stallion and
jack Inspection law. This in my opin-
ION Is one Of the most essential steps
toward advancing and improving ouI
tive stock and breeding industry In
Germany, where such laws have been
in vogue for many years, most al! Of
The hereditary defects of horse flesh
have been bred cut Hereditary un'
sound animals nj the present time in
tisrmaay are extremely rsre. Severa
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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
THREATEN
WILSON'S LIFE
Alleged Blackmailers Arrested by
Government Secret
Service Men.

Newark, y. j., Dec. ll.-Three men
residents OF Wharton, were arrested at
Dover, y. j., yesterday, charged with
writing letter threatening Presidents
elect Woodrow Wilson with death un-
less he caused 5000 iu gold TO be left
for them in designated unoccupied
house In Wharton. The men arrested
are Peter Dunn.24 years old, his brother
Jacob, 26, and Seely Davenport, A..
United states Commissioner Stockton
here last night committed them to jail
in default OF 5000 bail each. The let
ter to the Governor was written
November IL, and was signed New
York Gang.n Postofiice inspectors
ran down the alleged blackmailers and
made the arrests.
Seven letters were sent to GOV. Will
son, it appears, Their text indicated
the writer's TO have been Of low de-
gree Dt ItltTdCF. oilc VI bliCtl--ihC iSi-
ter dated November IL, read in part:
"Mr. Woodrow Wilson, am now
agoin TO warn you OF what we are
agoin' to do TO you aswe did not Teddy
aud Mckinney either they got shoot up
just the same and il we don't get what
We ask from you. you will get the same
SAY Wilson you have got the Office MS
president, yes and we are death on
presidents so now Wilson If you have
81, 900 in gold for this party we viii
spare your Ike bul II not We Will shoot
you before yon get i'll the office as sure
as your name Is Wilson,
The letter gave GOV. Wilson until
November "a TO send the money. The
threatening miSsiye was received al
the Governors Office in Trenton by his
secretary, Joseph P. Tumulty, wlIo
promptly forwarded itto James T.
CoTteIyou. chief postal inspector, at
PhilsdeIphia.
Dss after day for six days more lei
Continued on Page ,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
PROCRESSIVES
TO FIGHT ON
Former Sheriff Boyer is Back
From Chicago
Meeting.
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
Only Chance for Progressives and
Republicans to Get Together is
for the Republicans to Come
Over to the Progressive Ranks
Roosevelt Makes Defense of
Perkins.

Former Sheriff G.. +. Bower, repre-
sentative-elect from Cooke county, re-
turned Friday evening from Chicago
where he had been in attendance at
the meeting of the Progressive party,
Sheriff Boyer says that the meeting
was great success and that there is
little prospect OF an alliance between
the Republican party and the new
Progressive party, and if such an al
lance does come, it. will be due 10 the
joining of the Progressive party by
Republicans who win be able TO see
the benefits to be derived by better
association.
The new Progressive party, accord
Ing TO Sheriff Boyer is here to stay and
it Is party which will havea great
future.
The meeting at Chicago was a warm
one. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and
George w. Perkins,of New York, were
the leading figures at conference.
Colonel Roosevelt, distressing from
prepared address, attacked the Idaho
State Supreme court for its decision
during the recent campaign regarding
presidential electors. Mr.. Perkins
took the center of the stage when it be-
came known that certain of his fellow
progressives had started movement
TO oast him from the National Execu.
tive committee because Of his former
corporation connections.
Colonel Roosevelt took up the fight
for Mr.. Perkins during an address 10
delegates al the conference. Pointing
out Mr.. Perkins and calling him by
name, Colonel Roosevelt declared that
the New York iinancier was one of the
men that he was proud TO have as a
fellow workerin the Progressive party
Mr.. Perkins later made a speech in
which he asserted that he always
had been for progressive causes and
measures and that he resented AN IN
timation that he was a new convert te
the cause.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
YOUTH CLEARS
HIS CONSCIENCE
John Harmon of Hartman Tells
Officers He Killed Negro
Last Spring.

Hartman, Tenn, December 16.---
John Harmon, aged 20, has confessed
to oiilcers that he killed negro early,
last spring in theoutskirts Of the city,
and that his conscience had bothered
him until he was compelled to talk.
Harmons story was the FIRST know
ledge anyone had that there had been
a killing, as the negro was supposed 10
have been drowned at lumber camp
above the city. Men were on the
lookout FOR the body OF drowned
necro, and when body was found
in the Emory River below the city it
was tied up and officers notified, but
before anyone came to take charge Of
the body the fastepings broke loose
and the body floated down stream and
was never recovered, all evidence Of
tragedy going with it.
Harmon says nc met negro,
stranger, near what is known as the
old rolling mills, one Sunday while
out walking. The negro asked him
for some tobacco, which he gave him,
and when he refused TO give the negro
money lie says the latter threatened 10
kill bin and he shot the negro in the
head and threw the body into the
Emory River; that the cody found by
those who were searching for the ne
1,nrti aied o., pnn.. ~ - -
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19

The contest will positively to close on January st at
Is p. nl
Every should take advantage of the big bonus
offer which being made for the present period This is the
special bonus offers with the exception of the extra
which will be given at the finish but this premium
will equal the present bonus For $40 worth OF sub
scripon turned into the contest by Monday December
2r special premium of l75OO0 free will be given One
club would give any of the contestants big boost two would
give still boost and three clubs would put of
the bottom of the list right with and beyond the
present leaders
We invite you to visit the Masters Garage opposite the
Presbyterian Church, and inspect this 1t is prize well
worth striving for.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
PRIZE AUTOMOBILE
IS ON EXHIBITION
Dainty Little Metz Car Which The Newport Plain Talk is
Giving Away Can Be Seen at the Masters Garage Oppo
site the Presbyterian Church. The Big Bonus Offer of
l75,OOO Free Votes Holds Good Until December 22d.

The Metz automobile which giving away in the
test running is in Newport and exhibition at the Mas
Garage 1t is handsome little and has decided
advantages the other Metz which have been here
The arrived Saturday and it is present which will
be glad to give to the successful contestant feeling that
which will give general satisfaction to the winner.
Just who this winner will be is question There five
of the contestants who position be named the win
In fact anyone down the list win, il they put to
good use the last two or three weeks.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
GOVERNOR ORDERS
SPECIAL ELECTION
Greeyer and Nave to Have An
other Try at the Ballot
Box.

Following the hearing OF the argu-
ment Friday afternoon AS TO The mat
ter involved i'll theeIection dispute be-
tween Messrs. Greever and Nave in the
First FIoterial District, the State
Board of Election Inspectors decided
that the result of the election was Il
lie, each candidate receiving 2,lO3
votes. This conclusion was imInedf-
ately certified 10 The Governor, where
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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
PELLACRA
is SPREADING
Disease Has Claimed no Less
Than 10000 Victims
In Six Years.

Washington, y. g., Dec. i6.--Pel-
lsgra is spreading in the United States
and in the six years it has been known
to medical authorities has claimed moi
less than thirty thousand victims
with fatality Fate ia excess of forty
per cent according TO q report OF the
public health service today.
SIT has rcacied,' the report CON
tendsE Eatha tlignity.of public health
CONTINUED Oh Page u
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19
THREATEN
CONFISICATION
Great Shortage in the Supply
of Coal in This
Section.
CHAMPION COMPANY HURT
Are Greatly Inconvenienced Be-
cause of Their Inability to Sc
cure a Sufficient Quantity of
Coal to Keep Them Going
L. &, N. Threatens to Take
Drastic Measures.

bioSlI\ NlCoouiSo.
The Champion Lumber Company
has been greatly inconvenienced dur
ing the past two weeks because of il Is
inability to get coal. The Tennessee and
North Carolina Railroad has made val
liant efforts TO get coal, and the Cham
pion Lumber Company, which under
the direction of Mr.. Frederick is
marketing big quantity Of lumher at
this time, Is also held back because of
it's inability to get cars.
The condition is not local altogether,
is shown in the following letter which
the coal operators have received from
General Superintendent Morrison Of
the l.. & n. railroad. s..
"Gentlenen:-Ihs company's sup
ply Of coal for locomotive use is practi-
cally exhausted and in order TO con-
tinue operating trains it is absolutely
necessary that a large amount of coal
be supplied quickly: and to secure this
supply il is necessary that all mines
not now giving us their total output
for TWO or ,norc days per week give us
their full output for three days per
! week until DecembeI %. This in ad-
dilion to the shipments which they
may be able to make to use OH other
days.
"It has been decided that the best
arrangements will be for the mines Ia
ship this output To the company Oh
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
beginning December ii. Thisis notice
that cars will not be supplied on these
days except for the loading Of coal foI
the l.. & n. railroad company. The
only exception TO be made is tnat snch
Of the coal companies as are filling
contract orders for fuel coal for other
railroads, such companies may fill
their daily orders for such railroad
companies.
GAS TO quality ofcoal, it should be
run of miiie with slack removed.
! "As have already stated, il is nec-
essary TO take extreme measures in or
der to maintain train service and tc
avoid, if possible coniisication.
81 sincerely trust that wewiIl have
your hearty cooperation in this mat
ter.
Yours very truly,
ar. c. MORRISON.
superintendent.
Melnbers of the southern .Appala
chisn Coal Operators association wer'
much wrought 6pover the matter.
1t was declared by prominent Goa
man that the railway pays fifty cent?
less on the ton for coal than the regu
lar market price, and that il is '.noth
ing short of persecution TO require til
mines to give the railroad halT of it,
output at such low prices. lie sale
there is now a great shortage in Goa
cars, and that the railway might se
iitto furnish plenty of cars OH III
days that it is 10 receive the output
while on the other days only fe J
cars may be furnished, TINS bringing
OH coal famine in ncomInerciai circles
He also said that the "confisication'
referred TO in the letter would be inves
tigated at the meeting this morning.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-12-19

Continued Oh Page Z.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-10-21

Mailing Routes: Daily for SIX
months and National Vacuum
Cleaner $685.. Weekly for
one year and National Vacuum
Cleaner for $5.95.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
TOWNSEND

B. H. Daniels spent Thursday in Pill
adelphia.
Thomas S. VIII. spent Sunday al
Atlantic City, N ].
Miss Niles, of Wellsboro, Pa, is visiting
DR.. and Mrs. Niles.
Mrs. o no Marvel and son Btynard,
are visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Misses Reba and Cor'nne Outten are
spending ten days with friends at Seaford.
Miss Margaret Schwatka has returned
to her home in Baltimore after spending
sometime with her cousin Miss Julia
Wells.
Oscar Lockerman, of Wilmington, spent
Wednesday with his mother Mrs. Maggie
Lcckerman.
Misses Julia Wells and Margaret
Schwatka spent Sunday with Mrs. Joseph
Wright of Smyrna.
Mr.. Frank Rogers and wife, of Will
mington, are spending some time with
George 7. Slant and family.
Mr.. Boat, of Douglassville, Pa, and
Miss Bell, of Stowe, Pa, are the guests
of Mrs. Rebecca Foraker on the Levels.
N(essrs. Martin Lee, Enoch Lnrtv and
the Missee Ethel Lee and Nav Wella
Walter Lee vile and son, James A. Lee
wife and son, MIR. and Mrs. J. F. Pierce
Of Washington, D. c., visited John w.
Morris and family near Smyrna Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mr.. John Banks, OF Wilmington, visit
ed his home here this week.
Mr.. Wilmer Cooling, of Wilmington,
spent Sa urday and Sunday in town.
Mrs. Adoph T Omas, of Newark, visit
ed her mother Mrs. William B!ers this
week.
Miss Margaret Mi Ter, of Philadelphia.
is visiting her grandparents Mr.. aud Mrs.
John Miller.
Mr.. Frank Conroy, OF Philadelphia,
visited his mother Mrs. Anna Conrey the
past weekend.
Misses Gsnevieve and Irene Byers are
expected home this week after a pleasant
stay at Newark.
Mr.. Howard Brown returned home
Saturday last after a weeks visit with
friends at Sal m, n J..
Mr.. Cha IS Robertson, Jr., of Phi la-
delphia, spent this week At the home of
Mr.. Clayton L. E lion.
Miss Elizabeth Dnnning, of Philadel-
phia. is spending the remainder Of Aug.
with Mrs. George Miluor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Steele and sou
Stanley Jr. are spending this week with
the formers parents here.
Messrs. Rdph Watson and Charles
Freeman attended the Chicago PhiIadel-
phia base game on Monday.
Miss Estella Beaston, Of Middletown,
spent the first of the week with her
cousin Mrs. Mile B Reed.
Mrs Joseph Baker and chill lren, of
Philadelphia. spending some time
with Mr. a I'd Mrs. Thomas Baker.
Mrs Frank B. Hawar has Issued invi-
tations to ''cards" for Wednesday, Aug.
28th. at O'Clock at her cottage at Ran
dalia.
Mr.. Harry Thayer who fe from a
scaffelding at the Deib-rt boat yard last
week breaking his shoulder blade and
several ribs is improving nicely.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

The republican state convention in
] sessinu at Dnver on Tuesday, after one Of
the most exciting SESSIONS held in recent
years, nominated the following full state
ticket to be voted for in November:
Presidential Electors-New Castle
county, John Bancroft; Kent, Daniel M.
Wilson; Sussex, Harry V. Lyons.
Cnngressman-Geo. H. Hall, Milford.
Gnvernor--Gharles R. Muller, New
Castle.
Lieutenant GOvernor-Harry X.
Fooks, Laurel.
Attorney General-James M. Sattei-
f,ld, Dover.
State Trasurer-Dayid S. Clark,
Kenton.
Auditor of Theodore Town
send, Milford.
Insurance Commissioner-Robe P.
Thompson. Newark.
The electors were named without Oh
isction.
The selection OF a congressional nominee
was not without fight, as Congressman
HeaId was pla 3ed in nomination by the
New Castle obligation and M. Hall by
the Sussex delegation. The vote resulted
in SO for Hall and IS for Heald, giving
Hail the nomirstion on the first ballot.
In the opinion of many beside Repub-
licans, the ticket is one OF the strongest
which has been nan ed in years.
Charles R. Miller, who is named for
Governor is a lawyer by profession. He
is State Senator from Wilmington and
also a member OF the Board of Water
Commissioners of that city.
Harry K. Fooks, named for Lieutenant
Governor, is business man OF Laurel and
a member of the well known family Of
that name there.
George H Hall, candidate for Congress
is a retired merchant of Milford. He was
the first comptroller of Sussex county
and a1e an excellent record in that
position.
James " SatteIf Id candidate for attor-
ney General, is a prominent lawyer or
this town, and is very popular with
classes, and emiuently fitted for the posi-
tion, having served a term as deputy and
made an excellent record.
David S. Clark, candidate for State
Treasurer, is resident OF Kenton. He
has been Collector of Port for Whining
ton, member of the Legislature, and a
member of the convention which framed
the Constitution of the State.
Theodore TOWNSEND, named for Audi
tor of Accounts, is the incumbent and
has served the State we'll He is editor
and owner of the Milford Chronicle.
Robert P Robinson, selected as cand;-
date for Insurance Commissioner, lives
near Newport, in New Ca tie county, and
is teller in the Central National Bank He
was at one time secretary to Congress an
William H. Heald. He is also prominent
in grange affairs.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
CELEBRATES HIS 18th BIRTHDAY

Last Sunday, the 18th, being the 18th
birthday of Mr.. Nathan Bailey, of near
Townsend, he and bis wife drove over
to spend the day with their daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Morris. Their
children, grandchi dren and great g,ard-
children had decided to meet there also
a ID celebrate with him his birthday. Oh
the arrival of the o'clock train they
began to arrive and it was indeed an
enjoyable day TO all. A long table va
laid in the dining room and substantial
dinner was enjoyed, which was provided
by the daughters. Music and converse
ti0n was INDUCED in until the arrival of
the O'Clock train, when they departed,
wishing Mr.. Bail-y many more happy
birthdays. Birthday cards and purse
of ten dollars were the presents received.
Those present were:Mr and Mrs. John
Solway, Mrs. Sadie Lyman, Mr.. aid Mrs.
Bailey, Jr.. Ernest Solwsy, Jr., Mrs.
Daisy Giant, and children, Edward and
Mabel. Mr.. Bertha Baker an1 son Leland
Natha and Antie B,iIey, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Birmingham. Misses josephine and
Pearl Lyman, of Wilmington, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Edward Bailey, IT,, and Misses
Grace and Hilis Bailey, Of Upland; NJ.
aud Mrs. lhn Fl Ibson and children, Anna
and Lillian of near Townsend; Mr.. aud
Mrs. Leonard Morris, Misses Nary and
Ethel Morris and Leonard Morris Jr.,
Mrs. Mary Hall, of Upland; Mr.. Frank
CapeIIe, of Wilmington; Mrs. Ezra Robin
sou and Katherine Nora an1 jams
Robinson.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
PROGRESSIVES STATE TICKET

DOVER, DEL, Aug %.
The Delaware Progressiyes in State
committee meeting here today took no
back step in their determination to be
what their party stands for party of priL-
ciple and not men. While there was
some sentiment in favor Of coalition with
the Republican party in the Endorsement
of some of their candidates nominated
here on Tuesday, when the vote was
taken as to the placing of separate ticket
before the voters OF Delaware in Novem-
Der next, there was no doubt as to the
opinion OF the committee as to what they
should do.
After a general discussion as to the date
for the next state convention and other
matters pertaining to the campaign, it
was decided to call the state convention
for Wednesday. September IL, at Dover
The following resolution relative to a
separate ticket was presented and adopt
ed;
Resolved: That 1t is the sense Of the
state committee of the Progressive party
of the state of Delaware, organized pur-
suant to the Pctlon of the Pre-
gressive Iarty to its national conven-
ton at Chicago, that it shall nominate a
straight Progressive ticket in Delaware
without alliance with any other party
therein.
Speeches were made by different MEM
bers of the state committee urging the
necessity of a radical change in Della
wares system of government and the be-
lief that the progressive movement will
hiring about such reformation.
Middletown transcript., 1912-08-24
CECILTON

Mr.. A E.Bloxton, of Baltimore, visited
friends in town on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Palmer, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Mrs. j. w. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y Weed have been
visiting friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Eliza Biggs spent few days with
relatives in FredeIicktown, Md.
Messrs. Robert Anderson and William
Brown, Jr., spent Sunday at BettertOn,
Mrs. ]. R. Smith and children spent
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. L. B. Man
love.
Master Charles Jackson, of Greensboro,
Md, has been visiting Master Carol
Short.
Mrs. Ruly and daughter Miss Mildred
of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. James A.
Smith.
Misses Alice Bendett and friend Ruth
Morford spent Sunday with Miss Ruth
Al1erson.
Miss Mary Black way who has been vis;-
ting friends near Chestertpwn has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, and children, of
Wilmington, have been visiting Mrs.
Emma Pierce.
The NJ. P. Sunday School picnic will be
held in the Mr.. Davis Woods on Thurt-
day August 29.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Garry and daugh-
ter, of Kennedyvile, MI, spent Sunday
with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs ia nes T. Watts spent over
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Howard
OF near Chesapeake City.
Miss Christine Lutheringer,o of Philadel-
phia, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William
Luthe-inger, of near town.
Mr. Harry Budd, of Wilmington, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Budd.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Murrey. of Philadel-
phia, have been visiting Mrs. Thomas
Pierce and Mrs. George Besston.
Mr.. Thomas Pierce, Mre. Harry Budd
and Mrs. George Beaston are spending
part of this week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George Boyles, of near Galena,
and Miss Annie Smith, of New York, visi-
ted relatives and friends here on Mon
day.