08 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
1
A garbled report from a Columbia debate claims Senator Claro denies a $300 bribe charge by MW Carn. Antis hail a decisive defeat of an annexation extension, calling it a complete victory after a long drawn goat fight. The house failed to reconsider. annexationists cling to slim hope but lack votes to overturn.
Special to The Herald Nashville April 7 Senator B N Clabo of Sevierville is charged with accepting a bribe of 200 dollars in connection with a bill. He asked fellow senators to withhold judgment until facts are developed. Hearing before Squire Cochran set for next Tuesday. Bail set at 1500. Indictment against Senator E N Clabe of Sevierville also issued.
Entertainment for the Glendale school presentation is moved from tomorrow night to Saturday night. The production by Matead will now be staged at the Glendale school.
President A D Sloan invites all members of the Columbia Retail Credit Association to a special meeting in the county courtroom room at 5 o'clock. All members urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
In Washington on April 7 the question of the Island of Yap is not an issue between the United States and Japan alone. The decision should be made by all Allied and associated powers, according to a statement to the United Press by the ambassador today.
The no fence law recommended by the county council of agriculture was passed on final reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday night. It is expected to be called up and passed by Senator Looney before week’s end, taking effect from its passage and allowing farmers to till land with no fences except around their stock lots.
NASHVILLE Tenn April 7 The house today passed a bill to authorize the state to buy eighty acres of land adjoining the state's property in Morgan county.
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee on April 7 reports the House approved a tax measure titled drive away tax on autos. The law imposes a $1 charge for a forty eight hour regulated drive away period following vehicle sales.
Nashville Tenn April 7 The Did by the Shelby delegation amend the act of 1919 with references to the distribution of the fame s of the late highway department was killed by a vote of two to thirteen The mill and numerous appropriation bill was for cordial order Fridays attempts.
Headquarters troop led by Captain Herbert Dyer adopts Friday as drill night until schools close with possible time changes. Ministering officer from the adjutant general will be in town Saturday to muster in two new units, headquarters troop and artillery battery. About fifty-nine men enlisted, with a small surplus, and mustering and outfitting plans proceed with requisitions for uniforms, arms and equipment. Captain Dyer’s unit to receive horses and side arms. Captain Jackson’s battery to receive field pieces.
John 8. Williams, proprietor of the Jasper county death farm, pleaded his innocence in Covington on April 7 denying knowledge of how three men were killed. He promised to explain other killings satisfactorily at the proper time.
Sam H Williams a leading Spring Hill farmer died this morning at 7 o clock aged seventy one He is survived by his wife and three children Herman Williams Sam H Williams and Mrs W B Pristoe The funeral will be Friday at 3 PM at the Neapolie Methodist Church conducted by Rev J A Woodward Funeral arrangements by the Maury Undertaking Co T J Cunningham in charge
Nashville April 7. In a night session the house considered Senate Bill No. 229 to extend Columbia's corporate limits but failed to reach a constitutional majority. The house municipal affairs committee recommended rejection after hearings with Columbia residents. Representative Jones argued against the bill, noting no extensions since 1869, while Senator Looney backed the measure. The vote ended 28 yes, 25 no, 27 present and not voting, and no reconsideration was entered.
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee April 7 the back tax bill dominates a house session. Speaker Todd offers an amendment cutting penalties to five percent between June and January while delinquent lists are with trustees and altering revenue agent shares. Shea proposes restoring ten percent on June to January collections. House adjourns to 2:20 pm.
The arrest of State Senator B. N. Clabo of Sevierville on a charge of accepting a $300 bribe to defeat the sales tax bill created a city wide uproar in Columbia. Citizens, county voters, and Maury County residents vow to oppose the back tax machine and ensure the next election reflects the state's stance against corruption and those who support it.
Scouts canvass the city for tickets to their dumboree on Thursday night April 14 with strong success. They recently cleaned up broken glass from streets and responded fully to the automobile show appeal. The event offers value to the public as the scouts ask attendance rather than direct fundraising.
Nashville reports that a senate bill to fund a $50,000 vocational school for Negro girls passed after appeals by Speaker Andrew Todd and Mr. Remmine. A separate measure requiring corn meal to be sold by weight faced delay in the Senate amid debate and final consideration pending.
A silver breast pin with amend chips was found by Boy Scouts while picking up glass on city streets. It is in the possession of Prof. Lee Thomas, the scout master, and can be detained by the owner. This item reflects a dubious public service claim by the scouts.
Secretary Mellon announced he would recommend abolishing the excess profits tax after the assembling of Congress in special session on Monday. The move comes as the Treasury seeks to end the tax amid ongoing fiscal debates in Washington.
Leaders of striking miners refuse to meet for the demand of the mine owners, halting talks as tensions rise over wage and condition disputes.
London reports a breakdown in negotiations over the coal strike with colliery owners demanding immediate action to prevent flooded mines. Thousands of soldiers are being deployed to strategic points and large food stocks collected as railways consider aiding strikers amid fears of a wider industrial war. Premier Lloyd George appeals for public support to meet the crisis.
A derelict report from Lucerne dated April 7 states former Emperor Charl is homeless and may stay only long enough to seek asylum elsewhere. It is believed he will travel to Spain.
Oklahoma City April 7 The executive committee of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association passed a call for a conference of the cotton growers organization to discuss plans for national sales to market their crop.
The Columbia Five travel to Nashville lodge tonight for Past Exalted Ruler's Night drawing past exalted rulers from Middle Tennessee. A large meeting is expected after dinner as candidates are initiated and a social session follows policy.
The upcoming county attorney and highway superintendent races draw strong interest as court convenes. No candidates for poor house commissioner or board of equalization. former official Degton may seek poor house post, while Miles Murphy touted by friends. Court to set attorney salary and consider county home demonstration funding. bridge applications and officer reports also on docket.
Nashville April 7 state senate approved a bill granting a new board censorship power over theatrical productions moving pictures and signboards and provided six provisions. The senate also passed final reading the bill making it a felony to bribe a ball player to throw a game.
In Nabville on April 1 the senate refused to candor in the house amendment to the general appropriation bill and appointed conference committee members to resolve the dispute. From the House Shea, Maratie and Byron. from the Senate Fuller, McQuainie and Tucker.
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