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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1902

Page

8

Fatally Stabbed In A Florence Butcher Shop

Special to the Herale Florence reports that Frank Perry a Black man was killed at 7 o clock this morning by John Walker a White man after a confrontation stemming from yesterday s trouble. Perry allegedly abused whites in a butcher shop where Walker worked, was ordered out, struck Walker with a board, and was then stabbed with a butcher knife.

Florence Frank Perry John Walker Erry Walker

Killed Six In Battle With Negro Will Reynolds

Tuscumbia April 7 Sheriff Charles Gassoway P A Prant and Jesse Davis died last night from wounds received in Saturday battle with the negro Will Reynolds This raises the total killed by the negro to six Will Gassoway not expected to live The wounded are not in danger Prout was buried Great tension prevails and no pursuit of Reynolds will be tolerated Reynolds body remains exposed in a partially consumed state and has drawn hundreds of onlookers No interment yet planned

Tuscumbia Charles Gassoway P. A. Prant Jesse Davis Yeaturday Will Reynolds Will Gassoway Prout Reynolds

Great Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

An advertised tonic named South American Nervine claims to permanently cure stomach weakness and indigestion. It touts rapid relief, pleasant use, and widespread applicability. The Tennessee Republican convention is set for June in Nashville with Mr. ELFF, Mynat reportedly open to a gubernatorial bid.

B. Rains Tennessee Nashville Elff Mynat

Single Tax speech defends land value taxation in Cleveland

Mayor Sam Johnson defends the Single Tax during a city address. He denies a desire to tax land outright, arguing land value taxation would ease farmers' burden, citing a Washington talk with Congressman Pierson and a hypothetical shift from current taxes to land value taxes as a boon for farmers and workers. He emphasizes land values far exceeding farmland and asserts the plan would lessen overall tax burdens.

Ohio Om L. Johnson Cleveland Speaker Taye Johnson Jonger New York City Pierson Tuscarawas County Washington Sam Gohan Aaid Pierson Lesa Mr. Pierson United States

Padgett Urges Economy in Congress Speech on Spending

Washington April 3 Representative Padgett of Tennessee delivered a strong speech in the House denouncing extravagance by the administration and party leaders. He noted a $50 million sundry civil service bill and possible increases to rivers and harbors and Public Buildings and Grounds bills, urging restraint as others applauded his call for fiscal responsibility.

Washington Padgett Tennessee House Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee

L N and Southern Railroad Rivalry Prompts Capital Expansion

Louisville and Nashville plans a 5 million dollar capital increase to 60 million, enabling new acquisitions and a line from Jellico to Knoxville. The move targets entry into Atlanta and North Carolina, with Evansville Terre Haute and Chicago routes eyed to create a direct Chicago corridor, signaling a strategic southern rival shift.

Louisville Nashville Samuel Bo Spencer Moniter Middle States South Mitton H. Smith Spencer Smith L. and N Pel Southern Railway Jellico Knoxville Louisville and Atlanta North Carolina Southern Mr. Smith Northern Ohio River St. Louis Evansville Terre Haute Chicago and East Chicago

Rhodes Will Promises Scholarships and Rhodesia Trust

London April 4 Cecil Rhodes will provides Anglo American scholarships at Oxford University with two awards per state and territory, German and colonial scholarships, half a million pounds for Oxford College, and Rhodesia land held in trust for local education. Groot Schuur residence for South Africa's Prime Minister and annual 20000 for burial site shown amid calls for English-speaking unity and U S constitutional tribute. Distressing kidney and bladder disease cure advertised by A B Rains druggist.

London Cecil Rhodes Oxford Coyote United States Neuer Oxford College Matabeleland Rhodesia Groot Schuur South Africa Maoppo Hills

She Reads the Man Behind the Magazine Title

A verse noting a young woman who reads both magazines and novels yet possesses depth, capable of discerning character beyond surface impressions. It frames her as observant and thoughtful, not shallow, with a sharpened eye for people. The piece reflects Life magazine's reflective tone.

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