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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

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Commodore Baseball Prospects Show Brightening Outlook

Nashville April 24 The Herald notes Vanderbilt Commodores baseball, ahead of a Michigan visit, showing improved teamwork though pitching remains weak. Captaincy changes, injured or limited practice, and uneven batting mark a cautious, hopeful path as outfield and infield improve with Pipkin, Pinson, Coston, and Inglis contributing while Beasley, Morris, Barran, Coleman perform in early series.

John T.craig The Herald Nashville Tenn Commodore University of Michigan 8. W. P. University Milligan College Vanderbilt Coston Ed Inglis Bammy Wolverines Potts Wiliams Alden Inglis Pipkin Arkansas Wonder Pinson Beasley Milliganders Morrims Old Barran Coleman Tesnsanves Arnold

Scratched Mule With Pin Thrown In Humboldt

Humboldt Tenn April 13 J C Warmath a young man living east of town and son of B C Warmath was thrown from a mule yesterday afternoon. He struck his head and for a time it was feared his neck was broken and life hopeless. A physician examined and found the neck unbroken and he is expected to recover.

Humboldt, Tenn J. C. Warmath B. C. Warmath

Cow Ordinance Passes Board in Narrow 4 to 3 Vote

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a cow segregation ordinance on third reading by a 4 to 3 margin with Mayor Biddle casting the deciding vote. The measure sets a northern boundary on Third Street and designates a bordered area ending at Glade Street, South Main, and Cemetery Avenue. The law takes effect now and fines cows at large on streets.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen Biddle Dale, McKinney Chaffin Hayes, Dedman Swansburt Third Street Glade Street Corporation South Main Street South Main Cemetery Avenue Hatcher Legislative Committee East Eighth Street O. J. Porter Porter J. R. Lamb Lamb West Sixth Street

Maury Lodge At Home Hosts Knights of Pythias

Mount Pleasant Tennessee April 14 The Knights of Maury Lodge No 167 Knights of Pythias host an at home gathering Friday evening inviting friends with a banquet and cheerful program Refreshments will be served featuring Ethel Ross Ethel Warnock Nell Weaver Miss Jessie Ros Hels Powers Ricketts Regenald Nowlin Mamie Hill Ada Curtis and others in a varied musical reading and instrumental lineup

Herald MT. Pleasant Tenn Knights of Maury Lodge Knights of Pythias Ethel Ross Ethel Warnock Nell ‘Weaver Jessie Ros Hels Misses Powers Ricketts Regenald Nowlin Miss Hense Mamie Hill Ming Ethel Ross Mamie Powers Ada Curtis

Grand Jurors Report Carmack Choice in Tennessee Session

Ripley Tennessee April 1 grand jury poll shows 11 for Carmack 1 for Patterson and 1 for Ripley. Governor selection discussed as part of the session with the jurors.

Ripley Tenn Grand Jury Thews Carmack Patterson Repith

Night Rider confesses. more arrests expected in Kentucky case

In Murray Kentucky on April 13 Macon Champion confessed to belonging to a night rider band of eight and named many in the crowd that whipped Al Perry. He provided details of the group and pledges of more arrests follow. County officials withheld names. grand jury urged investigation amid motions to remove jurors who had spoken on raids.

Murray Macon Champion Champion al Perry Perry Wells Calloway Thomas P. Cook Cook N. B. Barnett

Constable Kills Negro At Mines In Tennessee

Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. April 14. Constable Charles Burns shot and killed B. Lee a colored man at 9 o clock Sunday night at the old French Shed phosphate mine. A fight had broken out after nine negroes were arrested for gambling and released. Deputy Will Harris entered a house, was seized, and Burns fired from the rear door killing Lee instantly. Burns has not been arrested.

MT. Pleasant Tenn Charles Burns B. Lee Old French Shed Lee Burns Will Harris Harris Cornesville M. Diccio

Cadets Defeat Academy Team In Narrow Victory

Cadets edge the Academy team by a single point in a hard fought game. Local fans cheered as the Cadets secured a close win and the final score reflected a tense finish.

Anti Jug Law Ruling Sparks City Debate

City Attorney Hatcher renders opinion to board members stating the anti jug law is invalid, prompting immediate discussion on enforcement and potential revisions at a municipal meeting.

Hatcher

Cadets defeat M B A 1 to 0 in tight baseball tilt

Columbia Military Academy Cadets edged Montgomery Bell Academy 1 to 0 as Neal allowed two hits and Brock pitched two scoreless innings. The game featured bases loaded threats by M B A but timely defense and a Taylor run secured the win. Also, City Attorney Hatcher opines that a liquor shipment ordinance is invalid absent state authorization.

Columbia Military Academy Montgomery Bell Academy of Nashville Neal Toing Brock Hollins Taylor C. M.A M. B.A. Elosua Smith Brock Allison C. Taylor Metz Black Burns Lee Nenon Foote Bates Dyer Abram Burns Priest Holling OM Neal M. B Hollins and Metd Hevious Dedman Swansburg Charles P. Hatcher City of Columbia Tennessee Supreme Court of Georgia Southern Express Company Rose Company

Massey Team Beats Jones High School in Opener

In Lynnville Tennessee on April 13 the Massey team from Carnesville defeated Jones High School 11 to 3 in the first baseball game of the season. The Massey players displayed strong play with several newcomers on the local side, offering a contrast in experience.

Massey Jones High School Lynnville Tenn Carnesville and

Joint Debate Draws Tremendous Interest In Tennessee

The first face to face meeting between Democratic governor candidates in Tennessee sparks record public interest. Freight wrecks delay trains near Thompson Station and Cincinnati, injuring none, while The Herald assigns a star correspondent from Chattanooga to Middle Tennessee coverage through April 25.

Tennessee Didates Nation Herald Chattanooga Middle Ten Nessee J. 1 Finney Thompson Sta Ald Nashville Tennessean Knoxville Sentinel Fraxier Littleton Awiteh Patterson Evans Ams Caboose Eral Wette Nexsee

Wisconsin engineering seniors set for inspection tour

Madison Wisconsin April 13 more than 120 seniors in electrical mechanical civil chemical and general engineering at the University of Wisconsin will soon depart on a ten days inspection tour of eastern and western plants. Seven faculty members from the college of engineering accompany the party.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin East Wear College of Engineering

Jumping Engineer Sacrifices Life To Save Boy

Frank Stewart, a jumping engineer for Central Railway, gave his life to shield a boy from an imminent engine. He leapt in front of the locomotive to push the child to safety but was struck and killed. The event occurred on April 14 as the pair were near the rail line, and the boy escaped unharmed.

Hammond Frank Stewart Central Railway Stewart Taney

Taft Boomers Claim Majority in Republican Race

Special to The Herald from Washington reports the struggle for control of the Republican National Committee amid the presidential canvass. Taft loyalists push federal power to win southern delegates, risking contests in roughly 200 seats. If Taft gains control, Taft delegates likely seated. anti Taft forces could seat anti Taft delegates. Knox, Fairbanks, Cannon, and Hughes have southern friends. Foraker strengths noted among black Republicans where allowed to vote.

Herald Washington Republian National Committee Taft South Chicago National Committee Eleet Knox Fairbanks Cannon Hughes Foraker

Runs and Errors Dominate High School Victory

Columbia High School defeated McDowell School 24 to 11 in a lopsided game marked by numerous errors. The first inning saw Columbia score three, and McDowell fluctuated with big innings in the sixth and ninth as the home team pulled away in a rout at Hampshire Pike.

High School McDowell Columbia High School Teddy Hampshire Pike Patterson

Trenton Aims to Host State Normal Institute

Trenton Tennessee residents prepare for the state normal institute hosting four hundred visitors. They raise 150 dollars to cover session expenses and pledge to meet further needs to secure the event. Officials are urged to grant the sought prize and approval.

Trenton Tenn State Normal Institute

Nat Goodwin to Star in Cameo Kirby Play

Reno Nev April 4 In a Rawhiile interview Nat Goodwin said Hoeth Tarkinton was writing a play for him titled Cameo Kirby. The play would deal with the South in 1888.

Reno Nev Nat Goodwin Hoeth Tarkinton Cameo Kirby

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