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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
3
In Murray Kentucky on April 4 Judge Wells read a signed confession detailing a planned raid and arson against Murray by an alleged Night Rider gang. The confession names a principal conspirator and describes the scheme to burn the town on Monday night March 26, thwarted by timely actions.
Maury County Historical Society met in the County Court room with President Fleming in the chair. Donations were acknowledged including a facsimile Vicksburg Daily Citizen from T Woolard and a history of the Negro Race by Edward A Johnson. Dr Wim A Smith prepared the Civil War history of Maury Rifles Company II, Second Tennessee Infantry, and a discussion noted the surviving members and need to record more facts.
Moray county sheriff Alyy Ayelt reports a leg fracture after a fall from a jail window. Thomas Suipp and Mir Blipp are named in the incident with unclear roles. A physician described the fracture as gainful though non life threatening.
April 11 report on a meeting of organized labor condemning a proposal to allot 86 000 to a relief fund to hire the unemployed at eight dollars a day. Delegates denounced the plan as lowering wages and warned unions not to accept such offers, urging members to reject the proposal and defend standard wages.
Washington April 18 Senate Judiciary Committee reports a bill to restructure injunctions against state enforcement of state laws. The measure, a compromise from Senators Overton Bacon and the late Bryan, would bar single federal judges from issuing such orders. Hearings would involve three federal judges, with two circuit judges and a third judge, and five days notice to state authorities. Supreme Court appeal would be allowed.
New York April 14 United States Steel Corp announces rapid execution of improvements at Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. Upgrades include remodeling three blast furnaces increasing output by 600 tons daily, a 600 ton metal mixer, four new 100 ton over hearth furnaces, coal mine No 13 on Pratt seam, and a new steel rail mill with 50 000 tons monthly capacity versus 20 000 previously.
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee April 1 Governor Paggerson commuted the death sentence of Joe Keon Brimer to imprisonment while Bulmer awaits a murder verdict at McBrionville for Dun Mowe’s killing. Brimer and William Bates were jointly convicted in Warren County Circuit Court. The Supreme Court commuted Bates sentence.
A disrupted Florida dispatch reports orders to mobilize A Co and FP to Pensacola to quell unrest. Militia, police, and deputies rushed to the depot with 170 men marching by 6, followed by a gun detachment as trains departed amid cheering crowds.
In Bristol Tennessee on April 13 the forthcoming Democratic gubernatorial contest draws attention as Carmack enjoys broad public support while Patterson gains a growing but insufficient following. Whisky supporters back Patterson, temperance groups back Carmack, and East Tennessee factions show rival organizing drives with Carmack clubs in Jonesboro and Patterson forces marching by special train to Johnson City to seize the convention.
Cincinnati April 13 A council debate ends with a resolution by Councilman O'Brien requiring any woman wearing a Merry Widow hat at the village park to remove it before the game begins. A $50 fine is set for each violation. The measure aims to improve sightlines for spectators in the grandstand.
Pittsburg news reports Mrs William Thaw, wife of Harry K Thaw, is gravely ill with malism and confined to bed. Family members express concern as her condition worsens. illness described as long standing and severe.
In Courtland Avenue Bronx Mrs Liberman, wife of a shirtwaist manufacturer, was found murdered with a deep throat wound. Her husband Liberman was taken into custody after a blood stained knife appeared in the hall and a janitress heard cries. Police conduct coroner investigation.
In Birmingham Alabama on April 13 Aubrey Entrekin, 13, was shot in the back by Jesse Bedford, 14, as Entrekin walked near a pool where Bedford and others were swimming. The bullet pierced a lung and Entrekin was fatally wounded, with no motive apparent.
Memphis Tenn April 13 with one more booking day before the polls open candidates for county office and their friends are busy though there is a noticeable absence of mudslinging. The Attorney General's office is capocrally warm with Henry Wald, J Wy Alperts kin and Newton Ketew entries. Thomas J Taylor le faces Thomas B Openth opposition. The opening baseball game has been postponed to Thursday to allow politicians free play. Polls open at noon and close at 6 oclock p.m.
The Maury County Farmers Society discusses creating a state fair exhibit to showcase local farms. A $500 top county prize plus pro rata shares aim to cover freight and setup, with a $1 annual membership to fund expenses and encourage nonmembers to help Maury County shine. J N Meroney prescribes unity and local pride to ensure a successful display.
In Athens Tennessee on April 18 a large mass meeting settled two rival executive committees into a single new county committee. W T Lane elected chairman with power to appoint members. Lane a Carmack supporter. Resolutions endorsed Bryan for president Moon for congress and Carmack for governor, condemning the bogus county unit primary. About five hundred in attendance.
Charles Hornley of Green Castle Indiana met with President Roosevelt in the White House to protest Taft’s nomination tactics. He planned to tell the President that twenty thousand Republicans in Ohio would travel to Chicago to oppose Taft. Hornley emerged furious, signaling more talks after leaving. Media crowd followed as he left in a cab shouting. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a tonic for strength and digestion.
Roosevelt urges Congress to authorize four battleships of the latest design to maintain U S naval strength amid rising rival powers. He explains that a one a year pace is insufficient due to rapid battleship development and two oceans defense, and frames the move as a peace measure to secure national welfare.
Asheville April 14 An unusual delay follows the four day period for filing supersedeas bonds in the dispensary cases. Receivers wind up affairs and demand funds from the State Commissioners now locked in the State Treasurer’s safe with the official away. Judge Pritchard acts in harmony with Chief Justice Puller of the U S Supreme Court and expects support of the highest tribunal if conflicts arise.
Antish Awrit J. J. Bradley reports Merri Hite Manufacturing intends to close mill No 1 and mill No 2 on full time in Huntsville Alabama. Previously both ran short time. mill No 1 employed about 200, mill No 2 over 700. Winter output will drop, Abinton mills closed until around May 1.
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