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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

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British Premier Seeks French Pledge Not to Act Alone

Paris reports indicate a rift among allied leaders at San Remo over enforcement of the Versailles treaty. Lloyd George favors modifying the pact and asks France to pledge not to act alone, backed by Tutulian and Japanese premiers, while Millerand insists on enforcing every clause to the letter and preserving France’s rights to enforce provisions vital to its security.

France United Press Paris San Remo Dispatches Lloyd George Great Britain Germany Tutulan Millerand

Frakes Hosts Get Together Dinner at Home

A six o'clock Tuesday dinner at F. F Frakes home honored Frakes Bros Everything Electrical Eden washing machine reps The Herald and a few family friends. A multi course feast followed by music and a belief that knowledge wins hearts.

F. F Frakes Frakes Bros Eden Washing Machine The Herald Mosdatios FF Ewing Frakes

Waterpower bill reached in hour long conferees agreement

A late April compromise on waterpower legislation was announced by Senate Chairman Jones after a year of effort. The House and Senate conferees reported only minor details remain and predicted final passage and signing Monday.

House Senate Jones

County Bridge Collapses Under Gravel Truck

County highway truck plunged through a creek bridge on the Hamp shire and Mt Pleasant road across Bigby Creek, sinking on its left side and blocking traffic. The bridge, in poor repair for years, is said to be treacherous with possible quicksand in the creek bottom, raising doubt it can be used for automobiles.

County Highway Commission Hampshire and Mt. Pleasant West Fork Bigby Jennings Mt. Joy

The King's Daughters 10 Egg Shower Planned May Day

The King's Daughters urge all good women in Columbia and Maury county to donate from half a dozen eggs or more for a charity effort. Eggs will be collected at Hardison Motor Co garage where a committee will receive them and thanks are given for Maury county's continued support of Sweet Charity.

Columbia Maury County Hardison Motor Co Parson's Bend W. J. Parsons J. K. Parsons Clifford Parsons Hoe W. W. Evans Company Hardy Skelly Skelly

Soldier Thought Killed in Action Now Serves in Navy

A Tennessee widow mourned as her husband died in World War I, but a letter reveals Lon Brown, once reported killed in September 1918, is alive serving in the Navy. He plans to return to Maury County to be with his wife Auntie Brown, who remained faithful and had invested insurance proceeds in real estate.

NAVY Flanders Fields Tennessee Democarcy Lon Brown Maury County Tiv Auntie Brown Hits Hushani Mt Diy Ains Rainbow Division Lon Mix Brown Sam Manry County Mt. Dey Mt. Pleasant

City Finances Reported by Recorder F E Kannon

Recorder F E Kannon presents a statement of receipts and expenses for the city finances to the public. The report outlines income sources and expenditures, detailing what has been received and paid. It serves as an official update on the city's financial position.

F. Ewing Kannon

Cyclone Loses Hit Growas Related Board Meeting

Parsons Bend section was hard hit by Tuesday’s storm. Chairman Burns calls members to meet next Saturday to plan for the coming term as reports come in.

Growas Related Board Parsons Bend Burns

City finances show bonds and debts in latest report

City records reveal over 110000 in refunding bonds and total liabilities of 505286.41. Expenditures span police salaries, street repairs, lighting, and fire expenses while income comes from school taxes and licenses. Storms caused extensive timber loss and property damage in Parson's Bend with multiple homes unroofed and fences blown away.

Ewing Kannon

Executive Opposes Clubs for Overalls

Governor Bickett rejected an invitation to join the overalls club calling it harmful and saying it will raise the price of overalls beyond what wearers can pay. He noted the need for self denial to curb the high cost of living and quoted Robert K. Rambo urging opposition.

United Press Raleigh N.C Bickett Overalls Club Robert K. Rambo Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association

Carranza Seeks Peace With Rebels

Washington April 22 President Carranza is attempting peace with the Senora revolutionaries, according to General Alvarado, representing the rebels Obregon here.

United Press Washington Carranza Senora Revolu- Lintary

Riot injures several in Montana clash near Hutte

A chaotic confrontation in Hutte Montana left fifteen injured in a melee between striking miners and guards near Never Snout mine. Police and officials report the injuries as serious but non fatal with medical aid provided on site.

Montana United Pree Hutte Mont

Senior Stunt Night at High School Friday

Friday’s Senior Stunt Night at the high school features fourteen graduating male seniors and twenty three young ladies. The program includes two plays The Strenuous Life and Peak Sisters with special music by the H. S. Orchestra. Expect a large attendance.

Tne

Drive for Near East Relief Organized in Columbia Missouri

A local group in Columbia Missouri forms to aid the Near East Relief drive. Dr George C Watts, who led last year's campaign, is expected to chair again, backed by the state organization due to past success.

Columbia Mes Nashville Geo. C. Watts Anna Ae

Bread prices to rise again as wheat quotes climb

Washington reports bread prices will increase following rising wheat quotations. Government estimates show wheat selling above guaranteed price, not yet at peak, signaling further bakery cost pressures.

United Press Washington

Torrential Rains Cause Widespread County Damage

Torrential rains with wind and electrical storms caused extensive damage across the county. Roads washed and gullied, freshly worked sections of road deteriorated, fields prepared for corn were disrupted, and water gates and fencing collapsed as small streams overwhelmed usual lanes and culverts.

Waterbury Factory Workers Strike Enters Second Day

Seven thousand Waterbury factory workers walked out in response to a general strike call after unresolved minor disputes between laborers and employers. The action began today in Waterbury Connecticut as negotiations stalled.

United Press Waterbury Conn

New Base Urgently Needed for Caribbean Interests

In Washington on April 5 the push for a new naval base in the Caribbean gains urgency. Officers report Guantanamo calls for a larger facility, with Port au Prince Harbor named as a potential site to safeguard American interests.

Carrbbean Naval Affairs Committee Guantanamo Ot Grove United States Caribbean Port An Prince Hall

Negroes Listed as Delegates on Printed Roll

The Maury delegation appears on the state executive committee roll among six delegates. The item notes the inclusion of two Maury members on the printed roster and calls attention to the representation of African Americans in the list.

Maury OF State Executive Committee

Questioned Delegate Roll In Maury County Republican Meeting

The article probes how Dr. Hunter and Rev Boon, both Negroes, appeared on the Tennessee Republican state convention delegates list from Maury County though not elected locally. It questions secrecy, claims of a "lily white" tactic, and William Barker’s unexpected county executive slate inclusion, noting Barker denied knowledge of his position.

Dr. Hunter Rev Boon Maury County Roy Herald Nashville Chattanooga William Barker

Germany Army May Soon Be Increased

Paris April 22 The Inter allied military commission recommended that Germany be allowed an army exceeding 100000 under the Versailles treaty provisions according to San Reno dispatches. The present council of premiers at San Tome will end on April re convening at Paris on May 11.

United Press Paris Inter-allied Military Commission

Switchman Demands Large Wage Increase

United Press reports Washington April 22 that W Hohring, president of the railroad switchmen union, told the libel board switchmen face greater danger and injury risk in job discharge than any other railroad workers. He urged wage increases averaging sixty eight percent and noted forthcoming union presentations before the board.

United Prean Washington W Hohring Railroad Switchmen's Union

Farmers urged to harrow corn amid rains and washouts

County agent Prof Hvander A McLean urges farmers to harrow corn as soon as possible. He notes heavy planting then rains packed ground hindering germination and predicts cultivation will help the crop. Many farmers regret early plantings after cloudbursts washed fields in the county.

Hvander A. McLean

Amanda Martin Dies After Weeklong Illness in Williamsport

Mrs Amanda Elisabeth Martin aged eighty two widow of W C Martin died at 8 pm at her daughter Mrs Haley Johnsons home in Williamsport after a week long illness She was a longstanding Methodist member and a beloved figure in the county She is survived by three children J W Martin of Nashville Miss Haley Johnson of Williamsport and S W Johnson The funeral was held this afternoon at Nebo with Rev J B Sturlock officiating and burial in Nebo Cemetery Maury Undertaking Co had charge

Ananda Elisabeth Martin W. C. Martin Haley Johnson Williamsport Martin Methodist Church Lfe J. W. Martin Nashville

Poultry Expert to Speak Here Saturday

Mrs. Florence Portes, leading poultry expert of America, will address the county Saturday at 2 pm in the courthouse. The event is expected to draw a packed crowd as she discusses showing baby chicks and the latest in poultry farming techniques.

Florence Forbes Florence Portes America Columbia Forbes Court House

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Frakes FIRM FORCE Was Mnawi Bigby Bridge Hardison Motor Company Sweet Charity State Department of Education Graham John M. Burns B.S. Parry Bighyville W. Shofner William J. Russell Walker Saure Fe Dan Williams Blale County Board of Education Virginia Congress Indes U. 8 Port AU Prince Naval West Barker Allied Commission Switchman UNION Labor Board Amanda Martin Williams
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