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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
7
The Hermie Publishing Company releases a weekly edition distributed from Columbia Tennessee. The publication is entered as second class mail matter at the Columbia post office.
The independents and Republicans should ignore the steering committee call for an August 12 session. The urge is accused of political manipulation, not a patriotic motive, and the only stated need is an appropriation bill which cannot be legally passed in that session. The writer urges staying home to force a governor called session later for real state needs.
The Nashville Democrat urges independent Democrats to abandon fusion with Republicans and join regular Democrats in the legislature. The Chattanooga News argues no compromise with a back-tax and liquor faction, praising independents who supported judiciary independence in 1910 and 1912.
The Herald argues for firm law enforcement and punishment of grafters, opposing liquor power. It urges independent Democrats and Republicans to unite on three propositions: enforce all laws, destroy the back tax machine, and restore honest elections. It denounces weak election systems and praises patriot leaders while condemning low hymns replacing traditional church music.
The grand jury of Claiborne County indicts Parka Worley a senator and revenue agent for breach of trust for failing to pay over and account for 1825 in state and county funds. The Williams committee report was suppressed by the senate majority. The text urges removal of Worley and warns of electoral consequences.
The Herald rebuts an editorial from the Nashville Democrat alleging support for continued Republican rule to shield liquor interests and loosen prohibition. It contends the regular Democratic organization is influenced by those backing unlawful election practices and remains opposed to a tainted political coalition.
The piece laments rag time music supplanting classical works in halls and churches. It argues hymns that endure are inspired and not produced to order or for revival meetings, criticizing modern revival music as shallow and commercially driven.
A railing on politicians and changing alliances, quoting older wisdom that politics makes strange bedfellows. The piece notes eulogies by foes, claims office seekers act from expediency, and that many public men pursue personal power while professing patriotism. It argues few are truly driven by public ideals.
President Wilson's stance shows broad American contentment with no demand for armed action in Mexico. Only agitators push for intervention while protecting US citizens abroad, and Wilson is praised for avoiding entanglement.
The article lauds President Wilson as a conservative, resolute executive best suited to maintain amicable relations with Latin America. It argues that mutual concessions and reduced fear have improved trade and trust with southern neighbors, preventing unnecessary entanglements or aggression.
The grand jury in Claiborne County indicted Revenue Agent J Parks Worley and two assistants for collecting about 1800 dollars from American Company in a back tax case. Receipts showed a full settlement with no added assessment, yet no funds appeared in county or state treasury. The piece questions accountability and notes Worley’s political influence and opposition to an immunity bill.
Washington announces Wave Ogilvie of Marehall county being considered for the Tennessee Internal Revenue collector post. Friends back him as ideal, citing integrity and patriotism. the native county hopes for approval amid strong Democratic support.
The Columbia Herald argues the comptroller may legally appoint revenue agents under the old assessment act, while criticizing The News for opposing the law. It notes public opposition to the statute’s administration, recalls Tennessee back-tax issues, and urges new legislation to reform the system and limit graft.
The Columbia Mississippi area reports a record hot night with dense humidity. Residents, in negligee and on porches, endured sleepless hours and kept to cots, palates, or open air under the canopy while heat kept many wary of southern summer conditions.
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