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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
1
News notes warn of yellow fever in Tampa and London outbreaks with deaths. A Paris mill explosion kills and injures workers. County results show Sheriff and Trustee winners while political activity advances in Nashville. Rail robbery, assassination attempts, and international tensions pepper the dispatches.
Dispatches from Che Foo report heavy fighting between allied forces and Chinese along the Tianjin to Peking line. About 1,200 killed or wounded, chiefly Russians and Japanese, with the relief column reportedly engaging near Tientsing. War Department notes no official confirmation yet but expects further action.
Leonidas Park Bivenue and Wm. Henry Trousdale Camp met at the Court House to plan a second Old Fiddlers Contest. Proceeds will aid aging Confederates in need, distributed through the Bivouac. Committee Maj. W. J. Whitthorne Dr W. A. Buith and J. L. doves to organize details. Citizens with suggestions contact committee members at Colarsbla.
A man riding a wagon was killed when a bridge collapsed near Lincoln County lines last night. The incident occurred as the wagon rode over the bridge causing the structure to cave in beneath the vehicle and worker.
Rev A P McFerrin writes from Rowe on July 21 1900 detailing a London Paris Rome itinerary. He complains of Paris sickness poor water and French thieves while describing visits to historic sites and plans to return home with four accompanying ladies. He mentions ticket plans and potential England stay before sailing.
The piece reports cocaine use increasing sharply among the colored population over the past two years, with druggists stocking more of the drug to meet demand. It notes white usage is minimal and cites Mt Pleasant area as a heavy market, with a dealer selling small packets at ten cents each and warns of harmful effects surpassing opium or morphine.
Mr. G. Gunther, in town for several days with a fever of 105, leaped from a second-story window at eighth street while guests dined. He landed on a shoulder, suffered only bruises, and is slowly recovering as doctors aid his return to health.
In Summertown Officer Addinson arrested four youths for breaking into freight cars and thefts. Major Steel bound over to circuit court, Bod McKinney freed for youth, and Jim London Jr and Bod Thomas pending. Fred Rich found not guilty. Frank Pailen, said gang leader, remains at large. Officials say several thefts occurred and investigations continue.
Wiley B. Embry was badly burned and his foot ran over by a street sprinkler. He stood with a foot on the sprinkler when the hose started, throwing him down as a wheel passed over his foot. The sprinkler was filled with water and he suffered painful injuries but no broken bones.
In Spring Hill a local election was postponed on Thursday while county ballots were prepared to determine a new route. A broad base of residents awaited updates as a movement began to unfold.
County canvassing board, led by John T. Akinami and Capt. L. W. Binck, tallies show Sheriff R. W. Hight leading Webb by 1 125 and Granbery ahead of Kannon by 2 529. Ida Armstrong of Ashwood wins Heralds Premium Phanton. she and sister Annie, subsisting on a small Ashwood farm, are praised for integrity and industry. Full district returns and officers results to follow.
Nashville Aug 4 The Carmack faction claims strengthened support from Shelby County and the Seventeenth district, with 86 votes instructed in the Tenth district for the U.S. Senate race. They cite prior nominations in Madison and Chester counties and pledge additional votes, while Turley era numbers suggest a 48 to 60 vote need to dominate the Democratic caucus.
In a brief session McCinnahan and Graft complained of little business as the government deal faced delays. The meeting closed with Seis anticipated to see further action on the proposed plan.
Hight leads Webb by 1,125 as the winner with a Bs majority of 148. Branberg achieves a plurality over Kannon by 2,528, reflecting a tight municipal contest.
A listing shows numerous district officers elected or reelected, including magistrates, constables, tax assessors, and other officials across districts 2 through 18, naming individuals such as J H Kennedy, W A Cathey, J A Stanfill, J T Wiley, Tom Edward, and many others with vote counts and positions. The report mixes districts, names, and tally numbers, reflecting a comprehensive local election record.
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