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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
Quotations from Elville Kentucky and Columbia based firms detail cattle receipts and prices for steers and cows, hogs and sheep with gains in tops and roughs. Field seed prices follow with oats, clover and rye values, plus wholesale produce and groceries including cabbage onions and potatoes, and miscellaneous items like ginseng, hides and gossamer supplies.
A man arrested Wednesday on a warrant charging malicious threats against witness Harry J. Harlan to force written statements. The suspect, identified as H. Graham or J. T. Campbell, a detective, faced Justice Ross. preliminary hearing postponed to Friday. Case tied to murder charges against Harry Brandenburg. threat could bring 2 to 5 years in prison. Campbell could not be located. Harlan declined to discuss the matter.
A major blaze in Parkersburg Virginia Town destroys Radeker Lumber Company and Parkersburg Ice Company plants. Ten residences are completely burned and city water failed. Officials estimate total losses around 175000 dollars including tenements and plant damages. Ice firm relocates capacity to Zanesville to avert shortages.
New York Aug 12 Justice Goff ordered Frank J Gould to file within 24 hours an answer to his wife Helen Kelley Goulds complaint seeking absolute divorce. Mrs Gould seeks custody of two children Helen Margaret and Dorothy. The couple married Dec 2 1901 and claim he deserted on a yacht Helentyn to North Sidney British Columbia.
Senator John Haines reports President Roosevelt appears to favor Gov Hughes for renomination though the President avoids public stance to prevent criticism. Other visitors included John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and Ralph M. Lassey of the Civic Federation, who spoke of labor peace and pending strikes in Alabama and Connecticut.
Nashville Tenn August 13 The newly chosen Republican State Executive Committee met after the Evans State Convention and reorganized for the coming campaign. Newell Sanders of Chattanooga was re-elected Chairman and Dr R Q Lillard of Lebanon re-elected Secretary. Tillman is seen as having a good chance to win but no definite campaign plan was agreed. J C Napier replaces Nace Nixon on the committee as the colored member.
In Knoxville on August 10 two men Walter Matthis and Wil Dorsey were killed in an explosion during railroad rock drilling near Townsend in the Smokies. Two others were wounded, names not given, and the blast tore bodies apart as they had just left a dinner break and resumed work. Officials report no charges yet.
Nashville Aug 13 George N Tillman a noted Nashville lawyer on a statewide prohibition platform was nominated by acclamation for governor of Tennessee at the Republican state convention, and he accepted amidst wild cheers. The Chattanooga convention backed extending the four mile law to all areas, while Tillman attacked local self government on liquor and vowed to run on prohibition. He denied favoring the force bill and urged honest elections, forest preservation, and state forest reserves.
Renman Dalton reported to the night police he was robbed aboard a freight train. A pistol and a $65 watch were taken after he was awakened by a man who forced him to surrender the watch. The assailant reportedly boarded at Medina and jumped off near Lawrence before the train neared Jackson.
Los Angeles Times notes the 120000 tons of green apricot crop and a $1250000 return to growers as trees bend under the heaviest harvest in state history. Rapid ripening may leave about 10 percent unpicked while the fruit remains exceptionally luscious.
Atlanta August 12 The regular Georgia Legislature adjourned without action on the convict lease system after weeks of investigation by a committee of both houses Gov Hoke Smith urged last day session focus on other measures and signaled an extra session to handle the issue A special resolution totaling 3000 was adopted to cover investigation expenses with reassembly expected around August 24.
In Lincoln on August 12 William Jennings Bryan accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency amid a vast, non-partisan welcome. He declared the third nomination justified by growth in his principles and pledged continued advocacy of his policies. A large crowd lined the streets and Capitol grounds as Bryan and Vice Presidential candidate John W. Kern were notable figures at the notification ceremony.
In Chicago on Aug 12 Moses D. Brown the oldest practicing attorney in the city Austin B Kelley and Ruth E McLaughlin were found guilty by a jury in Judge Windes court of conspiracy to murder Mrs Nolain The two defendants received indeterminate prison terms while Brown paid a 1000 dollar fine The case centered on a plot to hasten Mrs Nolains change of ownership of property and involved multiple aliases used by Miss McLaughlin in various states The prosecutor noted McLaughlins varied identities and a former marriage to a Baltimore and Ohio railroad agent
FOR SALE AT AUCTION Having rented my farm I will offer at public auction on Saturday August 29 1908 beginning at 10 oclock a m at the Fred Hanson farm 144 miles north of Cullooka some fine bargains as follows About eighteen horses mules mares and colts about fifteen head of grazing cattle over 400 head of stock ewes together with farm implements including feed cutter and horsepower with terms of sale Sums under 10 cash all over that amount notes with approved security with interest from date for twelve months J H Kannon
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions a resort description with phrases about a booklet, mountain setting, and promises of gayety. It lists a list of skin condition remedies including piles eczema salt rheum tetter itch hives and herpes with Dean's Ointment, suggesting an old drugstore pitch.
Fayetteville Tennessee August 13 The Lincoln County Fair opened with strong attendance and fine racing results. In 2:26 pacing purse 500 Amada and Pinto led a tight field. 2:15% trot purse 300 Buy Jim College Girl and Duke McEwen contended. Rundog 4 mile race purse 50 won by The Preacher with Mariah Bird second. Byrd Douglas fell and broke his shoulder. rider unhurt.
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