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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

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Ireland and England Preparing for Fight Sinn Feiners Meeting

Rural schools show big gain in enrollment. Secret session Sinn Fein parliament to decide upon British peace proposal. County board faces budget limits as enrollments rise and more teachers are needed. Dublin reports indicate increased attendance across districts amid talks of Lloyd George terms.

Ireland England Sinn Feiners Graham Owden Board of Education Andrew J. Hardison County Board of Education Sullivan and Enterprise Joy Stiversville Cullookiy Dedilendale Humber United Preas Dublin Dall Eireann Proya George Dial ‘Eireann

Cleanup squad to help ex service men in Columbia

On September 15 16 and 17 a government cleanup squad will visit Columbia to assist ex service members with filing and perfecting claims for compensation. Physicians contract officers vocational trainers and others will aid in hospital treatment proof of discharge papers and necessary documentation. Adjutant William Oakes and Vice Commander Jesse Rayburn of the American Legion will ensure cooperation with local Legion leaders during the visit as part of a statewide tour to secure federal justice for deserving veterans.

Wi Viant Columbia Thi County Agajnat William Oakes Jesse Rayburn American Legion the Legion Columbia

Ask Candidates for Sheriff 10 State Position

The mass meeting at the New Grand on Tuesday morning prompted women voters in Maury County to press sheriff candidates for clear stances on enforcing laws, liquor questions, and oaths of office. They request definite statements on how each candidate would proceed if elected to improve law enforcement and reduce laxity among officials.

New Grand Maury County

Increased rate to contractors triggers big losses for road work

Special to The Herald Nashville Aug 18 state highway commission says highway construction costs will rise by thousands per mile as Interstate Commerce Commission allows railroads to raise stone and gravel freight rates by 25 percent by October 13. Contracts with guaranteed freight rates are few. many contractors will lose profits or more amid the higher costs. The note ends with a call at a mass meeting of women voters at the New Grand seeking candidates with concrete crime and prohibition enforcement plans.

The Herald Nashville Tenn State Highway Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Tennessee Highway Commission

Eastern Sculptor Weds Nashville Girl

Miss Ile Kinney, a young Nashville sculptor, married in New York to Leopold Scholz after mutual study and collaboration over the past two years. The Herald reports the ceremony and notes the couple’s artistic partnership and ties to Nashville.

Nashville The Herald Tenn Aug Ile Kinney New York Leopold Scholz

Mrs A W Thomas Improves After Operation Sought

A message from Prof Lee Thamar reports Mrs FR Y Thomas improving after surgery in Philadelphia. The operation was performed to relief ailment. she rests comfortably as her son and family await further updates.

Lee ‘Thamar Slin FR Y Thomas Raster Philadel Phin Weishutay Abe

Woodrow Wilson Seen As Top Disarmament Advocate

Senator William H King of Utah said Woodrow Wilson is the natural choice as an American delegate to the disarmament conference in a Washington interview. Rae echoed that Wilson’s name should suggest itself to President Harding in considering delegates.

Washington Woodrow Wilson William H. King Unith Democatic Ghe Rae Wilson Harding

Young Wife Bertha Wall Dies After Illness

Mrs Bertha Wall aged twenty nine wife of T C Wall died at her parents home two miles from Columbia on the Hampshire pike after several months illness. She was a Christian Church member beloved by many and is survived by two children five brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at her residence with Rider J Paul Staufen and Rev Boyd S Fiebler officiating. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers named A B Sowell Ira Hardison Jeane Overton E Notarass Frank Sowell and W E McKinney.

Bertha Wall T. C. Wall Find W. J. Milan Columbiav Hampshire Pike Mex. Wall Christian Church Thomas Frances Pirenta Clyde Milan Washington, D. C Horace Moines Prank Dick Milan Columbia Mise Mildred Milan South Carolina Margorie Sue Rider J Paul Staufen Boyd S. Fiebler Rose Hill A.B. Sowell Ira Hardison Jeane 2. Overton EE. Notarass Frank Sowell W. E. McKinney

Bryant Station Meeting Promises Big County Fair Report

The Bryant Station community holds an important Friday meeting at Bryant Station station to discuss the county council state fair exhibit. The local class is among the top five and the prepared exhibit is expected to be among the county’s best.

Bryant Station County Council

Premier Lloyd George Seeks Peace at Conference on Disarmament

London August 18 Premier Lloyd George expressed delight at the United States joining the conference on disarmament. He prayed the talks lead to real peace and to a Pacific Ocean that remains pacific.

United Preas London United States Lloyd George Pacific Ocean Pacific

Immense Crowd at New Grand Theatre Draws Big Shows

An immense crowd packed the New Grand Theatre last night for two showings of Why Women Sin. Novel advertising stands drew spectators from miles around. Claire Whitney and Charles Gerard headlined and helped make the production a major success.

New Grand Theatre Claire Whitney Charles Gerard

Dry Officers Capture Liquor on Canadian Yacht Venice

Prohibition agents seized ninety six cases of liquor from the Canadian yacht Venice after a midnight boarding near Cleveland. Captain William Cury and four crew members were arrested along with four women and three men found loading liquor onto trucks following a brief struggle.

Cleveland Venice William Cury Toronto

London approves Wilson for disarmament delegation

Official circles in London today approved Senator King of Utah's suggestion to name Woodrow Wilson as a member of the United States disarmament conference delegation. The development arises as discussions continue on the make‑up of the delegation and related policy.

United Press London Senator King Utah Woodrow Wilson

Germany Accept Demands in Treaty Talks

London Aug 18 United States demands in drafting the peace treaty with Germany include compensation for American lives lost in the great war. German leaders reportedly resist some points yet are willing to concede all essential terms and sign the treaty as soon as possible.

Duted Press London United States Powor Germany

Beasley Named To State Charities Board In Tennessee

Nashville August 18 Gov. Taylor appointed Mrs J G Beasley of Nashville to the state board of charities and corrections. She succeeds S Waters McGill whose term expired.

J. G. Beasley Nashville Waters M’gill The Herald Tenn

Burns to lead Justice Department Investigation Bureau

William J. Burns was appointed head of a new bureau within the Department of Justice to investigate federal matters. The announcement came from Attorney General in Washington on August 18. The move signals a strengthening of national law enforcement leadership and coordination.

Doltes Press Washington William J. Burns Burcgh Department of Justice

Plague Grasshoppers Over Stricken Russia Add to Horror

Describing a vast invasion, reports state billions of grasshoppers darken skies over famine ravaged Russia. The infestation devastates crops, strips remaining food, and deepens wartime hardship. Authorities warn of continued ecological and humanitarian impact.

Russia

Plague of Brasshoppers Ravages Russian Villages

A Red Cross appeal cites a grasshopper plague across Samara and Safatott districts crippling crops needed to feed Russia. Dr George Lodyensky reports five billion pounds of food lost as whole villages are deserted and bodies lie unburied along roadsides.

United Press Paris Russia Samara Safatott Red Cross George Lodyensky Russian Red Cross

Murder Victims of Good Killers May Exceed 100

New York detectives estimate the Good Killers gang has murdered over a hundred victims. Six alleged members are held at the Tombs in connection with Carmelo Calzzo's murder near Asbury Park New Jersey. Bloody trails reach Pittsburg Chicago Buffalo Detroit and several New Jersey towns.

United Press New York Carmelo Calzzo Asbury Park N. J Pittsburg Chicago Buffalo Detroit New Jersey

Garber couple returns from goods buying tour

Miss Fannie Garber and Mahlon Garber report a successful trip to St Louis and Louisville for Garber & Co. They say goods are cheaper and Mr Garber secured wonderful values for the trade. He plans to announce details in The Herald soon.

Fannie Garber Mahlon Garber St. Louis Louisville Garber & Co

Beginning Work on Two Bridges in West Virginia

Theodore W Horner of Concrete Steel Bridge Co Clarksburg West Virginia has begun constructing two bridges after contracts awarded by the roads superintendent. The firm has started heating and has purchased materials. Welders will work on Bear Creek pike over Frat Creek and at John A Thomas ford over Little Bucky Creek. Horner expects to finish both bridges well before severe weather.

Theodore W. Horner Concrete Steel Bridge Co Clarksburg W. Va Horner Bear Creek Frat Creek John A. Thomas Little Bucky Creek Horner Exporte

Registration peaks as three district booths close at nine

Counts show 424 at courthouse booth with 388 women and 26 at Stock Yards with 4 women for 1 094 registered in the ninth district by noon. Mt Pleasant reports 641 registrations with 1800 women, third district totals rise with Rally Hill 200 Kedron 141, aiming to exceed prior day totals as six to ten days of registration end tonight.

Court House Stock Yards Mt .Pleasant Rally Hill Kedron

China to Send 100 Delegates to Pacific Conference

United Press reports that the Chinese Government notified Washington that it will send a delegation of 100 to the permanent and Pacific conference. The Aug. 18 notice comes as Beijing engages in regional diplomacy through the United States.

China Ferenc United Press Washington State Department

Cates Found Guilty of Violating Liquor Laws in County Court

Rubin and Rivert Cates, Vebidente of the western county section, were found guilty of violating state liquor laws in county criminal court. A $50 fine and costs were assessed by Special Judge Hugh Todd Shelton sitting for Judge Whitthorp. Case brought by County Attorney Pride: Yormtinaon.

Rubin Rivert Cates Westeri Hugh Todd Shelton W.C. Whitthorp Pride Yormtinaon

Stimulated Tax Payment Amid Democratic Primary Stimulus

County trustee Russ Burns urges faster tax payment to meet deadline of September 17. He predicts hundreds of poll taxes will be paid as momentum from the primary drives tax compliance.

Russ Burns

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