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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1907

Page

6

White's Widow to wed soon in London church ceremony

The widow of architect Stanford White plans a London engagement at St Margaret's Church next month with Charles F. McKim, White's former partner, who will marry her. They will live at a villa in Mer ton Surrey before the ceremony and travel to Paris, returning to New York in December. The Gramercy Square house will be sold and the couple plans a Yonkers home.

York Bran White Harry K. Thaw Charles PF. McKim Mr. Wates Marin St. Margaret's Church Weatpint London White Snowner Og Frazee Woo Lawrence Eolle Palla Sire White Merton Surrey England Mrs. Mlckim Paris New York Stanford White Gramery Square Mrs. McKim Yonkers Mr. White

Egg drama claims two daily plus Sunday twist at factory

Mr. Cherry reports a Brown Leghorn pullet laid two eggs before breakfast and a third later that day in January hatch, with one shell unusually soft. He promises to show the hen and eggs at the ice factory to prove the extraordinary claim, inviting witnesses to confirm.

Nelse Cherry Cherry Alan Alin

Wounded bar tender dies after shooting in Nashville

Special to the Herald reports Wm. Kirksey, bartender at L. L. Corbetts saloon, shot by John F. Evans last night, died at Nashville city hospital today. The incident occurred in the saloon district, and authorities may pursue further action.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Wm. Kirksey L. Corbets John FE. Evans

Wisconsin beauty winner wed after photo contest entry

Edith Sheldrick, named among Wisconsin’s most beautiful, married William Hall, a lumber inspector, after he admired her contest photo. The couple wed March 9, a month after her picture appeared in a Milwaukee paper, with news reaching them weeks later.

Marinette Witg America Denver Post St. Loure Republic Nashville American Laouiaville Courier: Journal Ang Washington Star Wisconsin Edith Sheldrick William Hall Wall Milwauke Sun

Taylor Back Into Kentucky in Goebel Case

Governor Beckham plans to offer W S Taylor immunity from arrest to testify in the Caleb Powers Goebel murder trial. Commonwealth's Attorney R F Franklin believes cross examination could shake Taylor on conspiracy and Powers credibility.

Louisville. Ks Ang J. C W. Beckham Br Commonwealth Franklin Taylor Kentucky Caleb Powers William Goebel Beckham Commonwealth Goebel Gov. Beckham

Fair Catalogue Ready for Fall Fair

The Fall Fair catalogue issued by the Herald press is the best yet, 131 pages filled with premium lists rules and ads. Manager McGaw secured nearly 200 dollars more advertising than previous catalogs and the paper quality is superior. Posters arrived and are being put up, with a handsome front cover drawn by Hendley and Bostick. The association predicts the most successful fair in the county’s history.

Herald Press McGaw Hendley & Bostick

Painting Big Liners A Costly Atlantic Duty

The article details the extensive ship painting routine for Cunard liners, covering over two and a half acres of exterior area per ship, with funnels treated as a priority. With about 120 ships crossing the Atlantic and each vessel painted roughly ten times per season, the annual paint area reaches 2,700 acres, requiring nearly 100 workers and costing around 250,000 dollars to keep the fleet in top condition.

Nla Atlantic

Governor to Visit Saratoga After Appointing Prison Staff

Special to the Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports the governor will appoint a warden a chaplain and physicians at Brushy Mountain prison and at the Main prison before taking a three week vacation in Saratoga in August.

Heral Nashville Tenn Goy Goy- Tennessee Thesday Brushy Mountain Prison Amd Garatoga

Columbia Institute Announces Fall Term With Upgrades

The Columbia Institute reveals fall term opens September 18 and reports upgrades during vacation. A new steam heating plant, extended lighting, gas duplication, enlarged Study Hall with stage, refurnished dormitories, and upgraded plumbing are planned. A stone fence memorial to Bishop Otey will replace the lawn fence, funded by J. W. Fowler of Memphis. Miss Jane Wheeler of Nashville joins as vocal teacher, bringing renewed voice instruction strength to the faculty.

J. W. Fowler Memphis Bishop Otey Institute Jane Wheeler Nashville

Will Not Obey Restraining Order in Alabama Case

Decatur, Aug. 16. State's Solicitor D C Almond proclaimed he will enforce laws even if jailed after being served injunction papers by Federal Judge Thomas G Jones restraining him from prosecuting the Louisville and Nashville railroad for alleged freight and passenger law violations. Almond claimed Judge Jones lacks jurisdiction and cited Supreme Court rulings. Sheriff Tom Shipp and deputies were served with similar injunctions.

Decatur Ala D. C. Almond Thomas G. Jones Louisville & Nashville Railroad Jones Alabama Supreme Court of the United States Almond Tom Shipp

Observatory in Desert Studying Mars Canals by Todd Team

In the Atacama desert near Chill, Prof. David Todd of Amherst College and his wife Mabel Loomis Todd use an eighteen-inch telescope to study Mars canals to determine if the planet is inhabited. They plan to photograph Mars for magnified images as the planet lies unusually close to Earth.

Atacama Chill David Todd Amherst College Mabel Loomis ‘Todd Mare New York Andes Todd Iquique Mars Earth Peru

Wounded Negro Dies After Arm Amputation

Verse Kines, the Negro shot by Constable Kittrell near Mt. Pleasant weeks ago, died Thursday night of blood poisoning. His wounded arm was amputated but the infection spread, leading to his death in county hospital.

Kittrell Mt. Pleasant

Husband and Wife Shot in Bedford County Intruder Named

In Bedford county near Nashville James K. Edmonson and his wife were shot by an intruder who had entered their home to plunder. Edmonson was seriously wounded, possibly fatally, and Mrs. Edmonson was shot in the knee. The attacker was identified as Murray Daniel and was later arrested in Albany, taken to Shelbyville for trial.

The Herald Nashville Tenn James K. Edmonson Bedford County Edmonson Murray Daniel Daniel Ilahonea Shelbymvily

Tragedy Foe Morphine Plunge Ends In Recovery

Lawrenceburg Tennessee August 16 Charley McKim a prominent young man attempted suicide by morphine after recent unemployment and melancholy He swallowed twenty grains of morphine a physician treated him keeping him awake through the night and he is now on a fair road to recovery The event follows his abrupt departure from Crowder Bros drug firm where he had worked prior to the layoff

Lawrenceburg Tenn Charley McKim McKim Crowder Bros

Loyalists Lose Case At Dickson Church House

Clarksville Tenn Aug 16 The antiunionists suit to eject the unionists from the church house ended after a day of discussion Judge Scott declined to grant the injunction The Cumberland attorneys asked to amend the bill seeking division of time in property use The court accepted the amendment and will consider it

Clarksville Tenn Scott Dickson Church House Cumberlands

Patterson Sets October 26 Tennessee Day at Jamestown Exposition

Governor Patterson designates October 26 as Tennessee Day at the Jamestown Exposition, shifting from October 24 due to other commitments. The change was announced in Nashville with officials noting the adjustment to fit schedules.

Herald Nashville Tenn Patterson Tennessee

Allen Emmett Jumps Off Train Near Houston

Allen Emmett, 21, of Pulaski Tennessee, jumped from a westbound Texas and New Orleans train near Houston while a night mare tale was told. He survived with multiple injuries and was found unconscious near Hanna around 1 30. Hayes, traveling with him, witnessed the event and reported no motive.

Houston Texas Allen Emmett Peaks Tenn Texas & New Orleana John Hayes Pulaski Young Emmett New Orleans Emmett Hayes Hanna Tennessee Nashville American

Lady assistants named for the fair committee roles

Mrs. Charlotte Whitthorne Hughes heads the Woman's Department at the Fall Fair naming committees for arrangement decoration solicitation and more. Numerous named matrons and misses from Columbia Nashville Pike Bigbyville Santa Fe Cross Bridges and other areas fill chair and assistant positions.

Charlotte Whitthorne Hughes Allen Brown Nashville Pike EW. Carmack Columbia Mlavy Meek Pulaski Road Cora Lan Jacobs Mary Lamb Columbias Ned Davis Carter's Creek HH. Hatcher Charles Forgey William P. Watson Emmi Brown Moresville Road H. L Hendley Santa Fe Pike Lena B. Smith Hampshire Road W. T. Chaffin Titer J. W Matthews Sunnyside Thurston Neeley Bigbyville James Parish Dark’s MN J. W. Armatead Polls Spring Hill B. Collins Williamsport Harris’ Puryear Glendale Allie Kittrell Edmund Hughes Mt Pleasant Robert Akin Hampshire Brownie Tomlinson Culet

Concrete Pavement Project Planned Along South Main Street

A 200 foot concrete pavement with a 12 foot width and a concrete drain is to be constructed on the east side of South Main Street between the square and Eighth Street. Bids are expected from three or four Columbia firms and a Nashville firm. The project extends to Weat Beventh street near C. A. Parker's residence on School Street.

South Main Street the Square Eighth Street Columbia Nashville Weat Beventh Street C. A. Parker Bchool Street

Feud Over Size Of Feet Ends In Street Brawl

In Cincinnati two capitalists, Jacob Baum of J. Baum Safe & Lock Co and C C Breuer, argued and fought aboard a Clifton car after Baum tripped on Breuer’s feet. The exchange escalated with insults about midriff size and feet, leaving Breuer bruised and Baum recouping after a trip to a drugstore for treatment.

Cincinnati Clifton Street Jacob Baum J. Baum Safe & Lock Company C. C. Breuer Breuer

Premier Botha seeks Transvaal purchase of Cullinan diamond

Premier Botha announces plan to introduce a Parliament resolution for government purchase of the Cullinan diamond, valued at $1,000,000, as a gift to King Edward in gratitude for the colony's new Constitution. The item reflects Transvaal loyalty and appreciation.

Pretoria Transvaal Botha Edward

Most Prized Decoration in Austria Maria Theresa Cross

The Maria Theresa Cross, Austria’s most prized decoration, honors long service for wounds suffered in battle. Its foundation recently marked its 150th anniversary with 838 recipients to date. The statute forbids admission for birth or influence, only for wartime wounds. The empress founder and the order’s rule emphasize strict merit.

Austria Adde Ips Factu

King Leopold's Suit Exposes Historic Press Conflicts

A Buffalo Express excerpt recalls King Leopold II of Belgium seeking redress in foreign courts over alleged obelous publications. It notes a Hamburg paper fined and jailed after Leopold won in German courts, and compares with 1803 and 1799 cases of London editors jailed for libeling Napoleon and Tsar Paul.

Buffalo Express Leopold Belgium Hamburg London Ubeling Napoleon Iibeling Paul Russia

Dingbat May Marry Again as Friends Worry

The Semi-Professional notes Dingbat considers marriage for the seventh time sparking concern among friends. They fear the move could affect his status as an amateur Baye, prompting discussion of potential consequences.

Baye Pittedars Post

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