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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
5
Editor urges Maury County voters to unite for temperance legislation. He calls on Christian men and women to organize, elect capable temperance delegates, and push constitutional repeal of open saloons in Columbia and Mt Pleasant through the next legislative session.
A murmur of proposals echoes in the saloon question with advocates for high license restricted territory shorter hours and stricter laws. The call grows louder to curb traffic or abolish the saloon altogether rather than license the evil.
The Nashville American discusses gambling and saloon policies, praising Col H G Evans and criticizing the old soldier’s neglect in nominations. It notes jail-fee reductions under Adams law, calls for saloons to be restricted to business districts, and argues for strong anti gambling and drunkenness measures amid political maneuvering.
Illinois signals support for Uncle Joe Can Non for the Republican presidential nomination. Teddy may be endangered if his party reassesses, risking his prospects for 1908.
The passage questions how temperance issues sway a voter when faced with offices of coal oil inspectors or election commissioners. It reflects concern over whether a single vote can be swayed by moral or reform considerations affecting public offices.
A short remark asserts that a young man of average ability can achieve a big success after training at Jennings Business College, implying the program offers worthwhile vocational advancement.
A young man identifying as William Andrews of Indiana caused a disturbance at Union Station on a Wednesday afternoon. He was put off the Mt. Pleasant train at Columbia after multiple stops and threatened to ride a freight train out or kill someone. Police were alerted and await court action.
The Columbia Institute will open September 29 with expectations of the largest pupil body in fifteen years. Boarding pupils will increase and country pupils will commute daily by train, boosting Columbia attendance. renovations include steam heating, repapered halls, new beds, and a 9,000-volume library connected to a museum night study area. Rev W B Capers will move into institute residence. rector’s house to serve as parish center. Faculty and staff listed with Capers as Rector and Principal and Mrs Capers guiding home department.
Recorder Erwin presided as Van and Murry Grissom faced a malicious killing charge over a cow owned by J. N. Prewitt. The cow died after slipping in a corn field during a chase. Van Grissom testified dogs pursued, cow kicked a dog and fell, breaking neck. Murry Grissom was not present. case against him dismissed with Van Grissom’s fate reserved for a Saturday decision.
McKeen on Anderson & Foster advertises reduced prices on sheets pillow cases towels counterpanes and related cotton goods aiming to help families equip children for school. The sale promises broad discounts as cotton prices rise, encouraging quick purchases.
Saturday and Monday sale highlights many bleached sheeting and cotton goods with yard prices from 10c to 30c, large hemmed pillow cases and towels discounted, and several quilts and soaps offered. Also new fall ladies shoes in multiple price points.
In Georgia state primaries Hoke Smith wins a sweeping governor’s race across an estimated 110 of 145 counties. Clark Howell and James M. Smith split several counties as J. H. Estill trails. The State Convention will convene in Macon on Sept. 4 with Smith potentially securing the nomination. Capt. W. S. Joyner wins Atlanta mayoral nod by 255 votes. The campaign centered on railroad influence and negro disfranchisement.
An advertisement asserts that investing in knowledge yields the best interest and promotes Jennings' Business College in Nashville Tennessee offering a three months course as proof of value and results.
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