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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
5
Citizens living beyond the Hamp shire crossing press for L N to place a watchman with gates due to frequent danger and past accidents. They urge action to protect traveling public and schoolchildren, and propose presenting the matter at the next Quarterly Court term.
Governor Cox demands discovery and return to Franklin County for those charged with firing into homes at Estill Springs. If guilty, they should be convicted and punished, with riot prosecutions to follow. The State Guard is urged to purge the regiment by removing guilty parties to jail.
Article argues newspapers, despite critics, educate the public and deter crime through publicity. It cites insurance probes, reforms from Tweed era to modern times, and asserts honest papers serve society while yellow papers falter. Philippine note urges duty to inform and uplift readers.
The Real Estate Trust Company, founded in 1885 and depository for church and city funds, closed its doors after heavy loans to promoter Adolf Segal. Receiver George H. Earle Jr. named as panic and security concerns mount while reports allege former president Frank Hipple died by suicide.
Len K. Hart, candidate for State Treasurer, accepts Treasurer Folk's proposal for a primary in Davidson County. The Nashville Tennessean report indicates Hart agreed to the staged contest as part of the fiscal race.
Our papers invite communications for and against temperance in Maury County as the Anti-Saloon League pushes to extend the Adams Law statewide. G T Hughes will speak on temperance the first Monday in September at 10 in the Circuit Court room. Cards are available on request.
Fair notes that Maury County preparations are in full swing with Floral Hall growth promises, liberal premiums, and a strong push for exhibitors. A planned auto station, a proposed special Pulaski train, and a large stall expansion at South Side Park aim to boost attendance and participation ahead of the fall event.
In Racine, Circuit Judge Chester A. Fowler awarded Otto B. Schultz 2,500 dollars for lost profits and 24,000 dollars for business injury from a boycott alleging a closed shop by the Trader and Labor Council and its members. The court enjoined Megal Trades Council and involved individuals from using the unfair list and deemed the boycott an unlawful conspiracy.
The State Republican Committee decided not to nominate a candidate for R R Commissioner and declined a joint debate offer from the Democratic Committee. The gubernatorial challenger’s debate was rejected, with plans to open the campaign likely at Lawrenceburg on September 10. Discussion also touched the Brownlow and Taylor race in the 1st district.
Fred M. Carter, chosen to represent Perry County in the Twentieth Senatorial District, declines the senate honor for business reasons. He has formed a law partnership with W. G. Timberlake of Jackson and will reside there by October. A mass convention will meet the first Monday in September to select a candidate for the joint Senatorial convention.
Maury County teachers are urged to attend the reading circle meeting at the Athenaeum next Saturday at 9 o'clock to discuss certificates and terms, and to learn about attending the September 24 Fair on School Day. Prof Barrett of Peabody College and other speakers are expected.
The notice catalogs a markdown sale on Mercerized dress goods and linens, including 6 pieces 25 cents, Mercerized Walstings in multiple colors, 150 a yard 25 cents, and 12% Figured Muslin at 3% yard. It also lists linen robes, sheet sets, and heavy domestic remnants, plus a selection of men’s and ladies shoes with prices, and men’s Negligee shirts at discounted rates.
A nostalgic letter from West Tennessee describes a breezy morning in Troy and Union City, noting old friends Willie Miller Luther Andrews and J B Walker. The author praises neighbors, comments on local life, and warns against saloon temptations, urging steadfast right living and family dignity. F C Lowell signs off reflecting on home, love, and virtue.
Work began on a new Hippodrome Roller Rink Co building on South High Street at Eighth and Ninth Streets Vaughn Manufacturing Co holds the contract with Mesare Anderson and Wilkins aiming to open in the first week of October The rink will be about 60 by 150 feet with skating area 60 by 100 feet The Hippodrome will host local performances and entertainments and feature acts from Nashville to Columbia including trained ponies on roller skates managed by Bordetser of the Nashville Hippodrome
A brief Indianapolis News editorial laments overcrowded schools becoming social centers. It argues against boarding school burdens and seeks to restore schools to their educational purpose, limiting social distractions and public expenditure.
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