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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

3

Tennessee Democrats Call April 30 1912 State Primary

State committee meeting in Nashville adopts resolutions to open a period for party unity and propose a April 30 1912 statewide Democratic primary with a seven member State Primary Board and rules governing candidate qualification and participation by white Democrats.

Tennessee Vhs Saidi Evijtive Vr Tue Acv O. C. Burton Timary Board Nashville United States Bate State Supreme Court Court of Civil Appeals

Smuggled Chinese Migrants Found in Box Car

Four Chinese men believed smuggled into the United States were found hidden in a box car of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway yard in Chicago. Authorities from the Department of Justice arrested several suspects last week in related cases of Chinese smuggling at the rail site. A second incident nearby involved a man trying to break into a freight car, with the car containing two Chinese detainees.

Chicago United States Rock Island & Pacifc Depertment of Justice Celestials Mil Hagendack Stotty Railroad Waithmen

Richeson Outlines Defense in Linnell Murder Case

Cambridge minister Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, jailed on murder charges in the Avis Linnell case, confirms a broken engagement due to Linnell’s pursuit of an opera career. He notes no responsibility for her physical condition and says he learned of it when she revealed herself as his former fiancée.

Cambridge Mass Clarence V. T. Richeson Avis Linnell Herbert Connor Idaho State Prison Commission Richeson Connor Miss Linnell Ayis Linnell

Think Lad Vanished After Month With Foul Play Feared

Brentwood November 27 14 year old Thomas Layne disappeared over a month ago. Despite family police efforts no trace or clue has emerged and the family fears foul play. They doubt he would have gone without contacting them.

Brentwood Thomas Layne

Local Family News and Church Notes From Last Week

Joe Shapiro's little boy is sick with diphtheria. Rev. Coleman moved into the new parsonage last week. Gid Sellers and family moved into the village recently. Rev. Walker of Santa Fe preached an interesting sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday. Two of Them's sweetest girls Migsos Nori Shaw and Eugenia Wright visit Thanksgiving with home folks. The school at Hace is progressing. Lizzie Apperson Ja and her sister Mrs. Delton are mentioned. Mr and Mrs B Skeliey have a new visitor, Mary Louise. C E Shaw of the University of Chicago will spend the holidays with home folks.

Joe Shapiro John Shelley Coleman Gid Sellers Walker Santa Fe Baptist Church Migsos Nori Shaw Eugenia Wright Howe Lizzie Apperson Mrs. Delton B. Skeliey Mary Louise C. E.i Shaw University of Chicsen

Beattie buried by murdered wife in quiet ceremony

Henry Clay Beattie Jr. was buried at Mawry cemetery in South Richmond after a private funeral service at his home attended by family and eight pallbearers. Rev. John J Fix read the Presbyterian service at the grave following a death chamber prayer. Police guarded the procession and hour of burial remained secret.

Richmond Henry Clay Beattie, Jr Mawry John J Fix Beattie Penitentiary Presbyterian Church

A Charming Woman Needs Health For Beauty

A charmer must be healthy to charm. Weak women grow irritable as constipation and kidney poisons show in pimples and blotches. Electric Bitters restore health by regulating stomach, liver and kidneys, purifying blood and improving skin, nerves and breath. Sold by Woldridge Co.

Woldridge CO

Insure Full Weight Turkeys New York Thanksgiving Sale

A New York bureau announced a drive to ensure complete weight in turkeys for Thanksgiving and to deploy inspectors. James B. Mershon of Newark narrates his life saving recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery for lung illness, praising its relief and promising guaranteed relief.

New York Bureau of Weightcafl James B. Mershon Newark N. J Dr. King Woldridgh Co

Tennessee Supreme Court to Open Heavy December Docket

Nashville Tenn Nov 28 The Tennessee Supreme Court will convene in Nashville on the first Monday in December with a heavy docket. The judicial circuit will be taken up first and the county calls will include Maury Giles Lawrence Wayne Lewis and Hickman.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Supreme Court Maury Giles Lawrence Wayne Lewis and Hickman

Representative Tittleton Demands Subpoenas In Steel Trust Inquiry

Washington reports Representative Tittleton of New York pressed the House Steel Trust investigating committee for subpoenas after a New York story alleged the United States Steel Corporation bought influence. He warned against politicizing the matter and urged limits to personal attacks. The Herald also promotes Bordereck Blood Bitters.

Washington Tittleton New York Stanley Steel Trust United States Steel Corporation House

Hearing on L&N delays costs livestock dealers big losses

Kentucky railroad commission heard complaints from Louisville livestock dealers alleging delays by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad harm the local market. Attorney R F Park claimed $80,000 yearly losses from animal deaths and weight shrinkage at Bourbon stock yards. Railroad representative W G Dearing defended compliance while commission members studied terminal conditions and delivery times. Four women from the Kentucky Humane Society attended the session.

Louisville Louisville & Nashville Railroad Kentucky Railroad Commission R. F. Park Louisville’ Livee Stock Exchange Louisville & Nashville W. G. Dearing The Kentucky Humane Society

Funds Pledged For The Trial At Federation Meet

At Atlanta on November 27 the American Federation of Labor calls for one week’s pay from every paid officer and a day’s wages from other delegates to bolster the McNamara defense fund. The convention also endorses Job Harriman for Los Angeles mayor and urges wage workers to back his campaign with moral and financial support.

Atlanta McNamara Defense Fund American ‘Federation of Labor MacNamaras Gompers Job Harriman Sor Los Angeles Harriman

Government backs down on second class mail rates

Washington reports that a special commission chaired by Justice Hughes and appointed by President Taft to set fair rates for second class mail matter is nearing completion. The panel finds Hitchcock’s four cent per pound demand for literary and advertising sections unlikely to stand, and officials acknowledge a two cent rate may be worth a trial.

Washington Special Commission Justice Hughes Taft Hitchcock Hitchcovk

Witnesses Threatened After California Prosecution

In New Orleans observers note threats against key witnesses connected to a prosecution linked to a Los Angeles Times case. The defense argued to derail proceedings but failed, with Detective Willis J. Norris appearing before state secretaries of the American Bankers Association.

New Orleans Nov Los Angeles Times

Underwood Defends Representative Government in Birmingham Dinner

In Birmingham Oscar W Underwood the Democratic House majority leader warned against direct democracy and initia tive politics. He argued elected representatives protect national interests better than direct people rule and cited rail rate and pure food laws as proof the system works. A local advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar appears at the end.

Birmingham Ala Oscar W. Underwood Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Underwood Air Revolutionary Fathers Woul Congress

Blizzard Rages Through Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri

A severe snow storm with winds up to sixty mph hit Kansas Oklahoma and much of Missouri. Snow totaled one to three inches in Kansas with Hutchinson high school windows shattered and three pupils injured by falling glass. Hobart reported sixty five mile winds with many small buildings blown down and windows broken along the St. Louis and San Francisco line.

Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Hutchinson St. Louis & San Francisco Hobart

Amica Salve Promises Rapid Wound Care at Wooldridge Co

An advertisement touts Amica Salve as the fastest healer for dreadful wounds from knives guns and other injuries. It claims use for burns, sores, eczema, corns, and warts with prompt treatment to prevent blood poisoning and gangrene. Wooldridge Co offers the product at 250.

Uckiea Wooldridge CO

English Capitalists at T. Pleasant

J B Wet a capitalist from London travels to Mt Viessant to inspect phosphate investments. He is considered a leading capitalist of Boulton and if conditions favor, will invest in Maury county. Work will start after you take Orace New Life Pile and you will enjoy their renovations. Constipation and indigestion are targeted by the remedy advertised.

J. B Wet London Wes Mt Viessant Lin Boulton Old Borland Maury County

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