Senate veto harms Witts bid for U S marshal post
A Columbia Herald analysis notes the U S Senate rejected George B. Witt’s nomination as U S marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee while approving Parks Worley. It questions the split, urging Shields and McKellar to explain Witt’s alleged shortcomings and praising Witt as a banker, farmer, church member, and man of honor amid partisan pushback. This piece also relays editor views on the league of nations ratification and presidential responsibility.
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Senate of the
United States
George B. Witt
Middle District
Tennessee
Senate
Parks Worley
George Witt
Naion
Shields
McKellar
Maury
Giles
Worley
Geo. G. Witt
Shields and McKellar
League of Nations
Association
Foreign Relations Committee
Shantung
Japan
China
League
Paris
Lodge
Williams
Willoughby S Williams Dies Former Printing Official
Willoughby S Williams former secretary of the state printing commission and noted sports authority dies. A native of Arkansas he spent years shaping Southern journalism policy and farm and market reporting. Revered for integrity and genial spirit, he was a credit to Tennessee.
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Willoughby S. Williams
Willoughby
Williams
State Printing Commission
Arkansas
Tennessean
United States
Nashville
Graceful Act Appoints Amis Deputy Marshal Ad Interim
Judge Sanford of the federal bench appoints Deputy Marshal John Amis ad interim for the Middle Division, praising Amis as deeply qualified and deserving while lauding Sanford for his gracious choice and high office esteem. The piece extols American civic virtue and integrity in judicial appointments.
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Aniis
Manard T. Sanford
Federal Court
Judge Sanford
Amis
Sanford
League Covenant Debate Hits Senator Shields Across Tennessee
The Memphis Commercial Appeal and The Herald spar over Shields pledge during the 1918 campaign. Both papers challenge the idea a League of Nations covenant was a campaign issue, noting the treaty was not in the Tennessee race and criticizing overreach in assigning positions.
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League of Nations
Senate
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Tennessee
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The Speed Law And City Driving
The Herald warns anew about widespread speed law disregard by motorists in the city. It condemns selective enforcement and argues that most people follow laws only when they fear consequences, warning of growing dangers from deliberate disobedience.
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Herald
Coal Shortage Urges Widespread Conservation Efforts
The editorial urges Columbia residents to conserve coal as the national supply dwindles and miners strike continues. It warns of hardship if industries shut down and calls for prudent use, wood substitutes, and community cooperation to avoid freezing through winter. It references wartime measures and a need for loyal cooperation amid national tension.
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Columbia
Iat
Amorta
Tennessee library aid plans boost county school libraries
The Tennessee public school library extension offers 150 books to the county with the most aided white schools in the current year and 100 volumes to the county with the most aided colored libraries. Eligibility requires at least five schools aided, aiming to spur Maury County library work amid strong prospects for a rise in aid.
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Tennessee Public School Library Extension Department
Maury County
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