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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
1
The 6 Confederates of Union City plan to organize a military company. Prank James, once a bandit, is to act in Zanesville Ohio in Acroa the Continent. A string of local notes covers deaths, bonds, and a legendary Civil War tale.
The old board handed city affairs to Mayor Cameron and Aldermen Vos White Payne Nicholson and Craft attended. An East Hill fire company grant was approved, street work cost 14,500, and an 8:30 p.m. closing ordinance was passed. New City Attorney elected W. J. Towler and police numbers rose to six with multiple new appointees.
Judge John Ferris of Nashville opposed Hon. Jas. B. Frazier of Chattanooga for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He spoke before a good-sized crowd at the courthouse Monday afternoon.
A lengthy endorsement extols Peruna as a systemic remedy for chronic catarrh, claiming it cleanses mucous membranes and restores health. The letter features Anna P. Nichols of the Mebekah Lodge and a brief testimonial from a Kansas City resident praising Peruna’s effects and urging continued use.
George Stuart delivers sermons at First Methodist in Columbia urging self help and moral reform. He denounces gambling, slander, worry, and temper, urges charity and prayer, and calls for homes to cast out cards and live in purity.
A quick method claims 15 minutes yields a delicious tea biscuit using Royal Baking Powder as directed. The product is described as a pure leavener, producing a true rise in the baked good.
Afr Stewart states daily services will run from 1 to 1t am and 7 pm each day with pastors and urging leaders present. He plans early worship if not led by the pastor and promises prompt closing, while ministers arrange gatherings and avoid overrun. Funerales and related events are to be organized, with meetings and housing issues mentioned for town residents.
The United States Supreme Court issues rulings on insular cases. It holds the Philippines are U S property since the Paris treaty and not foreign territory, limiting customs duties on island goods. Dooley case approves duties on imports to Porto Rico with funds set aside for local use, while Puerto Rico can adjust law. Dissent argues duties clash with interstate commerce.
A late night crash between the ferries San Rafael and Sausalito near San Francisco left about 150 to 200 aboard the San Rafael, with estimates of three deaths and around twenty injuries. Passengers scrambled through cabin windows as one vessel sank amidships in heavy fog.
Fragmentary text describes a sheriff in Hampton County and local officials near a river area. Mentions names like Massey and Jones and a confrontation or patrol near a community location. Wording is unclear but implies enforcement and community movement.
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