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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
1
A nine foot nine inch bald eagle was killed on Ceffre's Creek in Moore County last week. The incident fuels local curiosity about wildlife and regional history.
Bethel Hotel sold by Webb Ridley to Bethell Honae for 27000 after years of lease to Dedman who plans extensive improvements next spring. H G Evans buys Garden street livery stable from S C Harlin for 7000, last year Harlin paid 6250. Transfers reflect rising Columbus real estate values.
An application for incorporation of the Tennessee and Alabama Railway was filed. Incorporators are J. Craig McLanahan, Charles G. Roberts, Wm. L. Gronberg, C. C. Christopher and C. B. Roberts. The line would depart two miles south of Lawrenceburg, traverse Lawrence County to Alabama near Tuscumbia, seven miles long, to haul ore for United States Iron Company.
President McKinley outlines urgent laws on financial stability and a strong merchant marine. He calls for subduing Filipinos, shaping a form of government, and expanding exports while maintaining gold standards. The piece notes the death of Vice President Hobart and references congressional duties, tariff policy, and the need to grow the nation’s diplomacy and industrial power.
Mr F D Carpenter of Cleveland visits to discuss a proposed electric car line from here to Mt Pleasant. Secretary Floyd escorts the route, and a Mt Pleasant meeting may reveal Carpenter’s conclusions. Contends that capital groups seek to control trade and affect prices. local welfare and public interest are debated amid a broader policy discussion.
President McKinley outlines military actions in the Philippines and Negros, noting American sovereignty, reconstruction efforts, and the push for a stable civil government. He discusses Porto Rico governance, postal service reforms, pension rolls, and ongoing arbitration and boundary issues with Canada and Venezuela.
A farmer on the Charlotte turnpike eight miles from Nashville was found hanging in a barn stall this morning. He lived alone, tied with cotton rope, hands behind his back, suggesting self-harm. Neighbors say he feared testifying before a grand jury about local misdeeds.
Maj W J Whitthorne of the First Tennessee was honored Monday in Circuit Court as residents of Collins and Maury County crowded the room to hear him speak. Citizens praised his service and the Major addressed the audience about the First Tennessee boys in the Philippines.
W J Lule of Cotumiin files a bankruptcy petition in the United States Circuit Court. The document names Mokwen and Valo as attorneys. The readable text shows court action and involved parties but is fragmentary.
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