New City Board Sworn In After Budget Report
The old Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjourned after routine business and the new board was sworn in. Budgets totaled 252,800.78 with expenses 35,550.08 leaving a balance of 817,285.65. 88.0 was appropriated for Liabilities, 215,000 for January railroad interest, and 25,000 for January railroad bonds. City officers reported mixed assets and liabilities with overdraft and warrants noted. Mayor Cameron gave a short speech on responsibilities and growth. New officers included City Attorney-elect Jos A Seiler and several department heads, with a requested salary schedule and appointments to police and city roles.
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Fred Latta
Lewis White
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W. Porter Erwin
Charley Gren
Frank Aydelott
J. H. Gurtner
German Kali Works pamphlets for fruit fertilizer
Advertisement urging farmers to use fertilizers with at least ten percent potash for flavor and firmness in all fruits. Promotes free pamphlets available from German Kali Works at 93 Nassau St., New York.
Daniel Henderson favored for Speaker in House caucus
Report from December 2 describes the House caucus where Republican members reentered the race for Speaker, with Gen. David B. Henderson of Iowa as the unopposed candidate after other contenders withdrew. Renominations followed for other officers, and the piece notes street crime incidents and a Confederate monument unveiling with reported pickpocketing.
Fire destroys residence near Hurricane in rapid blaze
The home of W. T. Galloway near Hurricane was largely burned early Friday. The origin was traced to the kitchen, with contents nearly all lost. Insurance valued at 81,000 covered the house and contents in Continental Insurance. a few hundred dollars logs remain uninsured.
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Hurricane
Ik Tannly
Continental Insurance Comyn
Gordon & Ratledge
City Board Debates Stock Law Amendment in Closed Session
Four members supported a stock law amendment argued as a clear expression of Columbia voters will while four opposed it, saying the change burdens the poor and that cows roaming by day cause no issue. The board adjourned to Thursday to finalize budgets and unfinished business.
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Columbia
Shooting in West End Causes Injury to Woman
In West End last Friday Mayes a colored man shot a woman near Johnson's store with a 22 caliber rifle. The ball entered her thigh causing a grievous wound. Sheriff Arthur Church apprehended the shooter who says he fired at a bird and hit the woman accidentally.
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Johnson
West End
Pena
Arthur Church
Hear
Timber Syndicate Plans Southeast Kentucky Timber Expan
A proposed timber syndicate aims to control Southeast Kentucky timber resources with offices in Liverpool and Louisville. The plan envisions clearing land, building railways, opening waterways, and selling products across Tennessee Virginia West Virginia and beyond.
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Naiverpool
Otto Cure Promises Relief From Throat and Lung Ailments
An old notice urges readers to ask friends or neighbors about Otto cure for coughs colds sore throat and lung diseases including consumption. It touts Otto cure as a famous German remedy for throat and lung ailments and claims it works where other medicines have failed. Delivered by A Ticouib druggist with large sizes Zoe and Sue.
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Kentucky Battleship Sets Record Pace on Coast Run
The Kentucky reached Hampton early Sunday after a record coast voyage from Boston. The battleship, touted as the fleet’s most powerful and fastest, averaged 14.93 knots on its trial, far exceeding typical speeds for similar ships. Observers expect its high power and speed to influence future naval strategy.
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Hampton
Boston
Board of Inspectors
Brooklyn
Iowa
Indiana
McConnell Acquitted in Lewisburg Murder Trial
The case against A F McConnell, accused in a George Davis murder in 1506, ended in acquittal this morning in the Circuit Court at Lewisburg. The defense led by Capt J H Foscell faced four trials with juries often favoring acquittal. The final verdict came as ten jurors urged acquittal after the Attorney General learned of the verdict.
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Lewisburg
McConnell
Geo. Davis
Davis
J. H. Foscell
McConpell
Carrigan Retewred in Nash Street Boarding House
Carrigan, a resident of Nash Street boarding house, recovered from a mischance after a spell of illness. Local health authorities note the patient has fully regained strength and will resume daily routines soon.
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Deseo Carrigan
Iho
Fing. Wen
Mually
Nash
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