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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1919

Page

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Wilson Plan Aims to Cool Radicals Amid Coal Strike

UMWA strike machinery runs on despite power cut. Only Michigan miners return. Alabama obeys cancellation orders. President Wilson's probe into the coal industry under a tribunal, with a convention planned to placate radicals, dominates national messages at the UMWA headquarters in Indianapolis.

United Press United Mine Workers of America Mlinois Pennsylvania Indiana Ohio East Tennessee Michigan Alabama Kansay Indianapolas Ind Wilson

Fry to visit Louisville to plan Ford home in Columbia

C C Barney Fry of Pry Brothers will travel Saturday to Louisville to present Ford home plans to the Louisville branch and obtain critique for their experience. The intended site on Jackson Highway near the square is among the city’s finest blocks, and Fry will vacate a prominent residence to clear space for the new venture. He pledges to return with details on modern conveniences to be installed in the twentieth century Ford home.

C. C Barney” Fry Pry Brothers Louisvile Ford Cars Columbia Mr. Fry Louisville Ford System Ford Jackson Highway Memphis Mi Pry The Herald

County Workhouse Conditions Probe Reveals Shortages

A grand jury report describes overcrowded cells, limited bedding, and infrequent bathing at the county workhouse. It praises the cooking and the poor house run by Jonas T. Erwin and wife, noting inmates are well treated and fed. It calls for shackles removal at night and moving an epileptic girl to another place. Officials’ bonds were not investigated due to time.

Worlhovee Jonas T. Erwin

Credit Men 10 Meet Tonight in Maury Bank Rooms

The Retail Credit Men's Association is called to meet at 7 40 o'clock tonight in the Maury National Bank banking rooms to discuss several matters including the fuel shortage in Columbia. The regional coal committee's order allows night meetings for organizations, and J P Turner, president of the association, issued the call.

Retail Credit Men's Association Maury National Bank Columbia J. P. Turner Provident

Magnificent Dinning Estate Sells for 114000 in Maury County

The Oakmont Dinning estate near Siting Trial sold under the hammer this morning, 245 acres and a grand two story BrayhrieW colonial home bringing about 114000. Tracts 1 through 5 sold to Ed Campbell and others at varied prices per acre, with bidders largely Mauryeiiitiane. Sale conducted by S. O Thomas and W. W. Dillon & Co of Nashville.

Maury County Oakmont Brayhriew Sil Wes Prack Sikso Laren

J H Morgan Breaks Right Arm in Farm Accident

J H Morgan, a leading local farmer and phosphate man, broke his right arm this morning when feeding his mare. The mare kicked after stooping to reach feed, striking him and fracturing both bones.

J. A1. Morgan Mr. Morgan

Plans to Rebuild Columbia Mill After Night Fire

Mill officers outline immediate care for focal trade from on hand stock while rebuilding plans proceed. W A Dale notes capacity may expand beyond 500 barrels daily and thirty workers, with a citywide notice expected soon. Efforts aim to speed construction as current freight congestion delays machinery shipments.

Columbia Mil &Levator Company W. A. Dale Will Company Herald Dale

Serious accident narrowly averted in vehicle collision

A phaston driven by Sims Latta was struck by a Shapiro Produce Co truck early Wednesday. The slow-speed impact caused only a scare for Latta and his daughter aboard the plateon, with prior surveying related wreck history noted in the report.

Missionary Wharton Addresses Presbyterians on Africa Work

Rev C T Wharton son of a former pastor spoke at the First Presbyterian Church on Africa missions. He and his wife, midcareer missionaries, described 25 years of Protestant church growth with 20,000 additions. They plan to return to Africa to resume work, staying with Mr and Mrs J P Street in Columbia.

First Presbyterian C. T. Wharton Afriew Wharton Africa Columbia

Rabbi Lewinthal Endorses Prohibition in Nashville

Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee December 11 Rabbi Lewinthal of Vine Street Temple the citys largest Jewish congregation argues prohibition is beneficial under current conditions He says a return to open saloons would worsen unrest and his view is echoed by Governor A H Roberts who spoke at a conference launching the anti saloon league campaign in Tennessee.

The Herald Nashville Tenn America Rabbi Lewenthal Vine Street Rabbit Lewinthal Lewinthal Dr. Lewinthal A. H. Roberts Tennessee

Huge Public Printing Costs and Sales Recorded

The Department of Commerce reports 1 016 periodicals issued with 52 291 printed pages of which four copies were printed for each edition. Printing cost amounted to 506 00. The Superintendent of Documents sold 2 525 926 copies and earned 1290 41. The Coast and Geodetic Survey received 24 620 91 from sales of pilots charts and doubles. Total annual receipts from sales reached 07 171 65.

Department of Commerce

Havana the Mecca of Booze Runners

Special to The Herald from Nashville Tenn dated December 11 discusses how whisky runners may use airplanes to smuggle liquor into the United States after the prohibition amendment. Ernest Cherrington, general secretary of the enforcement campaign, warns that Havana could become a distribution hub for illicit alcohol feeding American appetites once Prohibition begins, posing a serious law enforcement challenge.

Herald Nashville Tenn Ernest Hoherriikton United States Cherrington Havana

Liberals Hold Conference in St Louis Today

Liberal leaders convene in St Louis to discuss policy directions and the submission of a platform proposing a third party. The meeting centers on unifying stance and outlining upcoming steps.

Platform Planks Push Extreme Public Ownership

A conference of Liberals in St Louis today submitted a third party platform. Planks address trusts foreign relations labor and agriculture. The committee favors extreme public ownership and relaxation of patent laws with joint railroad operation by owners and workers. It supports extending senate powers and executive sessions while opposing military training and advocating peacetime demobilization.

United Press ST. Loves Dec Senate

Respectful Maury County Farmer Dies at 80

Morgan Edmund Fitzgerald, aged eighty, longtime Maury County resident and war veteran, died at his home. He served four years in the Confederate Army, later farmed locally, and was a consistent Baptist. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Ida Dalton, and three sons Walter Alfred Elmore. Funeral at Theta Baptist Church conducted by Dr J H Barber with George Freeman assisting. Interment in family plot. nephews acted as pallbearers.

Morgan Edmund Fitzgeral Maury County Theta Fitzgerald Maury Baptist Church Ida Dalton Walter Alfred Elmore Fitzgerald Velock Theta Baptist Church J. H. Barber Tey George Preeman

Reverend Cherry to Take Vacation Leave Under Church Board Plan

At a First Methodist church board meeting last night a two week vacation leave was granted for Dr J W Cherry to spend Christmas with his Texas-based children. Leave starts December 7 and will not disrupt scheduled special musical programs. A reception for new members was also planned and the meeting drew a good turnout.

Aviator Freed From Custody In Spectator Crash

Price Hollingsworth, pilot of the phine that struck a crowd on Mayfeth Sunday, is relieved of manslaughter charges by the magistrate court. The accident, which killed two people, was ruled unavoidable.

Valuted Chattanooga Tenn

Attorney General White Drunk in Open Court Charged

Hon James C Voorhies states the offense occurred in two cases. The report notes Attorney General White was allegedly intoxicated during a bar meeting and charged accordingly.

White James C. Voorhies

Republicans in Chicago Choose Nominee at Meeting

In Chicago on Wednesday June 8 a convention selected a candidate from a long list after a diligence by the Windy City delegates. The event highlighted party unity and the choice sets the stage for upcoming campaigns with officials and supporters in attendance.

Chicago Windy City

First Ever State Chairmen Convene Women Present

Report from Washington shows the Republican state chairmen meeting to discuss plans for the campaign. Delegates from various states attended as women were listed among those present for the first time in party history. The committee met in the afternoon in Chicago to select a venue for the convention.

Republican Party United Press Washington Iid Me Honal Committee Yeeter Diay Chicago

Weather Surprise Ends Severe Cold Wave Here

A genuine weather surprise ends the harsh cold spell as temperatures near zero fall and then rise. The cold wave breaks as conditions soften this afternoon, with forecasts predicting warmer nights and cooperative elements in fuel conservation amid miners on a six week break.

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Hardison Motor Co Sells Cadillac Suburban

A rare Cadillac Suburban was delivered to James A Sloan at Hardison Motor Co Coluubia. The seven passenger car features an eight cylinder engine electric heater and an electric fan, highlighting the model's luxury and modern conveniences of the era.

Hardison Motor CO Cadillac Suburban Coluubia James A. Sloan Thie Siolling Hardison Motor Company Pullin Pulioea Vactiad

Drunk Prosecutor Skews Murder Trial Proceedings

A court report details a drunken prosecutor at a murder case, with testimony noting his failure to open his mouth during the proceedings. The defense and other lawyers adjourn as witnesses describe his condition, including repeated drinking during the trial and a promise to resign if not sober. The article continues beyond the page edge.

Will Webster Claimua Columbia Mar Assecation Peny Pont Adar Laney Cheriewbina MR Woebstin Lavomey Hanes Looney Onan Voort Noah White Eschin White Neale Mod Tie of Flee Lin Fighth

Wilson as Democratic Party Choice for President

Syracuse report quotes Israel Tass chair of the Woman’s Democratic National Committee predicting Tite Wilton will be the party’s candidate. The piece notes supporters willing to back the man who led into war and argues women will elect the next president.

United Press Syracuse N.Y. Tite Wott von Wilton Mra Israel Tass Amelia

Cooperative Creamery Men to Meet Saturday

A stockholders meeting for a cooperative creamery near Colanna is planned for Saturday morning at O rl & Sur. A. Hutton, dairy expert from Knervvide, will discuss cow pledges and herd counts. Thirty farmers attended the earlier meeting and representations suggest the sale of the Peninsula Stock and the organization of the company.

Creamiery Fir Colanna Count Bone A. Hutton Division of Extensiim

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