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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
The piece rails at various political figures and events including the Scotch-Irish Society, Roberts care controversy, Eastman rape case mistrial in Nashville, Carmack invited to Omaha for Jackson Day, Bryan urged to Senate appointment, and Ike-like remarks on McKinley. It notes periodic satire and a quip about McKinley’s fluency of words.
Nashville observers assess Carmack’s chances after Richardson wins Democratic leadership in the House. The move solidifies Carmack with Richardson’s allies, boosting strength in McMillin’s Fifth District and improving overall prospects in the Fifth, Seventh, and Sixth districts.
A three day rumor in Nashville claims State Treasurer Bo W. Craig will resign to join a mining company as its manager. Gov. governor candidate W. M. Brandon is discussed as a possible replacement, with Folk supporters backing the move. Also noted is a Jewish Home for the Crippled and its dedication in Denver as President Grathider and Rabbi Prindman spoke.
The House Investigating Committee resumed the Roberts case, Utah representative-elect Roberts denying plural marriage charges and challenging jurisdiction. He argued constitutional rights, due process, and that only court records should be admissible, then deflected to claim ongoing polygamy evidence. Schroeder of Utah rebutted, claiming Roberts maintains polygamous status with new children and alleged misconduct with spouses.
During the year ended September 20 the Burne cottage in Ayr drew 4,200 more visitors than the previous record year, totaling 424 percent of that year’s count.
A tablet on the southeast corner of Thirteenth Street and Third Avenue New York records that Petrus Stuyvesant planted the pear tree as a memorial after returning from Tulip-Ind in 2604. The tree bore fruit for over 290 years, placed by the Toler Society of New York.
Gov Brad Friday issued his first public statement about the Coleman incident at Maysville in response to Judge Tarvin’s interview criticizing state authorities. He defended protecting Coleman and criticized Tarvin for supporting mob action while noting Tarvin’s own plans to remain in Covington.
At 9 45 Saturday morning the election certificate for William B Taylor was signed by three election commissioners and he was declared governor elect of Kentucky. Taylor led Goebel by 23500, with Taylor 193714, Goebel 191031. The process followed in Frankfort ended a bitter gubernatorial contest with formal certificates issued by Governor Bradley and filed with the Secretary of State Finley.
Washington on December 10 announces a vital annual quarantine against plagues like Texas fever. It will start January 1 and cover South Carolina Georgia Florida Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Arkansas and parts of North Carolina Tennessee Texas Oklahoma and California with possible later tweaks for state cooperation. The plan mirrors last year’s boundaries and emphasizes state authority collaboration.
A large Friday night Chamber of Commerce gathering in Columbia heard Col. N F Thompson of Hontaville praise industrial growth and town building. Discussions covered electric line prospects to Pleasant, depot hopes with L N railroad, leather firm relocation plans, and a mill venture. Thompson urged selfless public-spirited effort and outlined nationwide conditions.
State Superintendent Jackson rules Bible may be read in Nebraska public schools despite a district dispute in Gape County where one family sought an injunction. He states nothing in Nebraska law prevents staple reading and public teachers should not be deprived of it without written or oral comment. Also mentions orchid auctions and rare specimens fetching high prices, noting orchid values compared to tulips.
W S Green & Co Ben anil M A Laxanna GR Regan TJ and Jon M Tucker of Columbia were brought to Nashville on charges of wholesale liquor without proper licenses. They were bound over to federal court for $1000 bonds. Officers reported contraband stock and a raid on a Mt Pleasant location run by a man named Frank Farmer as Warner, Montgomery, who escaped arrest.
December 7 dispatch notes British Boer South African war boosting mule shipments from Mems to New Orleans for Belt ish operations. American sellers face rising demand with 10 000 needed and prices set to jump 10 to 15 percent within a month, altering livestock markets nationwide.
In Criminal Court the misdemeanor docket finished Saturday and Judie Looney began the felony docket Monday. The State v Grant Melall, a colored man, was first up, charged with keeping a gambling house in Happy Hollow near Columbia. The case marks the county’s first under the new law making it a felony to run a crap game.
A search is underway in Valley Forge area for a Bible said to prove the legality of six residents of this county to a share in a Scottish estate worth millions. The Bible, brought from Scotland in 1781 by Captain Robert Carrell, passed to his wife and then disappeared after her death in 1877. Heir counsel says proof hinges on finding the Bible, over 24 years old.
A chaotic scene in New York ends with a man wounded after a confrontation at a garden area. Police report indicate a firearm discharge during the altercation, and one suspect is detained for questioning.
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