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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
8
In Monogahela Pennsylvania a 26 year marriage ends in a violent act as Mrs Bowman wounded her husband with a revolver after accusing him of jealousy and suspected intimate relations with a boarder. She sought police help who advised an arrest, and she claimed self defense after he threatened to kill an officer.
Booker T. Washington told the Fourth Presbyterian church assembly in New York that racial friction runs deep but white Southerners often back Black self-improvement. He cited successful Black bankers who credit Southern white mentors for their starts, arguing fair play can reward both races and move the problem toward solution.
The price of wool dropped three cents per pound this week as dealers blame the garment makers' strike in New York and Chicago for market disruption. Domestic stock remains ample and prices are expected to stay low for several months.
Warns of everyday injuries from mashing a finger to burns and cuts and promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick relief. Claims immediate pain reduction and wound cure. Includes a general readiness message for accidents.
Judge J T McKnight presided briefly in Circuit Court this morning. A defendant named Patterson was sent to the workhouse for carrying plates. No notable cases were heard in the Circuit Court today.
Vaughn Manufacturing completed a Sunday school addition to the Presbyterian church in Spring Hill in 36 hours, from no foundation to finished, painted, and with keys handed to the building committee. Newt F. Vaughn supervised with 32 workers over two days, delivering a $100 gift from a church member later.
Senator Cummins of Iowa, insurgent leader in the upper house, met President Taft at the White House for over an hour to discuss Supreme Court nominations. Cummins reported on several candidates as the administration seeks input from Iowa’s congressional delegation in the Eighth Circuit.
The E W Gamble Grocery Co store was robbed of about 265 dollars from two cash registers after a thief hid inside overnight. Russell Walker was arrested by Policemen Morgan and Stages and Deputy Sheriff Goad and jailed for the crime.
Rome dispatch notes an interview with an unnamed prominent royalist claiming Manuel I of Portugal is impoverished and homeless. He reportedly lives with the Duke of Orlean at Wood Norton Ev ersham England while seeking restoration and opposes a Portuguese republic. Royalists anticipate a power congress or readiness to fight for monarchy.
The Maury county grand jury adjourned Friday after returning eighty two indictments. The jury sat about two weeks. Judge Turmer left to open court in Centreville Monday. Judge Sam Holding will oversee Circuit Court matters Saturday. Constipation symptoms are listed with a drug advertisement for Dean's Regulars at 25 cents.
Ben Matthews lost a magistrate court damage suit against Dr. T. W. Stephens. Matthews claimed Stephens carelessly drove and frightened his horse, causing a fall and injuries. Stephens denied reckless driving and said he left the car to give medicine after Matthews fell. Witnesses were examined.
London dispatch reports two-thirds of the new Commons elected with Liberals leading the coalition government and Unionists failing to gain seats. Ongoing results show Liberals 163, Nationalists 63, Labour 29. Unionists 209, Liberal-leaning 14, Labour 4. Woman suffrage candidates perform poorly, with only 2 total votes among two attempts.
City Judge EB HB Erwin has been confined to his room for several days and is reported to be considerably improved this morning. He is expected to resume his duties in a few days.
The Odgen Star reports a cold reception for The Sins of the Father at the Opera House on Saturday. Audiences found the cast weak, with Major Dozzel Norton and Aunt Minerva drawing a few laughs, while the villainess failing to impress amid critique of Thomas Dixon’s race-themed production.
An alarming night scene describes a metalic cough in croup and urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey in the house for the first signs of danger. It notes the product contains no opiates and credits Brooke Latham Drug Co as the seller.
Special report from Washington notes the U S population at 98,402,151, up 145,521 or 20 percent since the last census. Every state except Iowa gained, Alaska shows the smallest rise at 764. Including island possessions, total about 101,000,000 with over seven million in the Philippines and estimates for Panama Canal Zone areas.
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