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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
1
Reports note explor ers nearing the North Pole and a South Pole approval distance, a major Manila quake after 1868, and a bishop elect for Porto Rico. Obituaries recount Sam Brown’s death from a blow near Blanche Tennessee, and Lonnie Tidwell’s suicide in Turnbull. Also covered are a jailed Black prisoner burned in Edgewood, mad dogs in Hardin county, and Japan borrowing football.
The Schley Court of Inquiry concluded after three months of sessions with two reports by President Geo Davey and Judge Advocate Lemoyne. Admiral Dewey signed a minority report dissenting from the majority view. The court recommends no further proceedings and Schley is vindicated, though Dewey clarifies his stance.
Washington Dec 15 Secretary Taft pro mulgates the Schley court of inquiry findings noting two reports Admiral Benham and Ramsey agree with the majority which condemns Schley on eleven points while Admiral Dewey supports him on most. Dewey cites successful actions to Cienfuegos and Santiago and asserts he commanded in Santiago with credit for the victory.
Louisville man known as Happy Jack Sage, famed for opening safes with hands and keen ears, was arrested on Sixth and Main for being drunk. The notorious safe expert claims no safe stumps him, and he once charged a merchant ten dollars, later raising to twenty five to open a stubborn unit. Sage learned safe mechanics in a foundry and has long been sought by thieves, though he remains reputedly honest.
Special to the Herald from Nashville reports Reynolds his wife and their baby were washed from their house boat on the Cumberland river near Richland Creek mouth and drowned during a December storm. The vessel tore from moorings. two others aboard Mrs Holusa and George Belterly were rescued by Belterly’s husband. Drowned bodies not recovered.
Special to the Herald Murfreesboro December 18 reports results from most districts in Rutherford County's primary. Bragg defeats Primm for Sheriff by 575. Wilkinson over Singleton for County Court Clerk by 82. De Jarott over Lewis for Trustee by 314. Rucker over Nichol for Circuit Court Clerk by 300. Holden leads for Register with about 2700, opposition none.
The tale recalls a February report from Hantingdon Tennessee about a skeleton thought to be Alfred Butler, who vanished from his father's home years earlier after a card game quarrel with James and Jack King. Butler reappeared last week at home healthy with a wife he wed during four years in Missouri.
In Ripley Tennessee on December 12 a man named Arthur Crews was shot by another rider, Dick Arwon, while riding along a public road north of the town. The wounded man cannot be saved, and the event is described as accidental in the report.
A week long run of storms brought strong winds and heavy rain. The county saw no major structural damage overall, but numerous trees and fences fell. Roofs were blown off several homes including Mr Gee McKennon’s West End residence and a barn on the Potter place.
Judge John U Ferriss of Nashville announces withdrawal from the Tennessee governor race. He laments a powerful party machinery blocking a primary and thanks supporters, The American and Banner, and praises Democrat candidate Mr Frazier. He declines to run as an independent.
An escaped prisoner from the Maury County chain gang, who previously tried to reach Hickman County, was recaptured Friday by Deputy Sheriff Charen at MV Tleenant.
The advertisement touts Royal baking powder as the economical choice and claims it yields the finest and most wholesome foods, promoting delicious results for home bakers.
Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry alias Bol Jones alias Tom Jones, tied to a Montana train robbery, was captured thirty miles east of Knoxville after eluding pursuit. Police also detained a man believed to be George Parker alias Butch Cassidy. Logan had shot two Knoxville policemen and hid over $2,000 in sewn cash.
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Seventh Judicial District met to decide between a convention or primary for Judge and Attorney-General candidates. It fixed a convention in Tullahoma for April 22, 1902, at noon to nominate a Circuit Judge and Attorney-General. G Aydelott elected permanent chairman and John T. Goodwich secretary.
Nashville Grand Jury returns over 150 indictments against gamblers and bettors in the city and surrounding areas. The charges stem from a complaint by Cay Odi who claims to have lost about 4000 dollars and cannot recover the funds.
A playful word puzzle frames a paradoxical statement about sleeping and sleepers. It presents a looping series of phrases that mimic tangled definitions while hinting at the difficulty of reading and extracting meaning.
A Washington correspondent quotes Carmack praising Schley's conduct and Dewey's defiance, arguing the court spared no one except the Navy Department and that Schley's fame remains secure despite opposing critics.
George Morgan president and George Blinn Jr treasurer of the Continental Security Redemption Company were arrested on warrants charging embezzlement. Amounts cited total about 83 000 dollars, with Morgan linked to 54 000 and Blinn to 24 000. Morgan taken in Hogansville Georgia, Blinn posted bond for his appearance.
Weekend weather brought near record cold as temperatures dipped to 1 degree above zero at Rainsdroy store and nearby locales slid below that point. Ice froze hydrants bursting pipes and plumbers worked through the night as residents faced hardship among the poor from the sudden freeze.
The Herald reports Hovee Bill No 4318 by Congressman Padgett to erect a public building at Columbia. It authorizes Treasury to acquire a site and construct a substantial office for the post office and government offices at a cost not exceeding 25 000. The bid is referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
John W. Thomas was tried Saturday before Rev. George W. Hayes on a peace warrant filed by Brown Kinzer. He was released after the arrest stemmed from a meeting on the public road where allegations of a threat were made against Kinzer and others. No witnesses testified to hearing the conversation and evidence did not support the charges.
Mollie Ward, arrested in Nashettle last week by Nashe County Sheriff, bound over to the Criminal Court on charges tied to a pistol theft from Tom Jordan and $25 taken from Manuel Thomas at Carter's Creek.
Ben Miller, a Black man, initially sentenced by the Maury County Circuit Court to seven years in the penitentiary for mailer offenses, was taken to Nashville to seek Supreme Court review with Sheriff Hight as escort.
Nashville dispatch reports early cases of smallpox across several counties with multiple towns affected, including Tandertaln and Fayetin, detailing affected ages and locations as the disease spreads through the state.
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