Proclamation Offered Amnesty in Lee County Vote Seller Case
Judge Keen shifts tactics in the Lee County grand jury probe into vote selling in Tennessee. A proclamation offers inducements for confessing in court, with adjournment to February and a promise of minimal fines for those who plead guilty. One hundred fifty indictments were turned over to the commonwealth’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mristol
Tenn
Keen
Lee Sunty
Lee County
Lem
Virginia
Judes Steen
Rail timetable for Columbia trains Louisville & Nashville
Louisville and Nashville timetable lists arrivals and departures for Columbia. Key services include Umited No 4 arriving 1 30 pm and departing 4 pm, Eastern Express No 8 arriving 6 15 am departing 6 20 am, and multiple Columbia and Decatur accommodation trains with various arrival and departure times throughout the day. Main line southbound No 1 limited arrives 3 42 am leaves 3 45 am and No 7 Eastern Express arrives 10 27 pm leaves 10 32 pm, plus N F divisions and Fayetteville Branch services with listed times.
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Eastern Express
Tecatur
Columbia
Columbia Accommodaion
Fast Line
Decatur
Women called by grand jury in dynamite conspiracy case
Irene Hermann and Grace Kaylor, both employed by the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, appeared before the investigation and were named among witnesses in the explosion case tied to John J. McNamara and Ortie McManigan. Authorities pursue other involved parties as part of the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Irene Hermann
Grace Kaylor
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John J. McNamara
Fnders! Ory
Intellite
Holiday fowl trade ends as Christmas market closes
The Christmas turkey market nears its close with shipments this week already massive. Egg receipts rise but stay near 25 cents, while chickens remain dull around 6 to 7 cents. Citrus demand grows as oranges hold higher prices, with quotations from local mills and grain firms.
Wholesale Produce and Field Seed Prices In Columbia Area
The list shows prices for hides, tallow, wool, junk, rubber, and wholesale produce from Louis Old scrap iron and B. E. Cal lender & Co. It includes animal products such as country bacon, lard, and various hides with per unit rates, plus fruits, apples, lemons, and potatoes from Callender & Co. Field seed quotations cover oats millet barley crimson clover and other staples. Names William W. Allen, Mioyd File pen, Henry Sanders, Luther Brown appear with district references and amounts.
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EB. Callender & Co
Malaga
Callender & Co
William W. Allen
Henry Sanders
Luther Brown
Columbia
Madison County Cattle Quarantine Raised in Tennessee
The Madison county cattle quarantine in Tennessee was lifted by state livestock inspector Dr. George White. Official order revoked extends release from quarantine on the Popular Corner Road and Double Bridge Road to Jackson stock pens, citing the danger deemed eliminated and relief to residents.
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Nashville
Tenn
Madison County
George White
Poular Corner
J. D. Mason
Jackson, Tenn
College Street
Mobile & Ohio Malload
Jackson
Carroll Swifely
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
T. F. Peck
G. R. White
State
White
Madison
Harmony plan deadline looms as Tennessee party split persists
Nashville Dec 21 The harmony plan push by the state democratic executive committee led by Col O O Barton expired Wednesday without action from Maj Vertrees. Under the plan Vice Chairman Stainback or another Vertrees appointee could name three primary board members by Dec 28 if Vertrees fails to act. Barton may then appoint if no move is made by Dec 28.
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Nashville
Vertrees
Democratic Executive Committee
Col
O. O. Barton
Maj. Vertrees
Tennessee
Stainback
Major Vertrees
Thomas B. Johnson
State Committee
Vertrees Committee
Barton
Tariff Board Report Highlights Wool Prices and Profits
The Tariff Board sent its report to Congress under President Taft. It models a suit of clothes costing 23 dollars retail and 16.50 wholesale, detailing wool farmer profits of 8 cents, cloth maker 28 cents, wholesale 2.18, and retailer 4.50. It notes US manufacturing costs for woolen and worsted yarns exceed European costs.
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Waslington
Dee
Sir
Tari Board
Congress
Presidnt
Taft
United States
Europe
Opinion of a Russian Doctor on U S Russia Ties
A Russian doctor comments on Taft's stance and Russia's position. He argues that liberal and autocratic factions want America friendly relations and equal rights for Jews Christians and Catholics. He warns Russia is volatile and backing from England matters. He predicts a new treaty granting equal domicile and travel rights to all Americans.
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Washington
Russia
Aulder
Reyne
Taft
America
Persia
England
Judge Noon Stands Pat on Sherwood Pension Bill
Chattanooga Tenn December 21 Congressman John A Moon defended his stance as Tennessee s only Democrat in the lower house to back the Sherwood pension bill providing service based pensions for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. He discussed the measure with fellow Democrats and tied it to the party platform of liberal veterans policy.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
Congress
John A. Moon
Moon
Democratic Party
Millionaire Kid in Bad Standby Forgery Case
Edward Ripinski known as the millionaire kid in Broadway circles was arrested in New York on forgery charges. Police say he embezzled about 12000 from the Ore Ten company by forging checks and using the name James Wilson. He allegedly operated as Ace me Specialty Company and cashed his checks at a bank under that alias.
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New York
Edward Ripinski
Broadway
Ripinski
Ledet
Ore Ten Company
Fie
Firto
James Wilson
Ace Me Specialty Company
Jameez Wilson
Ripineki
Two Widows Claiming Husband Mourn Weaver Death
In Knoxville Tennessee on December 20, two women mourn William Weaver who died in Hartford City Indiana when struck by a live wire. One Indiana wife with a two month old baby travels with the body, while Weaver’s Knoxville wife alleges a prior marriage. Brother Wilfred Weaver swears he did not know of the Indiana marriage. the case centers on competing claims of marriage and custody amid a fatal accident.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Willam Weaver
Hartford City
Ind
Indiana
Wilfred Weaver
Wiliam Weaver
Willam
Adeline Hill
Marion
Weaver
Newport
Noxville
Sanford Receives Ten Year Federal Prison Term
Portland, Dec 21 The Rev Brink Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us Society of Shiloh was sentenced to ten years in a federal prison in Atlanta for causing six deaths on the yacht Coronet Gut by failing to provide proper food, with scurvy cited as the cause. He embarked on an evangelization voyage aboard the yacht Coronet with a small group seeking conversions. He was arrested after his ship sank four months ago amid accusations of neglect.
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Portland
Atlanti
Brink Sandford
Holy Ghost
Us Society of Shiloh
Coronet
Sandford
Roumeel
Franklin Man Kills Himself in Williamson County
John Thomas Waddell a longtime funeral director and ex Confederate soldier in Williamson County Franklin Tenn took his life by hanging in his wood house. A fourteen year old son followed by an older brother found him and severed the cord. He burial was at Mt Hope cemetery after a service at the residence. He left a third wife six children and two sons from a first marriage.
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Franklin
Tenn
John Thomas Waddell
Williamson
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Around Town: Moves and Purchases In Local Community
E Turner bought the Thatiges property on West Ninth Street and will move in with family by early winter. Mr and Mrs Owen Mendley relocated to their new home on the Nashville Pike, purchasing it from Maj. T. E. Jameson.
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E. P. Turner
Weet Ninth Street
Owen Mendley
Nashville Pike
T. E. Jameson
Christmas Tree Events At Various Churches
Yuletide lights bring memories of childhood as Santa Claus visits. The Herald lists Christmas trees and programs at multiple churches in Columbia and nearby areas including Cumberland Presbyterian Fylerson Memorial South Columbia Christian Catholic First Presbyterian Elk's Club Epiphany Tabernacle Orphanage Home Advent Chapel First Baptist South Columbia Methodist Glendale and joint events by Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian U S A and Methodists.
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Santa Claus
Columbia
Christine
Herald
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
South Columbia Chretian
First Presbyterian Church
Elk's Club Toons the Elks
Episcopal Church
Tabernacle Presbyterian Jehurch
Orphanage
Advent Chapel
First Baptist Church
South Columbia Methodist Church
Glendale
Methodist Church
Cumberland Presbyterian
Presbyterian U
Horace Rainey Opens Gate on Pulaski Pike Toll
Horace Rainey, owner of the Pulaski pike from Columbia to McCains, voluntarily raised the gates and halted toll collection after patrons complained about road condition. He stated the action came without official orders and was taken in response to public dissent. The road has faced frequent complaints as rain has worsened conditions.
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Horace Rainey
Pulaski Pike
Columbia
McCains
Rwlney
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Covty
DGE
Louisville & Nashville Railroads
N. F
North Bound
Sheffield
Mt. Pleasant
Arives
Turkey
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Ashtonn's Mill
City Ann & Grain Co
Willam Barker
Colombia
Sides, LLC
Louis Barker
Tariff Board
ITI
Judge Noon
Pat
Sherwood
Sanford
Pulaski
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