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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

4

Bulletin on Association Activities of AC Television Unit

The bulletin outlines that the association will handle all AC TV activities. It details responsibilities and coordination for propagation and game protection across operations.

Organization urges sportsmen support for game protection program

The American Game Protective and Propagation Association announces forthcoming bulletins detailing enforcement actions, legislative gains, membership, and finances. It champions federal migratory bird protection, game refuges, stocking waters, and stricter laws, urging widespread backing from sportsmen and state groups. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and skin ailments.

American Game Protective Wid Propagation Association Broadway New York

Mt Pleasant Daily Advertiser to End After 1911–Warpled Voice

The Mt Pleasant Daily Advertiser, in publication since early 1911, plans to suspend operations with the coming year. The publisher cites lack of business support and says he cannot canvass merchants for guaranteed expenses. He offers to print without profit if others guarantee costs, noting the town may not sustain a daily paper.

Mt. Pleasant

Very near a serious hurt at street intersection

The report notes several falls near Che Wells bridge and at the Dixie Theatre corner. Meg Cunningham suffered a possible serious injury to the wrist and elbow. The early-evening darkness and a delayed street light contributed to hazardous walking conditions this week.

Che Wels Cevber Ganden Meg Cunningham Dixie Theatre

Two Bodies Recovered at Cross Mountain Mine

Knoxville dispatch reports H A Irish foreman among eighty two dead in Cross Mountain Mine Briceville. His son Dore survived as others rescued. Two victims remain D Eugene Ault and Alonzo Wood trapped by fire as tunneling work debates. Mines reopen with limited crews amid renewed hazards.

Knoxville Tenn H. A. Irish Cross Mountain Briceville Irish Dore Irish D. Eugene Ault Alonzo Wood Tennessee Minersville

Coal Mine Combination Planned Merger in Kentucky Tennessee

Memphis capitalists and Louisville participants discuss a proposed $10,000,000 merger of Kentucky and Tennessee coal firms. Ben Coleman Dupont banker and R. L. Brown with W. W. Simmons are named as moving forces behind the combine.

Memphis Tenn West Kentucky Louisville Kentucky Tennessee Ben Coleman Dupont Delaware Powder R. L. Brown W. W. Simmons

Rumor of Assassination Shocks London

A wild rumor spread that King George was assassinated at Delhi. A Delhi dispatch at 11 45 midday denied any untoward incident. Reports of fires and Indian disaffection had raised public concern during the king-emperor’s visit.

London George Delhi India Jelty West End Delhi Durbar

Indictments Reported in Virginia Election Probe

In Lee County Virginia about one thousand indictments are said to be kept by a special grand jury probing alleged electoral boodling. Bristol liquor dealers testified of large shipments of pints and half pints sent to leaders at voting precincts as the inquiry continues after Christmas.

Bristol Lee County Skeen

Inheritance Tax on Legacy in Nashville

Decree in chancery court orders Kansas City inheritance tax of 6000 dollars on the Thomas H. Swope estate left to Mrs. Jane Plunkett. The estate valued at 105000 dollars. Decrees include payments and referrals in related cases and a receiver's report ordering the tax payment.

Nashville, Tenn Chancery Court Kansas City Thomas H. Swope Jane Plunkett Plunkett William Gardner Howell Branda Newton Oil Co Paragon Phosphate Co W. C. Palmer Chas. Bloodworth Jane E. Plunkett Percy Brown

Crossed River in the Dark: Gen. Reyes Flees to Aguas Leguas

Gen Bernardo Reyes, indicted for violating neutrality laws, crossed the Rio Grande at Bas Velas near Camargo on Dec 15 with four companions on a raft. They reached Aguas Leguas in Nuevo Leon where he rests awaiting further moves as supporters foresee an uprising near Monterey.

City authorities move to fill offsets at Dixie Theatre corner

Prompt city action fills offsets at the Dixie Theatre and Waldridge's drugstore corner. The work, done Tuesday afternoon, will slightly inconvenience pedestrians but stabilize the rent and avert danger from the offsets.

Dixie Theatre Waldridge

Ladies' Christmas sale brings grand suits and skirts

Elegant ladies suits originally $12.00 offered at $7.50 while sale items drop to $5.00. Skirts priced at $2.98 in various fabrics including Panama and mohair, with styles in black and blue Braided options noted.

Wecause Panama

Segregation Drink Stands Charged in Nashville

Nashville authorities began enforcing Mayor H. B. Howse's segregation order on drink stands. By noon nine arrests for disorderly houses were made but released after testimony failed to prove disorder. The tenth arrestee faced a prohibition violation charged to the criminal court.

H. BE Howse Nashville Gove Criminal

Girl Babies Born Taller and More Vital in Boston

Boston December 19 an authority notes girl babies are born taller with more vitality while boys remain on average same in weight and height Miss Charlotte W Dunn assistant superintendent of a local hospital says the stork brings about 3000 new girls yearly and reports a trend toward increased growth and vitality in female infants.

Boston Charlotte W. Dunn Stork

Humphreys County Boys Corn Club Winners Named

The Humphreys County Boys Corn Club met with Farm Institute members in Waverly. Dale Garter of McEwen won first prize for ninety and one half bushels. Willie McIntosh of White Oak placed second with eighty four and a half bushels. Walter Knight of Big Richland Creek earned third with forty eight and a half bushels. J Gilbert Duncan of Big Bottom fourth with forty eight and a half bushels. Sixteen new members joined the club.

Humphreys County J. Gilbert Duncan Big Bottom Walter Knight Rochelle Tenslow J. &. Tubb T. G. Simpson George Ridings

Dean’s Moment Cures Itching With Fast Relief

An old advertisement claims a product called Dean’s Moment stops itching instantly and permanently, curing eczema or eczema like irritation as a daily relief sold at drug stores.

Dean

City Board to Meet for Payroll Completion

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in adjourned session at city hall Thursday evening to complete payroll for city employees and ensure payments before Christmas, and to attend to other business.

Demented man detained after city arrest

Mat Smith, a negro of the McC community, was apprehended by city authorities and turned over to the county, placed in jail. About forty, demented but not considered dangerous, his family must claim him or arrangements will send him to the asylum.

Mat Smith McC Jal

Christmas Tree Planned at Glendale Methodist Church

A Christmas tree will stand at the Glendale Methodist church Saturday night as preparations are made for a large tree and a distribution of presents. The Herald urges readers to subscribe.

Methodist Glendale Able

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