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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
7
The Columbia Herald lists subscription rates per year and six months and notes staff roles including business manager Finney W D Hastings. The notice reflects historical newspaper boilerplate from Columbia Tennessee with publication details and ownership.
A Memphis opinion notes agitation for a constitutional convention recurs about every decade. It recalls past votes in four counties for a convention, while ninety-two counties opposed, and argues that current public sentiment favors stability over a costly, potentially faction driven rewrite.
The piece notes a Democratic party struggle over harmony as voters in Tennessee decide with indifference, while McMinnville elections favor an independent ticket led by George M. Smith over straight Democrats. It argues for nonpolitical municipal reform and warns against pistol packing among youths while praising Governor hopeful John Randolph Neal over Charlie Johns.
A Tennessee citizenry laments back tax laws seen as soaking taxpayers and enriching collecters. The piece argues fees multiply costs, impeding justice, and urges lawmakers to oppose the current system and curb costly appeals. It cites political influence and calls for reform across the state judiciary and legislature.
Vague remarks about a firmer meeting spark controversy over partes and a Tumemortalight claim. The text suggests tensions around body access and partisan aims, warning of upheaval if rules are misused.
Senator Percy labels Hearst as a mendacious muckraker with no record, a portrayal that elicits strong reactions. The remark frames Hearst as a severe political figure in a broader press critique.
The State of Tennessee et al versus George Pointer, a non-resident, must appear within three days of the next term in Columbia Chancery Court. A copy of the order is to be published four weeks in The Columbia Herald. Accompanied by the clerk and master seals and solicitor names.
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