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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
4
Mayor Brownlow and the cabinet selected men to help govern the city. The process showed tactful management and respect for the board, with no appointments displeasing any member, suggesting a bright day ahead for Columbia’s business and law enforcement.
Virginia O Hanlon, a rural grammar student, recently graduated with a gold medal. Her fame stems from inspiring Charles Dana of the New York Telegram to pen the Santa Claus editorial famous in scrapbooks. The Chronicle prints letters and local views applauding civic progress, labor, law enforcement, and community spirit.
The Herald announces a calendar ready for distribution to its subscribers and patrons. A limited number are available, not for the general public, and readers are invited to come in and get theirs.
The Chronicle urges Maury County residents to back a worthy man for the Adams law extension and to petition for his candidacy. It notes Lewis County has a Senate candidate and argues the better choice should be supported, urging unity across the county to advance a strong platform and the good man’s nomination.
In Madison, fifteen miles east of Decatur, the town rated its saloon license at one dollar annually. Two saloons exist, and one is expected to close under the new license. New Decatur may raise licenses this week while Decatur had already increased to one thousand dollars per year.
Dec 22 Lewis County nominations include Fred Schubert for State Senator from Hohenwald, John Loveless for Sheriff from Gordonsburg, and J. Cotham for Trustee from Kimmins. Report notes contention over McMillin camp claim of a clear victory and questions whether Lewis County can dictate the senator in 1900 amid larger district votes.
Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bonn died December 1 in her sixty two years four months and fourteen days. She lived many years in Sawaut Valley Tennessee and married Mr Tebe Brinn in 102. She was faithful wife mother and Christian. Her husband and family mourn but hold hope of reunion beyond the skies. A PRUEND.
Brief notes state Judge Barker of New York was endorsed for the presidential nomination at a mass meeting in Franklin County. A proposed interurban rail link would connect Milwaukee to New Orleans via Nashville. A Shelbyville incident involved a cat biting a man and two children. Humbolt to host a large canning factory by CO. OU. Nagle, a Maryland cannery executive. Dickson will gain water works and electric lights.
Plans and specifications for a new courthouse were accepted after a Saturday meeting. Architect Ed Carpenter designed an almost square, three-story structure with a cupola, four-sided entrances, and Corinthian touches. The building features a grand plaza, basement record rooms, and multiple courts including the County Court and Circuit Court with various offices, vaults, and public rooms.
Washington December 22 Many Democratic Senators favor impeachment of President Roosevelt over Panama policy Senator Morgan of Alabama argues the President violated neutrality laws by sending troops into Panama and treats this as a state of war between Colombia and Panama potential grounds for impeachment
Lieut Bathiany states the Third Regiment, partly stationed at Columbia Arsenal, will be first ordered out to Panama if trouble rises. He returned from Columbus Ohio where he serves on the officer examining board noting it took eleven days to examine one man. The unit’s Panama deployment would occur as the situation there becomes critical and the United States decides to send troops.
A chaotic report notes families of strike participants crowding charities in New York while a labor union wins 1,000 for legal acts. Mexico lifts Chinese exclusion as steamships plan to bring 1,000 immigrants monthly to work on plantations. Tennessee industries expand with new plants listed in Chattanooga Tradesman. A mob hangs a Black man in Ripley after a jail break, tied to the killing of Chester Corner.
Note from W. Nelson, Secretary of the Kentucky and Tennessee Board of Fire Underwriters, warning local boards and citizens about elevated fire hazards from Christmas trees and inflammable decorations in churches and public buildings. It warns policies may be void if hazards increase and asks broad circulation of the warning.
Clayton Deeter, an escaped inmate from Grand Island soldiers' home, armed with a large paper knife, forced entry into Gov. Mickey's private office in Lincoln on Tuesday. He claimed Senator Dietrich was innocent and moved the governor to agree before capitol workers intervened and subdued him.
Burglars blew open a cafe in the Tower Hill bank and fled with 5000 dollars in cash. They took a horse and buggy for the escape, and Anti-Horse Thief members joined the pursuit. Att'y-Gen Harmlis listed as a stockholder in the bank. Observed Gulden wedding noted. Drake Missouri reports a 85th wedding anniversary with 18 children, 13 surviving.
Reports from Lewis County allege that General W B Bates first hood 10 The Stingate for the United States Senatorship. Schubert leads Stockard 272 to 11 in a Lewis County primary tally with seven of ten districts heard. Maury Perry and Lewis form the Twentieth District. Irwin's successor to be chosen.
Nashville Supreme Court adjourned for the holiday recess and will reconvene January 4. Due to Attorney General Cates influence, all criminal cases in Davidson County are continued until the docket is called. The Glen County docket was heard today with lands titled for Minnesota. Pleaded Not Guilty Alderman Kinney faces Lake Michigan water scheme charges. case adjourned to January 1.
A verse explores guilt and double standards as a man astray gains mercy and wealth while a woman who erred faces stigma and stoning. The poem contrasts outcomes for the prodigal man and the repentant woman and critiques societal hypocrisy.
The Tavard Inn Library has been placed in Mr Aleck Titcomb's drug store and opened for public visitation. Fifty additional books arrived yesterday, expanding the collection for patrons to read and borrow.
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