Return of Railroads to Private Owners Delayed
President delays return of railroads to private owners and extends government control. Officials now expect control to continue until April 1.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Wilson delays railroad return pending fuel control
President Wilson postpones the return of railroads to private ownership to April 1, 1920. Government fuel supply remains managed mainly through railroads. Congress considers delaying action as bills in both houses seek a date for restoration of private ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Administration
Bille
Senate
House
Hy United Press
Washington
Wilson
Nartiest
Congress
Henin
Handsome Bonus By Maury National Bank Granted
The Maury National Bank rewarded its officers and staff with a ten percent year end bonus, adding thousands to salaries. It also held the annual melon cutting for shareholders, declared a six percent dividend, and sent $16,000 to the surplus. The Maury County Trust Company paid its semi annual five percent dividend, boosting the surplus by $2,000 to $1,000. Shareholders, directors, officers, and clerks anticipate an exceptional Christmas for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury National Bank
Thi Great
Sur Ping
Maury County Trust Company
Fleming Grateful for DAR and Bar Support for Chancellor Nomination
Hon. W. H. Fleming issues a card thanking the lawyers, press, and citizens who backed his bid for the chancellor post in the fifth division. He praises the home bar’s zeal and unity and notes the support reflected in the honor and duties of the high office. The message affirms his continued ties to the Columbia Bar and the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Temple of Justice
Columbia Bar
Frierson to Succeed Erwin City Recorder in January
George Pinckney Frierson will be elected recorder on Friday night January 2 and assume office as the current board and recorder William Porter Erwin retire. Erwin recently announced his resignation to Mayor Dedman, ending his term ahead of schedule despite still having one year left. Frierson brings extensive experience as a bookkeeper and accountant and is widely regarded as highly capable and popular in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pinckney Frierson
Guee
Tilo Diyties
Phils
William Porter Erwin
Erwin
Dedman
Ephraim
Cherry
Frier- Ron
Frierson
Bank Employees Share In Profits At Columbia Bank
Employees of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company enjoyed a melon cutting on Wednesday and received profit sharing checks totaling over 500 dollars. A letter from President Green Inn and Cashier McKennon praised loyalty and efforts in advancing the bank’s interests and expressed wishes for health, prosperity, and goodwill in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Bank & Trust Company
Tle
Green- Inn
McKennon
Columbia A Bakt & Trust Company
Street Cars Wrecked. One Man Killed in Birmingham Crash
A Birmingham street car rear end collision today left one man dead and three injured with several others slightly hurt. The accident followed a heavy fog with a forward car stopping abruptly to avoid a car, then the trailing car crashed into the trailers. The depowered flat car was destroyed and motorman J B Denton was instantly killed. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Street
Crailers
J.B. Denton
Poltensry
Maury Realty Co Assessment Details Readied for Next Year
The document notes that the True Spirit of Maury Realty Co. will assess all property obtained in the city agency in the city next year. It mentions observing the best day of the year in Old Maury and that the company will conduct general business in the city and farm property in Maury County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Spirit
Maury Realty CO
Chrismas Willis
NEW All Property
GITY
City
Maury County
Maury County Real Estate Firm Opens In Columbia
Maury Realty Co and A Parker Jr announce a new real estate venture in Columbia with offices at the Maury Laundry building. Parker, ex-manager of Maury Laundry, aims to list farm lands city property and adjacent properties and plans rapid farm-to-county travel for buyers. The venture includes Moore family ties and a sales staff, and signals a push to expand in real estate within Maury County. Tax assessment details indicate a projected fourfold rise in county valuation next year with possible rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Realty Co
A. Parker, Jr
Columbia
Maury Laundry Company
South Main Street
Theft of Auto Tires Cleared Up By Marshall
City Marshal Tom McLean reports a breakthrough in auto tire thefts in Columbia after Lucius Mitchell, arrested in Murfreesboro by Rutherford County officials, confessed to stealing tires from Albert Wright. Two other tires were recovered and returned to owners. McLean and Officer Tom Cook undertook a perilous night trip through fog to bring Mitchell back, concluding the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Tom McLean
Lucius Mitchell
Mitchell
Murfreesboro
Rutherford County
Marshal McLean
Tom Cook
Mitchel
Albert Wright
Bill McKee Returns to Western Union Telegraph Co
Bill McKee returns to his old job with the Western Union Telegraph Company after stints as William Barker's private secretary and later with the Chere-Cola Company. Patrons greet his return with a cordial welcome, noting his familiarity with telegraph operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil McKee
Western Union Telegraph Company
William Barker
The
Telegraph Company
Chere-Cola Company
Bill
T. D. Grow Visits Maury County for Holidays
Washington visitor T D Grow arrives to spend holidays with his brother Squire J A Crowe at Rally Hill. Crowe spent a quarter century in U S government service and now holds a top post in the post office department. He has long kept Maury County as a yearly stop and a steady reader of The Herald and usually returns to vote in major elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ED. Crowe
Washington, D. C
Squire J
A Crowe
Crowe
Washington
Post Office Department
Maury County
Virginia Solon Dies at Capital
Washington dispatch reports Virginia solon representative W A Watson died today at a focal hospital. Watson had served in Congress for years and was reelected last November without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Solon
Capital
United Proms
Washington
W. A. Watson
Virginia
Mastotditis
Congress
Birmingham Has Disastrous Fire Damages Plant
A blaze at the Birmingham Machine and Foundry Company caused about 190000 dollars in damage early today. The origin is unknown and workers were handicapped by heavy flames. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Machine and Foundry Company
Pirenen
Local Legion 10 Preaches Americanism
Leaders of the American Legion plan an Americanisation campaign early next year. A discussion on intensified or dedicated activities to emphasize loyalty to the country will take place at the January 5 meeting at the Junior hall. A statewide example in Louisville showed strong results. A proposed single loyalty day would involve churches schools and public meetings nationwide. A large legion meeting is anticipated January 5 in Coluia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Coluetia
The
Legion
Christmas Eve in Washington Grips Capitol With Deserted Streets
Federal workers scatter for holidays as the capital empties. President to grant pardons to ten or twelve federal prisoners today, spending Christmas quietly at the White House with no tree or children in the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
National Capital
White House
Norve
Federal District of
Columbian
Express Company to Renovate Home in Bethel Block
After New Year the American Rix pier Company home in Bethel block will be renovated and refitted to offer a modern Express Company office. Manager Judd calls it one of the state’s most up to date offices as business grows despite parcel post taking much volume. Judd notes improved packing and marked shipments cut damage and claims dramatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Rixpier’ Company
Bethel Block
Judd
Thee Express Companies
Todd
Shortest Day of the Year Noted in Rural Areas
The article notes Tuesday of the current week as the shortest day of the year and explains days lengthen by about one minute daily until June 22 the longest day. It mentions confusion in the text but highlights anticipation of increasing daylight especially for those in rural districts.
MRS HENRY RUSSELL ENTERS INTO REST
Mrs Henry Russell, aged 15, died at home on East 10 after illness of eighteen terms. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Prayers were said at Yorkton residence this afternoon by Rev D Little. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. The Magry Undertaking Company in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Riseugl
Kak~ Sril
Tit Predbytorian Church
Y Ortock
Rev DD
Littl
Greenwod
Magry Undertaking Company
Target Practice Disturbs Tampico Prompt U S Protest
Two American sailors arrested at Mazatlan on assault charges were freed. Official word says their liberty was granted and a continuing investigation will proceed. A U S complaint accuses U S warships near Tampico of practicing target fire disturbing the region as urged by the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Washington
U. S
United
Mazatlan
United States
Tha Tailore
United State
Tuypico
American State Department
Enumerators in Giles Instructed for Seventh District
Captain T. Y. English, census supervisor for Giles county, travels to Pit as to meet the local enumerator and explain fuel restrictions before the census. He has met enumerators in county seats and plans visits to Waynesboro and Lawrenceburg, with full readiness and trained staff awaiting the start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Y. Enaplish
Consis Ste Pervinor
Pitas Ie
Giles County
Cendis
Briglish Haw
Hohenwarld
Centreville
Dicksory Waverly
Erin
Franklin
Coeumbia
Waynesboro
Lawrenceburg
English
Lin Force
Cincinnati
Mnglish Wie
Girard Brownlow
Lors
Capt
Net Toroe
France
Tay Highty
Ineal
Lucius Gilmore
Colo
Chin
Columbia
County
Orphan Children Visit Old Santa in Downtown Tennessee Home
Children from the Tennessee Orphan Home toured downtown on a Thursday to meet Santa Claus and see the many pretty Christies. Observers noted the event drew smiles and some curiosity about the grownups who provided the paper money, while a local skeptic questioned the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennesai
Santa Claws
Fasta Claus
Taiter'e
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maury National
DAR
Erwin City Recorder
G. A. Parker, JR
Orphan Home
Elks Club
Suapenda
Din
Martin Parker
Mrs. Bates
Maury Realty Company
Parker
Maury Laundry Co
Parsner
Glays Oates
Herald Office
Webb Williams
Marshall
Bill M'Kee
Western Union
T. D. Grow
Maury Countian
Government Service
Machine Shop
Federal
Mexigo
Express Company
Parcel Post
Henry Russell
Giles
Captain English
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