Martins bound over on charge of libel to the grand jury
Dr George W Martin will answer to the grand jury at the February term of the circuit court on a libel charge. The defense argues lack of jurisdiction and proof, while the state cites a warranted new filing after a report of no bill. The case has drawn wide local interest due to the letter alleged to be written by the professor and the potential for multiple prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Martin
Circuit Court
T. B. Lipscomb
Farles and
Alexander
Notl
Taft presses for end to Mexican rebellion
President Taft held talks with Secretary Knox and Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson on unsatisfactory conditions in Mexico caused by the rebellion. A diner gathering followed with no official statement, but it is believed the ambassador will receive instructions to press Mexico toward terminating the conflict or at least scaling back military forces guarding farmers' property.
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Washington
Pec
Mexico
Taft
Knox
Henry Lane Wilson
Ihion
New Jersey Governor Seeds Reform Efforts and Speaker Pressure
Gov. Wilson met with Chancellor Edwin Walker and ex-Judge Bennett Van Sickel to form a committee on a competent trusts law replacing outdated statutes that earned New Jersey the label mother of trusts. He also summoned Assemblyman Leon Taylor to urge alignment with the Smith-Nugent faction’s choice for speaker, expressing hope Taylor would choose the right path despite evident resistance.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Edwin Walker
Bennett van Sickel
Leon
Taylor
Monmouth County
Smith-Nugent
Christmas Gift Of A Baby In Memphis Sparks Rescue
In Memphis on December 24 officials of the Associated Charities halted a plan to place a baby with Mrs. R D Scott of Swan Lake Mina. The infant girl belonged to 17 year old widow Mrs Chas Parsons who hoped to give the baby as a Christmas gift. The charity group intervened and arranged care, with the city to provide custody and support until the mother recovers and can care for the child.
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Memphis
Tnn
Associated Charidea
R. D. Scott
Swan Lake
Mina
Chas. Parsons
Scott
Tlegram
Sho
Sabe
John P McGaw Wins High School Declamatory Contest
John P McGaw II of Columbia was declared winner of the declamatory speaking contest at the Athenaeum on Friday night. Judges announced unanimous verdict. reception followed in the manual training room with fruits and sweets and a late appearance by Santa Claus awarding a prize.
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John P. McGaw, II
Athenaeum
Maitland Winchester
Fayetteville
Columbia
M Battle Royal
John
J. ©. Mitchell
Sue Sheppard
Mitchell
Morton
Prof
Enne Young McGaw
Pears
Moat
Santa Claus
Hooper Denounces Governor in Tennessee Clash
Special to The Herald reports Gov. Hooper’s sharp reply to Jeanne Littleton amid Nashville budget talks. He accuses corruption and whisky interests, asserts funds were raised and paid, and vows to fight the “corrupt liquor gang.” Hooper aims to organize Tennessee’s legislature and return after health rest in Orlando.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Hooper
Jeanne Littleton
Aihons
East Tennessee
Ihepibticana
Whisky Trust
Nashvile
The
Democrat
Aafoon
Bristol
Memphis
Joshua Guest Dies Sunday in River Side Home
Joshua Guest died at 3 p.m. Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs. Jack Oakes in Riverside after a stroke on Saturday night. He was about 55, longtime Herald employee, member of Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, and Protestant church. Survived by brothers Ri H Guest W J Guest Henry Guest sister Mrs Jack Oakes and step brother Judge K B Erwin. Funeral later this afternoon conducted by Rev W T Hagard with interment at Rose Hill. pallbearers listed and carriages from Oakes & Nichole.
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Joshua Guest
Ibis
Jack Oakes
Riverside
Mr. Guest
The
Herald
Knights of Pythias and
Odd Fellows
Preabyteran Church
Ri H. Guest
W. J. Guest
Henry Guest
Mra
K. B. Erwin
W. T. Hagard
Rose Hill Cemetery
B. A. Timmons
Henry Holman
Bruce Turner
Frank Latta
Pets Catind
A. Sampeta
Oakes & Nichole
Christmas In Cabinet Circles Little General Legislation Now
Washington December 24 In the absence over Christmas of President Taft Secretary of State Knox and Secretary of the Navy Mayer the other cabinet members are expected to spend the holiday in Washington Christmas day Taft will be on the Isthmus of Panama Knox will be at Valley Forge Pa and Mayer with the Lees North Carolina for quail hunting Lemuel Padgett congressman from this district returned Wed night to spend the holidays with his family in Lytle Creek He notes there will be little if any general legislation at the short session reopening in January Most of the two months left will be taken up with supply bills totaling about 1 000 000 Padgett who chairs the naval affairs committee is busy preparing the budget for maintaining the nation s seafaring forces He declined to state the probable number of battleships that would pass practice
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Daimwood
Mr. Dalmwood
San Diego
California
West
C. B. Campbel
Florence
Ala
Columbia
Campbell
Dalmwood
United States
Knoxville
Danwood
Baimwood
L.p
Naval
Achoo!ail
Jacksonville
Dafiuary
Qylte
Ben W. Hooper
Tennesses
Orlando
Iawa
Nquor
Chattanooga
Nashville
Memphia
Hooper
Richmond
Cly
Mini
Washington
Chrismmas
Taft
Knox
Nevy Mayer
Labor Nagel
Interior Fisher
Agriculture Wilson
Panama
Valley Forge
Moyer
Tie Lees
George von L. Moyer, Jr
North Carolina
Lemuel P. Padgett
Congress
Washidngton
Lytle Creek
Padgett
Exhibition Train Of Northwest Car At Union Station
The Northern Pacific Railroad promotes country living by dispatching a seventy five foot touring car. It will be at Union Station in Columbia on Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31 to display products from Minnesota Wisconsin Manitoba North Dakota Idaho Washington and Oregon. railroad officials and expert farmers will be on board to answer questions.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Northwest
Union Station
Coimbia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mobtata
North Dakota
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Wireless Message To Circle Globe On New Year Eve
The Navy plans a wireless signal voyage to circle the globe on New Year’s Eve, covering at least 25 000 miles. The cruiser Salem, with powerful floating wireless paths, will depart Philadelphia to sail a 3000 mile radius circle.
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Navy Department
Washington
Deco
Globe
Bey
Efort
Salem
Philadelphia
Fort Pete
Judge Looney At Home To Stay
Judge Edward D. Looney of Looney & Morgan returns to his Sunflower County plantation after selling the cotton crop. He said he has renewed his tenure there and will remain in the area, a move noted by many friends across the county.
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Judge Looney
Edward D. Looney
Looney & Morgan
Sunflower County
Mins
Looney
Colombia
Weather Summary From Night Into Morning
A local weather report notes clear skies and a bright cold moon at night followed by rain and rising temperatures by dawn. The change reduced Christmas shopping activity as shoppers stayed indoors.
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Drimwood Gallery
JAR
Martin
Vanderbilt
Brimwood
Mr. Daimwood
Golden State
Ambassador Wilson
Hanna Laws
Daniels
Authoritica
Jown P. M'Gaw Iis
Hal
Jesse Littleton
Reg
Princulars
Himciples
Roosevelt
Cuy
Heaith
State Capitol
Wanewea Ee
Aovisena
Northern Pacific
Weather Man
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