Submarine War Debate At Army Conference
The Columbia Herald argues for limited submarine use in future wars and questions full abolition. It notes challenges enforcing humane warfare, cites Germany's WWI actions, and highlights the need to protect civilians while allowing legitimate strikes against warships. The piece comments on inflation and postwar financial lessons for England and the United States.
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Great Britain
Mark Twain
D Mark
France
Germany
England
Belgium
Ing
Europe
Ilegal
Austria
America
Henry Watterson a Legendary 19th Century Editor Passes
Obituary honors Henry Watterson as a versatile American editorial writer who spanned Civil War era reforms and nation building. It commends his vast knowledge, vivid sentences, and fearless voice, noting his close ties to presidents and leaders and praising his engaging yet extreme prose.
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Henry Watterson
America
Washington
Franklin Pierce
Waterson
Macaulay
Henry Watterton
McKellar Faces Criticism Over Term Precedent
The Herald criticizes Senator Kenneth C. McKellar for appealing to the time honored custom of a second term while having previously rejected that precedent for personal and political reasons. It notes Lea’s defeat and asserts McKellar should win on his record, not a hypocritical appeal.
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Kenneth C. McKellar
Tennessee
Col. Lukelen
Col. Lea
Lea
Senate
A Sober Christmas Shows Progress in Prohibition Era
A regional meditation on Christmas observance under prohibition. The author notes a notable drop in drinking and drunkenness compared with pre prohibition years, while acknowledging enforcement gaps. The piece credits factors for sobriety and suggests Maury county and Columbia would reveal higher past consumption.
Fiat Money Movement and Historical Greenback advocates
The article outlines the long debate over fiat money in U S history from the Greenback era of the 1870s to the early 1890s. It notes claims that unlimited government issued paper could pay debts and spur prosperity, tying financial panics to insufficient currency circulation.
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United States
Seven Children Oldest Thirteen
From Fridays Daily Herald an advertisement by Anderson Bros. Foster prompts a reader to list many children. The letter names Helen Whitley aged 11, Johnny Whitley aged 11, Jews ell Whitley aged 9, Earl Whitley aged 7, Cecil Whitley aged 5, Robert Whitley aged 2, and Thomas Vaden Whitley aged six weeks, representing a family of seven with the eldest at thirteen.
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Daily Herald
Republic
Anderson Bros. & Foster
Herald
Yang
Helen Whitley
Johnny Whitley
Jewsell Whitley
Earl Whitley
Cecil Whitley
Robert Whitley
Thomas Vaden Whitley
Joe Sheldon Shot In Eye During Hunting Accident
From Saturdays Daily Herald. Joe Sheldon son of Meatud Mra. Au sistiekh Sheldon was struck in the right eye by a stray shot while hunting. The shot caused severe swelling and possible serious injury. He was rushed to the city for immediate care with his father and friends nearby.
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Herat
Joe Shelton
Aly
Meatud
Ausistiekh Sheldon
Mitch
Joe
Pardoned Nashville real estate dealer Everett Philpot
Special to The Herat reports Everett Philpot a former Nashville real estate dealer serving seven to twenty five years for obtaining property under false pretenses was pardoned today by Governor Taylor. Philpot was captured in Oregon last year after fleeing justice for six years. He had been a churchman and treasurer of the Baptist Orphanage Society before vanishing following a $2000 false pretenses accusation. Prosecutors objected to the pardon while the Oregon governor noted potential for reintegration.
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Herat
Nasitville
Tenn
Erett Pillpot
Nashville
Tere
Taylor
Philpot
Oregon
Baptist Orphanage Society
Big Sud
Porker Prices Drop on Louisville Market
Porker prices fell by a quarter to five dollars on all weight hogs in Louisville. Nashville market absent but expected lower. Cattle and sheep markets steady. Hogs edged down per dozen on ej en at thirty five rents, lower than recent weeks.
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Louisville
Nashville
Egen
Louisville Live Stock Market Report from Bourbon Yard
Special to The Herald Louisville Kentucky December 29 cattle receipts 150 head market steady hogs receipts 1600 head market unsettled and higher across all weights. Prices quoted 5 dollars throwouts 6 25 down.
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The
Herald
Louisville
Dee
Nashville Live Stock Prices and Grain Quotations
Nashville fresh stock market report with 700 total receipts and lower prospects. Cattle prices steady with best fat cattle at 40.00 to 60.00, hogs 8.25 for 165 pounds, lambs 7.00, feeder steers 5.00 to 6.50, cows 4.25 to 5.00, calves 4.00 to 8.00, milk cows 60.00 to 60.00, grain and flour quotes include corn 2.25 per barrel and oats per bushel 29 cents.
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Union Stock Yarda
The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
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Ssccee
Ceeeee Rees
Baga
Milla
Rich silver mines found in the Yukon
Vancouver report from J C. Mayo Camp quotes Dawson business man Frank Lowe claiming the Yukon hosts one of the richest silver lodes. He cites over 2500 tons shipped this year and a four foot vein at 150 feet depth. Engineers say ore yields increase with depth and winter work continues toward a large future output.
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Vancouver
J. C
Mayo Camp
Yukon
Frank Lowe
Dawson
Lowe
Tacoma
Lone Star State Birthday Marked by City Club Memorial Plan
The article notes Lone Star State’s birthday today, marking seventy seven years since statehood. It recalls statehood under James K Polk and mentions Columbia’s leaders planning a memorial through the licies club to honor Polk and the era.
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Lone’star State
Pasay
Lone Star
Ted
Onion
James Knox Polk
Columbia
University of Illinois Names Kinley New President
Kinley, elected by the board of trustees, was installed as president at the University of Illinois during a ceremony linked to an educational conference. He previously served 28 years as a professor of economics and will fill the unexpired term of Dr. Richmond J. James who retired for health reasons.
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United Press
Urbana
Kinley
University of Ilindia
Mat Marek
Tey
H. Sherwood
Springfield
Polley
W. Li. Abbott
Chicago
Slow Tax Payments Reported by County Tax Office
The payment of state and county taxes remains slow though some thousands will be collected by February. County Treasurer J. Ross Ruva notes the real rush will not begin until February.
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J. Ross Ruvna
Mary Garden May Marry McCormick
Rumors in Chicago society swirl that opera star Mary Garden will marry Harold F. McCormick after his divorce, seen as fulfillment of Garden’s prediction of wedding a millionaire. The report notes McCormick’s recent divorce and the social excitement in the Gold Coast.
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United Press
Chicago
Harold F. Mc Cormick
Mary Garden
McCormick
Garden
de Tare
Plane crash kills two men near Arcadia
Fifty Dec 29 report says Lieuterant Samuel Ho Davis and Willie Sinclair were instantly killed when the plane they were in crashed five miles from Arcadia. The victims were stationed at Carlatrom field. Fire burned the wreckage as authorities investigated the crash scene.
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Arcadia
Lieuterante
Samuel Ho Davis
Willie Sinclair
Otliners
Carlatrom
Miss Lillian Good and many friends spend holidays apart
The notice lists numerous local residents and relatives visiting or returning home for Christmas. It mentions Miss Lillian Good with brothers in Timningham, Miss Louise Porgey visiting Nashville, the Broly family returning from Nashville, and several others from Indianapolis, Santa Fe, Memphis, and Nashville.
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Aud
Timningham
Louise Porgey
Nashville
Santa Fe
James Broly
MR. Hendricks
Ela Petfordus
Indianapolis
TR. Porter
Hine
Memphis
Mary He. Hine
Flora
George L. Holmes
Avith Weir
Revo
Mra J. At. Holfos
L. L. Peyow
L. E. Bitch
Hite
Sarah Wilgabeth
Mra. J. FP. Walsh
Riverside
Columbus
Nee Sume
3. C. Carmack
Winter Garden
Fin
Democrats Honor Hulls New Chairman Meeting
Democrats from half the counties gathered in Nashville to honor Hulls new chairman. The event drew big crowds, but ticket shortages muted attendance at the funeral, while internal party tensions surfaced over Patterson and the senatorial race. J. Garrett delivered a clarion call to defend Democratic fundamentals and reject federal overreach as Chairman Hull criticized Republican policies.
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Olf
Young
Pirhigh
Patterson
Nashville
Tere
Ancient Ladies Warpaint Collection Reaches London
A fragment describes a collection of Egyptian queenly vanity items traveling to London from the tombs. Faint references recall paint used by queens and the eye shadow once worn by the rulers, with imagery of girls and youths observing the scenes and a distant note of pharaohs.
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London
Dee
Wormen
Weil
Gminine
Weill why shouhin't duane hook tor she leet
Readable fragments describe a historical note on industry and trade. Named entities and places are unclear but imply a commerce related item with references to people and a division. The text is incomplete but hints at a diary style or notice about market activity and names.
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Weill
Duane
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