21 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
Plans describe a one story plus basement public building for Columbia with 80 by 40 feet ground space. The description mentions a post office as part of the facility.
J W Kinzer withdraws from Maury county Tax Assessor race citing low pay and heavy duties. He notes compensation averaging under 1200 dollars annually, saying public service would reduce personal business profits. Kinzer thanks supporters and says two candidates remain as primary nears.
In Winchester Kentucky on February 17 Mrs Eva Baber wife of Andrew Baber and her five year old daughter were burned to death after Mrs Baber clothing caught fire. The child rushed to her arms and both suffered severe burns and died within hours. Nearby Mrs Paulina Baker aged 82 widow of a Confederate soldier died today near Hunt from the infirmities of old age.
Nashville Tenn February 19 Judge John B Richardson of Rutherford County announces he will seek the vacancy on the supreme bench to be filled at the August election He favors a direct primary for the party nomination and plans to urge the Democratic state executive committee to adopt that method for nominating a candidate.
Pittsburg reports a rumored move to seek an annulment of Florence Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Harry K. Thaw. The action would allegedly be filed in Allegheny county courts to dodge a divorce scandal, arguing Harry Thaw lacked mental competency at marriage and at the time of White’s murder.
A sensational powder explosion killed three men and wiped a house near the scene. The world famous stallion Great Brown perished in the incident at the advanced age of twenty nine years. The blast left extensive damage and shock in the community.
In Morristown New Jersey today an 8000 pound giant powder blast in the General Explosive packing room near Wharton destroyed the building. Three men Joseph Hough James Fevere and Jeremiah Utter were killed. The blast tore up about an acre of ground and shattered windows on a westbound Lackawanna express. Passengers suffered injuries from flying glass while the chemist had left the area moments earlier. Also noted Brown Hal a famed pacing stallion died at Ewell Farm aged nearly 29, with his bones sent to Nashville for mounting at the State Historical Society.
The Culleoka Fruit and Vegetable Association receives cabbage plants from Young's Island. Weather permitting, the hardy outdoor plants will be set out soon. The group plans large cabbage and tomato plantings and 200 acres of cantaloupes, a bigger effort than before.
Springfield February 16 The Republican state central committee plans a Tuesday meeting amid expected sensational moves not harmony The panel may seek a quietus on Cannon's bid by backing a popular primary to gauge citizen sentiment R M Sullutin of this city proposes the measure and it is unlikely any vote against it Deneen may align with the Taft faction in Illinois and bolster his campaign instincts to counter Objoan's influence
Whiskey caused Andrew Claggett to appear in City Court on a charge of absorbing too much red eye. Officer Chas Morgan detained him after concerns about his demeanor. He paid an $8.60 fine as ordered by Judge Erwin.
New York February 17 The case against Charles W Morse grows with a third indictment charging perjury from grand jury testimony regarding a $50 000 loan to B E R Thomas from Bank of North America where Morse was VP. The document notes Morse altered his testimony to correct it and potential perjury charges. Summonses were served on Philly J Britt counsel for Morse in two stock transaction suits pending filing.
Reverend W. A. Stroud of South Columbia M B Church was elected a delegate to the First International Convention of the Young People's Missionary Movement of the United States and Canada. The meeting will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 10 and 12, with Stroud expected to attend.
New York February 17 declarations of support for Gov Hughes for President were made at the formal notification of Gen Stewart L Woodard as President of the Hughes League of the United States held at the Hotel Manhattan. Notifica tion Committee members and Hughes League members from many parts of the courts attended.
Officers seize Joe McKibbon, reputed head of the bootlegging ring in Columbia, linking him to large scale whiskey dealing. A warrant found a four gallon jug and seven quarts of liquor at his West Eng home. Bond posted. McKibbon fled to Nashville, missing the Monday City Court appearance.
The Cabinet decided that drawing bills is not a duty of cabinet officers when asked by Congressmen. Bills will be drawn only upon official request from Congress committees. Officials had been approached by the Attorney General and others to prepare measures, but the decision aims to avoid cabinet members taking credit for bills they authored.
In Nashville on February 18 the State Republican Executive Committee split over a proposal to hold meetings behind closed doors. The Evans faction won 13 to 4, while J C Poston led a stormy 11 to 7 drive to recall a Ninth district committee member. The session featured heated exchanges and organizational maneuvering within the party.
Thieves raided the poultry yards of County Clerk Hardin Thomas in Glendale Monday night. A large haul of dead fowls was found along the railroad line, some smothered, others headless. Thomas was away at his uncle John Gilleanie’s home. Police searched for the culprits.
G A Harris of the Rural Free Delivery Department visits Maury county to study the route system and assess toll charges on local turnpikes. Hardy and Hartle may inspect road conditions and consider changes to roads followed by several routes.
The New York State Bankers' Association Council of Administration adopted a resolution disapproving the Aldrich Bill. They reject a bond secured emergency currency and demand an elastic currency based on bank assets, per the American Bankers' Association memorial.
Middlesboro Ky Feb 18 remaining members of Company A Second Kentucky Infantry ordered out. Sergt Ashby Dubusk leaves for Hopkinsville and Cades Ky with thirty men in command. Gov Willson orders recruitment to meet high militia demand in Western Kentucky.
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