Attack on Hooper Sparks Democratic Party Rifts
A Tennessee editorial denounces attacks on Hooper by liquor interests led by the Littletons Houks Howses and company. It praises Hooper for enforcement of the laws and calls for party reorganization amid factional strife and attempts by Crump independents and regulars to control the legislature and public offices.
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Hooper
Littletons
Houks
Howses and Company
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Crump
Patterson
Goodloe
Rice
Ohio Browned by Bribery Scandals as Lawmakers Pay the Price
A charged editorial praises Ohio for upholding harsh sentences on bribery by state legislators and urges Tennessee to emulate the example. It argues courts enforce the law impartially, punishing the rich and powerful alongside common thieves, and condemns political factions that shield bribe-taking interest groups.
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Maio
Court of Gnal Resort
Ohio
Tennessee
General Assembly
Oho Beleve
Impotent rage in liquor organs over legislature fight
The text describes intense anger among liquor interests as they confront defeat in organizing the legislature. It claims they are striking blindly at opponents and pursuing every deal to gain control, including attempts to seduce others to their side.
Convicting Labor Leaders Sentenced Across the Nation
A juried federal crackdown sentences nearly twenty union leaders to one to seven years for conspiracies to dynamite buildings and murder. The editorial argues the convictions uphold justice and warn all organizations that crime harms labor’s public standing.
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United States of America
Ed Guest Paralyzed in Birmingham Prompted by Telegram
W. J. Guest received a telegram Wednesday from Hill Grocery Co. in Birmingham stating his son Ed Guest was paralyzed there and to come at once. Mr. Guest left on the night train and may bring his son home if his condition allows removal. The youth had gone to Birmingham two weeks earlier to work with Hill Grocery Co. Herald subscribers.
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W. J. Guest
Hill Grocery Co
Birmingham
Ed Guest
Parcels Post Rules and Stamp Usage Explained
The article explains parcels post requirements in Columbia and the need for return addresses. It notes stamps issued in denominations up to seventy five cents with red and green dyes, and that ordinary stamps are insufficient. It warns that packages without a return address will be held and that incorrect stamps will be cancelled.
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Columbia
B. L. Peacock
California
Negro Minstrel Manager Represents Self in Suit
G W Allen a Black minstrel troupe manager represented himself in a breach of contract suit filed by Langston Mayes lessee of Odd Fellows Hall. Allen had booked the hall for performances but used E of P Hall instead. A compromise judgment awarded Mayes $24 in court at the courthouse before Judge Alexander with Associate Judge Lipscomb.
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G. W. Allen
Court House
Langston Mayes
Odd Fellows Hall
Allen
Langston
Mule Trade Boosts Cullooka Farmer Sale
Miles P. Murphy of the Cullooka section sold a car load of top mules to R. L. Hayes for a fancy price. The market is expected to rise Monday with many buyers and a large shipment anticipated.
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Miles P. Murphy
Cullooka
R. L. Hayes
Rapid Growth of Santa Fe Bank
Two of the youngest banks in the county the Hampshire Bank and the Bank of Santa Fe show rapid growth and solid management. The Bank of Santa Fe in two years more than doubled its resources. Dec 31 reports indicate strong local appreciation and expanding prosperity for both institutions.
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Hampshire Bank
Bank of Santa Fe
Spring Hill Bank Sees Rapid Growth and High Surplus
Spring Hill Bank shows steady growth since its founding with large and rising deposits. The semi annual statement reports a surplus fund exceeding fifty percent of capital despite consistent annual dividends, marking the bank as a strong financial institution in the region.
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Spring Hill Bank
Herald
Bank of Culleoka Posts Surplus and Growth
The Bank of Culleoka, a young institution, reports a surplus over 3000 and rising deposits that are nearly five times capital stock. Cashier Adams receives congratulations on the favorable statement published elsewhere.
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Bank of
Mail of Columbia Business Men
Postmaster urges Columbia business men to mail afternoon letters correctly. About 250 letters were left in the baggage room at the depot to be mailed on trains, causing a twenty four hour delay. Postmaster notes businessmen dump letters in baggage room despite prior notices and warns of public criticism and postal inconvenience. Also a medical ad for Dean's Ointment for itching piles.
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Jackson
James H English Chosen Mayor After Long Resigns in Mt Pleasant
James H English was elected mayor of Mt Pleasant after W H Long resigned to serve in the state legislature. Long had served as mayor for over three years and will leave to attend the legislature meeting next Monday. A new alderman will be chosen at the January 16 meeting to fill English’s former seat.
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Mr. Long
Nashville
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Long
Long
Jong
James H. English
English
Ebenezer Association Executive Board Meeting
The executive board of the Ebenezer Association will meet in regular session Monday January 6 at 12 o'clock noon in the pastor's study at First Baptist Church.
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The
Ebenezer Association
Firat Baptist Church
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Wetecrite
Santa FE Bank
Hampshire
Anderson Bros
Foster
Columbia's
Parcel Post
Nelettes
Coats
Dren
Gur AD
Culleoka Bank
Adams
Mail OF Columbia Business Men
Dean
James A. English
W. Huong
Board OF Aldermen
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