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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
1
Thousands gathered in Rome to greet President Wilson as he arrives for a states visit. Hotels are full and the city is decked with Allied and American flags as the American leader is set to speak to the Italian people in France and England context.
President Wilson plans direct talks with the Italian people during his Italy bound journey. He will seek to clear up misunderstandings about the peace program and address freedom of the seas as a major hurdle while hoping for full agreement.
Maury county War Savings Committee chairman H. Fulton announced an extension of time for pledge payments until week end. The note pledged to Uncle Sam must be paid, as the government will collect balances like taxes. Invested funds earn annual interest. nonpayment risks government collection and embarrassment. Individuals urged to contact their tankers to settle pledges now.
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions in Conder tonight with light winds. Friday is expected to be mild with scattered clouds and a slight chance of showers as warmer air moves in.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Minot argued in a Washington speech that Republican attacks on the League of Nations pave the way for Roosevelt’s presidential bid. He urged Senate unity behind the President as he fights for American ideals in France.
Wieringen Holland January 2 Frederick Wilhelm Hohengeller attempted an escape from exile but the effort failed Details of the attempt were not given Baron von Zubeltita a friend reportedly went to Germany to seek permission for Frederick to return to that country
Two armed men robbed the First Savings Bank of Platrock near Nashville about 1 pm, taking 4860 from the vault while the cashier and bookkeeper were held at gunpoint. They fled in a high powered car, likely a Cadillac, toward Columbia, as detectives and the sheriff set out on all roads in that direction. The bank is a subsidiary of the First and Fourth National Bank of Nashville.
National movement for healthier childhood continues with Children Bureau report. Campaign aims to improve health, education and work conditions for preschool and older children through prenatal care, nutrition and local clinics. Maury Chapter Red Cross reestablished with about same strength as last year. 2,065 members enrolled. South shows lowest membership, other regions near last year.
A hail storm ruined 44000 acres of wheat near Stillwater county Montana before harvest. The farm bureau and county agent organized hogs to clean up the fields. State Council of Defense approved advance payments to finance hog purchases. About 2700 hogs were shipped to farmers to aid salvage operations.
Wounded soldiers are being transferred from the hospital ship Northern Pacific to the transport Mallory as the sea subsides. A lifeboat was rigged for the removal from Five Island, with coast guards aiding ashore at Fing Island. Private Albert Lichener of Buffalo reports the men are happy and fine after the perilous rescue.
Fifty American troops in Europe await sweaters knit by Columbia workers. An allotment to the Red Cross chapter triggers a call for immediate production. Yarn ready, must finish in two weeks. Detailed knitting instructions and measurements for sweaters, neck openings, armholes, and body length are provided.
On the last day of 1918 bank clearings reached 469814.59 reflecting robust activity from the three major banks. County merchants fencers stock dealers and foreign inflows push to a record level, marking a high point for Columbia's financial center and suggesting the figure may stand for years.
The firm has a yearly melon cutting replaced by a neat sum for employees. Gratitude is expressed for sales staff and office forces whose efforts boosted business, reflecting a growing year end bonus in a lively, past era tone.
Joe Ross Turns anxious to write taxes promptly to save people from penalties. The article urges paying state and county taxes by March first to avoid accruing additional charges.
The Senate Commerce Commission voted to support a full investigation of the United States Shipping Board. A resolution directing that the committee receive information on the slipping situation was adopted, signaling Congress scrutiny of naval shipping affairs with report to follow.
East Tennessee streams surge after heavy rain causing widespread flooding. Rivers overflow banks and a power plant reports two feet of water in the basement due to the rapid rise. Local authorities warn residents to stay safe as conditions worsen.
Water in the Duck River rose to twenty one feet by noon with lower bottoms flooded as Shelbyville reports ongoing rise. Officials warned stock and property in bottoms should be moved and forecast a heavier surge from upper counties as rainfall and a flurry of snow influence river levels.
Geneva report from United Press says Polish forces about 30 000 to 110 000 strong push toward Berlin capturing Weankfort on the Oder and driving German troops to mobilize. The dispatch notes Polish infantry cavalry and artillery are moving rapidly as German defenses rush to oppose the invasion.
Berlin reports Wadneuddysp Herr Noske says Germany must arm large forces to counter a Polish invasion. The Polish advance has alarmed the city as six German cities fell to Polish forces, according to today’s information.
Captain P. O. Biddle Tales reached New York City aboard Pepe with Mrs. Biddle aboard. The report notes uncertainty about his future duty station and possible release from service, leaving his exact assignment in this country unclear.
Palop Alto California January 2 American Humane Education society broadcasts a warning against spanking. It argues the Bible does not justify beating children and that the saying Spare the rod comes from Samuel Butler. The group urges parents and teachers to discuss corporal punishment openly and condemn it.
A 1918 letter from the Secretary of Agriculture notes hog cholera losses are steadily decreasing, with declines in several states though New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington show limited cooperative work. Despite reductions, overall losses rise due to higher farm animal values, while some states report minimal improvement amid war-time constraints.
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