End of an Eventful Year 1908 to 1909 in Columbia
Review of a remarkable year in national and local affairs. The piece highlights exploration, politics, science, and civic progress in Columbia and beyond, noting the North Pole expeditions, Roosevelt and Taft, a growing railroad network, new schools, and a booming phosphate industry as the city advances with new concrete walks and a rising education focus.
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Court House
North Pole
Cook
Peary
Pole
Theodore Roosevelt
Plains
Africa
William Taft
Dudley
Sewanee
Vanderbilt
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Leopold
Atnessee
City of
Columbia
Hansons sue in chancery to overturn farm lease arbitration
P Hanson H Hanson and A J Hanson filed in chancery court to restrain W H Jones and wife from taking possession of the Clapton farm and to set aside four arbitration awards that gave Hansons 150 dollars for cancellation of the lease. The case questions the arbitration process, alleging biased arbitrators and failure to assess unexpired lease value.
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W. H. Jones
Clopton Farm
P. Hanson
H. B .Anson
J. Hanson
Chancery Court
Hansons
Jeane
John W Frierson
Guardian
Clapton Farm
W. H Jones
Matthews
R. M. Williams
Jones
John Matthews
W. B. Dobbins
Mother-in-law and son-in-law deadly family quarrel
In Weakley County Tennessee Clarence Car Dey 25 was killed by his mother in law Mrs Sarah Griffith 65 who was shot in the hip and may die The feud followed Carneys wife Mrs Griffiths daughter killing herself with carbolic acid three years earlier Carney a singing master known locally as Prof Carney led church choirs witnesses differ on who fired first
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Weakley County
Clarence Car Dey
Sarah Grifffth
Phoenix National Bank Names Directors and Officers
A roster lists W. A. Dale T. C Webster Jo L Hutton Lem Thomas 4H O Fulton F D Chaffin D F Watkins W T Frierson J A Oakes as bank directors and officers. The compilation reflects ongoing governance for the institution and its community ties.
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Jo. L, Hutton J
Lem Thomas
O, Fulton
Thrice-A-Week World Offer Includes Columbia Herald
The Thrice-A-Week World presents news impartially and offers a special subscription deal. For $1.65 per year, readers can receive both The Thrice-A-Week World and The Columbia Herald for one year, compared with a regular combined price of $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Columbia Herald
Peabody Endowment Fight Heads for Court Action
Nashville January 3 state news reports the county court will take a special order to manuever the Peabody endowment dispute. A heated battle is anticipated with the million dollar fund’s final fate seen as doubtful amid the muddle.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Peabody Endowment
No Deficit Seen for Tennessee State Treasury
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports Comptroller Frank Dibrett stating there is no chance of a deficit in the state treasury. He said all obligations will be met promptly and enough money is available to avoid any borrowing.
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Dibretl
The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Frank Dibrett
Mayor Brooks Nominated for Re-Election in Knoxville
Knoxville Tenn December 30 at a mass meeting of the citizens party candidate Mayor Jno M Brooks and associates Wm Brakebill and R B Ragsdale were endorsed for re election. The meeting also produced a second ticket the straight democracy ticket headed by former Mayor G Hels kell.
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Citizens Party
Jno. M. Brooks
Wm. Brakebill
R. B. Ragsdale
Board of Public Works
8. G. Helskell
Brooks
Dems Rally Behind Two Year Nominee and Temperance Ticket
Supporters rally tonight for a Democratic nominee from two years prior with a temperance aligned ticket. The gathering emphasizes reformist ground and broad party unity across factions.
Dayton Business Men Form Promotion Club
Dayton Tennessee December 31 The business men of this city have formed a club to promote material interests. A preliminary organization is in place with J T Dean as President F E Robinson Secretary and T J Campbell Treasurer A committee will draft a plan for permanent organization and prepare a constitution and by laws.
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Dayton, Tenn
J. T. Dean
F. E. Robinson
T. J. Campbell
Registration Opens for Voter Registration in District Five
Booths open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on designated days for legal voters to register or update. Registrants may vote in all districts until August 20, 1911 unless residence changes or disqualification occurs. Registration sites include Fly's Store Fike's Mill Water Valley and Janta.
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Fly’s Store
Fike’s Mill
Water Valley
Janta
Tragedy at Crossing In Tuscumbia Claims Man
James Bowman a 35 year old white resident of Huntsville tried to board a moving Southern freight train at a crossing near the cemetery in Tuscumbia Alabama. He was crushed under the train and died from his injuries. Bowman worked as a dray man and his body was sent to Huntsville for burial.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
James Bowman
Southern
Bowman
Huntsville
Henna
Fire destroys American Express office in New York
A December blaze in Manhattan leveled the American Express Company office and store rooms near Grand Central, destroying Christmas packages and valuable express shipments worth about 500000 dollars. The fire raged hours, with explosions from oil barrels. Two men were injured while Adama Express buildings nearby were saved by firefighters. Much of the loss stemmed from fur shipments destined for Europe.
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New York
American Express Company
Grand Central Station
Adama Express Company
Europe
Gold pouring from Alaska totals for 1909
Washington, Dec. 31 The mineral output of Alaska in 1909 reached 20.2 million dollars, nearly all from gold at 19.46 million. Copper contributed 620 thousand. Since 1880 Alaska has produced 168 million, with gold accounting for all but seven million. The report notes that with rail access, copper mining would rush to completion.
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Washington
Alaska
United States Geological Survey
Cor
Longtime County Court Justice T H Nixon Dies in Hampshire
T H Nixon a leading Democrat and long serving member of the County Court from the new Tenth district died Saturday at his Hampshire home after a period of ill health. He was about sixty eight and buried at Shiloh church near Hampshire. Nixon served since 1882 and was a key political figure. he left two children and a surviving wife Mildred Akin. The county plans to honor him with resolutions and a possible adjournment of the County Court.
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T. HW. Nixon
Hampshire
Nixon
Tenth District
Maury County
Mildred Akin
Nashville
Andrew Dixon
Justice Nixon
Bradley Would Try Pole Again
John R. Bradley, backer of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, telegraphs from Atlanta that he plans another Arctic expedition to verify Bradley's Land reported by Cook. He also notes sending a message to Carp and Sverdrup about exploring the polar seas north of Croker Land.
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New York
John R. Bradley
Frederick A. Cook
Atlanta
Arctic
Bradley
Cook
Carp
Sverdrup
Polar Bea
Croker Land
Young Man Loses a Hand in Hunting Accident
Floyd Young, 14, son of J T Young clerk of the circuit court, rabbit hunting near Smithville Tennessee, dropped his gun after stamping snow from his shoes. The gun discharged, severing his left hand and wrist. doctors Byson Parker Potter Allen and Love amputated the hand. He is reported doing as well as could be expected and recovering slowly.
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Smithville
Tenn
Floyd Young
J. T. Young
Alvin Avane
Byson Parker
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Chancery
Maury National Bank
Evi
R. C. Church
Clarence Carney
Mrs. Griffith
Dean
Phoenix National Bank
J. L. Hutton
W.A. Dale
H. O. Fulton
J, Russell
W. A. Dale T. C, Webster
E. B. McLemore
R. L, McKinney
F.D. Chaffin
D.F, Watkins
E, Jones
W. T. Frierson
W. B. Greenlaw
J. A, Oakes
H. H. Bill
Davidson County
Mayor Brooks
Knoxville, Tenn
Theta
Timmons
Mount Pleasant
Larfey Hook
Dooley's
American Express CO
Squire Nixon
DR. Cook
Arctic Regions
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