England's War of Words Warms to New Round of Campaign
In London and across the country prominent speakers from both sides address meetings as the election season begins. Prime Minister Asquith in Brighton and Chancellor Lloyd George in London mock the peers while Lloyd George jokes the budget is Kipling’s Sonn of the belt. Balfour warns 1910 marks the first round of a lasting struggle reshaping imperial politics.
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London
Asquith
Brighton
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Kipling
Arthur J. Balfour
Hanwell
Habeas Corpus for His Bride in Shelbyville
W M Neely filed a habeas corpus writ for his 13 year old fiancée Pearl Paschal alleging unlawful restraint by her father W J Paschal Judge John E Richardson issued the writ as Neely had married Pearl after taking her from home with Rev J F Blankenship later returning to confront the issue and the father retrieved the bride and took her home Pearl says she plans to stay.
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Shelbyville, Tenn
W. M. Neely
Miss Pearl Paschal
W. J. Paschal
John E. Richardson
Maury County Native Promoted to L and N railroad
G. M. Tucker, formerly of Maury County, has been made master of trains for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad with offices at Union Station in Louisville Kentucky. He is a younger brother of Joe and Tom Tucker of Columbia and left Columbia about twenty years ago to work in Louisville. He has served there most of his life and risen through the ranks to near the top.
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G. M. Tucker
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Union Station
Louisville
Mr. Tucker
Barther
Joe and
Tom Tucker
Columbia
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised As All Day Health
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a 24 hour remedy. It claims to boost energy and mental power, cure constipation headaches dyspepsia and malaria, and improve overall strength. The copy uses bold claims and sugarcoated language typical of period health ads.
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Dr. King
Geo. 8
Alcorn's
First Monday Mule Market Draws Multitude in Columbia
A massive First Monday crowd flooded Columbia streets with thousands of mules sold at top prices. Farmers held out for high bids with mules fetchING up to 600 dollars while banks and stores faced heavy business and crowded lines. Notables and dealers from across the South attended, contributing to a brisk, optimistic market day.
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Columbia
Court Square
Seventh
Hotea
J. J. Hardison
M. Cooper
Mr. Pleasant
A. H. Gray
Santa Fe
T. M. Hogan
Primm's
G.W. Mahon
Carter's Creek
B. R. Duncan
Hampshire
William Davis
Williamsport
J. R. Rielly
M. G. Denton
Cullooka
G. W. Robinson
W. W. Sparkman
Co. M. Gaskill
Mt. Pleasant
G. M. Pacton
J. W. Edgin
R. V. Akin
Thompson Station
V. R.webb
J. M. Johnson
W. R. Foster
J. N. Berry
W. W. Blam
T J. Harrie
W. B. Twoomey
G. W. Blair
Spring Hill
T. B. Fleming
Summertown
EB. L. Morrow
Bank Statement Recounted for The Columbia Herald 1910
Cashier Q Fulton swears the loan and discount figures are true for the bank and trust company. The document lists liabilities and capital details, including capital stock paid in and profits. Notary J W Thomas confirms the oath dated January 1910 published in The Columbia Herald.
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Lo, Fuutax
Revo Bank & Trust Co
Columbia Herald
Oolumbia
Q. Fulton
J. W. Thomas
Mules Market Booms as Hayes & Moore Sell Cars to Firms
Hayes & Moore report strong sales to Rueben Kyle of Roanoke Alabama Will Perry of Columbia C B Allen of Ashland Alabama and others. They also bought over a car on the streets highlighting brisk mule trade and urban demand.
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Hayes & Moore
Rueben Kyle
Roanoke
Ala
Will Perry
Columbia
C. B. Allen
Ashland
Seven Die in Canned Peaches Poisoning in Los Angeles
Seven people die and three others are gravely ill in Los Angeles from canned peaches tainted with ptomaine. Victims include Mrs. A Fernandez and her child Isabel, Mrs. D G Valdez and relatives, with ages spanning from 2 to 58. The peaches, canned months earlier by Mrs. Preciado, were eaten at a New Year family reunion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A. Fernandez
Isabel Fernandez
D. G. Valdez
Fernandez
Virginie Presiado
G. R. Yes
Lola Garcia
Frank Garcia
G, Preciado
Ramona Garcia
Valdez
Surplus and Un-Vi Profits Reported In Local Ledger
A local financial summary shows a dispute over expenses and taxes paid. Key figures include 9,541 and 95,427 cited in relation to individual revenue items. The document notes objections by an unnamed party and references a vow or pledge tied to the accounting entries.
Clarks On Trial For Murder Of Tom Johnson
The preliminary trial of Walter Clark and Arthur Cole, charged with murdering Tom Johnson at Bally Hill, proceeded in the County Court room with witnesses including Joe Rummage, Jesse Johnson, and Mrs. Rummage. Rummage described a confrontation at the Johnson house leading to Johnson being killed. Dr. Criswell testified Johnson was cut thrice with the intestines protruding. The defense rested without calling witnesses, and both defendants were committed to jail.
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Bad
Walter Clark
T. B. Johnson
Bally Hill
Esquires
Hayes
Pariss
Frst
Joe H. Rummage
Johnson
Rummage
Arthur Cole
Clark
Jesse Johnson
Bud Clark
Clarks
Rod Clark
Walter
Wan
Jesse
Gertie Johnson
Gertie
Cole
Criswell
Shae
Seven men injured as automobile overturns near Mt Pleasant
A car turned turtle injuring seven men, including Flober, the driver, and Craige who escaped with minor injuries. Fisher and Ebberweth were unconscious, later treated at home. The vehicle, a county car valued around 30 000, crushed screens and damaged nearby cars. Most injured are local business people and workers from Ruhm Phosphate, Mt Pleasant Hardware, and other firms.
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Flober
Craige
Mt. Pleasant
Riscay
Ncene
Mt Pleasant
J. Owen
Pilcher
Ruhm Phosphate Company
Fleming
Maury County election notice for Justice of the Peace
Election to fill unexpired term of the late H Nixon will be held February 5 1910 at Taylor's Store and Hampshire polling places from 9 am to 4 pm. Judges clerks and receivers listed. Candidates must qualify with commissioners within ten days. Poll tax and 1909 registration required. January 3 1910 Maury County Election Commissioners James A Smiler chairman E L Gregory secretary A R Orr
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H. Nixon
Taylor's Store
Henry Love
W. H. Edwards
W. A
Billy) Shannon
Jap Taylor
A. B. Kincaid
John Delk
Hampshire
Tennessee
James A. Smiler
E. L. Gregory
A. R. Orr
Work Begins on Brown Block Rebuilding After Fire
The Brown Block portion destroyed by fire will be rebuilt at once. Alfred Bros. of this city received the contract. Insurance companies will pay the cost. Restoration to former condition aims for completion in a few weeks if weather permits. Store houses to be reoccupied by the firms burned out once finished.
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Alford Bros
Hart Delivers Strong Charge In Prohibition Indictment
Special to The Herald from Nashville on January 4 states Hart told the grand jury prima facie evidence of guilt under the prohibition law is sufficient to justify an indictment. The report emphasizes Hart's assertion of sufficient grounds for charging the suspect.
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The
Herald
Nasaville, Tenn
J Hart
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