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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Washington say families of deported radicals are under investigation by officials of the Department of Justice. Relief plans are discussed as the Buford awaits direction. Authorities have not released precise instructions or location details for the Buford or transportation orders.
Officials say the Justice Department lacks funds to assist deported radicals and is studying where to secure support. Reported cases of suffering are being investigated by the department as it seeks solutions despite financial constraints.
The article reports that a new city administration cannot abolish Sunday under state law. A local attorney notes the law forbids conducting business on Sunday and imposes enforcement duties on municipal offices. Ouster action is possible if officials fail to enforce the Sunday restrictions and the old Volunteer State remains supreme in the matter.
Veteran subscriber Dr Mitchell from Glen dale praises the Herald as a powerful county resource. He believes Manly County could spare most anything but not the Herald, insisting its flow benefits the community and county.
Washington D C January reports show railroads in November 191% moved about sixty million dollars to the government per Interstate Commerce Commission statistics.
Tuesday night in Central High School auditorium a Hi Y Club was formed to promote clean living and character among boys. Officers elected: Sam Hel Rogers president James Morton vice president Robert Walker secretary and treasurer. The group will meet weekly to discuss schoolboy matters and seek positive solutions as part of the state YMA network.
Mrs. D. EB. Molloy, fifty, died at 4 40 PM Wednesday at her Spring Hill home after weeks of illness. Wife of D. G. Molloy, noted Spring Hill druggist, she was a Presbyterian and widely loved. Survived by husband, daughter Miss Mary Corrinne Molloy, sister Miss Mollin Caperton, and brothers Pink, Tou, and Jasper Caperton. Funeral held at home at 2 PM conducted by Reverends Hawes and Woodward, interment in Spring Hill cemetery.
A historical note on 1810s auctions in the county cites a surge in public sales during the year. Farm properties, stock, and implements moved quickly at auctions, with many community sales and farmers using auctions to dispose of surplus goods. Real estate auctions outside Columbia city were noted as extensive.
Report from 80pt Graham cites ED Citizen killed instantly at a grade crossing as a truck is struck by a train. School data noted as containing valuable figures in the briefing.
The article details Judge Erwin resigning as city judge and city recorder, with George P. Frierson named as successor. It covers changes in city offices, a Sunday law modification, and appointments to health, police, and fire posts, plus a request from the King's Daughters for hospital aid.
Maury county court justices convene Monday at 10 in quarterly session to hear revenue reports from county officials, with emphasis on the road commission and county judge. Appropriations for the coming year likely include county home and demonstration agents and bridge increases. John H Murphy is expected to be reelected to chair the road commission.
A Democratic resolutions committee vote passed unanimously to back President Widron and his work toward eradicating the peace treaty. The move signals unified party support for the president’s diplomatic efforts.
Deputy state auditor W Harris Puryear visited Columbia to review the highway department after nearly a year of audits. He praised bookkeeper Lawrence Parker and announced a new bookkeeping system to prevent future difficulties. Puryear now plans a broader audit of the state prison and coal mines at Braudy Mountain.
New York June report quotes Walker D. Hines director general of railroads advocating higher rates to fund equipment and prevent insolvency. He notes legislation is pending to support the necessary changes.
United States announces arrangements for repatriation of Polish and Romanian troops from Bibenia as President Grant and the America set sail from New York to begin withdrawal, per the state department.
Washington January 8 Attorney General Palmer will file an antitrust suit in federal court against the big five packers to dissolve hundreds of subsidiary plants and end ownership or control of subsidiaries. The packers will file an answer and concede to the injunction without dispute.
The Herald corrected an error in storefront ads from H G His Grocery Co. confusing 40 cents per pound for creamery butter with the correct 75 cents. Readers noted the mistake and Mr Grizzard reported strong phone inquiries before the clarification.
The King’s Daughters Hospital provides free throat and nose examinations for all Orphan Home children. Columbia physicians perform necessary operations at no cost to the children or the orphan home, with care equal to any patient. About ten children will be served, two daily.
Prof John M Crowell longtime Alabama teacher and local booster has moved to Columbia to live in Riverside after buying William J Harrelson house and lot for 5600 dollars. He joins E B Looney & Company expanding insurance offerings and potentially adding a real estate division.
The Herald notes a weekly guest from Maury County visits Melon Texas and KC Maxwell recalls the warm reception given to the visitor. The column captures local pride in arrivals and the sense of community welcome.
Teachers of Maury County plan a Saturday meeting at 10 to discuss affiliating with the state teachers association and elect delegates for Nashville. A previous December conference left no final choice and division on affiliation. Miss Annie Grace O’Callagher will speak on art, followed by Prof Donnell M. Galloway on school improvement and recent progress.
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