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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
10
Mississippi probibition advocates gather as the Executive Committee of the State Prohibition Party meets to perfect a bill for statutory prohibition. A lecture series begins and plans are formed for a statewide meeting with attendees from all sections, including E. F. Noel who will be inaugurated.
In Washington on January 8 the House convened with Representatives Williams of Mississippi and De Armond of Missouri publicly exchanging courteous remarks. The pair, whose on floor scuffle before Christmas drew wide attention, signaled they would not let personal differences hinder their public duties.
The Church Workers of the First Presbyterian met in the Session Room Tuesday at three. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: Mrs Minnie Towler President, Mrs W M Chaffin Vice President, Mrs Harry T Sloan Secretary, Mrs W B Wooten Treasurer, Mrs Annie White Corresponding Secretary.
Washington report states Representative Smith of Michigan chairs investigations into a DC street car consolidation. It claims William Loeb Jr., Roosevelt's secretary, would take active management of the merged lines to push construction toward the new union station. Loeb met with Smith at the White House. he offered no firm statement.
Payetteville Tennessee January 6 Hon George W Sutton former Attorney General of the judicial district opened his campaign for Congress from this district. A very large crowd gathered and gave him a hearty reception. He has a strong following in his native county.
A Gatling gun manned by artillery experts guards Lexington tobacco warehouse area at night. Police patrols numbered about 25 with Sheriff McElroy empowered to summon militia if night riders raid. Governor had ordered the weapon from Frankfort armory and it arrived to back city defense. Deputy sheriffs sworn in from Company C to operate the artillery detail.
The Herald announces next week the first chapter of a new serial novel The Spoilers. Promoted as a thrilling recent arrival with no dull lines and a gripping pace, readers are urged to start with installment one to ensure they return for the concluding episode.
J B Beard was killed and T Avant wounded four times in a midnight duel at the Verger drug store in Minter City Mississippi stemming from a quarrel over a poker game. Beard died instantly. Avant sustained injuries to both arms hip and leg and will recover. The injured man was hospitalized while Beard’s body was sent to Greenwood.
Farmers on hillside plots north of New Albany sell sassafras roots to a Louisville firm for 8 to 10 dollars per ton. The Hammersmith Transfer Co has moved 25 tons from New Albany to Louisville recently with more bookings. Previously the roots were sparsely sold for tea making in early spring.
Nashville, Tenn. Jan 7. George N. Tillman replies he is not a governor candidate. He says his legal and business duties prevent him from seeking the nomination and would not accept it if offered. He would serve as elector at large on the presidential ticket but does not seek the role.
Washington January 6 The Supreme Court ruled five to four that the Employers Liability Law exceeds constitutional powers under Interstate commerce. Justice White announced the decision in two damages cases from Kentucky and Tennessee, with varied opinions among the majority.
Oklahoma Democrats endorse William Jennings Bryan for the presidency and set a February 22 convention in Muskogee to elect delegates to the national convention. The Democratic State Central Committee met in Guthrie and held the call for a state convention to choose shorteen delegates.
Secretary Taft urges Congress to raise regular army pay to improve recruitment and retention. He cites a 4428 decline last year and calls for new pay units, a general service corps, and a naval style pay system to boost discipline and efficiency.
William Jennings Bryan, in Nacogdoches, Texas, effectively announces his presidential candidacy while addressing a women's club. He criticizes the Republican party, referencing the past and predicting political upheaval, saying supporters may witness a lively campaign and the return of a real president.
The Baptist Mission reports large attendance for services. The Christian Walk sub group met Tuesday night. Rev. John Haselwood will preach and, weather permitting, Rev. T. H. Porter will preach tomorrow night. Services are held eightly and all are welcome.
President Roosevelt commends the Postmaster General Meyer’s proposals for postal savings banks and extending the parcels post. A committee vote shows fourteen of eighteen opposed to the savings bank and most oppose nationwide parcels post expansion. Democrats largely oppose both ideas citing government banking and cost concerns.
Maury National Bank advertises a $100,000 loan with repayment options of 30 60 or 90 days and approval based on personal security or collateral. The ad text includes mis-typed words and a Dew-2t reference.
Washington January statement reports a new campaign idea featuring Secretary Taft posing before a motion picture machine for portraits. A film team plans to broadcast clips nationwide to 10 cent theaters, with Representative Bennett of New York accompanying the producer to the White House.
In Washington on January 8 Hon. Jot Wesley Gaines urged federal support to preserve the Hermitage and tomb of Andrew Jackson and to mark graves of six American soldiers from the Battle of New Orleans. He argued for government help while avoiding direct control, stressing national honor and memory of presidents.
Washington january the sod committee of the House on banking and currency reached a conclusion to retire all existing National bank bonds and replace with a currency backed by banks assets. A redemption city system would be created with seven member boards led by a deputy comptroller. A $500 million guaranty fund funds deposits and notes with 80 percent in US bonds and 20 percent in redemption cities banks.
Several canes were disposed of Wednesday afternoon and this morning to the County Criminal Court but there were no convictions. Tom McDonald was acquitted on gaming charges. An order of nol pros entered in Walter Witherspoon case. Ed Jordan, Bam Ridley and Kirby Smith charged with petit larceny were dismissed.
Decatur Ala Jan 8 The motion by M B Woodward and others to compel Probate Judge William E B Skeggs to issue a liquor license was overruled today by Circuit Judge D W Speake The ruling upheld the constitutionality of the local option law under which the prohibition election was held making Decatur dry The decision is hailed by prohibitionists as a major victory and viewed as a key test in the ongoing battle over liquor laws.
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