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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
2
Rev A E Clement at First Methodist preached Remember the Poor, urging the church to aid the needy as a grace, noting poverty as a path to grow leaders and faith. He warned against condescension and urged humble, sincere giving aligned with God’s will and future provision.
Judge Harmon of Cincinnati former U S attorney general will address the Old Hickory Club in Nashville on January 22 as guest of honor. He may lunch with Governor Patterson and William J. Bryan at the executive mansion. Preparations and subcommittee appointments for the reception will be finalized at a Tulane Hotel meeting of the Old Hickory Club.
Jackson Tennessee January 5 A Nashville bulletin misleads about smallpox here. Dr. Albright from Nashville advised Jackson Board of Health today. Dr. Manly, county health physician, ill. some early cases questioned. Dr. Frank Hamilton Jr named assistant. strict quarantine to be kept. About thirty cases in Jackson and in Eighth District.
The Countess of Yarmouth formerly Alloe Thaw of Pittsburgh and sister of Harry Thaw has appealed to a British diplomat for an annulment of her marriage to the Marquess of Yarmouth. Proceedings will be held in exmern.
County Judge W C Gordon submits the Maury County quarterly financial report for three months ending December 31, 1908. The document itemizes warrants issued for jail, pauper care, workhouse, repairs, salaries, and various public works. Numerous named accounts and individuals appear, including W C Gordon, J Voorhies, J Wood, and Gresham & Lamar, reflecting district expenditures and payrolls.
Memphis moved by Police Commissioner Crump to eradicate gambling dives. Within minutes of swearing in, Crump called a special Fire and Police Committee meeting to push immediate suppression and removal of officers failing to act. He defends action as a public demand for decisive measures and vows to end the evils. Camp admits campaign funds from gamblers but says they were returned. A resolution to set a date was postponed.
Easton Pa Jan Frank Smith son of City Comptroller Chester Smith murdered his wife and then attempted suicide. He forced entry to the home of his wife and sister seized a carving knife and stabbed his wife to death. He then went to his father's home and attacked him, but survived. He claimed his wife was unfaithful.
Knoxville, Tenn. Jan 6 The Southern Railway carries a small prohibition campaign during the holidays and then reports a crackdown. The company reportedly denied passengers to employees seeking to visit wet towns and as business slowed after Christmas, some employees known to take a drink have been dropped from payrolls.
In Washington on June 6, Seaboard Air Line Railroad property in the District of Columbia was seized and placed in the custody of the U S Marshal to secure a payment of 4640 17 for goods claimed by Hoover and Denham produce merchants of the city. The receivers were asked to deliver full security and an attachment was levied on rolling stock later, with a plan likely to cancel the attachment.
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