Jail Witness on Perjury Charge Tallies in Gaming Cases
Rush Scott, a white witness for the State, faced perjury charges after testifying under oath about Witherspoon and others at a gaming case. An order of nolle prosequi was entered in the Witherspoon case, Bob Witherspoon was found not guilty, and a mistrial was declared in the Alderson case with another nolle prosequi order in McDonald.
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Rush Scott
County Criminal Court
Scott
Walter Witherspoon
Witherston
Nolle Prosequi Wat
Walter Witherspace
Bob Witherspoce
Tip Alderson
Carrytog & Pistol
Malie
Prosequi Wan
Tew McDonald
Factional row in Hoosier State unsettles Democratic chair
In Indianapolis January the fight for the Democratic State Committee chair tightened to a two candidate, Stokes Jackson and James Kirby Risk, each with five votes and three pledged elsewhere. With seven needed, both claim victory while some factions seek a neutral figure to unite the party without strong ties to either side.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic State Committee
Stokes Jackson
Taggart
James Kirby Risk
Methodists Meet for Organization in Columbia District
Organisation of the Methodist preachers of the Columbia district met at First Methodist church on Monday. The group aims to improve planning of the Lord's work and services in the vineyard. Rev J M Vaden of Lynnville was elected chairman and Rev A B Clement of Columbia secretary. Members will read Holding the Ropes next month, with Vaden leading the discussion at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia District
First Methodist Church
J. M. Vaden
Lynnville
A. B. Clement
Columbia
Currency debate splits Senate and House on emergency issues
Washington Jan 5 Senators and representatives diverge on emergency currency plans for relief of the financial crisis. House favors a broad flexible issue backed by banks, while Senate aims for a limited security pledge system with district subtreasuries and a high interest rate to retire increased circulation. Leaders, including Aldrich and Bailey, push for a bill acceptable to both chambers after debate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ottics
Aldrich
Audhon
Bailey
Senate Committee On Finance
Charge Negro Boy With Robbery
Leonard Pace a colored boy broke into Dooley's store Sunday and secured about $5.00 in money and a small amount of goods. He was arrested by Officer Barker and lodged. He admits taking over $3.00. Entrance gained by breaking a window. The same negro reportedly broke into Park's meat market months ago. Toots Lewis, colored, recaptured after escaping from the road gang. He had been away from Columbia and returned days before arrest at the depot. Officer Whitley arrested two negroes on a gaming charge.
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Leonard Pace
Dooley
Barker
Park
Toots Lewis
Whitley
Goad
Columbia
Governor declines to intervene in Holder execution
Special to The Herald reports Governor Patterson will not interfere as Lee Holder, who killed his brother Rev. D. L. Holder of Union City, faces execution set for January 9. Standby arrangements and formalities precede the scheduled sending of the condemned man to the gallows.
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Herald
Nashville
Teun
Patterson
Lee Holder
Hisether
D. L. Holder
Dr William Biddle Succeeds Guest as Columbia Mayor
Dr. William Biddle succeeds Mayor Guest as Columbia’s new leader in a peaceful bystander event. The new board was sworn in by Recorder Erwin and assigned committees such as Finance Water and Light Streets Police and Fire. City Attorney Charles P Hatcher health officer Dr Duke Biddle and several policemen and department heads were appointed.
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William Biddle
Guest
Columbia
Mayor Guest
Biddie
Firet
Biddle
Cameron
Collier
Voorhies
Fricion
St. Ledger White
W. T. Chaffin
R L. McKinney
G. W. Hayes
Frank Swansbury
Chaiman
W. A. Dale
J. M. Dedman
Frank Swansburg
W. M. Biddle
Chas P. Hatcher
H. B. Ritter
Ed Morgan
John Hackney
Ed Green
Alex Barker
Jake Staggs
Will Lancaster
Dedman
Duke Biddle
W. C. Salmon
Board of Education
Bid
Anxiety over Mount Royal steamer missing with 300 emigrants
Halifax N S Jan 8 Anxiety for the safety of the Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Royal from Antwerp December 3 to St John N B with 300 emigrants aboard grows after the steamer Pomeranian reports no sighting while crossing the same route ten days overdue. Canadian Pacific officials fear the worst though a remote hope remains.
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Halifax
Canadian Pacific Company
Mount Royal
Antwerp
St John
N. B
Harre
Canadian Pacific
Iriah
Foraker Backs Out On Primary In Cincinnati
United States Senator Jos Benson Foraker rejects binding conditions in the Republican State Convention call. He condemns the plan for naming a State Zocket and electing delegates at large to the National Convention. He says counties are not bound to follow the State Central Committee and he will not comply with the conditions.
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Cincinnati
United States
Jos
Benson Foraker
Taft
Foraker
State Central Committee
Herald
Nashville
EW. Carmackes
H. B Morrow
Democratic Committees
Carmack
Tut
Bill to create Vice Governor position in Philippines Assembly
A bill was introduced in the Philippine Assembly proposing to create a Vice Governor role and rename the Speaker to View Governor for the assembly. The measure seeks a new leadership position and changes in titles within the body.
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Philippine Assembly
Early meeting of committee yields thirty join South Columbia church
A Sunday at South Columbia Methodist Church brought four services led by Rev. J A Malloy. Thirty additions to the church marked the day, nineteen by profession of faith, as Rev W A Stroud completes a short pastorate. Additional sermons and an evangelist spoke to children and men.
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South Columbia Methodist Church
Jten
Laat
W. A. Etroud
J. A. Malloy
Molloy
Mr. Molloy
Father
God
Man
Tom Carden
Giles County
Initial Sermon at First Baptist Church by Rev T H Athey
Rev T H Athey from Lynchburg Va preached his inaugural sermon at First Baptist on Sunday morning to a large crowd, titled The Transfiguration, delivering a thoughtful original message. An evening sermon followed on The Word Made Flesh with similar reception.
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T. H. Athey
Lynchburg
First Baptist Church
Mr. Athey
How Her Life Was Saved When Bitten By a Large Snake
Mrs K M Fisher of Route 1 Box 40 Dillsburg Pa recounts a copperhead bite on August 29 1406 two bites on her hand. Far from medical aid she applied Sloan’s Liniment and claims it killed the pain and saved her life. She adds she is mother of four and avoids being without the liniment.
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K M. Fisher
Dillsburg
Tweed Sloan
Special Term of Circuit Court Sets Sargent Will Hearing
A special term of the Circuit Court was held Saturday to push the Sargent will case. Judge Holding set the matter for hearing on February 26. Many old dockets, eight to ten years old, were retired for want of prosecution. The next term’s dockets will be prepared in a few days. Dyspepsia is our national ailment Burdock Blood Bitters is offered as a cure, claimed to strengthen stomach membranes purify the blood and balance system.
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Sargent Will
Seaboard Deal to Be Probed by Congress
Washington January 3 Congress will investigate Thomas Fortune Ryan and Almanejad for manipulating the Seaboard Air Line railway. Bills prepared to probe the receivership and watered securities aim to uncover rivals’ roles in pushing the company to a receiver. Southern lawmakers blame Ryan and New York interests, while original controllers Skelton Williams seek restoration. President signs forest reserve order creating Verde National Forest in Arizona.
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Washington
Thomas
Fortune Ryan
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Congress
Senate
Loase
Ryan
South
Kya
John Skelton Williame
New York
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