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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
A collage of opinions and notes on health campaigns nobly debated, political stances on tariffs anti trust and imperial policy, and a playful puzzle about time ages. It weighs shifts in public sentiment toward reform and national direction with wit and editorial cadence.
In the Morrison case, nine medical experts assessed the defendant's mental status amid proceedings following the killing of Seldon. Evidence centers on nervous weakness and potential susceptibility to outside influence as crucial to the defense.
In a terse village meeting, W. T. Mitchell was re elected to lead the local council amid disagreements over a recent inlay project. Voters noted continued commitment from Mitchell and the council to conclude the disputed work.
In Omaha today the Jacksonian Club marked St Jackson's Day with a large Democratic gathering. W. J. Bryan led a reception at the club, a 6 o'clock dinner at the Omaha Club, and a Paxton Hotel banquet where Hitchcock and Bryan spoke amid applause. Bryan defended monetary policy and warned against gold standard domination and imperial aims in the Philippines.
The narrative recalls Laredo Texas during a border plague era with 11 000 residents and a 1000 clans, detailing how quarantine and rationing kept the disease from spreading. Doctors, nurses, grocers and a pesthouse routine are described including covert pest coats and safe handling practices amid wary communities.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in regular session Thursday night with most members present. An ordinance for annual revenue passed, increasing privileges taxes including saloon licenses from 850 to 200 per year. Mayor noted a city pest-house contract of 331.86 and fire committee costs for three horses about 8500. Adjournment set for February wait.
The year 1894 shows unmatched donations and bequests to religion education charity libraries museums and cities for public benefit and entertainment totaling 870 748 960 far above 1808 03 012 914 in 1897 The breakdown cites educational institutions churches museums and art galleries libraries with substantial sums and notes embezzling and bank wrecking records as the smallest in twenty one years
Fragmentary report from Columbia Friday indicates W. Hayes wins the Ninth District magistrate seat by a 12 vote majority. The chaotic OCR text mentions "FPRIDAY" election, a magistrate race, and the Ninth District but lacks clear names and full details.
The Friday Chamber of Commerce gathering drew a good crowd as Col. Robert Gates, industrial and immigration agent, spoke on progress through cooperation. The secretary noted a Huntsville inspection of a no treadle sewing machine, its inventor J M Brosius proposing a South plant with $30,000 cash, $850,000 in preferred stock, and moving costs. Plans for an extended spring industrial convention include delegates from across the South, with Col. Gates securing railroad terms for travel.
The fourth annual banquet of the Nebraska Traveling Men's Bryan Club was held at the Lincoln Hotel with nearly 200 traveling men and guests. Bryan praised the club and outlined party positions on money, imperialism, and trusts, criticizing the Republican stance and defending bimetallism and greenbacks. He warned against private monopolies and urged concrete action against the money trust and industrial combine power.
In a Saturday session, Tennessee Supreme Court cases reversed a murder assault conviction against Ed Ferguson, finding error in excluding prior temper evidence and noting the prosecutor’s threatening conduct. The decision also addressed Loyd Cecil versus B. Nichols over a No 2 wheat delivery dispute and contract acceptance limiting damages.
Southport resident Mot Mallyvon Marsh Wats was investigated after a suspected smallpox exposure. The report notes examined persons and nearby households showing concern, with additional names and a visit to Dr Sheppart’s facility referenced.
Elliston, a Nashville resident and brother-in-law of Gen W H Jackson, mortally wounded Edward Sinclair, cashier of the Deposit Bank at Roseville, during a hunting trip near Keysburg in Logan County Kentucky. Sinclair is well connected in Nashville. the crime arose from a dispute over Sinclair’s wife, Elliston’s sister. Elliston fled but has been seen in Nashville. details are scarce due to the remote scene.
R G Dunn & Co reports the weekly trade review noting 1809 passives at 9 208 and midyear liabilities at 218 The five days added to the year increased known liabilities across banks and firms with total commercial defaults at 290 879 489 including 30 702 101 in manufacturing 84% in trading and 11 621 004 in brokerage and other liabilities Business sentiment shows little new activity with no new manufacturing or trading trends and reduced money market movement.
A cablegram from Gen Otis to headquarters says Colonels Hare and Howse have arrived at Wigan with all American prisoners including Gilmore Affairs in Luzon north of Manila are greatly improved.
Circuit Judge notes argument on self defense when original aggressor relies on it. Attorney General Pickle lauds the charge as an ablest exposition of the law and urges keeping the record, praising its clarity and lasting value.
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