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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
8
The Cumberland Telephone Co requests legislative action to create a State tribunal with broad powers to investigate and regulate the telephone business. The memorial urges enactment of laws enabling such a body to hear complaints and ensure fair treatment for both company and public.
A Miwaukes Sentinel humor item quips at a man admiring a youth in a new dress suit. The exchange features a boy asking how he looks and an elder retorting that dignity is needed to resemble a head waiter.
Rock Island passenger train No 20 derailed after entering an open switch near Barney New Mexico. Engineer C J Redfield and fireman Currizone were killed instantly. Five people died. eight injured. The wreck followed a collision on January 2 at Volland Kansas involving No 29, killing thirty two and injuring over thirty others.
In a playful exchange, Tsay and D'Orsay reference a Rome guide who allegedly showed travelers two skulls of St. Paul, one as a boy and the other as a man, a line echoed with amused incredulity by Boston Transcript.
The document lists directors and associates for Phoenix National Bank including L. Hutton W. B. Greenian D. F. Watkins Lem Thomas and J. W. Howard along with others such as H Fulton R. L. McKinney A. Fly W. A. Dale F. D. Chaffin T Webster E. McLemore and E. Jones connected to Columbia Tennessee.
Paid in Capital Surplus shows 125000 00 and 11000 00. The bank solicits accounts of Farmers Merchants and others and guarantees liberal treatment as is consistent with safe banking principles. J L Hutton President W A Dale Vice President H C Fulton Cashier.
The Doyle case closed Saturday as Judge Gordon instructed a six to six jury unable to agree after evidence of illegal liquor sales at Rally Hill. Prosecution showed multiple sales to youths, with neighbors funding local counsel to press the county attorney. Proceedings highlighted efforts to curb illicit liquor traffic in the Columbia area.
In Austin on January 11 a moved resolution seeks a Bailey and Waters-Pierce inquiry amid fierce House-Senate jockeying. A substitute resolution would appoint a seven-member committee to review charges, with the Legislature to decide further action. Both sides prepare for a decisive vote tomorrow morning as Bailey and Davidson face intense scrutiny.
About 200 Maury county birds were sent Saturday evening and Sunday morning to the Nashville Poultry Show, which runs all week. R. S. Hopkins was elected from the county to represent them and care for the birds. Maury aims to be a leading exhibitor outside Davidson county, with several notable breeders listed.
The Tribune reports sugar merchants in New York received word from Cuba that Nicholas Castana of Cienfuegos will refuse loans for the 1907 08 crop. Castana, a Spanish banker and likely Cuba’s wealthiest man, fears U S moves to withdraw the Provisional Government again. Other Cuban bankers may follow his lead due to political instability amid revolution.
Washington Jan 10 The Carlisle Indian School established in 1879 at Carlisle Pennsylvania for higher education of Indians is in danger of abolition A Senate subcommittee agreed to report an amendment to strike the school’s appropriation arguing western institutions serve Indians better The committee hopes to spur action though unsure the Senate will accept the change and will push the measure to start the process.
Fayet teville Tennessee reports a year of great prosperity in Lincoln County with no vacancies on the Public Square and all business houses filled. Schools are fuller than ever and the future looks bright for Fayetteville and the town. Local note mentions a busy period and strong growth.
The Y M C A met Friday night to elect directors for expiring one year terms. Dr TA Wharton Rev J W Cherry Andrew Dale and T RB Gordons elected to the directory. W B Greenlaw requests not to be re elected as President due to duties as State Senator. T Gordon elected President. J P Brownlow elected Vice President and A S James to the vacant administrative committee seat. Interest and attendance at the Association home was high.
New Orleans January 10 State Engineer Lewis issued a warning as the Mississippi River crest approaches New Orleans. A thirty mile stretch below the city faces potential levee breakage due to incomplete works and steamboat wash delaying repairs. Widespread flooding threatens orange groves and five small settlements, cutting off rail and road access supplying food.
A ruling by the election inspectors will count votes cast by Sathete and by Richard Olney in the annual officers election of the insurance company. Protests questioned legality of ballots marked by President Pow and Olney, while the canvassing process and other technical questions were addressed.
Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Columbia, Tennessee grants non-resident notice to Jobo Owen and others, requiring appearance within three days of the March 1907 term to answer complaints. The notice, published in the Columbia Herald, names W. B. McKnight and J. 8. Dinning as attorney for the complainant and filing date June 1.
Clerk and Masters in Columbia Tennessee issue a non resident notice in the case Combistantta vs F C Lom and others. Defendants Alphonso and Eddie Moyse, partners in Moyse Bros, are declared non residents and must appear by first Monday in February 1907 or answer. Order to publish for four consecutive weeks in the Columbia Herald Attest A Copy.
Clerk and Master in Columbia Tennessee orders McLemore, a non-resident, to appear within three days of the term and plead to the complainant's bill. The order, issued January 4, 1907, requires four weekly publications in the Columbia Herald and is attested by Clerk Akin with solicitor T Hughes.
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