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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
A call for a National Anti Trust Conference in Chicago on February 12 urges patriotic citizens from all states to unite against monopoly. The document warns trusts threaten liberty, urging mass participation, discipline of public servants, and credentials for delegates through the Unity Building in Chicago.
One of the largest recent real estate transactions in Maury County involves Henry Pointer, formerly of the county but now living in Franklin, who purchased the Smith Bros. farm "Cleburne" for about 242000. Pointer will take possession immediately. Smith Bros. will sell horses and stock in spring, with sales in Nashville and Eyelet Farm in May. Alex McKias, the trainers, will stay at "Che Bure" until June.
The appeal in a whisky selling matter reaches the superior court as the previous ruling is challenged. The case involves city officials and the defendant, with a contested 25 date noted in the record.
At a Monday night meeting the Masel Mayor and Aldermen discussed enforcing vaccination rules in cities over a population threshold. City Health Board authority hinges on state approval and the Secretary of the White Health Hoard was to be contacted for clarity. The saloon tax issue was debated. licenses issued at the old rate will be honored to equalize renewal times, and the Fire Committee was authorized to hire a watch at the engine house.
A sermon on Peter from Matthew 26 ending with a call to examine backsliding. The speaker compares Peter the apostle to modern believers who drift from faith and neglect duties, urging repentance and renewed commitment. The text emphasizes Peter's denial, repentance, and the urging to stand by Christ despite weakness.
A humorous courthouse scene centers on Plummer Webster and Congressman Carmack Flammer Webster in a joke about a long-looming photograph. The janitor Plummer admires British war reports while the public misidentifies a dated cut as a general. Congressman Carmack visits the city and is told of the mistaken likeness amid tempers and jokes.
Maury County Fair Association directors met Saturday on the eve of a county fair planned for next fall. A formal plan will be set at the noon meeting to establish a Tennessee fair circuit with several towns involved. The community welcomes the long dormant county fair.
Report notes a political scene with several figures including Darkhew representatives at a regional event. The piece mentions a vote tally of 114 and a singalong rally with calls for Carmack running for U.S. Senate.
A dated church roundup describes multiple sermons and services across South Columbia parishes. Rev F Beasley Rev J H Thompson Rev T J Dixon and others preach from First Corinthians Matthew Luke and John while outlining themes of unity prayer and Christ life. Sunday schools expand with youth study and home life reflections.
A garbled OCR excerpt presents a jumble of lines and misread phrases from a modern anthem mockup. Names, pills, and vocal parts appear nonsensical, with no clear narrative or context to fix upon. The text resembles a rough draft or damaged caption rather than a complete article.
The New York Tribune recounts legends around Glamis Castle in Scotland. It traces the Lyon family curse and hidden chambers said to reveal a secret rite on an heir’s coming of age. Ghost tales and a sealed room feed local lore and public fascination.
A businessman explains a strategy to dominate ad space by buying wide newspaper coverage rather than posters or handbills. He argues ads reach reading public and that direct publisher deals reduce costs. He notes starting with $4,000, spending $40,000 last year, expecting higher profits and increased newspaper loyalty.
Pricked bubble about m4 tTothally ne culd be done Senator Hoar contends the young man’s statements align with Admiral Dewey and Gen Ode reports He cites the trial of faith in Mr Heveridge’s address and references a biblical line Get thee behind me Satan in rebuttal to the speech’s themes.
A saw burst at the American Pencil Factory in Lewishore this morning at 10 o'clock, killing Renost Meeter and injuring John Hilton and Robert Thompson who are listed as severely hurt. Several others sustain minor injuries.
A. Garber's dry goods store on the southeast square corner was badly damaged by a Sunday fire discovered in the rear of the first floor. Flames spread to a second floor room before firefighters extinguished the blaze, damaging stock estimated at 84,500 insured across Royal Exchange, North British, Commercial Union, Firemen's Fund, and other agents. The building, owned by Mrs. Sallie Dobbins, suffered several hundred dollars in damage and is insured for 2,000 with Gorton & Rutledge.
Fire gutted the Wo Welb confectionary at Murfreeboro this morning causing extensive damage to the shop and neighboring stores. No injuries are reported though adjacent property sustained damage and investigators begin scene assessment.
The grand jury instructed the District Attorney to pursue the investigation into the Madison Square Garden shooting of Prudrick Slater by Walter Rosser, a medical student. Rosser’s discharge was reported yesterday as Slater failed to appear again in court.
Ky court in Loviewiene reports Judge Bueckivy refused to quash the indictment against Whallen for obtaining money under false pretenses. Trial is set for January 27.
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