Observance Honors Robert E Lee at Confederate Tribute
The 120th anniversary of Robert E Lee’s birth was observed at First Methodist church with United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters, union of veterans, and tributes by Dr J C Molloy and Marcus B Toney. Duets by Mrs Tiaxell and Mrs Jones, and hymns closed the service. Crosses of honor given as terms expire, a note on reactionary members.
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Robert J. Lee
First Methodist Church
Loyal
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Maury
Winnie Davis
Tuarehed
J. C. Molloy
First Presbyterian Church
Marcus B. Toney
Nashville
Lee
Mal Joy
Toney
Gen. Lee
Joseph H. Tiaxell
Tom Jones
South
Fussell
Thomas J. Cunningham
Juanita
Exceptional Mules at Ridley Auction Drawstood Farmers
On the second Monday of February James W Ridley will offer forty head of young two year old mules at auction. The animals were raised as colts and praised by judges as near perfection. They have benefited from exceptional care and attention. The sale promises farmers an exceptional chance to buy top stock and raise them to money.
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James W. Ridley
Ridley Han
Democratic party reorganization plan outlined
Lincoln Nebraska January 20 Charles W Ryan brother of the Commoner says a campaign of state and national legislative programs will be launched soon in connection with the proposed reorganization of the democratic party
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Lincoln
Neb
Democratic Party
Charles W. Ryan
Fairchild Calls for Wider Tax Watchdog Role
New York January 20 United Press Charles W Fairchild former secretary of the treasury urged making every citizen a watchdog of the treasury to tackle the tax problem He argued the greatest evil is public indifference to government expenditures and proposed spreading taxes so that all people are taxed directly to engage public interest in government actions.
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United Press
New York
Treasury
Charles W. Fairchild
the Treasury
Cleveland
Fairchild
Scotland Yard raids Sinn Fein quarters in London
Scotland Yard announced late today that documents were seized during raids on Sinn Fein centers across London. No arrests were reported and searches sought guns and ammunition, though none were found.
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Scotland Yard
Sinn Fein
London
All Red Cross Members Urged to Attend Meeting
President Gilbert M. Ory urges full attendance of Maury County Red Cross members at a Monday 11 am meeting in the First Methodist church Sunday school room. Officers and the executive committee seek to serve another year and discuss key problems. Nurse Miss Lattin Weed will explain Red Cross home service aims and county chapter activities.
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Gilbert M. Ory
Urxing
Red Cros
Maury County
First Methodist Church
Lattin Weed
Mins Weed
Signal Corps Company to Be Organized Locally
Captain W. P. Jackson is commissioned to raise a Signal Corps company in this county. The effort aims to recruit locally for the unit and establish its presence in the area.
Smith Hughes unit to train in Columbia Friday
Smith Hughes men from Middle Tennessee gather in Columbia for a two day convention to plan the coming year. Captain W P Jackson has been commissioned to raise a local company with 50 to 64 men, trained in signal corps, telegraphy and wireless at government expense. Army pay and uniforms will accompany the drill.
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Columbia
Signal Corps
National Guard of
Tennessee
W. P. Jackson
Maury County
Kaon
Signal Service
United States Army
Uncle Sam
Jackson
D. M. Clement
Smith- Hughes
Smiths Hughes
Middle Tennessee
McCormick
Smith Hughes
Central High School
D. M. Clemente
G. B. Thackston
Smyrna
Buck
Smith-Hughes
University of Tennessee
Carney
Davidson County
Peabody College
IC Davis
Nashville
Barnett
C.F. Alden
Goodlettaville
Assembly Pays Tribute Memory Of Mrs Graham
Nashville lawmakers observed a memorial in honor of Mrs. Graham mother of Senator Graham and wife of the late Senator John M. Graham. Both houses adjourned to attend funeral services and will reconvene at 2 40 this afternoon.
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Assembly
Graham
Herald
Nashhville
Tenn
John M. Graham
Sénate
Senate panel backs Borah disarmament resolution
Washington Jan 20 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ordered a favorable report on the Borah disarmament resolution with amendments It seeks prompt naval disarmament talks with Great Britain and Japan and a treaty among the three powers The committee plans to report to the Senate within a day or two
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Japan
Columbia Boy on Cruise 10 South
Albert Burns of Columbia is on a long cruise itinerary starting at the Southern drill grounds in Cubs. He will traverse Panport, then proceed to Callan, Peru, pass by Cuba, and reach Bomton on May a.
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Albert Burns
Columbia
North Dakota
Cubs
Callan
Peru
Cuba
Thia Station
Bomton
Parker Repeats as Maury National Bank President
Charles A. Parker is chosen again as president of the Maury National Bank at the annual election. Col. Joseph F. Brownlow remains cashier, with H. S Cochran and W. M. Chatfing reelected assistant cashiers. Ridley and McKinney are reelected vice presidents, Brownlow also serves as president of the Maury County Trust Company, Parker remains secretary.
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Maury National Bank
Charles A. Parker
Joseph F. Brownlow
Col. Brownlow
Cochran
W. M. Chatfing
William P. Ridley
County Council of Agriculture
Robert L. Mc~kiney
Maury County Trust Company
C. A. Parker
Legion Dues Notice For Annual Membership
Members of the American Legion must pay current year dues before the February 1 meeting. Dues are 3 dollars including The Legion Weekly subscription. Payment to William Osles, Adjutant, will determine the lead post’s standing locally and nationally.
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Legion
American Legion
Tate
William Osles
Dog Tax Enforcement Backed by Supreme Court Ruling
Maury County eyes strict dog tax enforcement after the state supreme court upheld the 1919 dog tax law. Assessor Williams and deputies plan to assess all dogs, with an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 canines to yield $6,000 to $7,000 for county needs and about $3,500 for the school fund. Support grows for rigid enforcement.
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Tennessee
Webb Williams
Yeater
Supramd
Supreme Court
Maury County
Willams
Maury
Terrible Tyrus To Train Tigers To Top Teams
Terrible Tyrus Cobb, new manager of the Detroit Tigers, expects a higher finish in the American League percentage column this year than last but stops short of promising a pennant. He emphasizes hard work and readiness to step down if a successor is prepared.
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United Press
Augusta
Tyron
Raymond Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Tigers
Dale Auto License Rush Continues In Maury County
License officials urge immediate purchase of 1921 automobile tags at the County Court Clerk Lipscomb office. Owners operating without tags face penalties after February 1 as wheel tax law status remains unsettled and tax collection efforts focus on the Maury county vehicle tax for the year.
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Lipscomb
WEXT WAR TO BE FOUGHT IN AIR
Brigadier General William Mitchell, assistant chief of the U S air service, says Britain is ready to forego battleship construction or seek disarmament talks as future warfare supremacy lies in air control. He notes Britain is aligning policy to develop aircraft and pressure enemies along air lines.
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United Press
Washington
Great Britain
William Mitchall
United States Air Service
United Preas
Mitchell
Keen Rivalry for Legion Post Membership Drive
Members of the American Legion post in focus as a drive to grow membership advances. Captains Jesse Rayburn and Provine Greenlaw recruit door to door and plan country outreach, with a gold insignia button for the winner. The Women’s Auxiliary may assist in refreshments as Adjutant Oakes files dues reports for the coming year.
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Toeal
American Legion
Noviin
Jesse Rayburn
Provine Greenlaw
Legion
Greenlaw
Rayburn
Alecia
Post
J. J. Pinney
Duke Bidie
Pay Up Week Attracts Attention In Columbia
The Herald reports February 1 to 8 designated as Pay Up Week by the Columbia Retail Credit Association. Citizens inquire about the movement which urges all county residents who owe monies to settle accounts. The aim is to build and protect credit with local merchants and maintain community trust.
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Herald
Columbia Retail Credit Association
Columbia
Rogers Heads Fire Bureau of State Tennessee
Gov. appointed Arthur Rogers of Gibson County as fire prevention commissioner in Tennessee. The appointment was announced from Nashville on January 20, with Rogers taking a lead role in state fire safety efforts. The move places Rogers at the helm of the state fire bureau amid ongoing safety initiatives.
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Rogers
Fire Bureau of State
Tennessee
Ie Herald
Shville
Tenn
Arthur Rogers
Gibson County
Wants apology for murder of naval officer Langdin
A Tennessee House session in January debated a resolution demanding an apology from the Japanese government for the killing of Lieutenant W. H. Langdin of the U. S. Navy in Vindivonloc. The measure sparked debate before adjournment.
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Herald
Nashville
Tent
W. H. Langdin
Vindivonloc
Nineteen Hurt As Worcester Fire Destroys Block
Worcester Massachusetts January 20 William N Taylor watchman at the buildings destroyed in the blaze yesterday held today after reports that several fires were incendiary in origin. Police are seeking other suspects in connection with the blaze. Reports indicate that several Nipelon per Vom were injured in the fires.
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United Prews
Worcester
Mass
William N. Taylor
Tragic blaze injures child in Columbia route crash aftermath
An early 20th century report details a fatal clothing fire that burned three year old Ivy Cummings, daughter of Franklin and Stints, with responders, a nurse, and relatives cited as witnesses. The tragedy unfolds on Columbia route 2 in the afternoon, leaving the family and community in deep sorrow.
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Ivy Cummings
Wan
Franklin
Bates Seeeren
Harris Cummings
Ronvilly
Iilee County
W. Lovall
Columbia
Lorecome
Des
Cerethary
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Wilson
Parker
National
Qk. Brownlow
Terrible Tyrus
Dale Auto License
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Auxiliary
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