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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
5
A fragment recounts a speech mocking Theodore Roosevelt, with references to Wilsonian and Republican critics, noting ridicule of his vigor, cowboy past, and political theatrics. The craft of humor and satire in a congressional setting frames the president as an object of sharp commentary.
Tom Rawsol, a young miner at An Jacinto, reports a Colorado desert prospecting trip with ore showing 211000 per ton. He claims to have found the long lost Peg Leg Mine near San Felipe Canyon beyond Warner's Ranch. The ore is rich with gold flakes visible in the rock. Rawson says an old Indian guided him, and the Indian died recently after helping him keep his word.
A reader from White Oak Tennessee writes to The Herald to express appreciation for the newspaper. She notes paying two dollars for weekly delivery and recalls twelve years of reading, mentioning past correspondence and a long association with The Herald.
The piece argues that bank strength rests on honesty and management rather than capital. It cites Savings Banks with little capital but depositor trust, noting trustees elected by depositors run the banks and share earnings with 3 to 4 percent interest. It cites a Chicago National Bank scandal as proof that solvency hinges on people, not big capital. It urges depositing money with men you know and mentions 2 percent on savings deposits.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed Texas courts fined Waters Pierce Oil Co. 21.602 million dollars and ousted it from the state for violating Texas antitrust law. The action, brought under state law, sought removal of the company’s Texas permit issued May 1, 1900, and penalties totaling 1.623 million for violations through April 24, 1907. The company denied the charges and argued interstate business falls under federal control.
A historic gathering in New York brings together Jewish farmers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey to form a regional organization at the Educational Alliance on East Broadway. Delegates, many in white waistcoats and neat attire, plan outreach to Jewish emigrants and emphasize improving conditions over pushcarts and sweatshops.
New York reports detail the Standard Oil dissolution case and a fatal schooner wreck near Fire Island. The lengthy legal battle, begun in 1906, involves Rockefellers and other directors with hundreds of witnesses. Separately the Swallow, a 73 ton schooner from St Johns NF, was lost off Long Island with several crewmen drowned or missing.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me writes that after over 20 years of disabling dyspepsia her 70 plus mother began to grow young again with Electric Bitters. The tonic invigorates vital organs aids sleep strengthens appetite and helps liver and kidney troubles. Only 50 cents at Alcorn's Ge0.
Clerk Nichols of the Circuit Court has collected the costs in the case of the State vs. Chas Morgan and is ready to settle with those interested.
Washington Jan 18 In a report of startling frauds Secretary Garfield reveals that about 1100000 in lands to States mainly Mississippi River have been fraudulently acquired over several years by corporations and individuals. He asks Congress for 500000 more to prevent loss, protect public lands, and examine swamp lands. Over 32000 cases flagged for further investigation across states including Arizona Missouri Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico and others.
Madisonville Kentucky voters approved prohibition for a second time in a year by 124 votes. Campaigns featured morning prayer at churches, student processions, and women aiding voting efforts as the city resumes a dry status after last July’s contest was voided on irregularities.
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