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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
1
United Press radio dispatches circulated Sunday with unconfirmed reports from city sources. Officials said they could not verify details as investigations continued and no official statement had been released.
Travelers arriving from Amerongentine reports state former Kaiser Wilhelm had a stroke of paralysis while walking in the garden at his estate near Von Beutninck in Amerongson Holland. Word of his death rumors circulated but could not be confirmed by United Press.
The latest winter clearance and clean sweep sales by local merchants move heavy merchandise and will end early next week. Eugene Anderson of Anderson Bros. & Foster and John Wooten of Maury Dry Goods co plan a New York buying trip. W. P. Boyd of J. Rosenthal Co to Cincinnati for spring goods. A Hanuman may extend sales and delay market departure.
The Canadian steamer Lady Laurier aided the disabled transport Powatan in to Halifax. The Western Comet towed Powatan after a digtawer incident, with Lealy Laurier assisting in the tow.
London reports an Admiralty statement on a move toward peace between Britain and Germany. The order cites official steps aligning with recent negotiations and calls for continued restraint as talks proceed.
Trustee Burns travels to district banking centers to enable residents to pay taxes without traveling to Columbia. He begins at Santa Fe Bank and plans visits to Culleoka Hampshire Spring Hill Mt Pleasant, with headquarters at Farmers and Merchants Bank and First National Bank on specified dates. The tour revives an old practice limited to districts with banks due to better transportation.
In Albany on January 22 the judiciary committee began its public review of the fitness of five suspected socialist assemblymen. Chair William S. Evans announced there was no dissent to Chairman Martin’s loyalty preservation ruling. Reports said several members aligned with Evans, signaling a split among the committee.
An OCR fragment reports Bryan leading a Democratic drive and criticizing rival leaders. It mentions Jennings Ryan speaking for prohibition and an attack on Homer Hubiiningy, with references to people like Chimings and Ed Wands from New Jersey.
Announcement of Timney Bo Williamson's annual Duroc Jersey hog sale at Ol Home stead Farm Cullooka on February 3. Hogs bred in the Dimple line, prize winners at Southern fairs in Chattanooga and Knoxville, highlight the sale. Last year offered even prices with broad consumer interest and a large expected crowd. Cullooka Methodist church women will serve dinner.
Mrs. Cra Jane Walker Harris wife of A R B Harris of Southport died yesterday at King's Daughters hospital after an operation. She was 27 and recently married. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs Alex Walker near Mt Pleasant, two brothers and a sister. Funeral at Glenwood church tomorrow at 11. Burial by Drs Givens and Aldersman. A consistent member of the Culverland Presbyterian church.
Judge John Shetty Coffey, city attorney, receives the honor of general chancellor from the bar association after election to the chancery court. The recognition comes as Coffey, once mentioned for chancellor, wears the badge with dignified bearing in the new role.
County criminal court continued today, disposing of a few minor cases in the absence of County Attorney Hugh Todd Shelton who remains confined to his room due to illness.
By late in the month Maury County set a new record for realty transfers with $949,000 probated in 21 days. Deeds and transactions surge above $1,000,000 with 255 instruments filed this month, far exceeding last year’s monthly average of 150 and January’s $618,000.
London dispatch states Dutch public opinion is strongly against extradition of the former emperor for trial before a tribunal. The Amsterdam cable notes Holland favors refusal and expects allied demands to be rejected. The stance reflects widespread resistance to surrendering the Kaiser.
United Press reports preparations complete in Bordeaux Jail Montreal for the hanging of three murderers Lemby Murdock Alen and Roc Lacoste all aged 21 to 25 years sentenced to death for the murder of Alcide Payette a St Sulpice farmer. The men received the death penalty after a brief trial and jury verdict. Payette was killed when the trio entered his home after being ordered to leave on August 1.
Farmers in Maury County face high seed costs for grasses and clover. Red clover tops $4.50 per acre using a bushel per eight acres, while orchard and blue grass run about $4 per bushel. Timothy at $6.75 per bushel makes meadow seeding expensive. A planned February 24 conference in Columbia will align county agents with state leaders to plan extension activities for the coming year.
Two day session of better farming workers will convene in Columbia next month with fifty agents of agriculture attending to discuss farming practices and rural improvement efforts.
Citizens funded the purchase of the old toll gate property of John Ly. Jones on the Mt Pleasant pike for the Middle Tennessee Experiment Station. Two acres were acquired. donations ranged from fifty to twenty five dollars each, totaling five hundred dollars. A telegram from Dr. Roy Hardison to University of Tennessee President Morgan announced the purchase.
Josh Gregg, from Culivoua, purchased the undertaking business of J. Lo Whess in Lynnville and will operate there. Mr Sewee has been engaged in the line of business at Culleka for some time. Gregg has prior experience in the trade and will begin soon.
Calif ornia based reader DF Passmore asks for the paper to keep coming and to stay connected to the old home. Willam White of Frankston sends a money order for renewal with instructions to continue the Herald. John C. Wilson Jr. of Wilson, Arkansas, emphasizes a healthy check and asks the paper to maintain its customary visits.
James R. Williamson of Old Home Farm J Hell Farmer of Wilkes Place and T Jett Owen of Columbia attended the Motlow registered Derby hog sale in Nashville yesterday. The sale featured the choicest offerings with Grmer and Owen among buyers paying around 200 dollars each for some of the greatest sons ever brought to Maury County, promising to enrich local bloodlines.
Two companies of troops were rushed from Little Rock to a Negro settlement twelve miles from Dumas Arkansas. They plan to search every Negro cabin and confiscate weapons as tension rose after twenty Negroes reportedly covered three white officers with rifles and freed a prisoner charged with hog stealing.
The Herald urges immediate enactment of the sedition law, opposing the American Newspaper Publishers Association suggestion to protest. A telegram to Representative Lemuel P. Padgett states liberty of the press depends on preserving the constitution and institutions, ensuring those who are not loyal lose opportunities.
Dutch legation sources said on January 22 that the matter of extraditing the Speaigr Kaiser would be submitted for decision. The report notes ongoing discussions and official consideration within Netherlands diplomatic channels.
The United States Commissioner Horace Frierson presided over hearings into cases involving the Black Drug Company and physicians Dr Voorhines Voorts and others charged with narcotics sales under the Anti Narcotic law. Evidence in the Black Drug Company case closed late Wednesday. Voorties case was to follow, with most observers expecting lengthy proceedings and up to tomorrow for a decision on each case.
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