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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
1
The Lower House of Congress passed a bill to establish a branch Soldiers' Home at Johnson City Tennessee. A separate item notes a $15,000 reward in Omaha for capturing Pat Crowe. The text also mentions celebrations of Robert E Lee's 94th birthday in the South.
Special from London reports the Queen's death as England mourns. A dispatch to the Prince of Wales and Lord Mayor states the beloved mother passed away peacefully at 6:45 p.m. surrounded by children and grandchildren. Further funeral details to follow inside.
A morning fire in Lebanon wiped out five business houses including Cash Clothing Co and J Wier dry goods. The Amberland telephone exchange and Bond Shoe Co. suffered serious damage. An explosion in the telephone office shattered plate glass. The loss stood around 75 000 with partial insurance.
In Kyoxvinia on January 20, friends of Mayor E. G. Heiskell formally announced his candidacy for Governor two years ahead. Heiskell declined to detail plans, saying he is “in the hands of his friends,” while others named as possible rivals include Harvey Hannah, K. E. Walick, Jas. B. Frazier, Mayor Head, A. B. Woodard and Judge Swiggart.
James Cathey, a young man from Verona in Marshall County, was arrested on a counterfeit money charge. The arrest was by United States Deputy Marshal James Dugan and William Craig of Chicago Secret Service. He passed a raised five dollar bill for four five dollar notes, obtaining 490 dollars, and admitted guilt after learning the bill’s detection. The community calls his actions surprising given his respectable family.
Sheriff Hight returns from Nashville with Mayberry colored, the long sought thief. He is held in jail awaiting grand jury action for stealing items from Mr. F. G. Smith and others and a horse from Mr. J. P. McGaw Jr which was later recovered in Nashville.
A Nebraska contractor Carl T. Roberts testifies that Peruna protected his family from catarrh lung fevers and stomach trouble. He claims nineteen bottles saved doctors’ bills and credits Peruna for health in his household. T G Walker of Carneiro Kansas also endorses Peruna as the best medicine for years of nervousness and overall well being. A free work on chronic catarrh is offered by The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
A man posing as P Harper from St. Louis, a coffee house drummer, lodged at the Cottage Hotel and obtained a 50 pound coffee order. He forged a $50 draft by slipping carbonized paper into the order book, cashing it at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. J F Gray of the Guest House also says he was fleeced. The suspect, about 5 feet 8 inches with dark hair and moustache, is described as well dressed and a smooth talker.
Report states the jury could not reach a verdict in the damage suit of J. H. Hoffman against Golnabs Wheeler and Williamsport Turnpike Company. Court notes the trial has occurred twice and no verdict has been filed since Wednesday. Several divorce cases were decided or dismissed in the same Saturday Circuit Court session, including Howell vs Howell and Church cases.
A Sunday fire in Joliet Illinois caused estimated losses of 20000 with most damage to the Joliet Home Furniture Co store owned by H Saler. The blaze damaged J D Browns drug store Harmons clothing Adler meat market and Cuttys saloon though interior flames were confined. Insurance largely covers the losses.
Royal Baking Powder offers greater leavening power, allowing less used flour butter and eggs while producing light sweet foods. It also contributes anti dyspeptic qualities to meals, promoting healthier cooking and savings on ingredients.
After a lengthy ballot fight Capt John W Morton of Davidson county was nominated for Secretary of State by the Democratic caucus on the sixty second ballot and acclaimed. The process saw withdrawals and shifting support as Morgan Goodloe and Brown faded, with Morton securing final victory amid political maneuvering and speechifying.
Nasaviten Tenn January. The Senate today passed a bill to prohibit co education of the races. Senator Peck of Hamilton introduced a bill to prohibit the employment of white teachers in Negro schools.
The body of James A. Mount was transported to Crawfordsville by special train with Indiana National Guard General McKee and staff, state officers, lawmakers, G A T post members, and Mount family friends. A service followed by burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Also from Wautonga Tennessee a report: Prof Garner remains alive in Africa continuing work interpreting the monkey tongue. earlier reports claimed his death.
Official notice from The Hague states Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin will arrive January 30 to attend the festivities for his marriage to Queen Wilhelmina. The queen will confer the title of prince and grant him high military and naval ranks after the wedding.
In Newcomb Tennessee on January 22 workers at Wool Ridge Oswego and Indian Mountain coal mines walked out in sympathy with Italian Blue Gem Co miners striking over payday. Italian workers demand payment on the first Saturday after the tenth. company offers the second Saturday after the tenth.
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