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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
2
Fehringer, a confessed rider, testifies Marshall joined the band that killed Capt. Rankin at Walnut Log. Col. Taylor identifies Fehringer as a band member. Other witnesses recount nights of terror as the trial unfolds with missing key witnesses and cross examinations.
A Columbia Tenn reader reports relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The testimonial cites backache and foul-tasting urine improving, with treatment at Adamas Martin drug store and ongoing use aiding kidney function. Doan's is promoted as the recommended remedy by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
Springfield report on the Illinois General Assembly shows no breakthrough in the United States Senate deadlock to replace Albert J Hopkins. After twelve ballots the field grew from five to ten candidates with no clear winner as adjournment looms and Chicago awaits further action.
A believer reports years of kidney trouble ending after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. He describes severe winter pain lasting eight days and white sediment in urine, then a gradual relief until normal urine returns. He endorses the remedy in strong terms.
In Union City Tennessee on January twenty first judge Jones removed juror Carey after defense evidence claimed he favored guilt. Sol Warde substituted as juror for Ed Marshall alleged night rider charged with murder tied to Quentin Rankin lynching. Three witnesses testified, detailing Rankin’s ties to West Tennessee Lands Company and an arrangement to meet Rankin and Col. Taylor at Walnut Log. Powell testified he was forced to accompany the band and identified several members but not Marshall. court adjourned with Powell still on the stand.
Senator Robert L. Taylor returned to Washington and spoke at the annual Board of Trade banquet in Newark New Jersey. He said the occasion was thoroughly delightful and the reception flattering with about 650 attendees at the event.
President Roosevelt sent a message to the Senate in response to Senator Foraker’s resolution seeking an itemized accounting of disbursements from the war deficiency fund. The letter with secret names withheld was read in executive session, and the President offered to provide names to the Senate Military Affairs Committee if requested.
A mob in Mobile, Alabama hanged Doug las Robertson, the black man who shot Deputy Sheriff Fatch and Deputy Sheriff McCarren during an attempted arrest. Robertson killed Patch at 11:20 Thursday night and was captured after a chase. rumors of further violence circulated all day.
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn January 2 The legislative session moved quietly with a rush of business tabled a Senate resolution for a full investigation of charges of attempted perception The House considered a joint Senate resolution for investigating changes affecting women The House passed a Knox County honesty division bill in the first reading Mr Murphy introduced a bill enabling railroad companies to compensate employees for death or injury
The Senate discussed a joint solution for falilne permits from the state game and forestry department. Bills to require contractors for state textbooks and to regulate drinking on transit were noted. Memphis charter measures for a commission government and recall passed. House introduced the bills. Municipalities may establish free public libraries.
Reports from Cincinnati describe shocks early this morning with speculation of dynamite or factory explosions, while at Messina battleships Napoli and Umberto aid refugees. Warships and military engineers erect huts and shelters for thousands displaced by the quake.
Nashville Tenn Jan 22 The Tennessee Anti Saloon League marks the statewide victory with a great praise meeting at the Hyman Auditorium Tuesday night. Delegates from across the state join Nashville crowds for talks music prayers and expressions of gratitude. The convention sessions continue at First Baptist Church with public access.
President Roosevelt discusses California’s Japanese legislation with Senators Pilot and Fulton and other visitors. He aims to limit congressional action against Japan while acknowledging strong anti Japanese sentiment in California. Governor Gillett urged to use influence to stop the bill this session. Ambassador Takahira also called at the State Department.
On April 1 1907 pending mortgage debt to Clarence Gordon Turner interest in a tract in Maury County is offered for sale at public auction in Columbia Tennessee. The proceeds will cover the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust and includes equity of redemption and homestead rights. Sale set for Wednesday the 10th day of 1909 at 12 oclock noon at the courthouse door in Columbia.
Non-resident notice in a Mississippi style filing commands J. G. Eubanks and others to appear within three days of the next term, respond to the bill or demur, with a four week publication in The Columbia Herald. Akin and Webster sign.
In Clarksville Tennessee Jay and James Davis were indicted by a grand jury for arson. They allegedly set fire to a barn owned by James Nicholson containing tobacco and 1000 pounds of coal. Ed Williams, a colored man, is alleged to have disposed of the tobacco shortly before the blaze. The arrest is planned within the county.
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