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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
5
A political speech by Mr Carmack denounces the saloon as a national menace and urges Tennessee voters to sustain temperance pressure. He warns the open saloon corrupts elections, damages families, and robs revenue, urging continued anti liquor activity and public demand for reform.
The readable phrases reference a legal framework or oath and a prophetic or biblical tone about a state law, a looming judgment, and a sense of divine oversight. It mentions Tennessee and a ceremonial or revelatory context, suggesting a period religious rhetoric hidden within damaged text.
The city held a stock law referendum at the courthouse, with lively turnout and notable activity at the polls. Voters mostly opposed the stock law, totaling 708 votes with 508 against the measure, while many Black voters cast ballots though few own cows likely affected.
Special to the Herald from Nashville June 28. An attorney discovers a flaw in the Corporation Publicity act. The law exempts corporations with exactly one hundred thousand dollars in capital and may invalidate the entire statute. Wording excludes more or less than that amount but omits the exact sum.
New Orleans reports Dr C H Trons state health officer and TB congress president backs Texas steps for tuberculosis quarantine started by Dr Brumby. He notes power to order a quarantine exists and predicts retaliation by other states could lead to a general TB quarantine.
In Lewisburg Tennessee on July, William Turner and Mrs. Q O Turner of Globe vicinity were bitten while attempting to capture a wild kitten. The bites affected the hand and raised concern of blood poisoning. Turner is seriously ill.
Describes choosing a plumber based on workmanship quality. Claims to employ skilled experienced plumbers and guarantee work will be so done future repairs are unnecessary. Rees and Watkins advertise reliable plumbing services across both phones.
Dr W A Provine announces resignation from the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Columbia Tennessee after fourteen years. He cites the call to broader denominational work with the Board of Publication and Sunday School and notes his lifelong ministerial family ties and service to both church and county.
A letter from WA Provine to the Columbia Presbytery requests the formal pastorate service conclude in July. The writer seeks approval for a pastoral transition and notes the desire for a mutually arranged time with the congregation and the presbytery for the closing service.
Montgomery Alabama June 27 The Koch Secret Service Company of Nashville has sued the Montgomery Traction Company for 1896 dollars alleged as payment for aiding in breaking the railway men strike. A settlement misunderstanding is cited.
June 27 man unloading lime near Arm strong for a Tulsa to Gulf pipeline found a box containing a human remains. The bones were bare with flesh eaten by lime. The car origin Henrietta and rebilled Aba to Armstrong. Federal authorities investigated the discovery.
The Richland Phosphate Co. applied for a charter on Thursday, registered copy filed. Authorized capital stock is 25,000 dollars, to mine and trade in phosphate. Incorporators are W. L. Harris, C. R. Cockle, O. L. Dorteh, E. Yoest, and John A. Pitts.
Nashville June 29. Thomas Peeler, a prominent citizen of Atwood Carroll County, was shot and accidentally killed this morning. Pate Roach, a young railroad express messenger at home on vacation, was practicing with a target rifle when a bullet pierced Peeler's heart. Peeler was in a distant field unseen by Roach.
Culleoka Tepa June 27 farmers unable to secure labor despite high pay. neighbors swap work as in old fog-rolling days to cut and save wheat crops, which are often better than expected.
Primm Springs opened Monday with extensive improvements. The Extel House was renovated and cottages received a coat of whitewash. The popular summer resort is expected to attract many visitors this season.
A college president recalled a dinner encounter about three degrees, explaining the joke that the third came for having two, the second for one, and the first for none, as quoted in a fragment from the Free Press.
In Lexington on Monday, Quarterly Court elected the County Board of Road Commissioners, naming James A. Sanders, J. T. Petty, and T. J. English to three divisions. Afternoon session chose the County Board of Education with M. F. Walker, Daniel Williams, W. Renfro, E. M. Kinde and P. Hatcher. Other actions included jail repairs, underpasses at railroad crossing, bridge projects, and clock dispute settlement. Temple Graves voiced support for Bryan and Roosevelt, asserting predatory wealth as key 1920 issues.
Pulaski citizen argues that defects in the charter undermine good government and criticizes the courts for simply doing their duty by following the constitution. The piece urges respect for the constitution while limiting praise or blame of the judiciary.
In Worth Texas hotels and lodging houses work to meet a Griggs law requiring bed sheets of sufficient length. Hotels stock new sheets to ensure blankets do not protrude from under covers. The law takes effect July 12, with local hoteliers adjusting inventory to comply by then.
Pulaski Tenn July 1 The Giles County court voted an additional appropriation of 40000 to rebuild the court house recently burned The action brings total approved funds to 65000 including insurance and prior allocations The old building valued at 15000 had not yet been adjusted with the claim settlement
A deadly blaze at a Chinese theater in Hong Kong leaves ten actors burned as the native venue is consumed by flames. The incident follows a mall advert reportedly describing a horrifying holocaust scene. Victims and witnesses describe embers and debris near the entrance as the building burns.
Pearl hunters from Alabama begin their search along Duck River near Shelbyville in June. Past pearl auctions fetched high prices in New York London and Paris, but current success remains uncertain.
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