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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
1
German representative Bert Simmons told the Conference that arms and ammunition are being smuggled through Germany and that disarming volunteers has failed. He warned of possible radical Monarchist revolt as Radicals push for power. Allies refused a fifteen month extension and demand compliance within three months.
Mrs. Rose Shelton Erwin, 44, wife of former City Judge W P Erwin, died at Kings Daughters Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church and active in the King’s Daughters, she was noted for church work and organizational skill. She is survived by her husband, two children, her father John W Shelton, four brothers, and a sister. Funeral at St Peter’s Episcopal Church Friday at 5:20 p.m. with interment Rose Hill. pallbearers listed.
Frakes Bros, local electricians, are constructing a two faced electrical sign in front of the Firage on North Mice street for the Kelley Springfield car tires display. The Maury Motor Corporation commission the project with wiring and mounting work ongoing.
The American Telephone Company and Postal Telegraph Company are removing lines from the road right of way on the Jackson Military Highway near Williamson county. Three rock crushers will start on the twelve mile section as surfacing nears, with mid August as a target completion for the Surfaced portion between Spring Hill and Williamson county line.
London dispatches report continued Bolshevik advances after the capture of Kovno Volhynia as Roumania mobilizes for a defense along the Besarabia front. Warsaw says fighting along the Vilna railway is ongoing with fear of Bolshevik gains splitting Poland and Lithuania.
A large crowd is expected at the county court session Monday to fix the new tax rate. Voters weigh whether the Roberts tax law lowers or raises taxes compared with the old rate. A county official praised the reform, saying the law is sound and will satisfy after full understanding.
Ex service men can obtain a wide range of important information by applying to Major Milam or Joseph M. Hayse. The notice specifies where veterans may request guidance and resources.
A new electric line is planned to run into Columbia Sogn bringing cheaper current for power and manufacturing in Middle Tennessee prospects. The project aims to boost industry and energy efficiency in the region.
A new assessment of thirty five million dollars would suffice to round the county tax rate to the next dollar. The note implies fiscal planning pending the assessment outcome.
Major Milam of the War Risk Bureau outlines compensation options for ex-service men in vocational training and those with 10 percent disability. Some may convert to other policies. examinations near school end determine payable amounts. Local contacts in Nashville and Columbia assist with benefits and reinstatement offers amid plans to electrify Tennessee’s middle basin with new power lines.
Dr C A Keffer and Prof Dean and Prof McLean coordinated plans for the Middle Tennessee Farmer Institute meeting. Governors Parker and national federation president Howard will attend with leading agricultural experts. The program will feature home and legumes and practical farming topics. Local merchants will join the county agriculture council on July 1 to organize hospitality for visitors.
The case of J. M. Gray against the International Harvester Company was compromised and stricken from the docket. Several old cases have been disposed of since Circuit Court convened in May, and the docket is said to be clearer than before.
Potatoes yield well in Maury County and prices stay strong with dealers paying about 2.25 per bushel or over 1 per barrel. Ample rain boosted the crop, making the year remunerative despite smaller acreage than former years.
Deputy Colletine Irving Péeties has been temporarily transferred to Memphis. He will likely be there for Ehowta Mott before returning to Deadquarters here.
Ygnacio Bonillas, Mexico’s ambassador, visits Washington to urge the United States not to recognize the Obregon government. He accuses Obregon of ordering the murder of former President Carranza and claims the accused killer acted as Obregon’s tool.
H. H. Thompson of Carters Creek visited town to report remarkable potato growth on his farm. A volunteer plant near heavily manured cabbage yielded 33 potatoes, with Thompson crediting Dumpile soil and berry rain for part of the harvest.
Radical and disgruntled politicians meet in Chicago to discuss a future plan as La Follette is selected standard bearer by a third party.
A Columbia political clash unfolds as Republicans back Crabtree to challenge Governor A H Roberts for a second term. Local chatter suggests GOP aims to sow Democratic dissent and field Jesse Littleton for a statewide speaking tour. Democrats say the scheme backfires as support tilts toward Roberts.
Alabama dry forces and the anti saloon League wired Governor Cox asking for a clear position on prohibition. The telegram urged opposing any increase in the Volstead Act's allowed alcohol content to protect votes, and Cox said he would answer soon and not dodge the issue.
Dublin streets were sealed with barbed wire and roads blocked as British forces surrounded the city. No information was available on the operation or its purpose.
Turkish nationalists fired on the British dreadnought Kondake lying in harbor at Constantinople. The battleship answered with return fire during the morning exchange.
The wedding of Miss Mo 7ak and Clarence R. Moore bead took place this morning at the courthouse office of Esquire i. Hi Gener. Both reside in Birmingham.
Delegates arrive for an liberal convention with Fighting La Follette of Minnesota as favored third party nominee. The gathering aims to decide Friday or Saturday on a candidate to oppose major parties. Wisconsin and North Dakota expected to swing the vote, with Minnesota, Washington, Montana, and Idaho also tipped for a third ticket victory. La Follette to announce stance on the westward ticket and may accept if nominated unanimously and allowed to write his platform.
After four weeks the county board of education and equalization will finish its labor this afternoon by signing reports and finalizing tallies. Trustees Burns and Willian are cited as noting minimal changes, with Herald estimates expected to be largely correct. Secretary Delk laments the workload and jokes about his relief after long service.
Articles of incorporation for the Cor Lamblia baseball club were filed with County Treasurer J J Pesrie. The capital stock is listed at 4000 dollars. Corporators include Bertram Demon T Bormett Dugger Willand Been Joy Cor Park Phillip V Dyer WL Vian W Dyer and Alfred Brasier.
Washington July 4 report that the department of state will permit the re arrest of alien radicals held by the leader department as part of wartime trade restriction enforcement.
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