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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

11

Convention Hall Prank Dims English at Nashville Rally

At the July 14 Nashville convention hall event in the seventh district, supporters staged a staged curtain call with banners and a mock demonstration lasting twenty eight minutes. The affair showcased W A Kulker and other officials flexing leadership while English was relegated to the background with little attendance or attention from the crowd. Patterson from Shelby commented the delay was notable, and the performance ended with the crowd returning to their seats amid light laughs and lingering confusion.

Convention Nashville Tenn Cormack Seventh Congressional District Flournoy English Ife W. A. Kulkler Hickman County Big Peat W. T. Kinnard Dickson Frank Buchinan Lawrence County Rufus McLaurine Giles County Andrews McClelland Dickson County Maury County Patterson

Wright Named Temporary Chairman At Tennessee Democratic Convention

Eldridge E. Wright son of War Secretary Luke E. Wright presided as temporary chairman at the Tennessee Democratic Convention in Nashville at the Ryman auditorium. He praised Malcom R. Patterson and Senator Carmack, urging Patterson's nomination with Eslick and Porter expected to support. The convention faced a long session as prospects for finishing the day dimmed.

Herald Nashville Tenn Ryman State Committee Eldridge E. Wright Shelby County Luke E. Wright Roosevelt Wright T Malcom R. Patterson Senator Carmack Tennessee BE. E. Eslick Giles County Duddey Porter Paris Erovil Jas. D. Porter J. D. ©. Atkins Patterson

Patterson Convention Brings Cheers In Nashville Hall

At Convention Hall Nashville on July 14 the Patterson convention cheered the mention of Bryan Name for an unprecedented twenty seconds. Sergeants at arms tried to restore order but could not. The speaker pleaded for attention yet was inaudible to reporters and the audience did not hear him.

Convention Nashville Town Patterson Bryans Atarms

Reso lutions Referred Without Debate At Nashville Convention

Nashville Tennessee July 14 convention hall. On motion of Rice Pierce all resolutions referred to committee without debate. Patterson Gang manufactures enthusiasm during delivery. First Carmack demonstration erupts as chairman cites honest elections and fair methods provoking groans and interruptions.

Convention Hall Nashville Tenn Rice Pierce Patterson Gang Wright

Convention hall meeting in Nashy Te Tennessee called to order

By staff correspondent the convention hall session opened at 12 28 with Rice Pierce vice chairman presiding The roll of counties read for Carmack's slate provoked jeers and rowdy conduct as committees were announced and read aloud

Convention Hall Nashy Te Tenn Rice Pierce Banco Game Pierce Carmack

Convention Adjourns and Oath of Firm Partner Notarized

July 4 convention adjourned with standing committees appointed until 8 oclock. Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney Co swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. Evidence sworn December 6 1886 before A W Gleason Notary Public. Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and purportedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. Hall s Family Pills recommended for constipation.

Frank J. Cheney F. J Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Narrow Escape of Mrs M F All Names Misses Mary and Emma

Mrs Emma McFall and her daughters Mary and Emma narrowly escaped serious harm Thursday afternoon after the horse on their runabout bolted on Perkin's hill on the Hampshire pike near Columbia. The horse ran away dragging the young women a short distance before it halted. no vehicle damage occurred.

Emma McFall Mary Emma Allen Harlan Hampshire Pike Perkin's Hill Columbia

Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Gentle Stimulation

The ad proclaims Foley's Orino Laxative as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation and offers a money back guarantee. The copy mentions GEO 8, AL, Corn.

Foley Geo

Fine Commercial Printing At Herald

The Herald prints offer fist class work at reasonable prices and show steady demand. The busy pressroom signals steady business. If you need reliable stationery or printing, consider placing an order now.

Herat Presen and Winder Press Herall's

Wright Declines Prohibition Party Presidential Nomination

Seaborn Wright of Georgia, a Prohibition advocate and state legislator, says he cannot accept a Prohibition nomination for president even if offered. He cites fears of liquor dominance in the Democratic South and argues a split could empower liquor interests and threaten temperance gains. He supports Prohibition but prefers to remain within the Democratic fold to preserve citizen rights.

Atlanta Seaborne Wright Georgia Prohibition Columbus Associated Press Wright Jones Wilson Prohibition Party South Democratic Democratic Party Jth

Experts Will Talk to Farmers in the Seventh District

The Department of Agriculture will send two noted experts to speak on horticulture fruit and melon culture. W. J. Spillman and Guy L. Stewart will appear at Pulaski Lawrenceburg Waynesboro Columbia Franklin Erin Waverly Centerville Hohenwald Dickson Aug 14 26. Spillman will discuss general farm work forage crops and stock management.

Seventh Congressional District Department of Agriculture At Washington W. J. Spillman Guy L. Stewart Padgett Pulaski Lawrenceburg Waynesboro Columbia Franklin Erin Waverly Centerville Hohenwald Dickson Spillman

Col Allen Brown Thrown From Horse in Town Ride

Col Allen Brown was thrown from his horse on the way home from town Monday afternoon near the Theta pike to Win farm. A cow darted into the road causing the horse to shy and collapse, leaving Brown unconscious. Bystander John Gant helped, and Brown was moved to a nearby house and later his home. He is doing as well as can be expected today and friends hope for a speedy recovery.

Col Allen Brown Mshoree Col. Brown Theta Pike Win Farm John Gant Wie Howse

Germans Will Support Bryan at Fairview Nebraska

At Fairview Lincoln July 1, Bryan receives buoyant telegram from New York editor Ridder and others pledge support. Discussion of national committee chairmanship and campaign logistics with Dr P L Hall. Bryan's favored choices debated but final selection expected. Supporters include Gov Johnson faction surrender. Charles Bryan returns from convention to report on events.

Herman Bidder New York Kansas Town W. J. Bryan Fairview Bryan Lincoln Democrats Hidder Lincoln O. K P. L. Hall Nebraska Hall National Committee Tusday Oi Tat Gov Johnson Minnesota Minneapolis Denver Lester Elwood Hammond

Fine breeding horse Comet by Red Star dies

The county saddle stallion Comet by Red Star, owned by T. C. Webster of Cross Bridges, died suddenly and showed signs of poisoning. Valued over $500, Comet was considered one of the finest saddle horses in the county.

Comet Red Star T. C. Welster Cross Bridges Webster

Ice Cream Supper For Church Workers Planned

An ice cream supper will be held tomorrow night at Mrs Eugene Guests home to benefit the church workers of the South Columbia Methodist Church.

Eugene Hirch Workers of the South Columbia Methodfet Church

Where Taft Stands On Injunctions In Labor Disputes

Chicago July 12 A Taft campaign statement from industrial headquarters denounces labor injunctions as unfair. It notes Judge Taft opposes the injunction in its present form and supports hearings for both sides before any order. It argues wage disputes dissolve labor injunctions when disputes end.

Chicago Taft Judge Taft

Seven Boys Arrested For Store Burglary In Batesville Arkansas

In Batesville Arkansas seven boys aged eight to twelve were arrested for burglarizing Wat kins Young last week and stealing forty dollars from the cash register. A confession tied the group to the crime. they allegedly wore masks, borrowed pistols, drilled a safe, and planned to use nitroglycerine but were frightened away by noise. They later refunded about half the stolen money.

Batesville Ark Watkins & Young

Revelation on Foley’s Honey and Tar Lung Cure

A reader testifies that Foley’s Honey and Tar cured severe lung trouble and stopped coughing and bleeding. L. M. Ruggles Reasner of Iowa credits the remedy with healing his lungs after doctors warned of consumption.

Foley LL. M. Ruggles Reasner Iowa GEO Alcorn

Jealous man's awful deed shocks Cleveland family

Anthony Hassler a 28 year old Flint Michigan man shot his wife wounded her sister fatally killed her sister in law and injured his father in law and two others then shot himself as police said jealousy over potential divorce sparked the attack at the Kilger home in Cleveland three women and two men were involved with one victim dying the assailant remained alive but gravely injured in the street duel after firing another shot to end his life

Cleveland Anthony Hassler Flint Mich Lfe Hassler Geo Kilger Rose Herrman

Bryan's Vision of the Presidency Reflected in Colfer Essay

New York reports William Bryan outlines a balanced presidency in Colfer's article, noting the President's limited veto power, dependence on Senate and House approval, and shared responsibility with lawmakers. He argues the chief executive must analyze public questions, resist special interests, and rely on moral courage and trusted counselors.

New York William Bryan Colfer'sly Bryan Senate Hume House Hou

Fire rages through Atlanta building and threatens Orpheum

A four story Atlanta building caught fire at 11 20 pm July 1 destroying machinery and contents. The blaze spread to adjacent structures including the Orpheum Theater as fire crews battled the flames. Smoke and flames were visible beyond the central district as investigators worked to control the inferno.

Atlanta Orpheum

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