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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
1
In a renewed clash, British soldiers are wounded during rioting with Irish forces. Sinn Fein elements report massive property destruction valued at nearly 5 million, underscoring widespread damage amid the unrest.
United Press dispatch from Belfast reports heavy rioting between Unionists and Sinn Feiners. Falls Road area wrecked, police and troops fired on rioters injuring soldiers and civilians. Officials tally at least three killed, over forty seriously wounded, fifty more lightly hurt, and property damage around half a million pounds. London officials estimate Ireland destruction at about two million pounds.
Columbus July 22 The formal notification of Governor Cox will be held on August 7 at Dayton and the notification ceremonies for Secretary Roosevelt will be held on August 9 at Hyde Park New York. The announcements came from Gov Coxs office after a conference with George White campaign manager. Cox will travel to Tracts End tomorrow night and stay until his acceptance speech is finished. Cox remains silent on Bryan’s nomination by the Prohibition party.
Bath house on Banks Duck River near Columbia attracts daily crowds for good swimming in hot weather. Camps along the river provide recreation and fishing on Duck River, with reports of a productive summer and notable catches.
Carrier boys of The Herald will be guests tonight of Swain's shows. Col Swain said this morning his crowd enjoyed breakfast attendance records and will be in charge of the concert post.
Soldiers sailors and marines from Tennessee away in service on January 1 1919 and January 19 1919 will be allowed to vote without poll tax receipts in the upcoming primary under a decision reported to Governor Roberts by Attorney General Thompson. The ruling extends to Maury County servicemen abroad, enabling hundreds of eligible voters who would have been barred by poll tax rules to participate. Memphis recently granted a similar exemption for its soldiers.
A World War II era notice reports the funeral details for Sergeant Peter Turney Whitwell of Mt. Pleasant. He died in Brest France in October 19xx while serving with the West Pioneer Infantry. His flag draped casket will be buried at Arlington Cemetery with American Legion pallbearers. He was 34, son of Mrs. Maggie Whitwell, and survived by four brothers and four sisters. Burial is set for 11 o'clock tomorrow.
A junior meeting is planned for tonight in the lodge room of the Herald building. Topics include better roads and schools, with a large Mt Pleasant lodge delegation expected and a Dutch supper to be served. Mr JH Tiening will discuss roads and J Pinney will talk on whole.
Warren G Harding accepting the Republican nomination in Marion Ohio outlines aims for peace and a united party government. He criticizes personal autocracy, backs referendum, strict enforcement of laws including prohibition, better relations with Mexico, and anti profiteering measures while opposing nationalized railroads and urging budget reform and naval preparedness.
Capt A A White of the Nashville recruiting office will be in Columbus tomorrow at the local army recruiting station on Garden street to administer typhoid shots. Many Columbians have already taken one or two, and further inoculations are needed to ensure immunity from typhoid.
Mrs Pope Godwin lies critically ill following a stroke on Sunday. She is under care of her daughter at Spencer Creek, with Roger Evgnie Mane listed as a relative. Authorities report the condition as serious and ongoing.
The Federal electric rally commission met in Washington today to finalize its report for the President. The session focused on outlining findings and recommendations for national policy. The group plans to submit its document in the near term.
Rev Harve M Jarvis pastor of Mt Pleasant Methodist will start a revival meeting at the Bigbyville Methodist church on Sunday August 1 He is described as an eloquent speaker and will be assisted by pastor Rev C P Givens A capable singer will direct the music
Chicago union leaders weigh holding a referendum on the acceptance of a $604.1 billion wage increase awarded by the United States. The proposal, debated Tuesday, aims at a compromise after radical calls for deep cuts. Leaders will decide whether to order the vote.
Spurgeon Haddick of Cullooka was badly bruised and shaken when he fell from the top of a box car at Lynnville Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to the King’s Daughters Hospital for medical attention.
Maury County Bar Association met in the Chancery Court Room at 11 this morning to receive the portrait of the late Judge Walter Bearden, longtime chancellor. General Job B. Garner led the presentation with eloquent praise, followed by brief tributes from Webster Turner Salmon Jones Holding. Plans were announced to form a permanent Maury County Bar Association, to be incorporated. thirty five members have signed the charter with more to join.
Tentative plans set to bring Candidate Crabtree to Columbia on Monday August 2 Claude Godwin campaign manager Seventh District says First Monday drawing large crowds in Columbia likely to draw many voters for Crabtree speech.
Tay W E Gouser of College Grove assists pastor Dr P Givens in a revival at Mt Olivet Methodist Church. Services are held twice daily at 10 20.
Government considers funding higher railroad wages by increasing rates for mail transport. The move shifts cost to the public while aiming to improve rail worker pay.
Washington July 22 railroad executives discussed asking the interstate commerce commission for higher mail transportation rates to cover a 1000000000 dollar wage increase awarded to railroad employees. Post office officials warned higher rates would likely raise postage. Officials say current mail rates lag behind prewar levels as roads lose money transporting government mail. No decision on the increase amount had been made.
The State Highway Commission awarded the Columbia Construction Co the contract to build 20 miles of the Dixie Bee Line Highway from the Maury county line to Pulaski for 534,604.86, subject to federal approval. Bridges over twenty feet went to Clayton Paving Co for 35,288.10. Other bids and notes included Ventress county and McMinn county items. line to Alabama to follow.
Senator Warren G. Harding was formally notified after 7 am in Marion Ohio with neighbors gathering to celebrate. Pilgrims from across Ohio and distant cities attended as a large women’s delegation urged him to support ratification of the suffrage amendment at Garfield Park at 3 pm.
Attorney R. F. Hopkins, a leading Republican, asserts that if the Democrat who previously borrowed his code in the election two years ago reaches it, he would owe more to a Democrat than to a Republican. He cannot understand why a Democrat would want it but will not answer questions about its return or donation.
Bids on the Bee Line Highway section from Pulaski to Ardmore opened in Nashville. Prices reported near 30 000 per mile. Giles county commission decides to leave award to state and federal highway departments, awaiting plans for the Pulaski Maury line section and weather considerations before advertising bids.
The county quarterly court meets August 12 to decide the road program and potential additional bonds. If the state highway department’s proposal is rejected, funds may be redirected to another county, risking future road construction in this county.
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