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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1902

Page

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Democrats Sustain the President Over Smith Affair

Senator Carmack defends President Roosevelt action to remove General J H Smith known as Hell Roaring Jake. He says the move corrects brutal orders in the Philippines, rebukes Smith's fire and sword policy, and frames the case as proof Democrats opposed wartime excess while criticizing administration excuses.

Senator Carmack Gen. Smith Washington Cantonal Committee Roosevelt J. H. Smith Jake Carmece Tennessee Rps Smith Philippine Islands Waller Smith Waelf Manila

KILLED IN A RUNAWAY NEAR BOWLING GREEN

Dr Henry Taylor of Richardsville area dies after buckboard wreck in Bowling Green near an overhead bridge. His horse bolted when frightened by a passing train crossing and plowed into a telephone pole. The 86 year old Vanderbilt University medical staff member died about two hours later.

Bowling Green Enry Taylor Richardsville Taylor Was & Ru Vanderbilt University

Accidental Killing At Campbell Station Claims Langley Life

John Langley of Campbell Station died Monday from a loaded gun accident. While cleaning a loading magazine, Langley asked Fayette Taylor to test the trigger, resulting in a gunshot to Langley’s face and head. Langley, 19 year old, was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langley. The tragedy leaves the Langley family and Taylor in deep grief.

John Langley Campbell Station Langley Fayette ‘Taylor Taylor John D. Langley

Marks estate gains value from 1806 Jackson deed

Special to the Herald Nashville July 18. Gen. W. H. Jackson in 1806 conveyed his life interest in Bell Mead and city real estate to Albert Marks wife and son Wm. H. Jackson Jr. This shows Albert Marks owned one third fee simple and half life interest, making the Marks estate more valuable than previously thought. The deed notes the conveyance was for value received.

Herald Nashville W. H. Jackson Bell Mead Albert Marks Wm.h. Jackson, Jr Gen. Jackson Marke Mra. Marks W. H. Jackon, Jr

Congressmen Endorse Peruna In Widely Circulated Letters

A burst of endorsements from U S lawmakers and senators praises Peruna as a swift cure for coughs colds and catarrh relief of nervous troubles and general vitality. Notable signers include J B Crowley Romulus Z Linney A T Goodwyn W N Roach H W Ogden and others urging readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if no results appear.

Joseph B. Crowley Illinois Robinson Peruna Crowley Congress J. B. Crowley United States Romulus Z. Linney Taylorsville N. C Simcs A. T. Goodwyn Robinson Springs Ala U.S W. N. Roach Larimore N. D H. W. Ogden Benton, la H., W. Ogden H. W. Smith Murphysboro Ill Geo. W. Smith David Meekison Napoleon Benator Mallory Pensacola Fla Stephen R. Mallory M.C. Butler South Carolina M. C. Butler W. V. Sullivan Oxford Misa J. M. Thurston Omaha Neb H. G. Worthington Nevada Howard Ft. Payne M. W. Howard Willis Brewer Haynesville Als Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Southport Promised to Become Maury County Spotlight

July report from Mt Pleasant notes heavy phosphate rock shipments from Southport led by Federal Chemical and Central Prine, with 17 500 tons moved since June 6 and 900 cars, plus a labor shortage. Rum Bors transfer of ? to Southport Phosphate Co. forms new owner base. village poised for rapid growth mirroring Mt Pleant’s earlier surge.

Mt. Pleasant Nashville American Federal Chemical Central Pricenom Southport Rum Bors Ace South Phosphate Company Louisville Federal Chemical Company Ruhm Brothers E. L. Gregory P. Arey M. P. Murphy C. Murphy T. RB. Phelps Mt. Pleant

Fire at Columbia Institute Destroys Outbuilding

A small barn behind the Columbia Institute burned Monday night causing about 300 in damage. The blaze, burning brightly, appeared to threaten the main school building but was confined to the outbuilding. A $10,000 policy covered the school, not the out-buildings, and the origin remained unknown. The institute stands as a beloved historic structure in the community.

Columbia Institute Ua Vena Cea

Double Hanging Report From Greenville Murder Case

Special to the Herald reports Ashley Cocke and Tom Lauderdale were hanged at 11 this morning in Memphis. No rescue attempt occurred. Cocke cursed on the gallows as he died. The two men were linked to the railway murder of engineer Ashley on a railroad train last December.

Memphis Greenville Migs Ashley Cocke Tom Lauderdale Cocke Ashley

Beaumont Drawn Knife Fatal Assault on Officer

Henry Beaumont of Nashville confronted Patrolman Walter Jacobs with a drawn butcher knife. The officer shot Beaumont dead. A pocket note read do not hang the police man, because led him into it, suggesting Beaumont aimed to provoke another to kill him rather than die himself.

Henry Beaumont Nashville Walter Jacobs Beaumont

Southport Phosphate Co. Lands Purchase Noted in Maury Giles

Rubin Bros. sells 10113 acres in Maury county district seven and Giles county district fourteen to the Southport Phosphate Co. The deed omits price but the land is valued for taxation at 26000 dollars and is believed to have fetched much more.

Rubin Bros. Et al Southport Phosphate Co Maury County Giles County

A Baseball Mix Up At South Side Park

A Friday altercation after the Hampshire Godwin baseball game sparked a clash between two Columbia youths and Hampshire players. Officials say the Hampshire boys claim the write up injured them and will withdraw from further play, while the Hamp shire and Godwin teams expect to resume soon in a friendly rematch.

Herald South Side Park Godwin A. C. Irvine Godwin Boys Columbia Hampshire

Democratic Party stance stays on Kansas City platform

Washington July 21 The Democratic Congressional Committee reiterates it adheres to the Kansas City platform and rejects talk of a new party or pushing Cleveland and Hill. The committee emphasizes monetary policy support for free coinage of silver died as gold production rose, while other Democratic factions remain active ahead of the 1896 era.

Washington New York Edwarda Democratic Congressional Committee Kansas City Cleveland Hill Jase Ha

A Good Man Gone to His Reward

Colleoka July 17 William Branch died at his home near here on July 16 1802 aged ninety two months and ten days. He leaves several children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his residence and burial at Friendship. The article praises his devout life and Christian faith and notes his hymn singing and worship at the Methodist church for sixty six years.

Colleoka William Branch Here Mary Uzzell Mary Clarence Hobbe Methodist Church Clarence Hobbs John Redding Cullooka Geo. Ad Kisson Columbia Long Pulaski Kerr John Branch Texas

Death notices and church event items from late news

J A McDearmon died Sunday of throat cancer at his home in Trenton Tennessee. A minister from the M E Church South was invited to deliver the anniversary sermon at Christ Church in Pittsburg Pennsylvania, a notable event in church circles.

The Republican Fear in Tariff Debate

The Cincinnati Enquirer opines Republicans shun tariff revision, fearing broad changes. It argues lawmakers avoided opening the tariff issue and would rather attack monopolistic tariff features indirectly. Democrats should maintain a restrained stance and await clear doors to opportunity.

Congress Cincinnati Raquirer

Professor Ford Changes School Location Next Fall

Prof Ford plans relocating his school to the Atheneum gymnasium room next fall. The room will be large well lighted and ventilated with playgrounds and hitching privileges. The arrangement aims to avoid public disturbance and keep play areas separate from the public.

Prof. Ford Atheneum

Horse racing chatter from many states and owners

The report lists Alex McKay now at Ottawa winning second money with Katie 5, and notes sales and prospects across several stables. It mentions Jim Granbery selling a mare to Hirwingham, Sky Pointer injuries, Dan Patchen and Direct Hal as top pacers, and numerous sales in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and beyond including Goeme and Evangeline lineages.

Alex McKay Ottawa Katie Jim Grantery Wold Henry Pointer Sky Pointer Peoria Mr. McKay Wm. Geret Nashville Spr Hill Goeme Madge Brown Hal Gerst Smith Thomas Joo Frazier Stock Dan Patchen Joe Patchen Direct Hal Ed Geers Memphis South Side Park The Spy Jno W. Lee Duplex Evangeline Old Wash Marie Trott Carter Geo. Brown I Brown Hal Braden

Webb Ridley Improves After Death Rumor Circulates

A Columbia street report claimed Webb Ridley died in Hot Springs Arkansas. The tale proved false. Ridley is much better and his brother Will Ridley, who was with him, returned home Wednesday.

Columbia Webb Ridley Hot Springs Ark Ridley Will Ridley

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Democrats Senate Nieldateety Ballangiga Igo Philippines Henry Taylor Cambell Marks Congressman J.b.crowley City OF Institute the Herald the Democratic Party Edwards Ford
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