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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
1
A Chattanooga Rapids Transit power house was burned. Chicago laundries face boycotts and declines in receipts. Yellow fever cases rise in U S cavalry camps at Pinar del Rio. Extradition trial in New York proceeds amid other political and criminal news.
A dispatch from Sheng, Shanghai director of railroads and telegraphs, reports foreign ministers will travel from Peking to Tien Tsin under escort. The government has protected them from the boxers and supplied food, quashing rumors of their massacre and bringing cheerful tidings to officials in Washington.
Washington dispatch reports all foreign ministers except the German are safe under Imperial Court protection after messages from Chinese officials. State Department credits Conyers' message and believes it was written on the date dated, July 18.
Joe Smith a negro from Tuscambia Ala robbed 16 year old Ollie Laubheimer at 9 am Monday near the depot at pistol point. Smith fled to West End sold the coat for 25 cents with hat left behind. Depot officer Adkisson arrested Smith who confessed and waived examination, bound over to Criminal Court on $500 bond. Coat recovered. Laubheimer continued hoboin.
A biographical sketch praises Emile von Schaumburg as the most beautiful American woman seen by the Prince of Wales during his July visit to the Academy of Music. The description highlights her classic features, elegant bearing, and simple white dress with a tiny gold chain, captivating the crowd and the famed singer Patti.
A nostalgic voice praises ancient hymns recalling days gone by. The speaker longs to join in their music as memories of Jourdan’s banks Greenland’s mountains and Canaan’s land surface, reflecting on faith and eternal song.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at City Hall after weeks of absence. They fixed the tax levy at 1.25 on 100 and ordered police to strictly enforce cruelty to animals laws. The Board postponed action on school rules and adjourned to August 2.
Rev. A P McFerrin reports from on board St Lewin dated July 10, 000, sighting land soon near southern England. He notes a smooth voyage with few illnesses, ship details and speed, and mentions landfall expected tomorrow night near Southampton.
July 11 noon ship time. We are nearing land and have passed several small fishing smacks. We are in the Beleily Island area and won t reach Southampton for ten or twelve hours. We will spend the night on the reef. This letter will be mailed on ship and will start for New York Friday. A. McFruatx signs.
Health warnings rise over imitation baking powders made from alum. Advertisements note prices per pound lower, yet risk to health is highlighted. Address shown: 100 William Street, New York.
A mob broke into a jail in Morrsvilax Alabama and dragged Elijah Clark a Black man accused of abducting a 15 year old girl to the crime scene where he was killed by bullets after being taken from custody. The sheriff faced the mob and rumors of dynamite threats continued as authorities awaited trial.
The state department publishes an edict from Minister Wu to Secretary Iray outlining that hostilities with foreign powers stem from tension with Christian missions. It orders officials to protect foreign merchants and missionaries, investigate claims from the Ti an Tsun attack area, and punish local rebels causing disorder while maintaining treaty obligations.
A Cunard steamer Campenia collided with the Liverpool bark Embleton in fog while crossing from New York to Liverpool. The Embleton sank instantly. seven crew members were rescued, while eleven others, possibly including the captain, are believed drowned.
In a Georgia courthouse after a new pistol ban, Judge June Lester suspends a case and asks any violator to step forward with a pistol and a dollar. Nineteen lawyers place their weapons and dollars on the stand, but the judge identifies the man he originally saw. The scene ends with two others surrendering as the correct culprit is named.
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