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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
7
An abbreviated notice from the Sebe MBIA Herald lists subscription pricing and staff roles, indicating a six month rate of 31.00 and noting the editor and business manager positions. The fragmentary text covers reflective pricing details from the newspaper’s masthead.
The piece laments judges bending constitutional language to fit popular desires, arguing that Tennessee's sovereign legislature must operate within strict constitutional limits. It predicts the new election law will empower liquor interests, erode minority representation, and undo temperance progress, while praising reform leaders who safeguarded past measures.
In Chanesilor Allison’s opinion the journal is unclear on whether a quorum was present. The court presumes a quorum to keep the journal valid and notes no roll call to verify attendance. It states the journal lacks evidence that the quorum point was raised or an effort was made to secure an entry of the house.
The speaker’s refusal to allow roll call and to permit protest is condemned as arbitrary and tyrannical. Critics warn the journal’s integrity is at stake and fear a Pandora’s box of future abuses if the precedent is upheld by the highest court.
The piece argues that critics who claim quorum is not required for enacting laws contradict their stance when election and quorum breaking bills passed without a quorum. It questions why proponents of a quorumless house would hesitate to pass appropriation bills and adjourn, labeling the move a farce.
The essay notes that while anyone with pencil and paper can prove a farmer can always profit, the real challenge lies in turning theory into practice. It emphasizes the gap between abstract math and day to day farming, where practical effort and conditions matter more than theoretical certainty.
Wm H Rountree arrives from Texas for his first visit in forty years with Raiezi Dodson. Both veterans from the Perryville Kentucky battle were wounded with Dodson losing use of an arm and Rountree a leg. Dodson aided his friend as they moved from the front and later left on three legs.
Henderson Ky June 4 A verdict for the largest damage award in years was rendered today when a jury awarded $22,000 against the Illinois Central Railroad to the administrator of John G Holloway. Holloway an engineer for the road was killed in a collision near Montgomery Alabama last year The suit was filed under the federal Employers Inability Act.
A Maury County sale at South Side Park features a comeback of registered jerseys as organizers re establish support for Strain. The event showcases vintage and modern jersey collections, attracting local collectors and fans seeking rare pieces.
A large herd from Maj A N Ann Major Akin and C P Hatcher plus Joey Chapman and others sold at auction. Thirty four cows and helfers averaged 165 dollars with total sales 5810 dollars. Top price for a cow was 365 dollars for McCoy Cinderella. Helfers peaked at 180 dollars. P Whitaker & Son bought seven lots, auction led by Major R R Bailey. The sale featured many Tennessee foundation stock and noted sires and dams including Captain McCoy Eminent and Duchess of Fairview.
Richard Metcalf of Shivola Nebraska, editor of the Commoner, was appointed civil governor of the Panama Canal Zone by President Wilson. The announcement came after discussions with Secretary Bryan and Secretaries Daniels and Garrison. Metcalf has a long newspaper career and rose to national prominence during the 1896 campaign. He ran in the Democratic primaries for Nebraska governor last year but was defeated.
The Ladies' Society of Hopewell Church will hold an ice cream supper at the church on the night of June 19 to benefit the church property. Proceeds go to church repairs and upkeep.
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