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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
The itemized column notes Senate amendments on the Bandry Civil Bill providing 5 million for the St Louis Exposition. It reports manufacturing plans in Huntsville Alabama and Sweet Springs Missouri, plus comments on Philippine and Boer affairs and a Confederate reunion closing with memorial services. It mentions counterfeit money by H H Massey, tax debates, and naval incidents.
The Convention heard a Battle Abbey report noting cash on hand of 124 473 dollars including 65 210 in cash and 59 207 in subscriptions. Delegates welcomed Jefferson Davis family members and Kirby Smith heirs, and elected Hindman commander in chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
At the convention delegates heard Buffalo and Memphis supports and Jacksonville and Buffalo speakers. A final vote listed Memphis 256 Jacksonville 0 Buffalo 0 as the preferred next convention site while a motion to endorse creating a military park at Franklin Tennessee drew cheers amid a half hour of excitement.
An adjournment was taken after a busy session. The Columbia and Swann Valley Railway v W T Parry continued to next term. Estes v Nixon and Ingram awarded 200 dollars, appealed to the Supreme Court. Hicks v L N Railroad verdict of 400 set aside for being excessive and a new trial ordered. Two divorces granted. Campbell v L N Railroad verdicts of 300 each. Wise and Cheslar become American citizens. Brown v Central Phosphate damages 1500 appealed. Wright v Citizens Telephone appeal from 250 judgment to Supreme Court. Columbia & Swann Valley Railway v McCormack appealed from 1175 judgment.
Rev A A Coney of Murfreesboro delivered the annual class address to Howard Institute graduates in Mt Pleasant. A large audience attended the annual debate of the Literary Society, followed by a senior banquet hosted by Prof J A Bostick. The past year was among the school's most successful, with faculty praising results.
Louis Klopsch reports from the Bombay presidency describing extreme famine and disease. He cites cholera and smallpox decimating districts, mass flight of fugitives, and staggering death rates at Godhera and Dahad. He warns vultures and scavengers eyeing corpses, describes unbearable conditions, and urges attention as monsoon looms.
Fayetteville June 4 Carmack wins by about 500 votes over McMillin in Lincoln County Democratic primary. Early returns show Carmack leading at Fayetteville and Petersburg boxes with large turnout and statewide races also decided. State Senator Tillman Lade tops Towry, Coston, Whitaker. J B Blake leads in Representative race by roughly 250 votes over Sugg and Conoway.
A Confederate decoration event is set for today June 8 at four o'clock at Rowe Hill. Committees appointed by Mauryne brees LL.D. will oversee arrangements including Tone Barnett chairing the main committee and others such as Mrs. Mary B. Hine Mrs. Joseph Fussell and Mrs. John Mitchell.
In Louisville on June 1 the selection closed with Memphis winning the bid to host the next year’s reunion. General G W Gordon urged Memphis with a strong plea while Memphis was defended by supporters who highlighted the city’s facilities and hospitality. Three cities competed for the honor and Memphis led the counterarguments.
Exoxeriux June brief illness claims Mrs Robert L. Taylor, wife of ax Taylor the lecturer. Survived by five children and Alexa N. Baird from 4c. Married twenty one years.
Mr W W Dennis died Friday afternoon at his home in the city from hemorrhagic smallpox after a brief illness. He was a devout church member and respected citizen. Burial occurred at Row Mill cemetery after a quiet service following his death.
The Scotch-Irish community in Knoxvitty plans the ninth annual social event on May 31. Mrs Molatesh of Philadelphia will arrive Monday to assist in completing the programme, contributing to the social and cultural program.
Real estate transfer records show E R Church and wife convey property to T O Webb with a dower rights note invoking Invate Us Actasions. No further details provided on dates or parcels.
The Interstate Revenue Department rules mail carriers who carry parcels for pay are common carriers and must issue stamped receipts like express companies. In this district the impact falls on stage lines between cities and suburbs. Col. Bullock and Deputy Collector Stone returned from Cannon County with three stage lines cited for stamp taxes, totaling 810 collected. Authorities plan nationwide enforcement to gauge amounts due since the act of June 13, 1808.
Census workers started the nationwide count on Friday morning. Ninth civil district and Columbia listings include Nixta Disrerer outside Columbia, John R. Holcomb, L A Goslin, and in Columbia First Ward W. W. Craft, Second and Third Wards A A Hodge, Fourth Ward Mins wary. Special enumerator to gather manufacturing stats: FH Smith. Mrs Alien Smith named as clerkin June and July.
Phinteas Lodge K of P held a Friday night meeting and elected Mora B. Fartes as C. O. Rev. Baker P. Low becomes V. C. Fred Latta is Prelate Bad Dooley is W. M. A. Hi. McBride is M. A. for the ensuing six months.
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