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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
3
Capt T F Peck explains moisture is essential for fertilizer effectiveness. The piece stresses planning fall and spring work, adding green cover crops, deep tillage to hold moisture, and starting with small fertilizer applications to build soil humus and moisture storage for better plant food availability.
The appearance of St. Peter's Church has been materially improved by recent repainting and repairs. A substantial cost of paint and labor was invested to enhance its exterior.
At about 9 39 this morning Humboldt Tenn felt a perceptible earthquake. Residents reported a rumbling sound and noticeable movement of houses, with the tremor spreading across the area. No injuries are reported.
The Hardison Produce Company has moved into the Watson building on the east side of Main next to the Watson stables, from the corner of Ninth and Main. Managed by Clarence Wardison, the business recently expanded and required more room to handle its increased activity.
Nashville June 10. Pure Food and Drugs Inspectors Brown and Feick conducted 823 inspections in May. Dr D J Frazier condemned 120 lots totaling 212 pounds. 430 inspections in 28 towns and 12 counties. Dr John Feick condemned 2,708 lots totaling 7,000 pounds. 493 inspections in 23 towns and 31 counties. Both will be away for about two weeks.
In Bowling Green Kentucky Henry Armour farmer four sons Lester Hines Harvey and Reedy Armour aged between 6 and 16 were bitten by a rabid dog while in the front yard Sunday. The attacking dog was killed and its head sent to Washington for testing. The children received Pasteur treatment at St Joseph Hospital under state health board supervision.
Atha Baugh Jr. was assaulted on East Hill in Giles Pulaski on Saturday night while returning from visiting. The area lacked street lighting, and he lay unconscious briefly before returning home. The attacker escaped with about $2. He had been bitten by two dogs the previous day.
Chattanooga June 10 Chief Fred W Hill announced the permanent closure of the Hamilton club Union club John Nolen’s club and Light & Weige’s club. The actions followed reports the venues violated state charters by admitting non members and operating unlawfully.
Three hundred Americans in southern Tamaulipas representing sixty eight families petition President Wilson via consul Miller for protection. They warn of imminent bloodshed and say they must rely on their government after lacking protection from both sides amid the dispute. They describe threats, abuses, and potential actions to defend themselves and their families.
Louisville June 10 The Louisville & Nashville Railroad is accused by the Louisville board of trade of maintaining a switching monopoly that harms city growth. The Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Henderson will hear the case June 20 with leading manufacturers testifying for interchangeable switching facilities. The railroad opposes reciprocity citing rivals entering the city lack adequate terminal equipment. A high stakes legal battle is anticipated with prominent counsel on both sides.
Chattanooga's Hon. RE B Craig says low bids for Tennessee refunding bonds reflect market reality and call out the states back tax system as the underlying cause. He dismisses political conditions as a factor, blaming fusionism and quorum breaking for alleged issues.
Hopkinsville Ky June 11 a crowd of youths held a chaotic charivari at the home of James Goode near Caledonia. 16 year old Terry McGee, son of Le McGee of Newstead, was shot in the back through the right lung and is near fatal. The shooter among pistols remains unidentified.
Carl D. Phillips, recently back from Mexico, describes a horror in which rebels seized his town of 1,200 Mexicans and 200 Americans. He witnessed eight prisoners shot, survived two days in captivity, and fled through woods and streams to the United States as rebels burned railroad bridges.
Mrs Sam Wooley living four miles from the city sent to The Herald four red Triumph early potatoes weighing two and a half pounds total with the largest just over twelve ounces. They are the finest exhibited in Columbia this season and Mrs Dooley has supplied her family with early potatoes for more than two weeks.
An unauthenticated report circulates that the President will nominate M. F. Dobbins for post master in Memphis. Endorsement by Hubert Fisher is cited, though Senators and Rep. McKellar have not endorsed him. The matter draws attention as Maj. French, a Civil War veteran, is past age limits, making the move a test of the administration’s Civil War veteran policy.
Nashville June 7 The State of Tennessee paid out during the past month about $9,000 more than it took in. Total collections were $202,197.20 and total disbursements $211,045. End of month balance in the state strong box was $2,189,452.06.
Richard Capers known as Uncle Dick Capers died suddenly at his Memphis home. A veteran of the Civil War in Forrest’s regiment, he served 41 years as criminal court clerk, elected in 1865, then chief deputy under Hunter and Richarde until five years ago due to rheumatism.
Montgomery June 7 For the fourth time Ervin Pope a negro of Calhoun county has appealed to the supreme court for another trial. He has been under a death sentence since being found guilty of killing a man named McClorkin. The transcript was filed in the supreme court Monday and Pope's attorneys will submit it Thursday. Pope has been jailed about three years and has maintained his innocence. juries have found circumstantial evidence sufficient for death each time. The court recently reversed and remanded a case where there was no evidence to warrant a death penalty and errors were cited. A new trial followed with another death sentence. Evidence suggests Pope waited for McClorkin and killed him when he escaped on a horse.
Washington June 7 Nine influential senators in an executive session opposed renewing the arbitration treaty with Great Britain which expired June 5. They argued the pact tied U S hands, hindered protection of citizens abroad, and emboldened England to curb domestic commerce and coastwise trade. They blamed the peace policy for limiting duties and the American merchant marine.
A government guidance piece explains crown and drainage for country roads. It covers grading, ditching, crown height, and the use of a two‑log road drag to shape surfaces, reduce puddling, and improve drainage after rain.
In Los Angeles on June 11 a 17 year old, Frederick Loring, reportedly travels the road to recovery after a diseased spine portion was replaced with a bone from his left leg. Doctors believe the transplanted bone will restore functions destroyed by the tuberculosis infection.
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