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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
5
President Wilson ends the capital’s old waiting room custom and expands access to the secretary to the President. The one story annex becomes the main waiting area as visitors pass through the lobby to reach Mr Tumulty and the President. The secretary’s room now hosts the day’s bustle with officials and lawmakers awaiting their two to twenty minute slots.
The article notes President Wilson runs a strict timetable with morning work near on time, limiting unplanned visits. Unlike Roosevelt or Taft, Wilson ends a standing open hour and instead requires unannounced callers to go to the East Room at 2:30 for a brief, nonprivate exchange.
A brief notice promotes J. H. Thomas & Co. as reliable builders for siding ceilings doors sash frames shingles and related supplies. The ad emphasizes they deliver as promised and offer competitive prices.
Washington June 11 Representative Acwell of Louisiana introduced a bill to segregate white government clerks and employees from black workers. It provides no general bias but requires whites not to share offices or be under black supervisors, and outside emergencies white railway mail clerks need not ride with black clerks.
Blackberries cultivated for all buyers offered at 2.50 per case of six gallons. Listed under the name Hora Rainey with a note containing a garbled fragment.
From Dennison Texas comes word that Robert Shields former Herald attache has completed his junior year at Dennison High School and now holds a position with the Southwestern Surety Co. His friends report he is making good and his health has improved significantly.
In Lebanon Tennessee on Sunday night Mrs R H Haralson wife of Sheriff Haralson uncovered a bootlegging ring. She trailed a jail inmate who admitted whisky source and two bottles were found on him. He implicated Will Pemberton and led to warrants for two other suspects.
J H Thomas and Company advertise a car load of Agatite Plaster and a car load of lathes. Plaster touted as best on the market for plasterers. See ws for prices.
Nashville June 11 W C Wadaill of Madisonville Ky yesterday entered the office of Dr Lucius P Brown late pure food and drugs inspector as temporary assistant Due to heavy workload and expansion Dr Brown seeks more assistants to cover Tennessee He and officials urge cooperation in a statewide fly swat campaign Also an advertisement promotes Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism with a 25 cent bottle sold by dealers.
The State versus Bishop and Rambo on conspiracy in restraint of trade reached the argument stage. Attorneys will finish today and the jury may bring the case in by Thursday morning.
Des Moines June 11 a touring car carrying Robert M Dudley president of Gray and Dudley Hardware Company of Nashville Tennessee collided with the Hawkeye express near Glidden Iowa three miles east of Des Moines killing Dudley’s two daughters Louise and Rebecca and injuring Mrs Dudley and severely injuring the chauffeur. Mr Dudley survived with injuries as the party started a six weeks road trip to Denver from Chicago and Niagara Falls. An official report cites a possible engine stall or loss of control as the probable cause while the bodies of the daughters are at Carroll undertaker and shipment arrangements await. The incident shocks Nashville friends and relatives as the family had looked forward to the outing. Notice follows regarding the equalization board session at the court house all parties with complaints to present them promptly.
News from Nashville Tennessee reports the tragic death of Miss Louise Dudley age 22 and Miss Rebecca Dudley age 21, two beloved daughters of Mr and Mrs Ro M Dudley. The bereaved family is described as quiet and genuine, with many close friends across the city reacting with shock and sorrow.
Nashville June 11 The police department has orders to arrest all parties exceeding the speed limit or violating city ordinances on main streets while unloading and turning corners Mayor Howse said the record of the police department shows hundreds of arrests and stricter measures may be necessary as a small fine does not deter speeding Letters and orders have been sent to the police regarding speeding on Nashville streets.
A local ad promotes J Thomas and Co offering screen doors and windows with measurement service and installation. The firm guarantees the job and promises completion within a short timeframe.
Dr A G Dinwiddie displayed a home grown tomato at the Herald office. He presented a ripe melty tomato of noted flavor, but officials declined to certify its quality and quietly pocketed the fruit before leaving.
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