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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
5
A sermon reflects on faith over fear as Moses leads the Israelites against the Red Sea with the Egyptian army behind them. It urges moving forward after prayer, linking to Christian living and missionary work. Rev Hastings preaches on Christ as the Passover.
An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine to ward off winter illnesses and pneumonia. It features testimonials including Mrs George W Place from Reveneville VI praising its effectiveness for coughs colds and croup. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered free at Wolfdridge Co.
The Vaughn Manufacturing Company filed for voluntary liquidation with Maury Trust Company named as trustee. Liabilities are about 32000 dollars and assets exceed 45000 dollars. Trustees plan to keep operations until assets can be disposed of with minimal losses, preserving many jobs. Directors include Newt Vaughn J H Titcomb Henry F Alexander and George P Frierson.
Nashville and Knoxville cases cited by State Factory Inspector George Keneady show children aged 11 and 18 performing vaudeville acts with parents. In Nashville the act was barred after complaint. Knoxville saw arrests and an injunction that later dissolved. Inspector cites more cases of underage workers discharged.
The Duck River bridge project advances with new flooring and railings. Workers expect full completion in about two weeks as drainage gaps improve timber life and reduce future replacement costs.
Los Angeles June 5 Clarence S Darrow former defense attorney now on trial for bribing a juror says his defense will argue the Mc Namara brothers pled guilty before the alleged bribery negotiations concluded The day also saw a county grand jury convened in a bid to probe juror corruption by the Mc Namara defense described as a fishing expedition that could yield new indictments
A. L. Blocker of Columbia has purchased 108 acres from Mrs. Lyle H. Gordon near Franklin. He plans to subdivide and auction the tract in early October, advertising its suburban appeal and location along the interurban railroad with ample shade. The property cost about $40,000.
Nashville Tenn June 7 The fight for national committeeman from Tennessee sharpens as Sanders gains influence amid shifting votes. Allies say Overall once had enough pledges but wavering support surfaces with Sanders entry. Taft loyalists grow confident control of the temporary organization and federal appointments in Tennessee, shaping Chicago outcomes.
Hickman Kentucky June 7 A move to cut a canal across Madrid Bend below Hickman to shift the river channel leaving New Madrid Missouri high and dry. Missouri Tennessee and Kentucky cooperated. the bend has narrowed from seven miles to one mile wide and fear during floods has grown.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals party tension after a Nashville convention. Candidates Lambkin How, Peace Birdie, and Pratter spar over harmony while plans surface for Frazier to run for governor. A missing Peace Birdview bird is offered as reward at Harmony Headquarters in Nashville.
In Springfield Tennessee on June 5 the circuit court sat with Judge Graham Edgerton of Charlotte as special judge. Archie Cohen sues J E Draughon and B J Murphy for 10000 damages for the alienation of his wife’s affections. Murphy is away in Nashville. Julia Murphy previously sued for divorce and alimony.
Special to The Herald Nashville reports the death of Overton Lea, prominent Middle Tennessee figure and father of Senator Luke Lea. A longtime Davidson County landowner of an estate valued at about half a million dollars, Lea was noted for philanthropy and a reserved nature, never seeking public office.
Frank Roark of Birmingham appeared before Judge Fleming in Chattanooga on a Tennessee age of consent charge. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond. Littleton & Littleton and Rev. William Thompson represented the defense. examination of witnesses was conducted for the state.
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