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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
1
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Columbia Tennessee held a regular meeting addressing a library referendum. An election on August 2, 1906 was approved to decide if the public library should be established, amid opposition.
Nashville dispatch reports Col. W. Tatum and Lieut. Col. W. J. Whitthorne re elected to posts in the First Tennessee regiment. The item notes persistent leadership and mentions a playful aside about local events.
At a June meeting the Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a unanimous resolution to prohibit poles and wires on town streets by the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company and to require removal. Officials say the firm pays little tax despite heavy local patronage, a plain demand for fair payment for street privilege.
The late Mrs. Rachel Barr's will is probated in county court. Household effects are split between Mrs. Eugene Anderson and Mrs. R. P. Dodson. The West Seventh Street house, occupied by James Andrews Jr., goes to Mrs. Dodson for life, then to Mrs. Anderson, and upon her death to Lelia Anderson. Mrs. Dodson receives 1000 dollars. remaining estate is divided between Mrs. Anderson and Mr. John Barr. Eugene Anderson is named executor without bond.
The condition of Representative T. B. Collier, stabbed by real estate man T. R. Tucker, is reported practically unchanged though serious. Doctors say he has a chance to recover. The report comes from Memphis, Tennessee, dated June 12.
The Chicago Post notes an upcoming dramatization of The Jungle labeled as Anbestus Scenery. Details suggest a staged adaptation intended to capture the novel's social themes for theater audiences.
The article argues that William Jennings Bryan is likely to be nominated by multiple state conventions before the 1908 Democratic National Convention. It notes his strong position, the desire for unity, and widespread belief among Democrats that he should be the standard bearer, with the Courier Journal endorsing a decisive Bryan movement to replace the current corrupt political system.
A report from Boston Tran script notes a chest containing gold worth about a thousand dollars washed ashore at Phillips Manor yesterday. The discovery is described with emphasis on the mysterious inscription allegedly reading ". D. R." and the late breaking nature of the find.
The De Trott News opines ex Senator Burton should have explained his action was driven by financial need, criticizing him for not clarifying why he did it. The remark frames his motive as money driven and questions his justification.
Tuesday afternoon in Water street alley near College Hill Brown surrendered at City Hall. Will Brown, a 25 year old Black man, struck Lewis Hewlin 45 with a rock after an argument over a minor dispute. Hewlin died hours later. Brown claims self defense as Hewlin followed with rock and knife. A pocket knife was found beside Hewlin.
A letter from Mary Metager of Sweetwater Oklahoma dated June 28 1905 describes a severe eczema rash spreading over the body. She details scratching until bleeding at night, describes prior blood purifiers, and credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for rapid relief and full recovery. She urges others to use Cuticura Remedies.
A fragmentary text describes severe distress and bodily harm, mentioning hair loss and facial injury. The language is garbled, but implies a medical or traumatic context with disfiguring impact and urgent concern.
A San Francisco business delegation in Washington urged government aid after the disaster. They asked for a $13,000,000 Treasury loan backed by National Bank deposits and proposed a $10,000,000 ten year loan to residents via clearinghouse banks to fund shelters before winter. The President and Secretary Shaw considered the proposals and would decide.
Thomas A. Edison is in Centreville area exploring cobalt deposits in Hickman County Tennessee. Edison and companions, including John Morris and Miller, with local supporters Dr. W. L. Walker and W. G. Nunnelly, are examining sites near Vernon Spot and nearby hills seeking ore said to surpass world quality. The party plans several days in the county then a stop in Nashville as investigations continue.
The Maury County Medical Society held a largely attended noon meeting in the Circuit Court room. Dr. H. B. Thomas presented a paper on the Heart and led a thorough discussion of the topic.
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