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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

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Third ballot seals Hughes nom for GOP progressives burst

Special to The Herald Chicago June 10. Justice Charles E Hughes was nominated on the third ballot by the Republican convention amid wire pulling and high satisfaction. Leaders expect his election in November and anticipate Roosevelt's withdrawal to unite the Progressives behind Hughes. The Progressive platform was adopted unanimously. Roosevelt was nominated by acclamation by the Progressives to cheers, signaling party realignment discussions.

Windy City Oyster Bay Roosevelt Wilson Progressive Party Herald Chicago Charles E. Hughes Hughes Platform Committee Theoore Roosevelt

Farmers to pay more as farm implements rise 71 percent

A 1915 Herald report cites a 71 percent rise in farm machinery costs over thirteen months since May 1915 driven by jumps in pig iron coke steel bars iron bars oak lumber yellow pine maple paint steel sheets and labor. Hardware dealer B A Satterfield says the increase is necessary and manufacturers and jobbers have followed, leaving farmers bearing higher prices.

B.A. Satterfield

Reincarnation Claim By Francis Schlatter In New York

June 14 In New York Rev Francis Schlatter declared he is the reincarnation of Moses and king of divine healers defending his healing work as efforts to avert a federal indictment for mail fraud. He testified after witnesses claimed miraculous cures and said his power is divine born and that a blessed handkerchief and aprons are used to aid cures.

New York Moses Francis Schlatter Los Angeles United States Houghton Schlatter Johm Peter

Wheat Harvest Moves Rapidly Across Maury County

Wheat harvest resumed in Maury County this morning and by tonight a large portion of the crop will be in the shock if weather holds. Sunday rains delayed work and damaged the crop but reports indicate damage may be less than feared as some fields were laid down. Much hay has been saved though red clover cutting continues in several farms.

Maury County

Half Century in Mill Business at the Same Location

John B. Ashton celebrates fifty years in the grain mill business at Duck River site. From starting as a seventeen year old in 1866, through fires floods and multiple partnerships, he built and operated the Ashton Mill, earning local respect, church devotion, and a reputation for fair dealing and reliability.

John B. Ashton Ashton Duck River Chancery Court J. H. Ashton Jno B. Ashton John Ashton N. J. Vaughan Capt.Vaughan Mr. Ashton John P. McGa Samuel F. Ashton William Horseley Alf Horseley The Herald

Turnpike Sale Debated as Court Debates 1125 Per Mile Offer

A county court faction debates toll road sales with a counter offer of 1125 dollars per mile, an arbitration motion rejected, and a recess to 2 pm as supporters and opponents fill the chamber. The panel votes shift with proponents of free roads clashing with those backing higher prices. Continued discussion promised on the next page.

Horace Rainey C. T. Looney Rainey Looney Col. Jos. F. Brownlow W. C. Salmon Senator Church Justice Forgey Jstice English Jackson Ayes Russell Crowe Davis Glenn Hunter Denton Voorhies English Ricketts Ross Wilkes Brooks Guests Webster Taylor Pogue Marins Holt McKibbon Alexander Hayes Church and Forgey

Finest Bunch Of Prime Steers Sold For 12200 In St Louis

R A Peery and Son of near Spring Hill report 100 head of steers sold in St Louis at an average 122 per head and 965 per hundredweight. Each animal weighed over 1250 pounds and was in prime condition. The sale marks a high value for Maury county cattle and demonstrates top market prices for quality beef.

R. A. Peery & Son Near Spring Hill Peery Maury County Messrs. Peery St. Louie

Four Ministers in Same Family in Lebanon Connection

In a remarkable Crosstown record four members of Rev J M Robison family serve as Presbyterian ministers. Frances Robison marries Rev W J Said in Murfreesboro while another sister is Mrs E T Beard wife of Rev E T Beard at Milan. Brother Rev G D Robison also serves. All four are Cumberland University alumni from Lebanon.

Presbyterian Church J. M. Robison Cullecka Central Presbyterian Church Robison Murfreesboro Frances W. J. Said Prescotte Ark E. T. Beard Milan Tenn G. D. Robison Cumberland University Lebanon

Crump announces undiluted Americanism in trustee race

Nashville reports ex mayor Crump entering Shelby county trustee contest as expected after stating he would run. New York coverage notes Charles B Hughes defining his stance as undiluted Americanism after accepting the Republican nomination.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Crump Shelby County

Morris Named Attorney General of Fourteenth Circuit

Nashville Tenn June 14 Gov Rye appointed T C Morris attorney general of the Fourteenth judicial circuit to succeed Caldwell who recently died Morris had served as alertant attorney general of the circuit for several years

Herald Nashville Tenn Rye T. C. Morris Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Caldwell Morris

Culleoka School Presents Reversee of a Bachelor Again

The Reversee of a Bachelor was staged for the second time by local talent at Culleoka School to aid the Civic League fund. A large audience attended Thursday night, enjoying the performance and supporting the fundraiser.

Culleoka School Civic League Fund

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Ughes G.O.P. Progressives Teddy IVER Rev John Miller MR. Rainey Mullins Guest Forgey Church Russell and Crowe Charles B. Hughes Rainey and Looney Den Ton Mr. Looney Pike Business
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