21 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
Columbia Produce Company acquires Nashville operations from House Jean Produce Co effective July 1. The local concern completes purchase and assumes control of distribution and assets in the region.
Frank Dixon delivered an eloquent Chautauqua lecture in Columbia on the perils of socialism and the rise of centralization and anarchy. He defined socialism, warned corporations, and urged individual effort, delivering a forceful defense of the existing order amid a strong musical interlude by the LeBrun Grand Opera Company.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 18 the condition of Senator James L Prutter remained critically unstable. He had a restless day with fluctuating fever and was guilelessly treated. by midnight his state was described as extremely critical, alarming both family and physicians.
In the current issue of the South’s lanker published at Atlanta Georgia a handsome likeness shows Col Joseph I Hutton president of the Phoenix National Bank of Lond as he was recently elected a member of the executive council of the American Bankers Association The feature highlights Hutton’s ties to UK leading financiers and notes pride among his friends
An unnamed individual wandered into Deputy Walter Griffin and Constable Burns territory and was repenting behind a barn. Ec Ware, jailed at Mohenwald two months ago on farcons, was made a trusty and violated the trust by leaving. His family resides in western county. he was mistaken for a vigilant officer and will be carried back to Lewis county on grand jury charge.
A June dispatch from Santiago details harsh actions by Cuban rebels and government forces, noting widespread depopulation, racial violence against black civilians, and destruction. It cites General Monteagudo’s orders, President Gomez’s defense, and a treasury depleted by corruption and war expenses.
A four room frame cottage and machine shop are built on Joe Ingram’s lot near the station in Culleoka. The property is leased to Will Camacrus of Decatur Alabama, who plans to install a machine, wood work, and blacksmith shop. Damascus family has moved to Cullooka.
A statewide drive for better schools runs through Tennessee as 500 teachers attend summer schools and about 7,500 to 8,000 teachers enroll statewide. Programs in Knoxville Murfreesboro Johnson City and other sites with leaders like Prof Claxton and Prof Brister push for longer terms and higher pay. The goal is to raise teacher salaries from 273 a year and boost instructional effectiveness across the state.
A Davenport area lottery drew ticket numbers for New Grand Theatre tickets with 6,264 and 11248 failing to respond before 2,285 turned up in Mrs. W. J. Tower’s possession, awarding her $10 in admission tickets. The draw drew a growing crowd as the week ends with a silver service prize to be awarded later and all tickets eligible for upcoming crawls.
Nashville June 19 Gov Ben ton McMillin returned from a short visit to Overton and Putnam counties saying he has not yet decided on a campaign manager and will personally run his campaign for a few days. He noted Senator Frealer’s illness and hoped for his quick recovery.
Hundreds of counterfeit tickets circulated at the Chicago convention as demand exceeded supply. Sellers marketed the fake passes at five dollars each, thriving near the coliseum entrance. The scene described involves unsophisticated buyers and a brisk black market amid dwindling legitimate availability.
Special agent Tyler of the United States Internal Revenue Department arrested John Hadfox, wanted for over two years, in Wayne County with Mat Holden. They pursued him from moonshining charges across Mexico to the Pacific coast before his arrest. He is to appear before the United States commissioner at Lawrence County. if bond cannot be posted, he will be sent to Neaville to the Devideon County jail.
sensational fielding on both sides and a Billy Taylor style stunt by Smith drew spectator breath. Columbia won a tight game at Mt Pleasant as Dooley and Horn pitched well, with Erwin and the Mt Pleasant second baseman turning in stellar plays. attendance was light, and Minor and Dyer led the early offense before the action moved toward the later innings.
Mort of Maury county was visited by a splendid rain on Tuesday afternoon. The rainfall, though not enough to be a season’s standard, will benefit corn as the land is in good condition. A brief heavy spell could have caused a flood, but winds and rain were short with no damage. A gentle drizzle followed, dropping temperatures and bringing relief after heat. The run of rain cooled the region after a string of hot days in June.
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