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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
4
A column railing against whiskey ties the Massey trial to murder, condemns saloons, and praises temperance forces. It notes anti saloon leagues' impact in Ohio and Tennessee, Guam misconduct by marines, gubernatorial race chatter, pension battles, and emerging civil governance in the Philippine Islands. It also mocks court rulings and a July political lecture lineup.
Fragmentary report mentions Brank G Gook and young Philadelphia doctors angry over irregular examinations and lost money. References Besaron Pusry retiring with a tarnished reputation and critiques of Anorew Cueeshin and I Pierpert Mor amid a pop culture clash in Ey land.
Boss Brownlow backs a Southern Republican for Vice President in 191. Potential candidates include Senator Pritchard of North Carolina Evans of Tennessee Yerkes of Kentucky and Senator Scott of West Virginia A Nashville elevator accident flooded the Macehall & Bruce printing plant causing stock damage A Christian County grand jury indicts about thirty for gambling at the Western Asylum in Hopkinsville Memphis politics center on McMillin seeking a third term Gov retains senatorial aims An anti saloon league of fifty is formed at Pulaski by Rev John Royal Harris.
The article portraits Joseph Jefferson at age seventy two as a vibrant, active figure in Florida. James Metcalfe praises his ripened vigor, modest living, tobacco abstinence, and zest for fishing painting writing and plant care. Admiring friends wish him long life and health.
Collector Millard Nail announced that redeeming internal revenue stamps on checks and drafts requires sending them to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington. Stamps are not returned with redemption, and the checks remain with the commissioner. Undep with attached stamps of $2 or more must be wrapped and left with the deputy cashier for forwarding guidance.
The Herald of Columbia Tennessee reports a weekly wage offer of 615 for an all round Gould man. Refereocer required for verification.
A Kentucky blaze destroyed property valued at about 200000, leaving many families homeless as high winds and poor water supply hampered firefighting. Insurance coverage appears limited while several dozen homes and other buildings were consumed, and dozens more displaced.
Hardy M. Hardison and Polly Hardison through attorney J. C. Voorhies file in Chancery Court a bill against R. H. Nichol son A. A. Nicholson Robert Jones Tom Harmon and wives and others. They allege that Martha F. Hardison signed a deed of gift under duress while Martha was dying and that Robert Jones later became administrator seizing the farm of 149 acres in the 24th district. Complainants seek a fraudulent deed declared null and the property restored to them.
In the Chancery Court cases of A. B. and A. M. Harlan against Joe Chapman, the matter has been compromised though no decree is entered. Reports estimate Chapman’s damages between 7500 and 10000 dollars after a phosphate rich option on the Harlan property failed to close.
Luther M. Heirs sues in Circuit Court in Knoxville Tennessee against Rev. Ashley Johnson and the School of the Evangelists, a Christian Church affiliated institution. He seeks seven dollars in damages claiming expulsion for not working harvest fields beyond eight hours a day and alleges breach of contract.
In the court morning the Serial to the Herala Mewreis Jone and ex Speaker Ralph Dari attended and paid a fine. Chan teller Cooper attempted to speak but was dismissed as Ratpt was fierce in demeanor and praise, leading His Honor to placate the scene and restore peace.
One bonded tract with fine springs located one mile from Carter's Creek Station in Teen County. For price and terms contact J P McKee at Carter's Creek, Tennessee, 615 St Daw Thus.
The State versus Sam Massey, charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Constable Walter Vaughan at Mr Pleasant saloon, opens in the Circuit Court. Witnesses include bartender Boggan, driver Morgan, and Vaughan’s father, with Capt J A Pursell and Attorney-General Bud leading the case.
McKennan Anderson Poste promotes a John Trotwood Moore book at 75 cents our price, 1.25 list, plus mail extra. Only three days left to vote for two teachers to attend Buffalo Exposition, with a $15 prize and a $5.09 gold prize for near total votes by lady teachers. a guessing ticket with every dollar spent.
Retailers announce a large scale sale offering hundreds of ladies Oxfrds and slippers at deep cut prices. Fabrics and garments including wash goods, silks, and undergarments reduced in two-day sale with broad size availability and marked down yardages.
Eyewitness accounts recount a saloon shooting near Wiley's in which Massey allegedly shot Vaughan. Boggan restrained Massey after a struggle, and officers intervened as the pistol was transferred to authorities. Witnesses describe movements through the saloon and adjoining rooms as investigators piece together who fired the fatal shot.
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