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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
8
Chicago dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Wilson believes meat prices may rise further. He notes higher consumption and reduced cattle herds, plus large exports. He denies Chicago packers control prices, citing buyers in New York and the East competing in Chicago.
Nashville Tenn June 20 One of the fair features will be the poultry department with significantly increased premiums across many classes A prominent list of northern breeders will attend and Tennessee exhibits promise strong showmanship New features include liberal premiums for pigs pigeons and pets with top judges overseeing the events The building will receive major improvements for bird care and comfort
A warehouse yard boss gathered his crew and urged them to vote as they pleased in a municipal election. He admitted he would not reveal his own vote but promised beer for the yard after the results, provided Mr Blank participated.
A large pottery plant planned near Wales Tennessee will be the region’s largest, employing over 200 people. New York capital backs the project, with bricks and a spur line to the Louisville & Nashville railroad. Plant cost about 50 000 dollars, aimed to start operations within six months after approval.
Pulaski Tennessee June 20 eighty one Rivers of Aspen Hill caught an eight pound catfish on Richland creek after a ninety minute fight. David T. Ridgeway and Ben Copeland of Elkton landed a ten and a half pound drum with a trotline on Elk River, the largest of its kind reported in the area.
Nashville observers discuss the Tennessee Supreme Court ruling striking down Memphis charter legislation. The decision sparks talk of Senator Carmack running for governor next year, while Gov. Patterson faces a divided outlook on renomination. Shelby County’s restored influence could shift political power to Carmack and his allies.
Memphis mayor Malone reacts to the Supreme Court voiding the new charter. He condemns the act as unconstitutional and warns against partisan, self serving legislation. He urges class based charters to expose vested interests and recounts a Pennsylvania ripper bill as a cautionary example. He pins blame on the Tennessee governor for promoting machine politics and says re-enacting the charter would be impossible if the legislature remains unchanged.
Memphis notes the collapse of the Memphis charter bill after a Supreme Court decision. Gov M B Patterson had warned of a political death match with Sen Carmack, insisting the measure become law. Local reaction cites Patterson’s partisan machine push and the anti machine platform outcome.
Morganfield Kentucky June 23 Senator Carmack of Tennessee spoke on The Making of a Man for the benefit of the M C A He impressed the audience with dignity logic and sincere interest in welfare He was a guest of ex congressman H D Allen who is pushing a $10 000 M C A building project in Morganfield for early fall.
The Tennessee State Board of Immigration met in Nashville with half the members present. Robert L. Bureh was elected chairman. The board decided to use a $2,200 appropriation to distribute literature highlighting benefits for desirable immigrants. Debate arose over farm labor shortages, but no relief action was taken.
The Inner Ocean reports passenger rail rates across the United States will drop two cents a mile starting July after a Chicago meeting among Western and Transcontinental road presidents. An ultimatum from two major lines pressured others to join, citing public opinion and new interstate laws as binding factors. Attendees listed include G. L. Winehell of Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and A. J. Farling of Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul.
Conseil Hannah of Magdeburg introduces a potato based composition to replace cedar in pencils. The new pencils mimic the old form but weigh slightly more and sharpen easily. Berlin factory outputs 48,000 pencils daily and exports suggest growth for Germany in a market claimed at billions of pencils yearly.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky the Cumberland Telephone Company admitted a $100 judgment in circuit court last evening over alleged violations requiring the word Incorporated to appear in advertisements. Four other suits were dismissed. The action followed a court ruling that the word must be spelled out, as recent appellate decisions require.
Belleville June report says Dr J J Eales ended a twenty day fast at noon to test his theory that health would improve. He will not eat until hunger returns and will continue fasting until appetite demands food. He reportedly lost about 14 pounds during the fast, attended a banquet last night, and served chicken salad without eating.
MEMPHIS TENN June 23 The charter was the talk of the town but no news materialized beyond desultory talks by Mayor and Board in preparation for tomorrow's meeting. Lawyers doubt bond sales and police trials will be tested in court. No call for a special legislative session appears likely. Public mood aims to endure until the next regular session.
Union City Tenn June 2 Gov Patterson today refused to discuss a rumor that a special legislative session might be called to address Memphis charter issues after a Supreme Court ruling. He declined to discuss the matter and said he would return to Nashville tomorrow and outline his intended course if any.
In Lewisburg Tennessee Coleman Morton, about 11, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Morton near South Berlin, was found dead in a cornfield on his way home from a neighbor's. It is believed he died after eating too many mulberries, causing a sudden illness while walking home.
Memphis, Tenn June 24 Mayor Malone after returning to office following a supreme court decision to strike down the charter bill says he will probe for wholesale graft in the police department. The fire department will be reorganized and a joint budget session called for both boards. Federal Judge John B. McCall will return from Lexington Tuesday for two damage suits in the United States circuit court J Kelly v Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co and Jesse Taylor v Louisville and Nashville railroad.
A duck egg in Paris Tennessee hatched two live ducks after the egg was broken by Mrs Edward Whitthorne the twins jumped out and ran into the yard both ducks are reported doing fine.
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