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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
1
The item surveys diverse political notes from the 1900 era including state conventions and nominations, criticisms of parties and platforms, Florida candidate picks, and resolutions. It also cites phosphate shipments, a railway profit mention, rural mail theft concerns, a deadly Chicago Northwestern accident near Green Bay, and a Blavop Morrison open letter critiquing Methodist church conduct and spiritual vitality.
Congressman B W Carmack arrived in Nashville and spoke on Senatorial primaries across counties. He supports county by county instructions by party machinery and favors joint debates, promising to publish debate appointments after the national convention and to defend the Democratic platform against rivals.
Atlanta dispatch reports a Southern Railway Macon branch passenger train struck a washout near McDonough Georgia. Thirty five people died with the Pullman car occupants spared though other cars burned. Initial lists and stateroom details accompany the catastrophe as search and recovery continue.
At Friday's meeting the institute elected officers for the Maury County Teachers Association. President W. E. Bostuk and View President W. D. Strayhorn will lead, with Miss Addin S. Bennett secretary and treasurer and Prof. J. KE. Ssoboy as chaplain. A plan to secure a Peabody Institute was discussed, with Jan Bostick W. J. Bostick and A. C. Allen named to negotiate terms with authorities. The group adjourned to resume the first Saturday in September.
Rear Admiral Remey ordered from Manila to Taku aboard the armored cruiser Brooklyn with troops to relieve Tien Tain. General plan shifts Asiatic squadron headquarters to Taku as Admiral Kempff reports four killed and seven wounded in the ambush on Chinese soil.
A K Ward of Memphis, a prominent businessman, has three years in prison for forgery as Tennessee Supreme Court upholds the sentence. He allegedly floated 300000 in worthless paper, fled to Honduras, was captured, and brought back after a long series of trials and indictments. The case now hinges on potential US extradition questions.
The Most Warshipful Grand Lodge for Tennessee selects Columbia as next meeting site. Officers elected for the year include J. A. Henry as Grand Master and R. W. Harris as Deputy Grand Master. Davidson County voters face a primary to decide U.S. Senate candidates on November 6.
Robert Foster and another man named Robert had a close call while crossing a swollen stream near Bridges after heavy rains. Their horse and buggy were swept away. both men swam to safety and later recovered the horse and rig. A Black man also nearly lost his life nearby as Bic Creek overflowed and carried away his horse and buggy, but he reached the bank.
Reported reactions split along candidate lines as supporters claim the August 2 date favors Carmack or McMillin. Some argue delaying to November could help the governor and Senate ticket, while many Carmack backers oppose August 2 and favor a November election.
Special to the Herald Nashville June 20 At College Grove Williamson county tax day P W Yancey stabbed constable D N Blanton the blade piercing the heart causing death in moments The killing occurred at a store with the cause not known
The Lones faction and Brownlow camp fuse under Walt Brownlow as chief. Only one State Republican ticket remains, with McCall for Governor and Hornsby for Railroad Commissioner. Evans ticket withdraws. in Sixth District Lee Brock will seek Congress while Brownlow’s Hill exits. Brock to open headquarters soon for a vigorous canvass.
A lively Friday gathering at Mr Allen Harlan's place featured a tree shaded picnic with fair young Indies visiting. Heavy rain forced a reversal of plans, guests sheltered in the large dining room as food and socializing continued with jovial company and rustic sport indoors.
Saturday morning conference between turnpike owners and the county magistrates committee made fair progress toward buying the pikes for the county. Members included Menara, BS, Thomas, W O Gordon, Jas A Sanders, J H Courtney and Kay Holt. The committee will report to the county court in July and, if terms are agreeable, the issue will go to voters at the August election. About eleven turnpikes were represented.
Paul Brownlow ten at Mt Pleas ant rode a horse owned by J P Brownlow from Forger Whitworth stables on East Seventh street. The horse ran wild through streets and scenery before reaching his father’s home on East Eighth street where the boy stayed in the saddle without a saddle or bridle.
Columbia Lodge No. 31 F and A M held John the Baptist Day at South Columbia Methodist Church Sunday morning. A good audience attended despite weather. Rev J B Beasley preached on Matthew 11 11 with an instructive sermon. Special music by Nona Farias and Sadia Grimes delighted attendees.
A fragment describes a boy named Mark Hanna seated beneath a banner eating pie at a convention. The text is garbled but implies a small, humorous moment centered on a child and pie.
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