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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
1
A garbled dispatch notes Gov Taylor on the Togela South Bank, CURCAGO’s proposed drainage canal plan, and the Republican convention mood in Texas and Kentucky. It cites a Bryan running mate talk for Senator Turelay, Dingley tariff debates, and quick remarks on Porto Rico, Queen Victoria, and Philippine islands policy.
Citizens of Spring Hill publish notice to form a new charter of corporation. Application to be made to the County Court Clerk on March 24. Proponents list William Hiden J W McKinsiel J S Odil J W Cratcher A J Campbell J F Parks W J Martin M L Nebloms F Rash OdI C B Buchanan J O Hardin W C Branham Edward Jampbell WF W Alexander. The charter would cover a large land area around Spring Hill to be divided into four wards.
A second planing mill is planned by W T Gales beside his oil mill on North Main Street. The two story frame building will house new and improved machinery, while the old building will be used by Mr Oakes as a wire-horse. Construction has begun and is expected to finish promptly.
M. Richarden, chairman of the South eastern Passenger Association, issued a circular announcing Confederate reunion travel rates to Louisville. The agreed fare is 1 contamile to Louisville and return from any point in the Association’s territory, with all members approving the plan.
A Memphis meeting of several Democratic leaders from Arkansas Tennessee and nearby states considered placing United States Senator Thenster B. Turley of Tennessee on the ticket at the national convention. William Jennings Bryan was not part of the conference.
A court action filed by A J Niron seeks damages of 1000 dollars from Bl in a case titled suit for a specified loan or dispute. The readable text shows court context but lacks full details on parties, dates, or jurisdiction.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Nashville arguing for a generationlong struggle against plutocracy and for bimetallism, warning that imperial expansion risks subjugating other peoples. He blamed trusts for burdening the republic, urged voters to back a platform loyal to commonwealth and warned against a Republican push for empire.
Dr A S Pettie of Nashville spoke at Hirst Methodist Church on whisky as the chief social evil surpassing wars since 1492, urging open saloon removal. He cited crime links, election-disqualifying effects, and the American Anti Saloon League aims while praising church and civic support and featuring a strong musical program.
A telephone message reports that the Supreme Court has handed down a decision affirming the lower court’s ruling in a breach of promise suit involving Sarah Alberta Odil v. W. Hugh Brown. The plaintiff is awarded a favorable judgment as stated in the message.
Confederate Veterans Leonidas Polk Bivouac No 495 and William Henry Trousdale Camp No 495 plan their regular meeting next Monday at Morales in the court vicinity. The notice lists the venues and afiliations for attendees and emphasizes the scheduled gathering of veteran groups.
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