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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
1
A jumble of notes covers political friction in Kentucky and national tariff fights. Mentions anti trust leagues, the Porto Rican bill, and Republican stances amid Democratic pressure. Also notes revival calls, publishing delays, and naval actions during the war debate.
Fragmentary text describes a move from a present location to another area and mentions Harlan and Crosthwaint's alers with a decision and an exove date. Names and details are garbled, leaving the core action uncertain and unverified.
Gov McMillin addressed a small turnout at the Pulaski Opera House after a Giles county invitation. He reviewed the administration and opposed protective tariff, trusts, and imperialism while backing free silver. He announced his candidacy for reelection as governor and implied a Senate bid.
In a speech at Pa laeki Governor McMillie announces his candidate for both governor and United States senator. He reflects on twenty-six years in public service, fidelity to duties, and the political path ahead, explaining why he seeks re election and potential Senate accession.
A former office holder declares acceptance of the party decision and pledges to serve the state with fidelity if elected again. He stresses party obedience and the nation’s good as his guiding principles for the future.
At the Capitol counting-room last night Sheldon’s Christian Daily in Topeka reports subscriptions passing 100000 for March 1 edition. An express wagon delivered letters to the Capitol office and a dozen extra clerks will be needed tomorrow morning to open and mail them. Postmaster Guthrie has telegraphed Washington twice seeking more help to bundle the influx.
Notice from the Columbia post office states the Postmaster General has moved local letter carriers from third to second class. Salaries rise from $600 per year to a higher amount, marking improved compensation for carriers.
Western Union Telegraph Company plans to acquire telephone toll lines and exchanges in Northern Indiana and create a large telephony system to rival Bell. The move includes assessing independent exchanges, patronage, costs, and long distance revenues, with Western Union bonds supporting the expansion.
Depart Register W A Willis reports Maury County real estate transfers from Nov 1 1808 to Feb 22 1900 totaling 22 412 001. Average per month about 81 507 30, yearly near 82 000 000. State taxes 82 412 and Uncle Sam 2 582 for stamps. Evidence of high activity in phosphate funds and county real estate.
The two letters to Clerk and Master Akin describe shipboard and port experiences aboard the Scorpion and Carracina in 1900. Connor Akin notes martial law in Kingston and Cartagena, a voyage with trade winds and rough seas, diverse local residents, plans to travel to the Gulf of Darien by gunboat, and preparations for propagating personnel across the Isthmus. He mentions the America Hotel, a pleasant climate, and hopes to send photographs once time allows.
Fragmentary text notes a bill discussion with names like Richardam and Cannon and Woolf mudede. Content is garbled and lacks clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
A man calling himself Capt Clark of the Texas battleship married Miss Bertha Warren of Cincinnati after ten days acquaintance at the St Charles hotel. He fled aboard the Texas, arousing officers and relatives who later identified him as J J Moysn of Greenville Mississippi. Moysn had claimed military rank in Mississippi and inspired sensational pursuit across New Orleans.
Private Morae of the First Mississippi regiment was in Columbia for weeks and mustered out there. Using his real name, Morae, he earned a reputation as a pay deceiver at South High street boarding with Mrs. T.J. Rea and swindling merchants. He attended a cake walk at Odd Fellows Hall while facing rumors of former connections.
At a morning meeting of Confederate veterans in Louvaleville the election of a sponsor for the reunion was discussed. Annie Evans, daughter of Cal Evans, was chosen for the role amid remarks on the spring event. The April gathering will decide on officers.
The Nelson block on North Main Street arose from the town turning out as builders in 1859. Citizens donated 200 to 1000 each, totaling 6700 for a hotel, a notable public spirit of the era. A record from August 8 1850 shows a plan to fund taverns with subscriber repayments and annual interest.
L Dyer mail agent on the Columbia to Toscambia route was arrested Friday afternoon as he left the post office. Inspectors Ronaur and Berry led the case. sources say the charges relate to lifting the mails. He was bound over to Federal Court after a hearing in Lawrenceburg with a $1,000 bond.
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