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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

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Allies Refute Plan to Oust Sultan in Constantinople

United Press dispatches report Allies deny plans to occupy Ismid and Mudania. In Asiatic Turkey Trebizond may be taken. The moves are said to enforce the League of Nations provisions and to show Allies will enforce the peace treaty when applicable.

League of Nations Turkey United Press Pats Ismid Mudania Asiatic Turkey Trebizond Constantinople Uniti Press

Hoover to Testify on Navy Crisis in Senate Probe

Admiral Sims requests Herbert Hoover testify before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee in the Daniels Sims controversy. Hoover would corroborate Sims on the dire Allied situation when the United States entered World War I, recalling a London conference that alerted him to potential defeat.

United Press Washington Herbert Hoover William $. Sims Senate Naval Affairs Committee Daniels-Sims Admiral Sims Hoover America London

Coble Case Remains in Trial Over Belt Break Fatality

The Coble versus International Oil Corporation case, a $15000 suit arising from the death of Coble's son in a belt break at the defendant's plant in early 1919, continued Tuesday with many witnesses including expert testimony on belt failures. Nashville attorney Jon R. Rust argued the case as court slated a possible verdict later today.

Coble International Oral Corporath L T Jon R. Rust Nashville’ Bar 1, AC Charles Rutherford Nashville

Small Fire Threatens Rome of Judge Whitthorne

A small fire in Rome threatened Judge Whitthorne's residence in Went Ind causing several hundred dollars in damage before volunteer firemen contained it. The blaze started near a stove and was extinguished prior to arrival of city brigades. Judge Whitthorne expressed gratitude to those who fought the flames.

W.C. Whitethorne Went Ind Whitthorne Shose

Shooting incident interrupts Birmingham downtown streets

A chaotic morning scene in Birmingham involved shots fired at women linked to husbands, injuring Liza Burchard and Mrs. Alice Lacy. Details are garbled but the downtown street disturbance drew immediate police attention and a rapid investigation is underway.

United Press Birmingham Ald Marcheirs Liza Burchard Alice Lacy Annie Wien Comendys Mies Pounde Gemma

No Indictments Yet Reported by Jury

The grand jury, in session since Monday morning, made no report by noon today. Clerk Anderson expects no report before Saturday afternoon. The jury will reconvene next week. A future indictment against Attorney General Looney B. White is anticipated, tied to testimony by Wm. J. Webster, Maury County Bar Association chairman, alleging drunkenness.

Anderson Circuit Court Looney B. White Wm. J. Webster Maury County Bar Association

United States May Have No Secretary of State

Officials warned that the United States may lack a functioning secretary of state if Bainbridge Colby is not confirmed by next Monday. Secretary Lansing resigned February 12 and President Wilson could seek legal steps to continue in office after thirty days, officials said.

United Press United States Senate Bainbridge Colby Lansing Wilson Polk

Stil Adjusting Taxes in 1H County

Worthy Tax Assessor Wetb states the western portion faces large valuation changes and raised assessments by the state board. He cites widespread dissatisfaction with the new system of valuation and its impact on local taxes. Williams travels to Columbie for related meetings this weekend.

Williams i Columbie

Hoover Leader Roy Scouts Reorganized Across Two States

Press men report Roy Hoover backer to lead scouts to county councils in two states. Meetings scheduled Friday and Saturday expected to draw large turnout from Columbia area merchants. Kentucky and Tennessee newspaper men note him as the Democratic favorite.

Hoover Roy Kentucky Tennessee

Maury County Farm Bureau Organizing Meeting Planned

Politicians and farmers in Maury County organize a county council of agriculture to align with the national council. County agricultural agent Mclean leads plans for a Saturday afternoon meeting in the circuit court room drawing farmers and Columbia business leaders to discuss market access and supplies.

Witations Farm Bureau Maury Collubbid Mclean County Council of Agriculture Maury County Circuit Court Room Columbia Council of Agriculture Ufe National Council United States Montgomery County Clarksville

High School Ready for Lynchburg Boys in State Prep Battle

Coach Monte McDaniel vows a tough game as Lynchburg boys arrive Monday night to face a strong local team. Earlier, the High School beat the Prep standout and claims a state prep championship, while Morgan of Petersburg also asserts the right to the title with a 9-4 record after 13 games and a total points tally of 497 to 887 against opponents.

Lynchburg Monte McDaniel Heat Hest High School Jack Daniel Rto Morgan Petersburg

Black man charged in child case pays price today

Petrie Kimbroweh, Black man, was selected today for the matter of a ten year old victim. During Kin browsh's trial at Lecington, six men were fatally hurt when a motor attempted to fate Mitine Feete Pike.

United Prom Eddyville Petrie Kimbroweh Veto Kinbrowsh Lecington Mitine Feete Pike Eevart

Food prices show slight drop in February index

February index figures indicate a slight decline in the average price of 106 articles with further decreases in flour and infant and hog products since the month began. No advances in the price of food products are reported, though hard times are expected to continue.

Hie Wight

Commission report on wage dispute sent to White House

The Goal commission named by President Wilson forwarded part of its report to the White House. John P. White, the miners representative, did not sign the submission and plans a minority report. Officials feared the split could return the wage question to controversy.

United. Press Washington Goal Commission Wilson White House Ths John P. White

Much Work Done by County Trustee Burns Aims at Normal Office

County Trustee Burns and deputies have been handling large mail piles recently due to personal and family issues. The office is rapidly clearing the backlog, and conditions are expected to return to normal soon.

Burns Shason

Skule crowd invited to High School Friday program

A record crowd is expected at Central High Friday evening for a student show directed by Annie Grace O’Callaghan titled We. Dd Singing Skate. Edith Edwards will read as an added feature with proceeds aiding a permanent hand for Central High School.

Annie Grace O'Callaghan Mies Edwards Amanent Hand Central High Sehal

Ashurst Claims Peace Treaty Ties to Campaign Talk

Senator Ashurst of Arizona charged that politicians aim to force the peace treaty into the next presidential campaign to dodge debate on universal military training the high cost of living and public ownership of utilities during the Senate session in Washington on March 11.

Ashurst United Press Washington Mure Senate Arizona

Houston Says Soldier Bonus Could Strain Finances

Secretary of the Treasury Houston told the House Ways and Means committee that enacting soldier aid would require new bonds or higher taxes to raise revenues. He warned the measure would push up prices and living costs nationwide.

Secretary OF Treasury Mr. Houston House Mears United Press Washington Congress Secretary of the Treasury Houston Ways and Means Committee

French Heroes Fund Appeals For Devastated France

William T. Frierson of Zion received a wartime appeal from the French Heroes Fund urging national aid for French war children. The notice requests contributions through proper channels or direct remittance to No 2 West 45th Street New York.

LaFayette France William T. Frierson Zion West 45Th Street New York

Adjutant General William Mickle Dies in Mobile

Gen William E H Mickle adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans has died in Mobile He served many years as adjutant general of the veterans association and was well known to old soldiers at reunions He bore a fine war record having been wounded twice.

Thomas A. Williame William EH. Mickle Mobile United Confederate Veterans Yeira Te Veterans Association

Webb bank robbed of bonds and jewelry in blast

Webb Miss March 1 a robber blew a vault door and escaped with 25960 dollars in liberty bonds and jewelry. The thief used tools from a nearby box area and hit an adjoining furniture store to muffle the explosion.

United Press Webb Miss Bank of Webb Plavings Statipn Lodt

Dyer Sells Farm Moves to Columbia

Dyer has sold his farm machinery and stock at Bummer Town and moved with his family to Columbia. Mr Pace may have shut the factory sale amid the transfer.

Dyer Sells Columbia Dyer Bummertown Pace

Vanderbilt praised as future world leader in education

Potd Vanorel reports Dr. Barrett, a Vanderbilt alumnus and Pan-American Union head, extols Vanderbilt University as destined to become a premier global institution. He notes Barrett’s ties to journalism, Southern development advocacy, and international diplomacy through Latin American postings and Pan America connections.

Pan-American Union Herald Nashville Tenn, Mare Vanderbit University Pr. Dha Gre Rou Man- American Union Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Nanhy Barrett J. H. Kirkland Chancellor Kirkland South Henry Grady New South Vandervil Pan-Amerigat Union League of Nations

Bonds Panic Cuts Off Relief Debate In House

Washington reports show panic over a proposed March cutoff for a $ -bond issue to fund adjusted compensation for veterans. Wyoming’s Mondell warned against new relief sales, arguing tax hikes would be needed and bonds would inflate currency. Swope of Kentucky proposed an extra year’s pay for service members, estimating $1.2 million in funding.

Washington Swope Kentucky

Awerigan Released by Villa Bandits

Washington dispatch reports Awerigan freed by Villa bandits after an attack on a train near the ecal depot. Joseph Willinis and an associate were said to be involved, with authorities naming Asner as an engineer in the incident.

Awerigan Villa Bandits United Press Washington Withyats Joseph Willinis Asner Can Engineer Teeeatty Ecai Drypetenaas

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Sultan Asiatic Foreign Office NAVY Sims Rome Judge Whitthorne Bainbridge Col Williams Pat Frisco Louisville Herbert San Francisco Notyone Democratic Convention Cothey Ston Edwards Béya Nashville Business Boy Scouts of Columbus Hy Bruce’ Cochran Joseph M. Hays Hugh Lee Webster Boy Beattie IGH Coal Commission SKULE W. O Mickle Potd Vanorel Rep Mondell
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