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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

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German Revolution Ends as Ebert Government Restored

Berlin reports say Ebert assumes reins of government at 6 PM after the revolutionaries resign. Kapp and Luettwitz chiefs of the coup fall, with central railway strike ending and police chief Jagow and others arrested. Noske to retire from the cabinet amid Berlin dispatches.

Ebert Eugene Schiffer Ufeder United Press Berlin Méreh T You Kapp von Kapp Luettwits I Chaneilier Ander O'Clork Con Eavetinue PoHce von Jagow von, Trotha Bredbeck Col Bauer Gerhardt

Split developments among Republicans in Minnesota

United Press report from Washington on March 18 quotes Senator Hiram Johnson accusing Minnesota voters of being disfranchised in a residential sign election. He calls the primary the first strong arm act of the machine and says roads were bad, polling hours short, and General Wood backed by the party machine.

United Press Washington Minnesota Hiram Johnson Johnson Hye General Wood Pelle

Methodist Revival Planned by Local Church

Revival services begin Sunday at the Methodist Church for two weeks. The pastor leads daily sessions with hymns and prayers, drawing attendees from the parish and surrounding community.

M Harmony Prevalis Seeks Unopposed Election Organizing Meet

M Phineas Murphy secretaryship eyed as organizing committee plans proceed. Jackson favored as mute chairman with broad Republican backing. Murphy, former fifth district resident now in Columbia, has politics in his background after a four year-ago run for representative.

Jackson Coen Coliba Unis Hines Brownlow-Evans Nashville M. Whiness Murphy Fe de

Warning Against Planting Bad Corn In Maury County

Warning farmers as corn planting time nears about damaged corn from late fall rains. Advises testing seed germination, especially for late-harvested corn, and notes some tested seed varieties Neal's Paymaster and Hoover County White remain in stock. Predicts bumper crop possible despite high prices prompting increased plantings.

Maury County Neal Hoone

New Concern Starts the Ball with Two

A muddled earliest line reports New Concern starting the ball with two as Kal Glrach Happy Brownlow of the Maury Motor Corporation speaks of deliveries. Names appear inconsistent but indicate transport and sales activity involving Hudson, Jonn S. Friern, Mt. Teas Ant, Dwlek Mahtatx, Captain Johsson Crag, and Capt. Crate in Nashville.

Kal Glrach Brownlow Maury Motor Corporation Jonn S. Friern Mt. Teasant Dwlek Mahtatx Johsson Crag Nashville Crate Dapper

Grand Jury 10 to Probe Conduct of Lawyer and Soldier Pay

In Maury County an upcoming grand jury session led by Col. Mo. B. Bond will probe the conduct concerning lawyer and soldier pay. The long noted prominent Maury figure Gen. White is reported as having died, with floating debts and final answers noted.

Grand Jury Col MO. B. Bond Soldier White Long Maury County

Special Attorney General to Face Grand Jury Probe

The grand jury will investigate charges by the bar association of Columbia against Attorney General Looney B. White as Judge Turner may appoint a special attorney to represent the state. Trials hinge on witnesses summoned and continued court attendance since the former term.

Bar Association of Columbia Looney B. White White Dugl Bar Association Tornér Tity Turner Reglar

Hoover's push for League of Nations ties to U.S. freedom

In Washington on March 15, Herbert Hoover urged acceptance of the peace tests only if final U S freedom of action and room for constructive development are preserved. He warned that rising international antagonism cannot be moderated without the United States joining the League of Nations.

United Press Washington Herbert Hoover United States League of Nations

South American countries quarrel over Lapa attack

Washington reports that after an attack on the Peruvian legation at Lapa, Under Secretary Polk urged Peruvian and Bolivian officials to act to preserve regional peace. He planned to meet the Chilean ambassador to press for steps to avert a crisis and secure stability among the three nations.

United Press Washington Lapa Bolivia Polk South America Bsecretary Omciais

Mrs Hattie Adams Passes Away After Illness

Mrs Hattie H Adams aged twenty eight wife of J W Adams died Wednesday at noon at her Halley street home after months of illness. A Baptist church member she was held in high esteem. Survived by her husband two daughters aged seven and nine and two brothers George and Tillman Tempie of Nashville. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Hattie H. Adams J. W. Adams Halley Street

Fate of Craig in jury's hands

The Wallace Craig murder trial entered closing arguments after the state finished rebuttal. Judge Salmon spoke as defense and prosecution wrapped up, with experts testifying to support an insanity plea aimed at avoiding the electric chair. The fate of Craig rests with the jury after days of contentious proceedings.

Wallace Craig Nell Primmy Sam Holding W. C. Salmon Salmon Looney B. White Job B. Garner L. Z. Turpin J. ©. Voorhies Craig

County 4 H Clubs Formed Across County This Week

County Agricultural Agent E. A. McLean reports several new 4 H clubs organized this week in Glen dale Water Valley Enterprise and Banta Fe. Enrollment targets multiple communities and plans to visit every schoolhouse in the county to advance the corn and pig club program.

E. A. McLean Glendale Water Valley Enterprise Banta Fe McLean

Poultry Expert to Lecture Here in Columbia

Mrs. Florence Forbes, the foremost woman poultry expert in the United States, will lecture and demonstrate at the courthouse in Columbia on Thursday March 25 at 2 30 p m. She will also conduct a calling demonstration in Oulieoka the morning of the same day. Forbes is the only licensed woman judge of poultry in the United States and has judged at Madison Square Garden and the Panama-Pacific exposition. Kate Crady home demonstration agent hopes for five hundred attendees.

Florence Forbes United States Columbia Court House Madison Square Garden New York San Francisco Kate Crady Forbes

Isom School Term Nears Closure Next Week

The Isom tenth district school will close next Thursday and Friday after a largely unstressful term. The faculty includes Prof. and Mrs. R. A. Anthony, Miss Cartie Gibbs, Miss Mildred Whiteside, with music and Miss Frierson handling expression.

Isom R. A. Anthony Cartie Gibbs Mildred Whiteside Frierson

Nicholson and Eskew Win Ford Home Concrete Contract

Nicholson and Eskew have been awarded the concrete contract for Fry Brothers new Ford home on North Main Street. They broke ground this morning to prepare for the foundation. The betting work Haw ale bees ewanted 19 (the toca).

Lynnville to Get Electric Current in City

Special to The Herald notes a new electric service for Lynnville. Amos Sanders of Sander Milling plans a heavy voltage line from his plant to Lynnville with a large dynamo to light the city. Ed Cheatham of Pulaski leads the construction with Frakes Brothers of Columbia supplying materials.

The Herald Lynnville Marcel Htte College Street J. M. Bray Lynnville Motor Company Amos Sanders Sdndera Milling Co Big Greek Riversburg Businesa Campbellsville Lines Ia Ed Cheatham Pulaski Frakes Brothers Columbia

Oldest advance agent in Columbia prepares show arrival

H B Punch Wheeler, oldest advance agent for Reuben and Cherry Carnival Company, visits Columbia to arrange advertising licenses and other details ahead of the show. His first trip here was in 1874, forty six years ago, as Columbia has grown from village to progressive Middle Tennessee city. He retains his old time punch in advertising, believing in snappy ads.

H. B Punch” Wheeler Reuben & Cherry Carnival Company Columbia Mr. Wheeler Middle Tennessee Daddy Hendley Stil

Allied occupation of Constantinople continues after treaty

London reports Allied forces will press continued occupation of Constantinople. The Turkish treaty provisions are said to be fully secured and in effect, with officials confirming ongoing military control following recent actions.

United Preas London Constantinople

Reed Resolution Rejected by Senate Vote

The Senate began voting on remaining reservations to the peace treaty. Reed of Missouri proposed the United States reserve its right to decide questions of national honor and interests, excluding them from the League of Nations. The resolution was rejected by a wide margin.

Senate United States League of Nations United Press Washington Dill Ais Samator Reed Missouril

Matthew L Coker Died After Illness at West End

Matthew L Coker aged fifty six died at 9:30 this morning at his home in West End after influenza and pneumonia. A resident of Columbia before moving to Lynnville December he was a farmer and merchant, a ground member of the Methodist church, survived by wife and seven sons in Charlotte Chicago Savannah Atlanta Columbia Birmingham and Clio. Funeral Friday at Elk Valley Methodist church near Lynnville conducted by Rev J Brice Cheek with the six sons as pallbearers.

Matthew L. Coker West End Mr. Coker Columbia Hayling Lyanville Giles County Coker Méthodist Church Carl D Charlotte N. C Clyde J Cicago George W. Green Savannah Ernest A Atlanta Luther Charles K. Clio A. B. Coker Birmingham Alb Elk, Valley Methodist Church Lynnville Aue Rey J Brice Cheek

Willard Battery Service Added by Maury Motor Co

McLanahan of Nashville represents the Willard battery service for Maury Motor Corporation successors to Fry and Jones. He is in town a few days to explain the service and offer personal attention to interested callers this week.

McLanahan Nashville Willard Battery Maury Motor Corporation Fry & Jones McLanahim

Bainbridge Colby Faces Senate Committee Testimony

Bainbridge Colby testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid objections to his confirmation as secretary of state. He said he would not issue a public statement while his nomination remains under consideration.

United Treas Washington Bainbridge Colby Senate Foreign Relations Committee Colby

Delegates Elected to Monday Quertarly Conference

Officials will lead ten delegates elected Monday for the Quertarly Conference. The meeting Monday night will address business matters and plan the bariness of plant transactions.

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