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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
Thirteen justices of peace sign a petition to members of the legislature urging creation of a jury commission. The action reflects local push for reform in county court procedures and jury selection.
Maury County officials lawyers and citizens push for a jury commission law. Petitions signed by a large majority urge legislative passage as existing juror appointments are seen as burdensome and prone to miscarriages of justice. Separate plans outline new Garden Street offices and a brick building complex for Fleming and partners.
Messrs Hemmy and Casey arrived from Nashville Monday morning to explain the proposed night school and take applications. They express optimism about a large initial enrollment as many have already arranged to enter.
Fire swept Henderson Tennessee on March 2 destroying the county court house and damaging several nearby structures retreating later flames. The blaze reported by Special to The Herald caused extensive damage to other government and adjacent buildings.
The second district justice of the peace race will feature only two names on the official ballot W J McKnight and W P Russell. Both filed petitions with County Election Chairman Kannon and no other candidates remain in the race. The April 5 election is expected to be tight with a closed field.
M. M. Edgar joins A L Blocker & Co real estate, bringing four years in Lawrence County and earlier work in Cleveland. He has led immigration efforts aiding Sunny Tennessee and serves as president of the Ohio Indiana Colonization Co with offices in Lawrenceburg and Marion, Ind. Edgar builds a home in West End near the Academy and is now a full-fledged Columbian.
A new storm battered West Tennessee causing major damage in Trezavant where the roof of a $10,000 school was torn off and houses and barns were unsettled. Nashville river levels rose eight feet in hours as Memphis issued flood warnings and Lebanon reported inundated streets.
The judiciary committee reported two measures repealing the state auditor act and splitting state treasurer and insurance commissioner offices. The bills were set as a special order for 3 pm. Other actions included electrocution for condemned prisoners, higher corporate capital, cigarette sale ban, railroad regulation, clerks fees abolishment, and road wagon width rules. The senate debated investigation committees and advanced the Herbert Domain plan. The school teacher exam bill failed for lack of a constitutional majority.
County surveyors W. R. M. McKissick and I. A. Hunter, representing Maury and Hickman counties, completed a full survey of the boundary between the two counties from Sheeby os church to Shady Grove. They located the entire line and marked the way with corner stones to ensure easy future identification of the official dividing line.
High water levels prevent fishing as streams rise across the county. Harlan, Porter & Walker feature notable displays showing scenes from bank to water, highlighting local craft amid the flood conditions.
The Special Term of the Circuit Court opens with Judge and attorney general ready. The state case against Norman Batts is postponed due to H P Figuera’s federal duties. Bail will be set later. Lon Staggs is returned to jail by bondsman J P Wakefield. The state murder case against Ala Mai Hardison may reach a jury before adjournment.
High winds today caused major property damage in Louisville and Paducah, Kentucky. No lives were lost in either location, though the storms disrupted the area and caused further damage nearby.
The Middle Tennessee Baptist Mission Society will meet at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday morning. Three sessions are planned: morning afternoon and night. Lunch will be served between sessions.
Floods in Lebanon caused extreme property damage with streets in the business district inundated. A drowned child and narrow escapes followed by many merchants under water and mills forced to suspend operations. Damages expected to be enormous as rivers rose beyond prior records.
Nashville Tenn March 26 The Maury delegation faced petitions from the bar county court and others asking for passage of the jury commission bill for that county. Opposition has been withdrawn the bill has passed the senate and will likely pass the house this week.
Work house superintendent Sheris Richardson reported a satisfactory night guard arrangement after months of escapes. Hugh Curry has worked three weeks, boosting security while prisoners rest. Crews quarry rock and began the crusher today, with a Porters Chapel to Bigbyville road expected to finish in four to five months.
A Riverside gathering for Ellington's store to gauge Riverside residents on forming an independent municipality under a commission form failed to occur likely due to threatening weather. No further date was planned, and the crowded legislature season may prevent new bills.
City insurance agencies that issue tornado policies report busy activity on March 24. Four agencies showed about two hundred policies and one firm estimated over 100000 dollars in business that day. Overall, at least 250 policies dated March 24 are expected from Columbia agencies, with totals likely near half a million dollars.
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