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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
4
The Columbia Herald weekly newspaper, published by the Herald Pub Vetiog Company, is issued per year with 17 months stated and is destined for mail matter through the Post Office in Columbia Texas.
Editor urges readers to notify changes in paper delivery route to avoid misrouting and potential discontinuation. Readers should send a postal card with old route and new address, noting it costs only a penny and requires little time.
Fragmentary text describes fears that the Democratic party machinery in Tennessee, controlled by the Whiskey Lane faction, aims to elect a legislature to repeal the Adam law. It warns of factional danger to temperance efforts and urges unity of the party, noting Governor Frazier may be misled by deceitful advisors and urging loyalty to public morals.
The Nashville American defends Governor Framer against critics of his Knox County appointments. It urges the governor to seek honest capable, active Democrats locally, avoid professional advisers, and rely on broad local Democratic input to ensure fair elections and public morals.
A critical portrait of Senator Norfleet as a reformer facing bribery charges from Mr. Fry. The record notes his vocal support for the Columbia Dispensary bill, his absence from the Senate during votes, and speculation on whether he would oppose or support related measures upon returning to Nashville. The piece questions his motives and stance.
Memphis sent out a special letter to the Nashville American in which Senator M B Norfleet rebukes F D Lander editor of the Columbia Herald. He defends his stance on the dispensary and Adams bills and attacks Lander and Columbia as corrupt and untrustworthy, defending Memphians and a colleague Carmack. The exchange centers on accusations of corruption in Memphis and the Columbia press.
The piece analyzes Tennessee’s 1904 political landscape amid temperance pressures, Republican influence through figures like Walter P. Brownlow, and potential liquor interests shaping election machinery. It questions the Democrats’ unity, cites Senator Norfleet and Senator Wardridge, and warns of liquor-backed funds swaying state outcomes.
A newspaper tribute praises Jere Baxter after his resignation as president of the Tennessee Central Railroad Co. He is lauded as a brave, influential figure whose dedication to public service and patriotic courage is expected to resurface in future efforts for the common people. The piece laments public ingratitude toward Baxter and hints at renewed leadership soon.
Some interesting specials in the millinery department. Fine pattern hats once priced 13, 14, 15, 18 and more now cut to 10. Beautiful trimmed hats at 5.00, 3.50 and 4.00, with values up to date. Hats shown for the first time, plus new children's and misses hats. Come here for your spring millinery.
Carpet department announces a bran new line of Chinese and Japanese mattings. Highlights include heavy Jones Ching Mattings at 200 a yard and extra heavy jointless China mattings at 250 a yard. Special sale on too rolls extra heavy white mats at Rice, Nort, Saturday and Monday.
Forman Ford and Company of Minneapolis sent readers a reflective note on plate glass tariffs. The item argues removing duties would lower storefront costs, while current tariffs raise consumer costs by about 175 dollars per 1000, claiming the trust harms the public. The note concludes with a critique of Republican acceptance and references to Boghes, Godwin, and the Governor election recommendations.
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