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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
4
The ticket includes James Forguy for sheriff, T. E. Lipscomb for register, James Hannon for trustee, Ocey Gordon for county judge, William P. for circuit court clerk, and A. L. L. Thomas for county court clerk.
The county awaits William Jennings Bryan on May 4 under the Daughters of the Confederacy. The Herald extols his magnetism and oratory while noting hard times and rising costs from trusts, urging readers to hear the famed speaker.
The Herald notes the May 10 Democratic primary will cover Circuit Judge and Attorney General positions only. It cites Bearden as unopposed for the bench, Holding’s nomination as certain, and Childers’ withdrawal from the Attorney General race, while urging counties to decide on Bearden’s support amid a largely Democratic field.
The passage condemns atrocities allegedly committed under the banner of Christian Civilization by a Federal General. It contrasts peaceful gospel aims with acts of killing, rape, arson, torture, and waterboarding, arguing the creed was used to justify brutal colonial violence.
The piece urges Democrats to vote on Saturday May 10 amid a perceived weak contest for attorney general and judge slots. It critiques independent candidates, praises Ben Childers, and comments on political figures including Mrs. Roosevelt and J Sterling Morton.
Henry T. Coates & Co. of Philadelphia announce an enlarged illustrated edition of Songs and Stories From Tennessee. The book, which made John Trotwood Moore famous, contains notable stories from the New York Times and other sources.
After hearing Bryan speak readers are urged to attend his lecture at the Opera House with reserved seats and a 25 cent premium. The piece argues for open debate and notes Carmack and Bryan as powerful figures while urging Columbia to embrace competition in water and power services.
Ten thousand cattle remained unsold at the Chicago Stockyards as packers halted buying to spur demand. Prices fell 15 to 25 cents per hundredweight, while hog and sheep markets fell in sympathy. Shippers accuse a deliberate market slump and a trust, predicting futures will stay weak. W Vernon Booth notes a shift from meat to fish nationwide.
W J Towler chairman of the 11th Judicial Com appeals to Maury County Democrats to attend the May 10 primary for judges and attorney general. He urges farmers to find time from work to vote and endorse the party slate for a strong showing.
An extra session of the Maury county court is set for the second Monday in May to consider rebuilding the iron bridge over Dock River. The court will also handle any other business that may come before it. Residents are notified of the meeting at Mn J G Williamson's residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. full attendance is desired.
McKennon Anderson & Foster promote The Right of Way stock of mens and boys ready made clothes with low prices. Men's blue serge suits all wool from six dollars and tailored worsted hair line suits priced at ten twelve fifty fifteen and up to twenty two fifty.
The sale features children's knee pant suits in Norfolk with Sailor and regular two piece styles priced from 2.00 up. Splendid knee pant suits offered at 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 with select Norfolk and Sailor outfits at 5.00.
The ad lists warm weather goods including printed Dimities, Organdies, Batistes, and Challies at clearance prices. It promotes thirty styles of silk striped wool blends, Vests, shirts, waists in various fabrics, and umbrellas. Customers urged to hurry as stock is limited and new millinery arrivals are touted.
Mrs Mary Oakley won a 1000 judgment plus interest against Travelers Insurance in Nashville Circuit Court over the death of John H Oakley. The policy required proof of death within 18 months, but his skeleton was found after more than two years. The insurer refused payment, claiming foul play by robbers. the case may go to the Supreme Court.
Fragmentary ad text claims sluggish liver bowels and kidneys cause loss of appetite and energy. It promises cleansing waste from the system and restoring strength through a tonic sold by A. B. Rains with a recommending tone.
W W Lea former bookkeeper of First National Bank Nashville and Thomas P Brady a city commission merchant pleaded guilty yesterday to a conspiracy to defraud the bank of about 5101 000 sentencing to follow H C Connor Brady s former partner proclaims innocence as trial opens Indictments target other prominent men in the affair Lea says personal overdrawn accounts led to the fraud
Stockyard shipments since last report include City Grain and Feed Co sending one load of hogs to Louisville and Jon Hagey delivering a load of cattle also to Louisville. Roy Porter has returned from Delia, where he went at noon to sell a horse.
The fragmentary OCR mentions Batterfield and Dodwon, with unclear surrounding context. Readable bits suggest a notice or item involving these names, but specifics are unavailable in the text.
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