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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
1
The column bundles sensational and political notes from 1897 era. It cites hunger death totals, contrasts Philippine policy with Spain era venom, and reports on Tennessee politician Croker and Maryland Senator Wellington’s party bolting. It mentions a Berryville fire and Porto Rico duties ruling, plus Georgia and Michigan political moves.
Louis McQuown, attorney for J C W Beck ham Kentucky governor, filed a brief arguing the Kentucky election contest process complies with due process and that the governor’s office has no property right under the fourteenth amendment. The case heard in Washington on May 1 featured Kentucky officials and senators in attendance as arguments progressed.
Atlanta April 28 The Populist moves in northern states to nominate Thomas B Watson of Georgia for president have stirred southern politics. Watson denies any return to politics and asks to be numbered among the politically dead, asking to rest in peace.
In London on May 1 during the marriage of the Russian ambassador's daughter to Count Alexis Davidoff the bride's veil caught fire from a candle in the Russian chapel. The bridegroom calmly quenched the blaze by crumpling the fabric. no serious damage occurred as the event drew a crowd including the prince of Wales and U.S. and other envoys.
Experiments at the Indian Head naval proving station tested a gas filled shell to illuminate a wide area without revealing the ship's position. The device aims to replace searchlights for close range pickup. After tests, specialized projectiles will be sent to ships for continued trials, with hopes a five mile discharge range can be achieved.
Washington reports a 20 to 20 Senate vote to table a sympathy resolution for the Boers. The roll call listed 20 Yeas and 29 Nays with names including Aldrich Allison Teller Lodge and McEnery. Also notes an accident in Paris at Salle Des Fetes with one worker killed and three injured during exposition preparations. President McKinley lounges with a cold contracted on his Canton trip, still personally working.
A noon Friday tornado plowed through Johnson and Hill counties. Blum in Hill County suffered partial destruction with several fatally injured. A daughter of Dr Harris was fatally wounded, D P Hunt child badly injured, Lacey Robertson’s wife crushed and likely to die. Public school house wrecked with two pupils hurt. about a dozen homes and the Baptist church destroyed. Details incomplete.
Bishop Gailor preached on predestination versus free will from 1 Corinthians 15 22 at St Peter's Episcopal Church on Thursday evening urging a view of God as merciful and human freedom. He contrasted old metaphysical ideas with scripture and urged believers to seek Christ daily and share salvation with others. A confirmation class followed with numerous attendees named.
W G Rainey files two suits for damages in circuit court. One case names Horace Rainey as mate defendant with unspecified damages. Another suit against Columbus Godwin and Santa Fe Railroad Co seeks 3500 dollars. Declarations not yet filed. Attorney G T Hughes represents the complainant.
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