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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
12
The column discusses Senator Carmack, Governor Taylor, and local saloon influence in Maury County elections. It argues for equal political opportunity, questions endorsements, and urges fair treatment of candidates based on past public service and integrity.
The report claims the Dowager em al Ghana gave 380,000 for general relief and zero for Chinese aid. It notes Chinese in New York pledged to general relief and $4 for special relief for countrymen. Chicago doctors allegedly received $7.00 per person, showing Chinese support and challenging hostile legislation.
May 1 updates note Mrs Sam Baker visiting relatives near Nashville. Relatives of Bwan Creek host Afr and Mrs Joe Whiteade. T L Brooks attended a Carmack talk in Ma Pleasant. Jasper Taylor and others attend a debt event in Ain Pleasant. Columbo visits to hear Bob Taylor. Adelia Miyes and Ethel visit A B Birnie who is ill. Will Morton to lead service. Tom Cathey from Cross Bridges with relatives. Perry Taylor plans to enter prise. Charley Edwards and Miss Mary Locke wed in Columbia. well wishes given.
Misses Pailine Lewis Lumsden and Margaret Andrews of Old Lasea attend preaching. Families from Lawton and Riveraide visit Lasea. Two Lasea-areaSacramental service planned for Smyrna on May 26 and 27. Several locals reported ill, with Elder N C Derryberry to preach May 2.
Ex Governor Taylor passed through Columbia this morning en route to Mt Pleasant where he spoke to about a hundred supporters. A large crowd gathered on streets and near the depot as deposits of gold were noted in a Forty-three Gold Run claim nearby.
A Johnson City letter dated May 1 1906 urges East Tennessee Democrats to back Carmack over Taylor. The writer praises Carmack as brave and loyal, notes strong Democratic turnout in May and warns Republicans may mobilize elsewhere. He asks Middle and West Tennessee to join Carmack and predicts a Carmack win if party unity holds.
In a brief letter Dibrell defends his eligibility as a candidate and wishes success to his rival, signing off as a friend. Theware conveys a civil, partisan tone and underscores his stance amid a contested race.
Washington April 27 speculation swirls over Roosevelt future after White House. Possible paths include reelection, retirement while steering party leadership, or becoming a college president. Writers muse a Senate seat and debates with prominent figures like Bailey Carmack Tillman Spooner Knox Paraker Blaine.
The Chattanooga letter from April 1903 discusses the dispute between Gov. Taylor and opponents including Frank Dibreil. W. M. Nixon asks Dibreil for his views on family relations and the controversy, noting past support and friendship. Dibrell replies carefully, avoiding commitment while affirming goodwill toward both Taylor and Carmack and stressing no desire to engage in a Senate contest.
Frank Dibreli, Comptroller of the Treasury in Nashville, replies to Hon W M Nixon of Chattanooga dated April 30 1906. He expresses appreciation for Nixon’s favor of the 28th inst and notes receipt and consideration of the message.
Local markets list egg and poultry pricing including eggs per dozen at 11 cents, hens and chickens at about 10 cents each, turkeys around 13 cents, geese 6 dollars each, ducks 10 cents, butter prices for choice country at 15 cents per pound and second class at 10 cents, plus feather prices for common and duck feathers. Historic pricing reflects farm and store trading terms with several commodity values.
Prices from Wholesale Produce Dealers of Columbia cover carrage and Irish potatoes, bananas, oranges, lemons, and seed potatoes. grain, coffee, granulated sugar, lard, and cheese with per hundred or per box figures. Items include Peaberry, Golden Rio, Java and Laguayra coffees, roasted bulk options, and New York full cream cheese with various weight measures.
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