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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
Discussion over Allied ultimatum now with Germany. No land sales for delinquent taxes this year as amended. penalties accrue from January 1 if settlements fail. Revenue agents and back tax attorneys to pursue collection, with a 10 percent fee, through chancery courts.
German Foreign Minister Von Seidlitz informs Reichstag committee of the allied demands and immediate discussion starts. A second note to the German mission in Paris is expected today or tomorrow with full financial terms of the settlement.
Nashville, May 5 United Press reports Wellx 4% Wilson was chosen mayor after council suspended former mayor William Gupton on charges of malfeasance and neglect of duty.
The state department says the invitation for U S representation on the allied supreme council is being transmitted, but has not yet been actually received by this government.
After a minstrel program at McDowell school on Friday evening, the same entertainers are slated to perform at Woodrow School at 8 o clock on Saturday night. A large crowd is expected to attend.
Nashville Tenn May 5 United Press reports the condition of John H Reeves, shot three times yesterday by James A Grundy, shows little change. He is desperately wounded and has little chance of recovery.
Rev. W. fl. Armistead of Owensboro Kentucky will preach at Garden Street Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. He is a leading Kentucky preacher and comes for a trial sermon. The board desires every member attend to decide if he should become the preacher here.
Berlin May 6 The completion of the new German cabinet to replace the resigned one was to be determined today at a Reichstag foreign committee meeting. President Ebert asked the ministers to remain in office until another cabinet is formed.
Dublin reports describe heavy violence between Sinn Feiners and crown forces over three days. Twenty five men were killed in the clashes, with figures supplied by public authorities.
A notice states unpaid taxes on automobiles will be collected first. A list of delinquents has been prepared and distress warrants will be issued soon.
The county court clerk reports a steady flow of wheel tax payments with 250 tags sold since Monday, raising the total to 41 80 and leaving about 4 000 unpaid. Distress warrants will soon be issued to seize property of delinquent auto owners, ending delays caused by prior indictments and court proceedings. Splitting numbers is warned against and will be prosecuted.
Chancellor Lytle kept long hours as court sessions ran from nine until after midnight on Wednesday. Clerk and Master Fariss and the record team labored on the Dennis McGahey case with 192 questions on direct examination and 72 on cross examination, making this one of the largest records sent to the supreme court. The docket advanced toward completion despite late hours, with sessions resuming the next morning.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace told the House Agricultural Committee that a control legislation for packers, debated in the last Congress, would be very desirable, endorsing the measure amid questions of regulatory oversight and industry impact.
An analysis of statements from Maury National, Phoenix National, and Columbia Bank & Trust Co. indicates deposits and assets in Maury County remained nearly unchanged since February 21. Combined assets fell about one percent from 3.805 million to 3.768 million, while deposits stayed near 2.124 million and 2.361 million, signaling solid local foundations amid nationwide deflation.
HL J Jackson, manager of New Grand, will expand into poultry farming on ten acres along Nashville pike near Raleigh Hopkins. He will build a modern country home and set up chicken houses to hatch broilers and fryers, aiming to raise and market at least a thousand chickens annually. The venture is also described as a recreation for him.
Special to The Herald Nashville May 5 The senate probe committee examined how an insurance bill was altered during engrossing Witnesses including Senator Dan McGugin and Judge D B Puryear testified that an amendment exempting certain companies might have been added without fair notice Judge McGugin said the bill passed unamended and he did not learn of the amendment until the current investigation Open hearings resumed this morning and the identity of the author of the added provision remains undisclosed
Negotiations between the government and leaders of the striking seamen union are at a standstill. William Brown of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Society says unions see negotiations as ended unless ship owners and the association agree to reopen discussions.
Gales and heavy rain lash the Atlantic coast after a prior night storm. Winds hit up to five miles per hour, causing more than 1 million dollars in damage in New York and nearby areas. A schooner and a barge went ashore while wrecked lines cut telephone and trolley service and threatened harbor shipping.
There will be a regular meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion in the parlors of Mather House at 8 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. All members are expected to attend and a committee will be appointed to work with the Lechm poet committee to arrange for the beery ance of memorial day on May 28.
May 5 Nashville report says city council action suspending Mayor William Gupton was ruled illegal by counsel. Gupton announced his resignation this afternoon, saying the measure aimed at him harmed the city and would have kept him from serving beyond October 1.
Berlin reports organized Polish forces have seized vast areas of Upper Silesia, driving British and Italian troops from key towns and forcing the resignation of the British commissioner. The dispatches say fighting was intense in several locations, but the Poles hold disputed sectors as a civilian decree falters.
Special to The Herald Nashville May 6 Chief of Police Alex Barthell resigned to Mayor Felix Wilson after the new city council suspended Mayor William Gaptam. Lieutenant J W Smith longtime officer has been appointed acting chief.
Columbia's Jeagie tam Molles meet Mt Pleasant this afternoon in the first practice game of the season. Manager Compton says big recruits are shaping up rapidly and attendance is expected to be strong. Two or three more practice games remain before gear is on and inside-tape work and signals are tuned. Prospects for a winning team look good and fan support is anticipated from the start. Gordon Cowle president of the association expects strong turnout and a self supporting league soon.
Squire J A Dock Crowe rushed to Washington D C on Wednesday night to be at the bedside of his brother Thomas A Crowe who is critically ill. Crowe the elder has long served the United States government and is a familiar figure in the county where many friends await hopeful word from his bedside.
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