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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
7
Justice Lansden defends wiring a certificate of good character for Judge Roberts and urging that the county support Roberts. The statement draws criticism for crossing lines between judiciary duty and partisan politics. The piece argues a supreme court justice should avoid partisan influence among the bar.
The article argues Judge Williams will be elected in August regardless of May 26 democratic endorsement. It states Williams has strong public support due to his bench record and legal career, while opposing a Williams nomination could doom Hooper’s November governor race. It questions whether Democrats prioritize revenge over governor electoral outcomes.
Maury county business men and farmers rally to the hog cholera serum demonstration, boosting value by millions and adding at least fifty cents to each pig. The Board of Trade is praised for backing the effort, with county funds expected to follow as proposed by Senators Church. Gus Dyer is appointed by Gov. Hooper to lead efforts, seen as a strong fit for state service.
The Dresden report notes Judge Everett, a Democratic governor candidate, misstates Tennessee temperance history. He claimed 1902 Democratic platform backed Adams law extending the four mile limit, and that Jas B Frazier ran against Jesse Littleton. Records show no 1902 temperance plank and different Republican rival, Judge Campbell.
The tenth consecutive nomination for Congress goes to Judge John Austin Moon by the Democrats of the third district. Moon’s election is viewed as assured, as he nears twenty years of continuous service in Congress, a Tennessee record. The piece contrasts Moon with other long-serving lawmakers and notes historic patterns of stability and change in Tennessee’s delegation.
The Maury County High School district will shift from an eleven to a twelve year program beginning next term. The high school starts at eighth grade and runs to twelfth, with a six and six layout planned across two buildings. This change aims at deeper, more thorough preparation and better University of Tennessee recognition.
J Lem Thomas a noted stock dealer sold four carloads of Maury county grade Jersey heifers on Wednesday. Two cars head for Kansas two to Tennessee and one to Lawrence county. Thomas said demand for Maury county Jerseys is rising and the challenge is filling it, illustrating the county’s strong Jersey market.
Wilkes Holcomb has been appointed rural route carrier at Spring Hill. He is a son of Carrier Holcomb, renowned for efficiency in the service.
Cleveland announces purchase of pitcher Beck from the Boston Nationals after all other clubs waived claim. Beck played with Nashville in the Southern Association last year.
Cadets of the Military Academy celebrated a win over Branham and Hughes with a night parade through the city on West Seventh Street led by the band. They staged the snake dance and wiggles, visited a drug store for free drinks, attended a picture show, and returned to camp after a nine inning thriller where Minor held Spring Hill to six hits and locals hammered Hurt and Johnson for ten hits.
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