Delegation from Maury County Heads to Franklin Meeting
A large Maury county delegation with more than 250 members sails Tuesday toward Franklin for the June 4 congressional convention. The group, drawn from all county sections and both Democratic factions, includes many named delegates and carries lunch baskets for the trip. The campaign carries a pledge to vote as a unit for Lemuel P. Pagett if his name remains before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel P. Pagett
Maury County
Franklin
Democratic Party
Campaign Underway for Big Auction Sale
J. M Payne of Springfield launches publicity drive for a major real estate auction by Payne & Mason. The Oakland property owned by W. C. Grant will go to market May 28 with special incentives for bidders. Payne enlists G. Moore as auctioneer and uses The Herald columns to promote the sale. A survey of the addition is complete and a plat is being prepared for publication.
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J. M Payne
Springfield
Payne & Mason
Oakland
W. ¥. C. Grant
J. Payne
Moore
Herald Most
Finiah
Eroney
The
Herald
House Robbed in Parsons Bend Break‑in Short on Cash
The Pascas family home in Parsons Bend was entered while they were away. Two pistols and some cash were reported missing amid signs the desk knob was broken, suggesting tampering.
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J BE Pascas
Parsema Bend
Hobo Beats Hasty Retreat in Rural Encounter
Mrs. W. J. Thomas provided food to a white tramp who pressed for more. When she refused, he drew a revolver from under her arm and fled by vaulting a five foot fence, rather than exiting through the gate.
Saddle Horse Victory Noted in Crowded Sale
A four year old saddle horse out of a gray pony mare 14 hands by Correctly the Flem Sheegog horse sold at a local sale. Thotane is noted as the winning bidder in a crowded horse market segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Thotane
Aiddle
Flem Sheegog
Weber Offered Columbia Military Academy for Term
Nashville educator H C Weber was offered the lease of Columbia Military Academy for several years after a board of trustees meeting. Cols Hardy and Edgerton spoke on resignations and terms, with Edgerton's resignation accepted and Hardy's request rejected. Kirkland resigned as president. J W Louis was elected to replace him. A committee was appointed to negotiate the lease with Weber.
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H. C. Webber
Nashville
Columbia Military Academy
Academy
Kirkland
FE. Barthel
J. A. Bostick
Harry Luck
Col. Hardy
Col Edgerton
Cols. Hardy
Edgerton
Col. Edgerton
J. W. Louis
Jackson, Tenn
American Book Co
Prof. Weber
Hrald
Weber
Col
Ederton
Express Hauling Free For Flood Victims By Southern Express
Local Manager C Hayes announces Southern Express Company will haul free of cost clothing and food for Mississippi valley flood sufferers. Citizens wishing to send aid may deliver it free to the company for proper forwarding to authorities.
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C. Hayes
The
Southern Express Company
Express Company
Mississippi Valley
Teachers Friday Night Meeting Delayed to Friday
Absent members force postponement of board of education actions until Friday night at 8.00 at city hall. Discussion will cover selecting teachers for the coming year, with hoped for full attendance to finalize the matter promptly so plans can be made.
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Board of Education
Navy flotilla to anchor in Memphis harbor soon
A small navy group including Amphitrite and Luzon will anchor off Memphis with Petrel joining later. Amphitrite cannot pass under the Bluff City bridge until river gauge falls to 27 feet, delaying moves to St Louis. Luzon to stay two days to coal and provision before final upstream leg.
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Memphis
May
Monitor Amphitrite
Isla de Luzon
Monitor
Petrel
Luzon
St. Louis
New Orleans
Bestswain
Shanahan
Manila Bay
Navy Department
Teddy
Taft
Too Much Booze and Cigarettes on Eighth Street
Mead Love and Dave Lord fought on Eighth street over cigarettes and whisky. Deputy Pitegeculd intervened and took them before Esq. Guest. They were jailed and likely sent to the county road.
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Mead Love
Dave Lord
Pitegeculd
Esq. Guest
Mississippi planter laments flood misery and crop loss
Judge Ed Looney reports from Mississippi that vast areas are inundated with many plantations ruined and houses washed away. Most households rely on government and charity as relief lags, crops may fail this season, and recovery could take years amid mass displacement of mainly colored labor.
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Looney
Mississippi
Herald Office
Pot Calling the Kettle Black in County Convention
Editors report heated reactions from followers of Oliver Houk and Tom Taylor after The Herald exposed alleged methods used to secure a county convention majority. Both factions defend themselves while accusing the other of similar tactics involving money for votes, leaving no clear proof of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Houk-Tom Taylor
Herald
Taft-Hooper
Oliver Hank Tom Taylor
Southener argues for reelection of Padgett in district race
A Southener writes to The Herald urging support for Hon L P Padgett, praising his faithful congressional service and rising influence. The letter contends reelection is prudent given his long tenure, naval and banking committee work, and growing authority within the Republican party and state.
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the Herald
L. P. Padgett
Padgett
Congress
Naval
Banking Committee
Democratic Party
Four Twins to Auction Stephenson Addition in West End
The Stephenson Addition in West End will be sold on the 17th, with famed Four Twins real estate auctioneers handling the sale. Known for rapid lots turnover, they aim to complete the entire plot in about thirty five minutes, countering their past pace. T N Piquere of Columbia promotes the sale after a recent successful auction.
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Stephenson
West End
America
T. N. Piquere
Columbia
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