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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
2
The Federal Court heard the case of A. H. Rains a Columbia drugstore owner against defendants. After morning and afternoon sessions with many witnesses, the jury awarded the plaintiff the full $7,000 sought plus interest and penalties as provided by state law, with costs.
The Night and Day Bank began operations at 6 pm with 60 accounts and about $100,000 in deposits. By midnight deposits reached $500,000 from 6,000 visitors. Largest deposit was $30,000, smallest $100, many large sums via checks. Oakleigh Thorne chairs as president, with M Wynkoop as vice president. The bank, at Forty fourth Street and Fifth Avenue, occupies a $2 million twelve story building.
The National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg stockholders subscribe 760000 dollars payable on call to back a guaranty fund for San Francisco losses. A Kansas City police report covers a separate note about Mrs Matilda Morgan an 80 year old tramp convicted of vagrancy and forced to leave town after wandering the country with her belongings and a stock of expletives.
An entertainment evening anecdote has Mr Yancy introduced to a lady famed as a splendid conversationalist. A friend notes she talks some, and the victim concedes she did so, joking that he only managed sixty yeasums before they parted, a light humorous exchange from Lippincott's.
May 6 Moscow reports a bomb hit the carriage of Vice Admiral Donbassos and Governor General Doubassoff as they passed the Palast. Doubassoff and an aide were injured, a sentry killed, and the bomber in uniform died. Access to the Palace was barred as investigators pursued the case.
The London Times argues only strong, well capitalized insurers should risk American business after estimates say U S fire losses from San Francisco reach about 35 million. It questions whether the United States truly is a land of catastrophes and notes America’s generosity in giving 16 million dollars to San Francisco relief.
A Times correspondent praises San Francisco’s charm from its blocks to Chinatown while hinting at a romantic liaison. The writer contrasts the city’s beauty with its rough edges, reflecting on fame, romance, and urban color.
Judge Clark in United States District Court orders a new trial at the full term for Newt F. Hamilton and Thomas D. Lawson, who were convicted of aiding and abetting Alan Parker in misappropriating funds of the First National Bank of Tullahoma. Judgment for Alan Parker postponed to allow clemency request. each defendant bond set at 10000. Bondsmen: H R Beterton, Joe Martin of Chattanooga and Harry Parker of Tullahoma.
T H Tibls,Populist candidate in 1904, recounts frontier life and Indian magic near Pawnee village. A prestidigitious performer swallows an antlered deer head then a second naked Indian appears from a blanket. the open prairie audience witnesses a famed illusion. Tibls notes modern Indians largely lack such feats, offering only simple tricks today.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe aged 86 remains active, reacting with humor to a flattering description that prompted her to notice she might not have recognized herself under that wording. The presiding officer praised her engaging presence at an audience event.
Gov Cox names G F Fitzhugh Memphis lawyer to act as temporary justice during Chief Justice Beard's illness. Court already in session in Jackson.
Lolita Armour, daughter of J Ogden Armour, is back in Vienna with Prof Lorenz after a 1903 hip dislocation operation. Physicians say the latest return suggests limited success of the bloodless method, though some cases elsewhere show better outcomes. The American Medical Association will study Lorenz cases in June and report to the Congress.
The stock market priced in a drop to eighty cents a unit for gas shares while the Consolidated Gas Company faced reduced quotations. Despite potential under-mortgage values, common stock trades above 130, reflecting stock exchange skepticism about monopolizing New York lighting. Industry officials cite a gas cost of 38 to 34 cents per thousand feet.
A fragment notes Mr. Gorkey resists label parlor socialist and objections to Mim entering the parlor, reflecting local social tensions as reported in the Pitterburg Gazette.
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