Revolutionists Advance on International Border
Reported progress by revolutionists at the international border signals growing tension. Authorities fear a possible critical situation as clashes or moves near frontier lines are feared to escalate.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
Rebels Gain Control Of Gunboats And Eastern Border Crises
Reports from El Paso and Washington indicate Carrancista forces suffered heavy losses while revolutionary leaders seize Gulf gunboats and advance on key ports. Mejía’s followers reportedly control coastal zones. Obregón’s command consolidates on the eastern coast as U S authorities warn of border risks and seek a definitive location for Carranza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frees
EL Paso
Texas
Mejivuy
New Runiwol
Gulf of Mexico
Republic
Advicws
Obregon
Fienpine
Apierage
Anderson Bros and Foster to Remodel Store
Contracts awarded for remodeling the entire second floor of the department store. President Eugene Anderson says modern fixtures will be installed including nine wardrobe closets two fitting rooms mirrors and new showcases. The alteration department moves and a remodeling sale is planned to clear space for carpenters and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Byoe & Foster
Eugene Anderson
Aidhis
Imade
Anderson Bron & Poster
John Wannamaker
Herald
Not Guilty Returns in Webb Petit Larceny Case
In county criminal court this morning a verdict of not guilty was returned in the case State against Maury Webb charged with petit larceny. A similar verdict was previously returned in a wheel tax law violation case against Webb. The Kealy brothers case for public profanity was continued to May 25. Judge Whitthorne ordered all eye witnesses to report without further subpoenas. No other disposals occurred today, but several offer cases will be disposed of before circuit court opens on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Criminal Court
Maury Webb
Webb
Clarence
John Kealy
Tral
Whitthorne
County Criinal Court
Circuit Court
Labor's Challenge Has Right Ring from Hawkins County
A Tennessee letter of commendation from a former legislator praises The Herald editor Pinney for his stand for law and order and for the editorial "Challenge of the Labor Leaders" seen in the Banner. The writer, identified as SL, CHESTNUT, expresses friendship and appreciation for the editorial effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins County
East Tennessee
Herald
Tmi
Pinney
Lightning Strikes Chimney Killing One in Rome Ga
United Press reports a chimney strike in Rome Georgia last night killed William Kelly and injured two other children nearby. The incident occurred at a residence near Plataville during an evening storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Tham Kelly
Plataville
Pleasant High closes good term with diplomas
Closing exercises at Mt Pleasant High School are held in the school auditorium tonight. Forty girl graduates and one boy receive diplomas. State Superintendent Albert Williams will deliver the address. Tomorrow night a play by Miss Gray's Expression Class. The term ends today, noted as one of the most successful in the history of Mt Pleasant schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant High School
Albert Williams
Migs Gray
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Pillow Dead in Mississippi
Walter Pillow formerly of Maury County died at his Greenwood Mississippi home on Wednesday in his seventy seventh year. He leaves his wife Mollie Dale and five sisters plus one brother. A Confederate veteran and Presbyterian church member he ran a cotton plantation at Greenwood. Dr Robert Pillow was with him at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pilow
Pillow
Greenwood
Min
Mollie Dale
Nashville
Augusta Pickard
Atlanta
Annie Myers
Memphis
Join Yobbing
Columbia
Carole Myers
Salem
Robert Pillow
Keenwood
Maury County
Wit
Presbyterian Church
Famous Ewell Farm Sold to Alabama Man
H Walker of Athens Alabama purchases the famed Ewell estate for 150000 dollars. The sale confirms a landmark property transfer with local interest and long standing ownership records. The buyer is identified as H Walker of Athens Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewell
Alabama
New Schools Erected This Summer Across Communities
Communities rush to convert subscriptions into cash or equivalents as plans proceed to build new schools during the summer season. The initiative aims to expand educational capacity, with local governments coordinating funding and construction timelines.
Ewell Farm Sold For 150000 By Athens Buyer
The Ewell Farm near Spring Hill, a staple of blooded stock since 1870, sold by Percy Brown to B. H. Walker of Athens, Alabama for 150000. The 1200 acre estate features Jersey cattle, fine horses, a large main residence, multiple outbuildings, and plans for further beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ewell
Spring Hill
Percy Brown
Laterajor Campbell Brown
BR. H. Walker
Athens
Alabama
South
Campbell Brown
Ewell Farm
Jesey
Jackson Military Highway
Star Pointer
Mazetee
Rains Hit First Cutting of Alfalfa in County
Rain in the county last night damaged the first cutting of alfalfa, though many farmers had already harvested portions of the crop. The wet spring aided growth and yield, with expectations of at least four cuttings. Wet weather and labor delays threaten further reductions in the already short hay acreage.
Society Circus Ready for Episcopal Church Event in Columbia
Everything is set for the Society Circus to be staged by men of the Episcopal church at the New Grand in Columbia tomorrow night. The program promises novelty and entertainment with the aide shows expected to be especially amusing and engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
New Grand
Columbia
Judge Looney Declines Run as Democratic National Delegate
Judge Edmund D. Looney announced he would not be a candidate for delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. He cited the travel cost and time away from his business as reasons, despite broad assurances of support from across the district. No Maury County candidate was identified for delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund D. Looney
San Francisco
Looney
Maury County
Taxpayers Show Lively Interest in Tax Office Visit
Taxpayers in the ninth district showed strong interest in meeting Assessor Webb Williams this week to discuss assessments. The state board has reassessed each precinct and found values sometimes out of line, prompting Williams to review assessments with owners and collect personal property lists. His office will remain open for ninth district taxpayers for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Williams
Mrge
State Board
Haass
Kiwanis Luncheon Scheduled At Noon Tomorrow
At noon tomorrow the Kiwanis Club will hold its regular weekly luncheon. A district governor's representative will deliver the quarter to the club. An evening gathering with spouses was desired but could not be arranged. it may occur later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jly Indigon
Kiwanis
Maury Dry Goods Co Announces Economy Sale
Real Economy News reports Maury Dry Goods Co launches a season sale sharing profits with customers. The company says thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, household items for women and children, and men’s goods are included to support a price reduction campaign amid the H. C. of L. drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Economy News
Maury Dry Goods CO
Maury Dry Goods
H. C. of L
Scout Masters Clayse Calls Meeting for Friday Night
Scout Master Tonelli M. Clayse summons the Boy Scouts of Columbia to a 7 o clock Friday evening meeting at the high school gymnasium. All scouts in Columbia urged to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonelli M. Clayse
Boy Scouts of Columbia
Iide School
Scouts In
Columbia
Nutdoor Pageant Postponed Due to Weather
The outdoor Nutdoor Pageant, planned tonight by the Business Women's Association, is postponed for two weeks because of inclement weather. Most planned beauty displays relied on outdoor settings, and a rescheduled indoor venue is deemed inappropriate. tickets will remain valid for the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renditens
Muest
Columbia
President's Veto Expected as War Resolution Faces Vote
Washington reports the Senate planned to vote on Knox peace resolution at 4 Saturday afternoon. Democrats argued to end the war war powers while Republicans aimed to pass it over President Wilson's anticipated veto, though leaders doubt they can muster sufficient support. The clash centers on whether Congress should authorize further executive action amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Ile
Senate
Weloek
Hitehenek
Nehrishny
Seaver Hitehenek
Wilcoh
Tey
Salvation Army Drive To Be Made Here Tomorrow
A Salvation Army fundraising canvass will begin promptly at 8 a m led by Eugene Anderson with nineteen Columbia merchants. Outside Columbia nine district canvassing follows Sunday except Spring Hill and Mt Pleasant areas still unnamed. Officials expect at least 2500 in Maury county toward 140000 state total. Governor Roberts endorses the effort and issued a proclamation urging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth District
Spring Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Morni Ing
Eugene Anderson
Tenn of Columbia
Coltumbia
District Nine
Salvation Army
Home Service Department
Columbia
Anderson
People of
Maury Cdumty
Roberts
State
Ue Salvat W Army
A Few Drinks Cost Man $9 100 in Nashville
W M Stanford, a Yuma Tennessee merchant, met a stranger at a station who had a quart. They shared it and soon Stanford woke to find his cloak missing. The incident occurred in Nashville Tennessee and police were mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Nashville
W. M. Stanford
Yuma
Sanford
Stanford S
Great Reduction in Number of Hogs in Maury County
County Agricultural Agent Evan A. McLean reports hog production in Maury County cut by about fifty percent since prices fell several months ago. Maury was a leading hog producer during the war and immediate aftermath, with large herds and many hogs on farms. now farmers are shrinking herd sizes and many hogs have been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan A. McLean
Murry County
McLean
Maury County
Southern Baptists Demand Prohibition Reform
Southern Baptists press for total prohibition, urging both major parties to adopt anti drink planks and pledge enforcement by presidential candidates. The call comes from the Southern Baptist Education Committee aiming to shape party platforms and policy action nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Education
Ukrainian Troops Occupy Odessa Reported
British dispatch cites a United Press report that Ukrainian forces have seized Odessa. Details are unclear as the source text is garbled and cannot confirm timing or scope of occupation.
Admiral Sims Charged With Forged Cablegram Evidence
Washington May 1 The secretary of the Navy charged Admiral Sims with presenting forged cablegram evidence before the Senate Naval Investigating Committee. The official offered by Link showed the signature Daniels and stated the copy bore the name, while Secretary Daniels objected to certain passages about convoy safety and independence for American vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Wv Dence
Senate Naval Investigations
Link
Dutte
Cerestary
Tunnels
World aid policy sparks debate at Baptist convention
President Wilson urged aid to distressed peoples in a speech to the Barbara Baptist convention in Seotan, framing the issue as a test of justice and national purpose. The remarks touched on whether the United States should assist weaker nations and how such aid aligns with treaty commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBy United Press
Washington
Prione
Wileron
Borbera Baptist Convention
Eeotan
Engineers' Strike Fails to Materialize in Pittsburg Railroads
United Press reports that engineers and firemen on three railroads in Pittsburgh did not strike as planned. Officials say the alleged impounding strike was born from a secret meeting and branded as an attempt to "wet up" industrial courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Pitteburg
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Anderson Bros. and Foster
LABOR
General Assembly
Williams
Walter Pillow
Mississippi
Maury Countian
H. Walker
Athens, Ala
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Board of Mayor Aid
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Judge Looney
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Southern Baptists
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Sims Intro
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