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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
6
A compact note highlights notable figures tied to the capital region and mythical reference to the great Binks. The item reads as a quirky, era-tinged block likely from a society or humor page, emphasizing curiosity over specifics.
Bank of England and other banks total 176 million dollars cited as a contrast to the new policies of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York led by Richard A. McCurdy. The Kentucky governor matter is touched on as the Supreme Court adjourns without details, while H. W. Taylor travels through Indianapolis from Washington and hints at potential Europe travel if the court rules against him.
Dr W B Palmore editor of the St Louis Christian Advocate preached two sermons at First Methodist urging prohibitionist action. He linked taverns to crime and dire social ills, urged total abstinence and education, and called for legislation and organized church efforts to stamp out saloons. He warned of a nation preoccupied with liquor and expressed faith in a global Christian future free of drink.
Fusion Populists in Sioux City nominate W J Bryan for president and Charles A Towne for vice president by acclamation after a long turbulent night session. Opposition to any vice presidential candidate delayed the nomination until a conference with the Denver national convention.
In the Mixweil House lobby Rivers and Wade fought over politics and a horn dispute. Rivers struck Wade with a revolver, Wade defended with a flat, both were bloody but unharmed. Rivers arrested for assault and battery and carrying a pistol. Wade arrested for assault and battery. Both posted bond and were released. Wade claimed a pickpocket stole his money during the melee.
An 19th century style testimonial claims Eyeatr ic Bitters renew health in women by regulating stomach liver and kidneys and purifying blood. It promises bright eyes smooth skin and a charming appearance, sold for 50 cents at Wald dye Irvine's drugs.
A young rascal posed as a son of Rev. F. J. Pyter, Cumberland Presbyterian of St. Louis, to solicit a ticket home. Rev. Fullerton fed him and gave 25 cents for a bed, then telegraphed the father who asked if James should be sent home. Tyler replied uncertainly, sending a clarifying letter afterward.
J M Dillon cuts and stabs Anthony Dougherty at about 1 80 o clock in front of the Maxwell House both men from the Confederate Soldiers Home Dougherty said to be drinking and accused Dillon of desertion Dillon with a spring knife struck three times including the right breast and stomach Dougherty rushed to Feist for dressing while Dillon was arrested and jailed by Patrolman Green Dougherty's condition listed as quite dangerous and Dillon is a known old printer in the city
The graves of Confederate dead in the Lynnville district were decorated today under the Harvey Walker Hivouac. Services were held at thirteen country graveyards and at 2 pm the Lynnwood Cemetery ceremony included prayer by Rev. R. S. Town, a reading by Vol. J. H. Fassell, a song, resolutions, benediction, and grave decorations by bivouac members with assistance from ex Confederate descendants.
The Citizens' Telephone Company annual stockholders meeting in the Chancery Court room elected directors for the coming year: A Smiser John Lowell A B Rains Emmet Hoge R C Church Geo Killebrew Dr R B Perry J Woolard Frem Thomas Dr E E Collins Willis Jones Ed Kendy L Hutton A Timmons W B Greenlaw R Gooch J A Boatright F P Brombach W M Cheairs. Directors later chose Dr O J Porter as President and Mr G Willebrew as Vice-President.
Seven Filipino laborers tried to burn hay stored by the river front quarantine storehouse in Manila. Guards shot one man dead and wounded another. the remaining five escaped. Separate report from Chicago notes two heat prostrations amid long heat spell with temperatures near 85 degrees in the afternoon.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a Mexican Mixture concept with references to patently garbled terms. It mentions a refund request and the idea that money is not refunded, with nonsensical phrases about employees and a Pratt FMAFad. The overall piece reads as a damaged notice lacking clear context or recognizable events.
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