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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1906

Page

12

Liar, however high he may be impugns unnamed source in senate

In a Washington discussion on the rate bill Senator Bailey denied knowledge of a White House tied press claim while denouncing a Chicago Tribune report as a deliberate and malicious lie. Senator Tillman and Chandler were referenced as opposing rate legislation and as in contact with Aldrich. Bailey challenged the accuser's authority and urged that the liar face consequences. The incident ended without further reply.

Bailey Rouge Wade Chicago Tribune Washington Tillman Chandler Aldrich White House Truman Boley Halley

Tillman Denounces Muckraking Articles and Lacking Truth

Senator Tillman rebukes a Chicago Tribune and New York Tribune piece he labels false and timed to mislead Washington. He claims eight distinct falsehoods in the reports and vows to expose the truth later, asserting cordial ties with Senator Lodge and denouncing the alleged anti administration bias.

Jt Meels Lev Texas Tilimso Eoucidle Leveral Moody Tillman E Allison Fahall Chaindler Lodge Chandler New York

Money From Husbands a Cautionary Tale in Faith

A Philadelphia preacher’s clever fund raising tale shows how a pastor privately leverages husbands of congregants to avoid public bazaars while still clearing church debts. Harper’s Weekly offers moral guidance urging youths to seek wholesome literature and cheerful influence over pessimism.

Philadelphia Harper's Weekly

Leaving Out an Obsolete Word in Marriage Service

The Kansas City Journal notes the removal of the word obey from the marriage service as a symbolic step in women's progress. It argues the word held little meaning and suggests the change reflects broader social shifts rather than a moral reform.

Kansas City Journal

Starter Clarified by Senators in Fort Keogh Building Talk

Quartermaster General Humphrey asked Congress for funds for Fort Keogh buildings, calling a certain number a good starter. Senator Carter defined a starter as a technical army phrase, while Senators Aldrich Kean debated the meaning with bemused asides and a gag about a concoction.

Humphrey Congress Fort Keough Carter Aldrich Kean“Csnally Kean

Great Trust Promoter Mulls Harnessing Niagara or Vesuvius

A Chicago News quote portrays a bold plan by a famed trust promoter who vows if Niagara cannot be harnessed he will turn to Vesuvius. The dialogue sketches a pipe line under the Atlantic to heat America, arguing coal would become obsolete.

Niagara Great Trust Atlantic America Coal Trust Chicago News

Reached Decision on Sea Level Canal by Senate Committee

The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals decided in favor of a sea level canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Senator Carmack's return gave the majority of one vote, with Chair Millard in the minority. The committee authorized report to the Senate, with two reports to be issued simultaneously.

Washington Senate Paneea Srnuter Carmack Chairtan Milferd Kitridge Kittredge Messrs Platt Ankeny Morgan Carmack Taliaferro Millard Knox Hopkins Simmons Dryden

A College Professor Exposed Debates at Syracuse

A fragmented report from a New Orleans Times Democrat style piece cites Chancellor Day of Syracuse University amid criticism of the president’s era and alleged funding schemes. Dr Parkhurst of Chicago referenced claims connect Standard Of money to Syracuse funds, with discussion of railroad ads and other financial plans.

Day Syracuse University Parkhurst Chicago Deer New Orleans Times Democrat

Pettus Interjects During Beveridge Speech

In a Saturday evening Post item Senator Pettus of Alabama interjects during Senator Beveridge's impassioned speech asking if Beveridge yields. Beveridge politely agrees and Pettus moves to adjourn.

Saturday Evening Post Benator Beveridge Senator Pettus Alabama Indiana Effert Beveridee Pam

Ankle Breaks At Carter's Creek Home

Mrs James Sellars of Carter's Creek neighborhood fractured her ankle Saturday at her son Gid Sellars's home due to a loose plank on a perch. Also noted:Modern Toys for Children mentions curious English nursery items including a New York child's cherished possession a human skeleton. London Bystander quips about children mimicking parents and keeping a skeleton in the cupboard.

James Sellars Carter's Creek Gid Sellars New York London

Senate visit shadows rate bill recognition by Hepburn

The passage notes that Colonel Hepburn may fail to recognize his rate bill after a brief trip to the Senate and Washington Star, signaling doubt over timely acknowledgment of the measure.

Hepburn Senate—Washington Star

Debate Over Expulsion Sparks Senate Chatter

In Chauncey’s House a Glase comment circulates while Senator Depew reportedly backs Smoot’s expulsion. The piece hints at reciprocal expulsions as a political jest within Senate lines.

Glase Chauncey Depew Smoot

Interesting older minister profile and scattered notes

Rev. Richard Armer, the world’s oldest Welshan minister, recently marked his 97th year after nearly seven decades in the pulpit, showing vigor and vitality. The piece also surveys observations on gender differences in youth work capacity, a French president’s routine, Edinburgh’s oldest musician George Oriel, a dead letter office mystery, and German embassy promotions with American connections.

Richard Armer

Long Silk Gloves Scarce in Summer Fashion

A Kansas City bar recounts how long black silk gloves are unavailable as designers misjudge summer trends. A clerk explains manufacturers focused on fall and winter lines, leaving white gloves or dyed options as the remaining choices. The girl worries about dye bleeding and laments the shortage.

Alec Ehe Kansas City

Boarder Etiquette and Odd Encounters From a Boarding House

A boarding house mistress explains tactful limits with boarders, recounting a hats-on-plates mishap resolved by sticky fly paper. A Denver politician and wife joke about balcony safety at the Brown Hotel. An immigrant on Bilis Island confounds inspectors, replying “Naw Scotch” when asked nationality. Other brief vignettes include a father and son chemistry of coal and a man selling a horse to a potential buyer who fears a strong-willed woman driver.

Mr. Cranston Denver Brown Hotel John Denver Post Bilis Island

Get-rich-quick Schemes Meet Their Demise in Chicago

A new elaborate get-rich-quick scheme collapses, but the victims are encouraged by others who promise to organize support for those harmed. The Chicago Tribune notes ongoing interest in protecting investors and pursuing recoveries.

Chicago Tribune

Graft for Everybody in Washington House Scene

The Boston Herald reports a rousing House of Representatives moment as a seed trust bill failed. Members cheered and pounded desks while declaring relief for farmers who would not be cut off from seed supply. A demagogic tone marks the scene as lawmakers celebrate a partisan victory.

House of Representatives Washington Congressional Boston Herald

Has Congress Come to This Many Minds or Many Men

A New York Mail quip questions the Philadelphia Inquirers view that Congress is “many men of minds” comparing it to the smaller number of minds in the body. The quip implies skepticism about intellectual diversity in Congress.

Fallieres Congress The Philadelphia Inquirer New York Mail

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