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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
7
The Herald honors P Hastings business manager and devoted civic leader. He championed brotherly love, served his community in Columbia Tennessee, and influenced church and state through courageous, selfless work. His loss is profound and enduring.
Nashville Banner comments on Judge E T Sanford naming J L Finney editor of The Herald as United States Commissioner at Columbia and hopes Finney keeps the post through Sanford’s term. The piece then rails at Judge Jesse Edgington for violating his own injunctions and questions a judge’s fitness when issuing and breaking orders.
Inspiring ceremony at Maury County High School elevates Old Glory on a Wednesday. The piece urges the Junior Order to promote flag respect in every public school and to teach children patriotism, civic duties, and the importance of voting.
Maury County records praise William Hughes of Spring Hill as a highly able, active citizen who contributed greatly to education, religion, and communal uplift. Described as optimistic and devoted to helping others, he left a lasting impact across multiple spheres.
The Chattanooga Times and The Herald spar over state pay for the governor house. Ex governor Hooper faced scrutiny for a 3500 dollar annual allowance while Patterson and Rye also benefited. The piece argues for raising compensation to 7500 dollars and ending the extra expense, noting constitutional alignment.
Officials urge strict 12 mph city and 20 mph rural speed limits to protect pedestrians and vehicles. Dust from cars harms health and property, with dust spreading germs and heightening daily, demanding action to curb the menace.
A contemporary column argues for stronger U.S. action to restore peace in Mexico, criticizing ongoing negotiations as futile and urging President Wilson to deploy forces to enforce order. The piece references former discussions with Villa and shifts in U.S. policy and perception.
The speaker argues for decisive action over half measures at the border with Mexico. He claims Americans must end their lenient policy, confront bandit outrages, and consider intervention to restore order and civilization, warning that delay only worsens the crisis.
The ladies of the Methodist church of Bightville will host an ice cream and strawberry supper next Tuesday night at the church to benefit the church.
An apparent error in teller counts triggered a correction in the election result. Writthorne’s victory hinges on proper vote recording and officials acknowledge the miscount.
Report on the Seventh district Democratic meeting in Nashville shows W. C. Whitthorne of Maury County was fairly elected but the tellers misrecorded his vote. George B. Witt of Giles County allegedly elected will decline to serve, citing improper recording of the vote and Whitthorne’s later majority.
The impeachment court in Nashville adjourned until Monday as the State announced it would introduce three more witnesses before resting its case.
Jamestown Kentucky May 18 two inmates Thomas Sullivan and C C Chaplin convicted and jailed fled the local jail with five other prisoners who planned to join but were left behind when the alarm went out. The jailer arrived after the escape.
Mrs. W. F. Thomas of McCsi reports a remarkable scene about egg loss and turkey stock. She notes 66 520 turkeys are still living and invites others to respond with further information.
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