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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

Page

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Firemen Host Dutch Lunch Binds City Officials

Fire department members hosted a Dutch lunch at city hall for city officials and guests. Mayor Cherry led a procession, stories were told, and Captain Beard with attendants served the line. Speeches by Col. Moore City Attorney Webster and others praised fellowship and cooperation for the city's good.

Amir Cherry Columbia Captain Beard Fire Department Beard Bob Moore Cty Huhe Webster W. PB. Mrwin Mrwin Fils

Ten Are Killed In Mine Riots In Matewan West Virginia

At least ten men were killed and several wounded in Matewan as miners clashed with security operatives from the Hallett Pee Detective Agency after eviction from company houses sparked the confrontation. Troops arrived to take charge, seeking to restore order after last night's battle.

United Areas Matewan Wyo Item Hallevit Pee Detective Agency

Masons to Meet for Third Degree Friday Night

Columbia Masons plan a Friday night meeting at 7 o'clock to confer the third degree. Members will gather at the lodge for the formal initiation and related rituals.

Columbia Masons

Traffic congestion confirmed by railroad officials in Louisville

Wallis and W J Mustaine of the Louisville and Nashville passenger traffic department said on Wednesday that traffic congestion had not been exaggerated by the papers and under current conditions it was almost impossible to provide service even to a reasonable number of passengers.

RC. Wallis W. J. Mustaine Louisville & Nashville Railroad Aernight Pansunners

Thirty Seven Graduates Receive Diplomas at County High

The County High School awarded diplomas to thirty seven graduates of the class of 1920 before a large audience. Miss Mariette Sowell won the congressional medal, Miss Annie McBride the loyalty medal, and James Porter the loyalty award. Dr. Mims gave an eloquent address urging law observance and patriotism. The graduate list includes Margaret Coutt, Emma Fields, Laura Kinzer, Eva McCall, Elizabeth Pender, Ruby Reed, Charlotte Sowell, Martha Sowell, John Dugger, James Hayes, Baxter Jones, George Morrison, and others.

Harris Miele Cawatini Witte Congressiony Mariette Sowell Santa Me Sowell Alony J. Ewing Kannon Misa Kelley Ue Fientty Alumni Association Gladys Jowney Misa Annie Mc Hride James Porter Columbia Ed- AR Aaaaaarr Win Min Vanderbilt Univership de. Mims America Margaret Annie Coutt Mary Thelma Jewell K. Grose James T. Hayes Baxter Jones George Maxwell Felix Casto Morrison Henry 5. Morton J. Robert Patterson Ashley Z. Pogue Otey J. Porter, Jr Harvey Urban Wakefield, Jr Howard Walker Margaret Anne Cecil Mary Thelma Fly Emma May Fields Grace Moore Howell Mary Brandon Johnson Laura Davis Kinzer Eva Margaret McCall Elizabeth Corrine Pender Ruby Alma Wiley Mary Margaret Robison Sarah Louise Bratton Mary Lucy Chenault Hattie Cheek Rhea Overton Coleman Lucile Harris Annie Jowell Hughes Gladys Murphy Sarah McCandress Ruby Lytle Reed Louise Sharber Charlotte Sowell Mary Virginia Sowell Marietta Sowell John Hunt Dugger Samuel Carrol Evins Homer Garrett Jewell K. Gregg Henry $. Morton Harry Urban Wakefield, Jr Edward Walker

League Nations Debate on Annual Income Taxes at CMA

The second part of the League Nations subject deals with annual income taxes. Debates are set for CMA with payment due by June 15. No extension will be granted.

League Nations C.M.A Collie Irving Peebles

Commencement Exercises At Columhhip Military Academy

Dr J W Cherry Preaches Sermon and May Be Paid Deputy Peebles for Taxes. Class Day Exercises Include Debate on League of Nations. Officers Named and Diplomas to Be Awarded. schedule lists sermons, concerts, dress parades, and class events.

DR. Cherry Peebles Collumhip Military Academy J. W. Cherry Pirot League of Nations Fough of Nations J. W. McCartney Guy Ingram Worth Wheatley Walla Culpepper

Clothing price cuts sweep the nation in May

Clothing costs continue to fall as merchants in many cities announce reductions in men’s and women’s wear, shoes, hats and more. Some warn cuts may not last after stocks run down while others call the move a continuation of western market breaks, backward season and ample inventories. Banks in New York extend deflationary credit and commodity price campaigns aligned with the federal reserve board.

Chicago New York Federal Reserve Board

Shipping Board creates new South Atlantic district

United Press reports on May 20 that Rear Admiral Benson, chairman of the Shipping Board, announced the board will form a new district to be known as the South Atlantic district with headquarters in Savannah, Georgia.

United Press Washington Benson The Shipping Board South Atlantic District Savanah, Ga

Memphis Stores Slash Prices Big Reductions

Memphis Tenn May HBrs's largest department store here slashes prices offering 300 men's suits at 26 dollars, claimed to be half the usual retail. Other shops announce 15 to 25 percent cuts in men's apparel and nine stores plus others from 20 to 50 percent reductions.

Memphis Afteen

Virginia Democrats Endorse President Amid Party Split

In Richmond on May 2, Virginia Democrats endorsed the president and supported the Versailles policy without reservations. They rejected Republican calls to revise the current Jay Laws and affirmed the party’s foreign policy stance.

Richmond Wits Hoagie of Nations Jay Laws Eign Cee

Spinster's Return at Santa Fe Friday

May 12 event from Woodrow community features the Spinsters Return stage show. Despite garbled copy the notice signals a Friday evening entertainment that drew strong crowds in a recent Woodrow appearance and mentions a local organization and hive remedy.

Santa FE Woodrow OM Mahdi Amd Emiie Ani Grouich

Central High School Alumni Meet Friday Evening

An important business meeting of the Central High School Alumni Association will be held at the school Friday evening at 7 o clock. Every member or eligible person is invited and urged to attend as vital matters will be discussed. Following the business meeting a banquet will be prepared for graduating plans. Mrs Lillian Gamble, Secretary.

Central High School Alumni Association Isodation Fos Lillian Gamble

Miss Virginia Lowell Made Maid of Honor

Miss Virginia Sowell received the new High School honor Maid of Honor this morning marking her as the most popular member of the plaza.

Virginia Lowell Virginia Sowell

Russian Bolsheviks Begin Major Offensive Reported

London dispatch says Soviet troops have alerted a general advance against Polish forces in the Polotveklopel region. A Moscow wireless message claimed the Russians pierced the front line as part of the planned operation.

Dy United Press London Polotveklopel Potleh

Co-Operative Creamery Progress Reported by Maury County

Contractors advance the Maury County Co-Operative Creamery Project with concrete foundations laid and rapid progress toward completion. Machinery has been purchased. operations expected soon. Stockholders express optimism as many cows are pledged and capacity business anticipated from launch.

Maury County Co-Operative Creamery Association

Soldier Bonus Bill Encounters Rough Sailing

Washington May 20 The Republican side wins a fight in the House Ways and Means Committee over the soldier bonus bill as Democrats add a ten percent tax on stock dividends. The measure proceeds amid party divisions and procedural hurdles.

United Press Washington Weldier

Mexican situation seen as normal despite election hint

United Press reports in Mexico City that General Pallo Gonzales may win the provisional presidency as his candidacy gains favor. Advices suggest the political scene is gradually returning to normal with apparent harmony between Obregon and Guazalen, despite tensions.

United Press Mexico City Pallo Gonzales Obregon Guazalen

Carranza Said Be Till at Liberty

United Press reports from Washington May 2 indicate Carranza, the deposed president, was last seen in Searelan and in motion toward the town of Merino Oty near Tuxpam, as relayed to the state department.

Carranza United Press Washington Moxion Wan Searelan Eitet Merino Otyo Tuxpam State Department

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