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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
8
A satirical exchange between Dr. Buckley and Col. Ingersoll about whisky contrasts with a Tennessee dog control law. The act penalizes letting dogs roam off premises, with narrow exemptions for hunting, stock guarding, and paid registrations. It creates a county fund and sets fines from two to sixty dollars, taking effect in thirty days.
A law enacted by the New York General Assembly and approved by the Governor takes effect January 1. It requires marriages not solemnized by a clergyman or official to be made by a written contract with signatures of both parties and at least two witnesses, acknowledged before a notary, and recorded within six months. A book for these contracts is to be kept in the town clerk’s office. The Nashville Banner notes the change.
An ex-editor recounts his country paper days. He excelled with a fine obituary titled One More Face for a prominent village lady. Absence allowed the printer to run a dangerous joke, printing One More in the Oven. Subscribers were furious, the editor failed to explain, and he eventually sold out and left town.
The Middle Tennessee Medical Association met in Shelbyville with seventy five physicians in attendance. Dr. Reginald Stonestreet of Nashville was elected President, Dr. George W. Moody of Shelbyville Vice President, and Dr. J. K. Blackboro of Lynnville Secretary and Treasurer. Fayetteville chosen for the next meeting. The session closed at 4 p.m.
In Nashville at Rockville the jury found James, Clay, and Claude Braswell guilty of murder in the second degree for the Giles Bradenord killing near Mise Lick Putnam County three years ago, sentencing them to ten years in the state penitentiary in the case’s second trial. the first trial carried fifteen-year terms. Also includes an unrelated medicine advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with endorsements.
Mrs Lyman J Gage wife of the Secretary of the Treasury died at her residence 1715 Massachusetts avenue N W after a nine week illness. Heart trouble resulting from grip complications was the immediate cause. She was a native of Albany New York and at the time of death was years old. She was married to Secretary Gage in Denver Colorado. There were no children from their marriage.
A civil suit has been filed in the Circuit Chancery and Federal courts by an insurance company and the claimant against Cumberland Telephone Company. The action seeks about 1,000 dollars for damages arising from a February fire in Lebanon, which the planed air contends was worsened by three large dynamite explosions stored in the telephone building and ongoing company practices.
Nashville May 20 The State Board of Pension Examiners reports additions and rejections after reviewing 529 applications. One hundred twenty five third class pensioners were added with fifty five pending, including sixteen first class at $400 yearly and 2780 third class at various rates, totaling $116,600 in pension disbursements.
Fires swept mills at Decherd Tennessee and Talladega Alabama destroying the flour mill owned by J H Hickel and the mercantile company grist and roller mill with losses around 95000. Also notes on Professor Crooks kiss confession woes and Lula McQuonnell burned at Cochran home near Poverty.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a modern cure ahead of ancient pills and liquids. It claims genuine stamped CCC, not sold in bulk, and urges purchase from all druggists.
In Youngstown Ohio three additional victims of Sunday night’s National Steel Co plant explosion died during the night, bringing total fatalities to six. Names listed include Thome Mexwell, John Soulterez, and Peni Washaw. Three other workers remain injured but expected to recover. cause remains undetermined, with theories pointing to a converter bottom dropping out or water entering the wind box.
London May 21 Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that on May 18 a armored train was dynamited south of American Siding Maj Heath of the South Lancashires was killed and other details follow in the dispatch from Pretoria.
Elmer bane attacked his wife in her home on May 21 at Thyrenidenes Street, injuring her and attempting suicide. Mrs Lane is in critical condition, likely to recover. The couple had planned divorce after a domestic dispute. A separate incident on Ciive Street left Edward Grenoe Misteot fatally injured when a stair collapse caused a fall, four companions escaping unharmed.
Albany May 19 The United Traction Co street railway strike in Albany Troy Cohoes Rensselaer and Waterbury ends with noon resumption of service. An agreement reached at a conference grants grievances appeals to the company executive committee, stipulates wages at 20 cents hourly for motorneers conductors and firemen and 17 1/2 cents for pitmen helpers, and sets conditions to prevent future strikes. The men promise no vote on strike proposals for 48 hours after introduction and to delay strike action for 48 hours after notice.
Silispatch reports to the Daily Ex ed that the shah of Persia is dying. The dispatch cites uncertain condition and mentions kidney issues tied to avenue. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Poem laments the lack of welcome for the poor in courts banks churches and halls. It asks where charity and virtue reside and urges readers to seek a humane, welcoming path beyond wealth. The speaker contrasts wealth and want across institutions and calls for mercy toward the moneyless.
Fragmentary lines show a dialogue about naming a poem and scene date. The phrases indicate a title wish and editor’s reply about scheduling, with emphasis on a personal wish and home separation tone.
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