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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
The column surveys political figures and events, noting Beckham as the youngest Kentucky governor in his 30s and critiquing war talk. It also covers remarks on Philippine and world affairs, Virginia and Montana political moves, and tax and trust issues, with references to figures like Hanna and Rathbone.
Washington and Louisville report the U S supreme court dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in the Beckham Goebel Kentucky governorship dispute. Justices not unanimous, with Bre wer Harlan Brown and McKenna dissenting. Public reaction in Frankfort includes bells cannons parades and expressions of support for Beckham.
Ed Miller aged 22 and Fred Webster were involved in a quarrel at a Tennessee phosphate quarry near Mt Pleasant. Miller allegedly fired five shots, killing Webster. Miller was arrested and jailed. The incident occurred during a dispute over money and alleged illegal whiskey sales.
The grave decoration ceremony at Rove Hill cemetery is postponed due to the foray huts and concurrent events including the feet that om tes dozer and the Bankers' Convention. Anxious crowds await a decision on rescheduling and the ex Confederate reunion.
Street railway cars ran on all five St Louis Transit lines Park Laclede Delmar Page and Spaulding May 20 without interference from strikers. Cars operated unevenly with some trips completed faster than usual and crews greeted as victors. Police received two riot calls but reports were unreliable.
Mr T E Lipscomb left Taveday evening for Baltimore to appear before a federal court as a witness in the case against R French of Houston Va charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes French advertised game fowls in Lipscombs Dixie Game Fowl offering cash with orders many applicants received no fowls and reported to authorities French tied to arsons and alleged misdoings including a post office fire in Houston where he was found with 650 dollars in stumps on his person
Census preparation is in full swing as enumerators begin work on Friday June 1. Heads of families face fines up to one hundred dollars for false or incomplete answers, while corporate heads could be fined up to ten thousand dollars and may face up to one year in jail for noncompliance.
Nashville May 21 A man named J Reynolds living near Nolansville in Williamson county was abducted from his home last night and whipped by a group called White-Caps. He faced accusations of cruelty to his stepchildren.
Special to the Henan reports from Fraxyour Kentucky dated May 22 that Taylor says in an interview he will not seek another term as governor due to ill health.
Mrs. Barl Jones of Nashville visits her sister Mrs. Rufus Wiggs. Mr. and Mrs. Mort Taylor return from Nashville and stay with the bride's mother Mrs. Janie Trantham on Galloway street. Rev. B L Stuart and wife went to Lewisburg where he preached. Children Day observed next Sunday night at South Columbia Methodist church. An interesting program has been arranged for the service.
The pay car was here Saturday. Attendees of the Confederate Re union in Louisville should carry their grips and valises in their coaches if possible, avoiding checked luggage due to large crowds and expected delivery loads in Louisville.
May 22 bank of Nielsen Co. failed to open Monday morning. Court asked to appoint H. Hi. Bunyea, Nielsen's brother in law, as receiver. A depositors delegation protested the appointment. Liabilities estimated at 973.00 to date with uncertain asset estimate.
The Middle Tennessee Medical Association reconvened at Hood's European Hotel with papers on Follicular Tonsillitis Epilepsy and Cases Disscussing Smallpox. Dr Sheddan delivered the annual address urging high professional standards. Dr Porter presented smallpox notes from Maury County.
An old advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder for improving flavor in biscuits bread and cakes while claiming health benefits and easier digestion. The piece also recounts a local vaccination discussion on smallpox led by Dr. Pillow and others with testimonies about vaccination effectiveness and disease diagnosis, concluding with a list of new medical association members.
The Twelfth Semi-Annual Session of the Middle Tennessee Medical Society closed this afternoon after a profitable meeting. Pulaski was selected as host city for the next meeting in November. Officers were elected at the session.
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