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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
An article by Thomas F. Millard argues Japan faces deep debt and rising taxes, burdening citizens. It notes postwar capitalizations of about 200 million dollars and plans to lure foreign investors to support domestic companies while government debt remains high and taxation unlikely to decline.
Denver May 27 There has been much discussion among United Presbyterian Assembly members about appointing a Conference Committee to meet with other Presbyterian churches to plan a consolidation but no official action is taken and leaders do not expect action this Assembly The proposal for a mutual fire insurance carrying company to be controlled by the Assembly was referred to a committee to report at the next Assembly.
Cornersville Tennessee May 27 The city plans an antirug ordinance and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss it at the next meeting. The City Council endorses the measure and vows support for enforcement if enacted.
A new fissure on the southern slope of Mount Vesuvius released deadly gas. One peasant died and nine others rescued faced difficulty. The gas stays low at five to six feet, prompting guards to keep people out of the danger zone.
Memphis May 27 The anticipated ruling by Judge Palmer on the anti pool selling law in horse racing was postponed again. A court expression suggested a decision could come next Monday. If unconstitutional, turfmen plan meetings for at least two years since appeals to the supreme court are blocked by the current delay in minor courts.
Jake B Hopkins of Washington DC representing the United States Census Bureau conducts a twenty year census of Hickman County marriages and divorces at Centerville Tennessee. When compiled and released, the government will publish the divorce to marriage percentage. Enumerators must not disclose any advance figures.
Chicago on May 27 reported new highs for wheat with July at 1.03 and December at 1.05. September hit 1.0444 last week. Frosts troubled the Kansas belt while freights drifted across Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Despite news, buying eased after an opening bulge as profits guided prices lower. Late trading showed a weaker tone with July at 1.00 and closes at 1.01 to 1.03 depending on month.
Circuit Court convened Monday morning for the May term with Judge Holding and Attorney General Garner present. Organization work began but limited progress. Jury No. 1 selected, named as W. A. Quartersman, J. H. Trousdale, RW. Glenn, H. L. Harlow, Sam White, G. A. Kinzer, Dick Buckner, 8. A. Stephens, Will Jones, A. N. Gibson, Sam Stuart, and Henry Peston.
The Manry and Winnie Davis Chapters U D C express deep thanks for universal kindness and generosity shown during recent preparations and convention. They note hosting over two hundred guests and praise Columbia for lavish hospitality and a brilliant Columbia Convention in history.
Bristol Tennessee Judge A J Tyler reversed a Recorder judgment in the city versus J B Treadway ruling officers must carry warrants when arresting suspects except for felonies or misdem(m)anors in their presence. Treadway was fined 30 dollars for resisting arrest after striking an officer with his billy. The warrant was kept in the Recorder's office and the city may appeal to the Supreme Court.
In the June Broadway, Josephine Robb notes Mrs Mary Averell Harriman and her family as prominent residents of Tuxedo New York. E H Harriman controls a grand estate and spends much time there with wife and daughters Mary Cornelia and Carrel, and sons Averett and Roland. Mrs Harriman is reserved and focused on intellectual pursuits.
In Centreville Tennessee on May 27 an army of locusts appeared across the river in Shipp s Bend. Citizens report the insects screeching and gathering, with planters anxious crops may be harmed. English sparrows feasting. fishermen note locusts make good bait.
Nashville Tenn May 27 Attorney General Cates issues an opinion holding druggists are not liable for liquor licenses to sell alcohol for domestic purposes but that such sales cannot be used to screen other sales for other purposes.
Special to the Herald Nashville May 28 The State Board of Election Commissioners met today with no protests against Hamilton county appointments. The commission said the appointed officials will stand as made.
In a wintry Main Street scene the sages of Canaan convene in the National House to debate amid church and town politics. Old Arp leads the quarrel with Puritan memories and a warning about vice, while Judge Pike’s arrival shocks the group and signals a looming clash over hotel conduct and town entertainments. Gene Louden returns for Christmas, drawing amused recognition from the locals.
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