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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1909

Page

3

Columbia Daughters Celebrate Centenary

The address honors Raphael Semmes and the Confederate Navy's role in the Civil War. It recounts Semmes leadership of the Sumter and the Alabama, the battle with the Kearsarge, and his later life in Mobile. The speaker reflects on naval history, Jefferson Davis’s observations, and Welsh heritage linking to the Lost Cause.

Bette Wes Bhoeelf Alabama Ind Chhldren Confederacy Davis Sulae Gibraltar Semmes United States Johnston North Carolina Mobile United Confederate States Jefferson Davis Teo Mr Davis Ates Wessels New England Gachin Jones Secretary Stanton Congress Continental Hampton Roads Terrill Merrimac Florida Raphael Semes Arthur British Isles

Stegall Missing In Transit From Sheriff

Atlanta officials waited late at the federal building for Sheriff Thurman of Dade County and Charles B. Stegall, the Government Storekeeper, after a clash between state and federal courts. Stegall failed to appear, with word he was separated from the sheriff in Chattanooga. Bond of 1000 to secure his liberty was discussed, and a habeas corpus proceeding to challenge Judge Fite’s contempt ruling will be heard Friday morning in Atlanta.

Atlanta United States Tate Federal Thurman Dade County Charles B. Stegall Ganger United States Court Stegall Sherif Thurman Nattanooga Fite Bit Newman Priday

Willison Frierson Stock Sold at Auction for 750

The Willison Frierson stock of books wall paper pictures frames and fancy stationery was sold today at noon under the hammer and bought in by Dr J T Martin of Adams and Martins druggists for 750 cash. The sale is viewed by many as a great sacrifice.

Willison Frierson Boks St Noon J. T. Martin Adams & Martins

Storm devastates Gulf Coast as relief efforts mobilize

New Orleans reports hundreds dead and missing after the Wert hurricane. Destruction spans Louisiana and Mississippi with flooded rails, ruined bridges, and halted telegraphs. Terrebonne Parish bears heavy losses with 75 to 100 fatalities expected. relief crews and refugees flood Houma while rescue teams seek missing crews and belongings among carcasses of livestock and wreckage.

New Orleans Louisiana Canal Street Queen & Crescent Manchac Yazoo Mistasspoi Valley Terrebone Parish Houma Terrebonne Thomas Walter ‘Rhodes Terrebonne Parish Dick Gray Inez Verret C. Bolt Norway Three Mile Bayou Boise Nu Tucre Fun Chuten Tat Seven Brothers Rigolets Louisiana Game Commission Gulf Coast Lake Catherine Gulfport Baton Rouge Capitol

Damaged Property in Hurricane Flood Reaches High Losses

Damages run into tens of thousands with canal and coal cargo losses cited. Monongahela Coal Company assets, barges, and canal property heavily damaged. some destruction nearly total. Central Railroad reports 400 workers repairing miles of washed track after the hurricane.

Monongahela Coal Company Fitness Central Railroad Louisiana Wamps Moudsy Ulebt

Women Seek Colorado Congress Seat in First District

In Denver the First district race sees women candidates vying for a congressional seat. Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker, Democratic National Federation of Woman's Clubs president, prompts a push for her nomination. The Republican side backs Mrs. Dewey C. Bailey, Denver Woman's Club president, wife of the U S marshal. Ruth Bryan Leavitt's bid fades after a critical Chicago interview.

Colorado Sarah Platt Decker National Federation of Woman’s Clubs Decker Republican Club Denver Dewey C. Bailey

Lone saloon burns near McMinnville Tennessee

W P Conger's mountain saloon about eighteen miles from McMinnville on the Cumberland mountains burned at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. Fire destroyed liquor and Boots stock. Origin unknown amid indictments for liquor selling violations. The saloon nuisance drew little sympathy in town.

M'Minnville Tenn W. P. Conger McMinnville Cumberland Mountains Conger

Splendours of the Orient Exhibition Description

A damaged OCR passage describes an elaborate pavilion with mountains and interlacing tracks, portraying pageantry and pomp. It mentions replicas, equestrian displays, and grand country scenes, all framed as a dramatic display of nations and their cultures.

Grand Jury Indicts Wide-Ranging Mail Fraud Ring

A U S grand jury for the Southern District of Iowa indicted James C. Mabray and 84 associates for conspiracy and illegal use of the mails in a sprawling fraud. Victims span 18 states Alaska Canada with operations centered in Council Bluffs Davenport Burlington St Louis Seattle Denver New Orleans. Indictment lists 85 named victims and alleges losses exceeding a half million dollars aided by fake horse bets and other schemes.

Council Blupps James C. Mabray United States Grand Jury Iowa United States Mabray Howe Mabry Missouri Territory Alaska Dominion of Canada Council Bluffs Davenport Burlington St. Louis Little Rock Seattle Denver New Orleans Ft. 4S Sterera Elghty Lst A. A. Whiteleave St. Louie C. C. Vanderbech As Louis George A.quinby M. Jackman Minneapolis Louis Hendell Marquette Mich W. H. McGrath Pine City Minn M. Mener Bristol C. BE. Hayward Garden City William H. Stine Chicago Joe H. Walker Thomas Cale Foul du Lac Wis Adolph Yeske Harding Mont Dpc. Harrington Sioux Falls P. W. Whalen Port Arthur Canada Alexander Delaine Pembine T. W. Ballew Princeton Hans Anderson Ketchekan A. J. Olson Memphis Tenn J. C. Harrish Joseph W. Lelsen Menominee Ed Jones Shamokin C. M. McCain J. M. Turner F. Ellison Kamloops Z. Pierpont Marysville R. L. King Fowler Col Edwin James Blue Springs Neb J. C. Bowman R. W. C. Shull Minneapolt George L. Brown Norton Kan E. G. Allspaugh Terre Haute Ind J. EB. Harrington James Serivals George F. Castle Britt John Begger H. Ford Vancouver B. C R. A. Prager Helena Frank R. Baker J. H. Secrest Towa City Toro FR. Marts Polk City Towa James Webber Shamo‘kin Max Lindenbaum Louisville SN. A. Ketchell Nencer Dallas Tex C. W. Field Alf Cook Jamee Tiarney Biareator McMahn Toronton Joseph A. Young J. BE Cavaniuch McAlester Okla Bessey Oklahoma City J P. Scheuermann Leol Kun Henry Stoggedill Cabool William Burke H. A. Berthold Aurora BE. L. Colina A. Johnson Streator John H. Sizer C. T. Woods Charles D. Albert Sioux City Lee J. Schitt Kansas City W. &. Wagner T. BE. George San Antonio J. W. Springhorn Cleveland William Dwyer la Crosse

Medical Ad Promises Miracle Cure From Arnica Salve

Fragmentary OCR shows a historical advertisement claiming Hetkien’s Arnica Salve cures boils burns sores and piles. Mentions doctors arguing over fees and a dramatic line about dying if not paid. References to places and names in a period tone.

ML. Gingham Princeville Hetkien

Gold demonetization talk sparks silver renewal call

In a Salt Lake City meeting on the silver question Goldfield speakers criticize gold standard policy. Goodwin argues for demonetizing gold or recognizing silver to restore export power and halt adverse exchange effects. Heckman urges government move to cancel national bank notes and issue silver certificates tied to bullion value to boost trade.

Goldfield Goodwin Salt Lake City James Heckman Merchants & Manufacturers’ Board of Trade New York China East

Storm wrecks come ashore at New Orleans coast

Gulf hurricane reports detail dismasted schooners and battered craft. The General Whiting from Mexican ports to Pensacola towed to quarantine after masts and rigging torn away. Thomas G. Smith aground forty miles northwest of Southwest Pass with damaged rigging. A Norwegian crewman reportedly near Ray Adams as a tug aids. Lighthouse keeper C P Rollingsen drowned when the lighthouse boat was lost near Morgan City Louisiana.

New Orleans Gulf Louisiana Bar Mississippi River General Whiting Pensacola Thomas G. Smith Vera Cruz Mobile Southwest Pass

Up Before the Bar Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad

N H Brown of Pittsford Vermont writes praising Dr Kings New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine for chills constipation hemorrhoids or sick headaches. He recommends them and notes they are available at all druggists and in The Herald.

N. H. Brown Pitts Vt Dr. King

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