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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
8
Dobbins and Ewing advertise cooking and heating stoves with 10 to 25 percent savings. They tout Majestic and Columbia ranges, Live Oak and Blae Oak stoves, No 7 box stoves for 10 dollars, and air tight wood or coal burners. Also feature open stock china patterns and various lamps, including B H Central Draft Lamp for increased light.
New line bedroom suites in golden oak mahogany imitation and natural oak. Odd dressers sideboards tables China closets chiffoniers hall racks iron beds cheap and hardwood beds low. Mattresses in all sizes. Large stock of rocking chairs wood cobbler seats at low prices. 3 slat split bottom chairs 4 for 0.40, six for 2.25. 3 slat cane bottom chairs 0.60 each, six for 2.75. Take elevator to second floor to view.
Telephone entry for Gitizens shows Phone No 73 and directs to Phone No 80 at 22 West Seventh Street. Names Dobbins and Ewing appear among listings with contact details and street address noted.
Reports from Haxmon Shamokin Wilkesbarre and Scranton detail a broad coal strike stance led by President Mitchell with a plan for nationwide action. Mines suspend operations as discussions of wage hikes and concessions continue, with demonstrations and near-universal work stoppages anticipated.
Oct. 2 Shenandoah Pa The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co posted a ten percent wage rise for all employees but striking miners ignored it and did not report to workings. Soldiers were not ordered to patrol. Governor's troops and Kluttery conducted a practice march at eight but it was not significant. Mazleton Va Oct 2 President Mitchell said he is not preparing a call for convention nor will he issue one at this time. Inverary castle queen planted trees with visitors including Queen Victoria Gladstone Earl of Shaftesbury Lord Lansdowne and Dr. Livingstone appearing among a legacy of tree planting by distinguished visitors.
A lengthy Chronicle editorial warns Major Whitthorne against pursuing an independent bid in the forthcoming district race. It argues Republicans lure him with false promises, predicts a crushing defeat, and urges him to remain loyal to the Democratic nominee to preserve party unity and honor.
Southern Railway offers double daily Nashville departures to eastern cities. First train leaves Nashville at 9:30 p m reaching Washington next morning and continuing to Baltimore Philadelphia New York with scenic North Carolina route via Chattanooga and Asheville. Second train departs 3:30 p m via Roaneeg to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Pullman and dining service available.
Nashville reports a severe shortage of equipment on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis system with daily averages over 400 cars needed for foreign lines. Wheat movement remains heavy westward as rails face ongoing loading delays and congestion across major routes.
Tennessee reports the total assessed value of all property including real estate, railroads, and telegraph lines for 1800. The document shows county and state board actions increasing valuations by substantial sums, detailing per asset category and comparing against 1600 figures to illustrate a rise in total assessed property value.
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