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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
4
Maury County voters are shown possible candidates with Padgett listed among Democratic nominees. The fragment indicates a local party slate with Padgett highlighted. Information is partial and names aligned to Maury political scene.
The Nashville mayor James M. Head resisted a Baltimore led push to seize city rights tied to the L and N. A compromise grants Centennial Park to the city and 2 percent of gross earnings from the street railway while the firm spends one million on its plant. The piece condemns Wall Street power and praises Head’s defense of constituents.
In a bold stance, coal barons refuse to be dictated by the President, claiming dominance over 95 percent of regional coal lands and the railroads. They question why a federal directive should matter when they own the resources and transportation arteries.
The writer criticizes soft coal dealers for price gouging during strikes and taxes. Abdel Hamid cites U.S. tax relief for banks, challenging American treatment of Jews and Filipinos. The piece endorses Roosevelt’s stance on a tribal issue and questions party laws, with a New York Democrats platform calling for public coal ownership and potential vindication for Jeany McDowell.
Curley Moore colored on trial in the Circuit Court for assault with intent to commit murder was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Moore was arrested on a charge linked to Lelle ee Johnson near Santa Fe on Chestnut Ridge months ago. Motion was made for a new trial. State versus J W Hardin colored charged with larceny is being tried today with guard Sam Cummings from the State penitentiary testifying from Nashville.
Special to the Nashville report notes the Knights of Honor in Tennessee elected officers today. Ed Katheriner of Memphis is named Grand Dictator and a slate includes 5.8. Peeler of Camden as Grand Vice Dictator, J. H. McFerrin of Collierville as Grand Ass't Dictator, J. S. Nolen of Nashville as Grand Reporter, R. S. Fletcher of Jackson as Grand Treasurer, G. W. Stam of Rossville as Grand Chaplain, and R. A. ie Annutty of Hickory Valley as Grand Guardian with other appointees listed.
Rose Hill Cemetery seeks bids by October 28 at Oaken & Nichols to furnish 500 sugar maple and black ash trees. Trees must be 14 gauge to 244 inches in diameter, 10 to 14 feet tall, straight, well rooted. Delivery expected November 1–15. Bid may cover entire lot. right to reject any bid reserved. Columbia Tenn Oct 7. 10-21
Rev FJ Tyler will begin a protracted meeting at Tabernacle next Sunday. Rev C Morris and Rev G E Eubanks will preach at South Columbia Methodist and Mt Olivet. Junior Circle of King’s Daughters meets with Mary and Addie Rainey this afternoon at 3. Subject Righteousness. Presbyterian meetings set for Williamport postponed to November. Reece’s Chapel Ebenezer to start October 12 with no day services. Public invited.
A Citizens' Electric Light and Power Company movement gathers interest among business men and capitalists in Columbia. Reportedly a Nashville observer notes potential lower costs and daily service. Proponents cite insurance and gasoline price pressures as reasons for relief. A quiet canvass targets key interested parties.
A vehicle arriving at Columbia Mercantile Storage Co carried new corn in shock conditions. Authorities examined the load and noted standard storage procedures were in place. No injuries or major incidents reported.
Leading African American leaders in North Carolina call for a Negro State convention in Raleigh to nominate a state ticket and district congressmen. They say President Roosevelt opposes excluding blacks from Republican councils in the South.
Mercantile Storage Co reports corn in new shuck condition shipped or stored at their facility. Local records note related handling by Peah Mercantile Storage Co.
Hon L P Padgett will address Maury County citizens at Columbia on November 8 regarding the political issues of the day.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured against Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes the firm promise by F Hen ey Co and endorsers from Toledo wholesale druggists. The text asserts internal action on mucous surfaces and lists price and testimonials.
Reports from Earlfield Texas discuss Tuesday night fire damage with experts estimating losses between 109000 and 250000, with 85 to 58 tanks burned. One employee Thomas Crowley suffered likely fatal burns while at a derrick top. no other injuries reported. A banker surprised a longtime bookkeeper with a closed envelope containing a photograph, prompting astonishment and a humorous exchange.
On sale Saturday and Monday, light colored dresses, linens, and wool fabrics at yard prices from 50c to 1.25. Includes silks, neri wrappings, crochet quilts, ladies vests, rugs, and new wraps with Monte Carlo coats and hats. Stocks emphasize cost and variety for waists, kimonas, gowns, and ready-to-wear.
A reflective verse on justice and integrity. It condemns petty stealing and secret fraud. True praise goes to those who act by conscience rather than popular judgment, daring to be honest even if unseen.
In New York on October, a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Menlo Park New Jersey killed Courtney Sil hath a bridge tender for the Pennsylvania ferry and injured twelve other passengers.
Abe Thompson, colored, was the only case in city court Monday and fined 5 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. Saturday saw two colored girls in court over a school feud that led to a fight. Cora Dollar, larger of the two, and Maggie Bell Lewis exchanged sharp words with a physical clash after school. Judge Erwin, noting conduct, assessed Dollar 5.50 for improper behavior amid class tensions. Geo Leach, colored, received a 3 dollar fine for assault and battery this morning.
A quote from Johnston remarks that Roosevelt has been a dead shot in approaching trusts without hitting them, noting his cautious strategy in dealing with big business. Democrat.
Readable line items show Maury Barrel Co advertising potato barrels. Notice references a fenced coopers and a phone contact 810-811, with a date noted as Oct 1.
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