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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1900

Page

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Roosevelt crowds and wartime plans across the nation

Ty Roosevelt contemplates a crowd scene while McKinley’s election advances a large army plan. Debates about postponing Estero engagements, political maneuvering in Congress, and campaign talk by Bryan and Woonry color a tumultuous political landscape. A Michigan farmer’s suicide shadows wedding plans as judges consider riot indictments in Ark on. Clara Barros of the Red Cross calls for shelter aid for storm victims.

Mies Clara Barros National Red Crops Society Haa

Captain J M Kell dies at 77 in Georgia home

Capt. John McIntosh Kell Adjutant General of Georgia and noted Southern figure died at his home near Soxsaton on October 5 at 6:30 PM after long illness. A Mexican War veteran, Kell served with Commodore Perry and commanded on the Sumter and the Alabama. He became Adjutant General of Georgia in 1896 and held the post until his death.

Soxsyaton John McIntosh Kell Georgia South Commodore Perry Depen Raphel Semmes New Orleana Sumter Semmes

Republican Convention Call From Maory County Chairman

John W. Jackson, chairman of the Maory County Republican Executive, issues a call for a convention to be held on Monday, October 15, 1900, at 12 o'clock for nominations. The meeting will take place at Lo' sm with the date and location specified by Jackson.

John W. Jackson Maory County Cohan Lo' Sm Iao W. Jackes

Erwin Prevails in Senate Nomination and House Race

The Democratic convention nominated J. E. Erwin for the Senate after a split vote with Whitthorne, with Maury county providing decisive support. In the House race, Capt. A A Lipscomb won the first ballot, with J. L. Cochran and Nelson vying for second place before Nelson secured the nomination on the final ballot.

Ord John M Crowe W J. Whitthorne Severson J W Stockard Lewis Erwin Whitthorne Brockard Maury Perry Mollie Hardison John W. Morton Mira Hardison Representatives House of Representatives Messrs. Siniser Crowe Siniser W. B. Greenan Arush Bredson Brown A. A. Lipscold LH. Hatcher Juan Nelson J.A. Voorhing W. C Gordon Eugene Ritter J. 7. L. Cochran, J. A. Baker Nominated Jag, Li. Dooley Jno M. Crowe R. D. Lowhridge Ban Hayes Yotal Lipscomb Nebon Lowbridge Guidun Dooiey & Hayes Capt. Lipscomb Nelson Lochridge Gordon Hayes Suicoie

Rohm Retires as Ameri can Phosphate Manager

Mr H D Rohm and Herman W Rohm have retired from active management of the American Phosphate Company. Henry Dotterer, formerly with Charleston Mining Company, becomes general manager and will operate from Mt Pleasant. Dotterer brings a Charleston stenographer, arrives in Mt Pleasant last Monday, and will work at the Tagram Building through the office move.

Herman W. Rohm American Phosphate Company Actlvation Henry Dotterer Charleston Mining Company South Carolina Ruth Mt. Pleasant Tagram Dotterer Charleston Miss Morey

Mt Pleasant narrowly tops Culteoka in season finale race

The Mt Pleasant and Culteoka teams clash in a tight season finale with Mt Pleasant winning 4 to 3 after earlier claims of unfair play. The event featured a long list of premium winners in horse shows and a crowded fairground crowd despite threatening weather.

Ridley Farm Sale Upheld in Phosphate Case Favoring Defendants

Chancellor Abernathy rendered a Friday decision in the suit of W P and Webb Ridley versus the International Phosphate Company and others, ruling for the defendants. The matter centered on the Ridley farm near Ridley Station where phosphate deposits were found and sold by decree in Chancery to Carpenter and Strudwick, later sold to the International Barony. The Ridleys claimed the sale should be set aside for alleged bid rigging, but the testimony showed the buyers acted in good faith with no fraud. The guardian ad litem for minor heirs filed a cross bill asserting lack of jurisdiction to order the sale. the Chancellor dismissed the cross bill and held the court did have jurisdiction.

Chancellor Abernathy W P. and Webb Ridley Internationa Phosphate Company Ridley Farm Mt. Pleasant Pike Ridley Station Messrs Carpenter and Strudwick Ridleys Eigieys Guardian

Nashville's New Terminal Opens With Ceremonial Event

Formal opening ceremonies drew a crowd to the new terminal station in Nashville. Attendees included President Harris of the Chamber of Commerce Mayor Head Major J W Ppaeee and Mayor E C Lewis along with other local officials. Music and remarks highlighted the occasion.

Nashvinix Harris Chamber of Commerce Mayor Head J. W. Ppaeee Maor E C Lewis La fond _ Bpeechen Jemera August Felon Milton H. Sailth

Destructive Flames Threaten Doyls Town in White County

Nashville dispatch reports a destructive fire in White County near Doyls that nearly wiped out the town during the night. Firefighters battled flames as residents stood by, with containment ongoing and property damage feared extensive.

Nashville White County Gre

Large Family Reunion of Williamson Descendants

About 150 descendants of Charles Williamson gathered in Charlotte County Virginia for a reunion, tracing roots to Virginia with branches in Franklin County Missouri and other Southern states. The gathering featured officers, distant relatives, and plans for a 1901 reunion at the Williamson estate in Charlotte County with social activities, readings, and a traditional basket dinner.

St Lovie Republic Willienmig Charlotte County Wirwluta Heitheer Guyual Faiily Enon Dumeon We Norti Ta Mt. Leont Barnes St. Louis Louie O. White W. G. Moore J. Newby W. G. Bryan Duo Thompson H. Bryan Williamsons Virginia Carolinas Tennessee Louisiana Texas Liluois Charles Williamson Bhigiaid Cuthbert Williamson America James River Virginta Winestown Philbecwins Cobham Willitaron Aluil Curbhert Williamson Henry Williamson Memphie Maj John J. Williamson Hhe Mise Lucy Columbia, Ronn Florence Willison Reanoke Calvin 8. Brown, Sr Oblun Youty Trennessee Withhin Ruth Williamson Mra Anderson Dean Calvin &. Brown, Jr The Colorade Universit Willian O. Rogers Lillinois Mra Primm Br. Joseph Mian Nettie Rogers Lillavie A . Louis

Deplorable accident injures young Daimwood near mill yard

Russell Daimwood, son of Mr and Mrs James Daimwood, was badly hurt Sunday afternoon in the railroad yards near the Columbia Mill and Elevator Co plant. He fell beside a switch engine and his left leg was crushed below the knee, with medical help delayed for several hours. Friends extend sympathy and hope for his recovery.

Russell Daimwood James Daimwood Columbia Mill & Elevator Co Janet Sent Street

Mark Twain Plans Return From London Residence

New York reports Mark Twain will leave London this Saturday to return to the United States after five years abroad. He says the journey reenergizes him in body and mind. The author will spend winter in New York and go to Hartford, Connecticut, next spring.

New York Mark Twain Logion United States London Hartford Conn

Maury County Democrats Elect New Executive Committee

The Maury County Democratic Committee elected new members and a chair at a Saturday meeting in the Circuit Court room. Walter Bailey and John M. Crowe tied for temporary chairman. Bailey won. W. J. Towler became chairman and W. B. Greenlaw was named secretary amid adjournment after a party endorsement of state officials. New executive list includes Nolan Woolard, Drake Stanfill, John Gillespie, G. W. Oliver, Cook Harris, W. Bellurant, W. M. Gibony, Dick Parks and others.

Maury Perry Lewis Jno M. Crowe Jas. A. Smiser Erwin Whitthorne Crowe Smiser Hows Iu Consultatio J. W. Christian Lewis County FE. Baker Percy BH. Huieher BN. Woolard BE. Yoest Marry James A. Siniser Democratic Press Maury County N. Woolard Drake Stanfird Joby Gillespie Dr. Welton Oliver Frank Haywood M.B Pomlinson A Martin Joe Hobbs J. H. Morgan J. A. Phineas Andrews W. F. Tucker J. A. Oaken A. Ritter J. A. Soser A. Satuiuels W. H. Wilson A. O. PB. Nicholson R. H. Guest Ed O'Neil B. Yoest R. BE. Nichols W. L. Davin B Stephens de. T. B Brown J. H.B Donglas W. A. Fevive L. L. Frierson EB. M. Kindel J. B. Ganbery MW. J. Kinzer Jo John Akin Jas, Lyle EA. Pogue J.T. Patton Ad Forgey RG. Mallina J. W. Adkinson Iy Lewia Hutchison Ed. Davis J.H. Murphy T. G. Hughes JA. Baker van Tankersley J.B. Odell W. A. Glenn E. T. Journey John M. Crowe E. K. Derryberry E. H. Hatcher J. W. Stockard Ir. Stockard Hatcher Dr. Stockard Hatener Revved M A. Baker Ted E. E. Erwin Democratic Committee M-T Circuit Court N. B. Cheairs Som Bam Hardison Hillarris Walter Bailey John M. Rowe Bailey Drake Stantill John Gillespie G. W. Oliver Cook Harris Bellaurant W. M. Gibony Dick Parks TL Matthews Jobo E L. Phot W. CG. Whitthorne W. B. Kedmlaw Sol Grow Jain A. Collier Oo Lavender A.J. Nichols

Trustees consider returning funds over memorial trust

In Nashville Tennessee Frank Cheavnain Bivouac reports the trustees of the Truss memorial fund were urged to return Wennsee's contribution. The movement was deemed a failure. The bivouac refused to act on the Gordon Shaw incident in Atlanta and tabled a report censuring Geo f Gordon for the tone of his A. R. meetings speeches.

Nashville Tenn Frank Cheavnain Tom Right The Truss Memorial Fund Wennsee Gordon Shaw Atlanth Geof Gordon A. R

Governor McMillin appoints Hart judge in Tuvidtin County

Governor McMillin named W M Hart as judge of the Tuvidtin County Criminal Court to fill the vacancy created by Judge Anderson's resignation. Hart's appointment was announced from Nashville on October 4.

Nashville McMillin W.M. Hart Onudge Tuvidtin County

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News and Comment Ty Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Mark Hanna Goy Roosevaur McKinley Frank Wairmean Michigan Abpactal Arkon, O Paris Great Britain Senate Washington Democratic Campaign Committee J.G. Woonry Prohibition Louisville Oelock William Jennings Bryan Highth Congressional District Lexington Sime Balow Bima Secretary Long Penrose Carnegie Bee J. M.kell A. A. Lipscomb John Nelson MR. H. D. Rohm Culteoka Danny Henan Intersat Culteokans Qalleoka J. E. Harrison Ae Mitchell Dr. L Voorhies Thomas CG. Brown Jas Granberg PB. Jones Jones P. B. Jones J. E Harrison Red Seal Bakery Abdallah M. Abshard Judge Orr Frank Walton John Padgett Danny Heaann Muary County South Side Park Cullooka Boys Amos Warfield Ridley International Phosphate Co Doyls St. Louis, Mo New Democratic Committee Towler W.B. Greenlaw Jamoa Graebery Jas. Goodloe John Bowell Jot Akin Stephen Kirk Ad Porgiy R.G Mullens Hardy Skelly J. B. Shaw Chas. Hull J. J. Parrish Lovie Loftin Walter Batley J. 8 Brown Rouss W. M. Hart Judge Anderson Ences
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