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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

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Key West Hit by Hurricane Leaves City in Ruin

Key West Florida reels after a hurricane that struck Monday morning leaving mass wreckage and millions in damage. Martial law was proclaimed by the mayor and the Key West Guards patrol the city as government troops are asked to help. Fires, looting fears, and widespread injury reports follow the storm. many factories and facilities are partly destroyed and streets are debris strewn.

Key West Fla Florida United States Havanna-American Marinez Nichols Ruy Lopez Manuel Lopez Blestas Torris Cortez Wolf Cigar Manufacturies First National Er Duval Street Sp. Amn

Carriers To Get A Pay Increase

From Washington comes word that carriers at Chit post office will receive a raise. Details show wage bumps from 800 to 900 dollars for some and from 300 to a higher amount for Albert Morrell, with the exact figures and effective dates unclear in the fragmented OCR text.

Washington Chit Deowiver Substantia Imerenpe Wily Ymyrol Adrian TE Obel Albert T. Morrell Puma de Sreaain

Frost Nips Gardens as Mercury Drops Near Freezing Point

In a chilly spell Jack Frost touched outdoors with frost and fear for plants. Potatoes suffer little damage though vines blacken. green tomatoes may curb chow chow production. uplands fare better than lowlands. Thermometer not official but early risers report 36 degrees.

Erro Crystal Jack

White Names His Advisers for State Democrats

Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn Oct 12 The State Conference Committee of State wide Democrats authorized chairman N H White to appoint a six member advisory committee He announced the appointees from East Tennessee R E B Mountcastle and G F Milton of Knox County from Middle Tennessee J J Bean Moore County W W Ogilvie Marshall County and from West Tennessee Judge E L Bullock Madison County G T Fitzhugh Shelby County These men are noted for their experience and party organization success

Herald Nashville Tenn N. H. White East Tennessee R. EB. L. Mountcastle G. F. Milton Knox County Middle Tennessee J. J. Bean Moore County W. W. Ogilvie Marshall County West Tennessee E. L. Bullock Madison County G. 7. Fitzhugh Shelby County

Will Bearden Have Opponent

The arrival of Chancellor Bearden raises interest in the upcoming chancellor race. No official candidates have been announced though it is understood he will seek another term and rumors place Attorney Lytle of Mar Itreoatore as a possible entrant. Bearden is praised for his service and impartial rulings.

Bearden Lytle Mar Itreoatore

Patterson to Seek Third Term as Tennessee Governor

Nashville dispatch reports strong belief Gov. Patterson will accept a third gubernatorial nomination, with Benton McMillin as Senate candidate and a renewed push against reform measures. Democratic committees in multiple counties urged Patterson to run again, while opposition concedes Patterson would be the strongest candidate for his faction.

the Herald Nashville Tenn Tennessean Gov. Patterson Senate Benton McMillin Shelby Hamilton The United States James B. Frazier McMillin Carnegie Trust Company New York Trust Company United States Senate Frasier

Major Williamson Honored by Confederate Veterans

In Clarksville Tennessee on October 18 the annual state reunion drew hundreds of veterans. Officers were elected including President G. T. Williamson and First Vice President J P Hanner. Attendance rose, pension and home rolls were reported, and the next meeting was slated for Franklin.

Herald Clarksville Tenn Association of Confederate J. T. Williamson Columbia Frank Moses Olliere G. T. Williamson J. P. Hanner Franklin

F. G. Cook Buys Sparrow Place In High Park

The Atwell Thompson property known as Sparrow Place in High Park was sold by B. B. Regen and O. Thomas to Frank G. Cook. Cook plans improvements, expects possession late November, and will move in after the Fraziers depart. The neighborhood rapidly grows with neat homes and new concrete walks.

Atwell Thompson High Park Sparrow Place B. B. Regen 8. O. Thomas Frank G. Cook John Frazier

Cadets Face Massey Next in Tough Local Showdown

Cadet footballers square off with Massey on Academy Field this Saturday for the third game of the year and second at home. After a 11 to 6 loss to Jones High two weeks ago and a 80 to 0 defeat by Massey last week, optimism is low but a lively, hard hitting game is anticipated for the sport loving public.

Massey Academy Field C. M. A. Rooters Jones High C. M.A Lynnville

Cudahy Packing Company Fined In Oleomargarine Case

In Leavenworth Kansas on October 12 the Cudahy Packing Company reached a compromise in federal court over oleomargarine stamp violations. The firm agreed to pay 97,777.50 dollars including 5,000 dollar fine back taxes of 82,777.50 and 10,000 dollars in special agency taxes. The indictment covered 696 counts claiming improper coloring and tax avoidance on the product.

Leavenworth, Kas Cudahy Packing Company Internal Revenue Cudahy Company Oleomargarvnn

Committee Named to Let Contract for the Orphanage

The Tennessee Orphans Home board named a fourteen room brick building committee including John W. Fry, John W. Jackson, and Rev. W. T. Boaz. They will demolish Davis Hall and erect a fourteen room structure with basement on Galloway and Eighth streets to care for about forty children. An architect will be hired after plans are drawn and bids let.

The Tennessee Orphan's Home John W. Fry Fry John W. Jackson W. T. Boaz Davis Hall Athenaeum Galloway Eighth Streets Galloway Street

Corn Crop Light in Maury County This Year

The corn crop in Maury County will be lighter than last year as drought during the summer months reduced yields. Prices in town are high and corn exports unlikely. small lots have sold at 8.00 and 3.25 per barrel. Hog prices are strong, and farmers may feed surplus corn to swine while West shipments may fill local demand.

Maury County

Stabling Texas Pony in Parlor Sparks Lively Police Visit

Knoxville police responded to a neighbor complaint about Mrs Mille Cros housing a Texas pony in her parlor. Authorities noted the animal appeared stuck indoors and workers planned to remove it, while the woman aimed to tidy the premises and convert the space into a livery for her horse.

Knoxville Tenn Mille Cros

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