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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

11

Negroes Involved In Circus Day Robbery Case

An alleged ring of four men from Cross Bridges faced court after a street purse find led to a robbery plan near Phoenix Bank. Jurisdiction moved to circuit court with a $1,000 bond for two charges. English claimed innocence, admitting only bookkeeping. the others testified about the scheme and arrests followed a chase through the streets.

Kugiteh Alles George Sturrie Nesro Yollee Lanvanter Ingen Joe Armstrong Hodge Fleming Cross Bridges Phoenix Fleming Taylor English W. Sixth Street Quartette Harris Lancaster Lberty Jud Kennedy Macedonia Jhidgeerwin

Foley's Honey and Tar Clears Air Passages

An old GEOAlcorn ad describes Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages and stopping throat irritation. It touts soothing inflamed membranes, relieving obstinate coughs, healing sore lungs, and strengthening the system while urging consumers to avoid imitations in the yellow package.

Foley GEO. S Alcorn

Court to Pass on Pardons Abuse In Tennessee

Knoxville October 8 The Tennessee Supreme Court will decide this week if the governor can grant a pardon while an appeal is pending in the Tower County case of J W Stevens who forged C A Reeder’s name and was convicted. Stevens was released after a pardon by Gov Pottsman and later the sheriff was ordered to bring him into court but the case stalled for absent counsel. it will be heard this week.

Armstrong Taylor Toylr Manly Fleming Phoenix Joe Armstrong Knoxville Tenn Supreme Court Tower Court J. W. Stevens C. A. Reeder Herry Knox County Criminal Court Appea Potteaun Stevens Reise Sherif Roeder Kong County Lady Blevens Sherif Rooters

Five Die In Nashville Store Fire Suspected Arson

A Nashville grocery on Eighth Avenue North and Jefferson Street burned in the early hours. Four members of Moses Fishman's family perished in the blaze and Fishman died later at City Hospital. Police arrest Jim Butler and George Garrison, both black, on suspicion. The fire likely started beneath the stairs, trapping the upper floor occupants. The victims include Dora Fishman Rose Mshman Rose A Fishman and Rachael Markson.

The Herald Nashville J. A. Thuss Eighth Avenue North Jefferson Street City Hospital Jim Butler George Garrison Moses Fishman Fishon Mursing Dora Fishman Rose Mshman Rose A. Fishman Rachael Markson Fishman

Peabody Money Controversy Reaches State Officials

Nashville October 8 Comptroller Dibrell asks Attorney General Cates for guidance on Peabody College funds. He notes Davidson County Court action and questions whether the Legislature intended the college to remain independent from other institutions. He cites donor conditions tying location to Vanderbilt and seeks advice on recovering funds already paid.

Herald Nashville Tenn Dibrell Cates George Peabody College Davidson County Vanderbilt University Peabody Fund Atorney

McCarn Charges Probed By Nashville Grand Jury

Special to The Herald reports Attorney General Jem McCarn’s charges against Davidson county’s grand jury are under investigation in Criminal Court. Witnesses have been examined and the process may last several days. Attorneys for jurors include Judge J. M. Anderson Ex-Attorney General Bess and Hon Lytton Hicks. Some testimony indicated witnesses told the jury liquor was sold in Nashville and the jury marked it No good.

Herald Nashville Tenn Jem McCarn Davidson County J. M. Anderson Atorney Bess Lytton Hicks Iman Hihe

Local canines high divers Pete and Bob steal the show

Pete and Bob two small pox wiilers train with Shields Bros in Cilumula to perform rapid ladder climbs and dives from a seventy five foot platform. The two under ten pound dogs leap from ladders to nets three times daily with meat rewards, while their trainers A H Shields and the Shields brothers expand acts and plan polar explorations. The pair, rivaled by earlier acts, are promoted by local Herald coverage.

Pete Bob Shields Tasbul Shields Bros North Pole Pete Shields Smells Bros the Herald A. H. Shields L. & N. Railroad

Thrice-A-Week World Offer In One-Plus- Herald Deal

An advertising notice promotes the Thrice-A-Week World as a cheap accurate news source. It touts partial daily-like coverage at two papers per week including The Columbia Herald, offering a one year bundle for $1, a savings over the combined $2.00 regular price.

New York World Iis Thricka-Whek World Columbia Herald

Students' Club in Tenth Year at Meeting

The club enters its tenth year with renewed interest at a Saturday meeting. Slary Carbonwr hosts as France becomes a study focus with two highlighted works, Chateaux of France by Mrs Pillow and the Legione by Mrs Aine, shown during introductions to the year’s program.

France Mra. Pillow

Board Refuses To Reduce Salary Of Columbia’s MV

City board rejects proposed cut, keeping MV salary at 8300 per year. Biddle supporters oppose measures, while 66 idle against city savings efforts. Residents weigh impact as officials defend payroll stability.

Columbia Biddle CITY

City Attorne y vacancy filled and aldermanic shifts noted

W U Creart elected city attorney after a vote by the board. W A Cherry was named to the Board of Aldermen for the Fourth Ward, replacing Dale who resigned. Hatcher tendered his resignation and will step down subject to successor election. The meeting covered budget cuts, street widenings, and donations to the Tennessee Orphan's Home in Davis Hall. Mayor Biddle presided with all aldermen present. minutes approved.

Cherry Biddle Meyor Biddle Dale Pile Dales Dedman Chaffin Dedman Poste Dedinah Sreoedtnes Leo Cherry Sue Redman Enalenent Recorder Corety NY Id Hayes Rear Ninth Street B. Lazarus Adkissioy Youst Scovermany Tle Education Athenaeum I Cherry Swansburg Chaitin Wan Dpiefire

Suits Filed for Damages In Local Court

Fragmentary OCR text indicates multiple damage suits filed, naming an attorney and parties with unclear particulars. The readable bits reference a $1.90 amount and a declaration described as not seen, with garbled dates and names.

J. We Shelton Jet

Unclear OCR fragment from Norway Michigan item

Fragmentary noisy text mentions Foley's Honor and hay care, neighbor bay, and Alcorn with date July 17. Unable to determine a coherent news event or names due to garbled OCR.

Goth Boys Norway Mich Imlex Foley Nytt Alcorn

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