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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
1
Gordon Cowie was named president of the newly formed temporary organization governing the Northern Alabama Tennessee League. The league, designed as a regional sports body, aims to standardize play and scheduling across member teams.
Disjointed notices report Rev J W Cherry plans for women to lead in an end career, gratitude for a grand parade of registration, Oddfellows at courthouse, and a dispersal sale on October 28 leaving Columbia Church after 51 years, with Dr Woldridge as marshal announcing formation for March and certificates issued to 718 voters in three days of registration.
Sheffield learns the Northern Alabama Tennessee Band Baseball Association plans a November 4 meeting in Sheffield with chairmen from Albany Decatur and nearby towns. Officers will be elected, a $500 pledge to the league is set, and a charter application is filed with the National Association. The event includes a proposed June 1 start and September close, with teams covering their own expenses.
Routine work remained as the Tennessee Synod in session at the First Presbyterian Church prepared to adjourn this afternoon. A Wednesday debate on Home Missions featured a report from the Systematic Beneficences committee and resolutions approved by the general assemblies.
On Monday at 10 00 am a Holy Communion service for all women of St Peters Church and the parishioners of the women’s auxiliary. It includes offerings to the United Thank Offering and intercession for missionary work as part of EpIscopal Church program. Women urged to attend.
Fragmented report from United Press noting London mayor Macadwenny and relatives did not respond to messages. Vague, garbled text suggests a tense situation with unclear outcomes and no direct statements or dates.
Rome October 14 Italy today proclaimed amnesty to all political and military prisoners committed to prison prior to September 191?. The act practically exempts deserters from the customary penalties.
United Press reports from agency sources that a new effort is underway to recruit an anti Soviet army in Berlin. The movement would reuse remnants of forces previously recruited by Lieut Bermondi and other ex anti dictators, aiming to bolster anti Soviet resistance.
Prof. James Minly Dean and Prof. Evan Anderson McLean of the United States Department of Agriculture attended the county fair at Centreville on Wednesday. They praised the sale as one of the best arranged events in the three county fairs season, though notes indicate some records have been surpassed this year.
Fire destroyed Hindman’s barn and its contents on the Tron Rover road. The building valued at $2700 with $200 insurance paid. origin of the fire unknown. News notes the incident and payout by Thomas & Honiley.
Sir Hamar Greenwood the Chief Secretary to Ireland announced today in Dublin that a special constabulary similar to England's will be created and placed under the control of the Irish constabulary. The move aims to bolster policing in Ireland with more men.
Mrs S10 Brown of the Man ly Chapter of the Red Cross organized two practical home nurse classes at Spring Hill. Led by Miss Biddle, more than twenty Spring Hill women join to perform nursing work and rapid progress. Brown travels to Nashville for a Southern division Red Cross meeting and aims to secure a home nurse for Maury county.
The county Democratic executive committee schedules a meeting at the circuit court room on Monday at 11 o clock to organize for the upcoming campaign. Chairman BP Looney issues the call with details for October 18 at the courthouse.
Injunctions were granted this morning by Judge Whitthorne to C. H. Gilliam and J B Merritt against the Consolidated Company. They seek to prevent dumping of rock and use of dynamite to blast dirt on their farms. Notices filed by Fleming and Fleming.
Washington reports September cotton consumption at 457000 bales, down from 491049 bales last year. The government release notes the decline reflects weaker demand and production shifts.
Dr. W. B. Taylor, assigned to the First church for the coming conference year, will occupy the pulpit Sunday for the first time. He expects to move his family here early next week, and is known here as a former presiding elder with many friends in the district.
Three boys ages seven to nine found a large sum, tried to locate the owner, then chose to donate the money by buying books for the King's Daughters hospital children's ward. The act drew pride from the hospital and admiration for their selfless example.
Democratic Club chairman WM J. Webster urges voters to hear Governor A H Roberts in Columbia October 20 at 2 p.m. Opera House and Hon L P Padgett in Columbia October 1 at 1 p.m. Court House, plus October 11 at 7 30 p.m. in String HL Tenn.
With a strengthened squad since a prior loss to Hume-Foye, Central High School heads to Nashville in the morning to face Central High of Davidson County. Captain Hardison has intensified practice, restoring fitness levels and promising a hard fought battle in enemy territory.
Secretary Houston told a conference of over thirty farm officials that the United States treasury has no money to lend for reviving war financing to boost export sales of American farm products. The rejection was delivered during the Washington meeting today.
A United Press report from Weshington warns that farmer demands for lower federal rediscount rates and extended credit could trigger higher prices. Granniell calls the move disastrous, while Howard Jackson says it would halt current price declines.
Governor Cox opened a three day campaign in Ohio to rally support for a referendum on the League of Nations. He called his effort a mandate from the people to the Senate to ratify the treaty, saying rejection would be unthinkable. He addressed Taft’s claim that Democrats may win the presidency but lack votes to ratify.
Washington reports that President Wilson accepts the resignation of Assistant Secretary Jourratt Shoush effective November 14 for personal reasons. The move prompted swift administrative changes at the Treasury Department.
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