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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
3
Nashville Tenn Oct 16 The new city administration was inaugurated with Mayor Jus. Brown taking the oath of office. The new council organized and unanimously elected J. T. Roberts as president after nominations by Angus Schardt.
A letter signed "Church Member" argues church discipline should curb sins like profane swearing gambling drunkenness and home desecration before pushing Sabbath observance. The writer pleads for church courts to discipline offenders regardless of status to restore moral courage and honor to God.
A speaker urges purification of membership and widespread church influence, hoping that in God’s time people will reverence and honor the holy day and its significance for God’s children.
John Latta announces withdrawal from the mayoral race after discussion with his wife family and friends. He cites opposition within the reform party and a desire to avoid fissures, thanking supporters and stating he will stand by his past efforts to enforce laws.
Lee County reports 960 for and 205 against in Monday's prohibition ballot with three counties still to decide. Across the state, Opelika and Auburn split against prohibition while Phoenix City shows strong support amid cotton mill town sentiment.
New York reports discuss yellow dog funds and corporate money used to influence rail franchises and politics. Testimony cites the New York City Railway Company backing labor demonstrations and political pressure in Albany. Calls arise for tighter accounting to expose illegitimate payments and curb corruption.
Anniston Alabama reports Calhoun County votes whisky out by about 1 600 to 8 1 majority in a local option election. City tally shows 625 for prohibition and 134 against. Eleven saloons in the city closed since Saturday amid a quiet election.
A Columbia citizen recounts relief from kidney pain using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites repeated back and loins pains, nocturnal urinary issues, and post effort surges, claiming cure after treatment at Adams & Martin's drug store.
William J. Bryan denounces President Roosevelt idea of national incorporation of railroads and other interstate firms as centralizing power beyond states. He likens it to Hamiltonian central control, noting opposition from attorneys general and state railroad officials, while urging caution about federal overreach.
Nashville Tenn Oct 16 Since the indictment and arrest of Joseph W Dillin late Surveyor of Customs for alleged embezzlement a thorough probe of his eight year term is likely The grand jury could not fully inspect records due to time constraints and will resume if the District Attorney directs further scrutiny fromTreasury inquiries depending on developments
A State and Van Buren loop collision today injured thirty people around 2 PM. Fifteen sustained minor hurts, three died or gravely hurt, with panicked crowds of women shoppers in cars. Names include Mrs Adelin Dejun and Mrs F Slicher among the injured.
Washington dispatch details Southern Pacific rebates under the Hepburn act, with about $200000 in rebates paid on freight over the past year. Prominent features include the Plaza Hotel at eighteen stories with 800 rooms and 1000 staff, boasting ornate marbles, electronic systems, pneumatic tubes, and a vast kitchen, costing $13000000 and serving elite patrons.
Pauline Law, 35, was spanked by her father William Law, 61, on Friendship Avenue after returning home past 1 am. Pauline sued for assault. William claimed he barred her from roaming streets after midnight. Alderman Kirby admonished and ordered Pauline to pay costs. Mr Law was discharged.
Louisville, Oct 14 The Rev. J. H. Wentworth archedeacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington said in an interview that he believes the Republicans will win in Kentucky this fall.
Several realty transactions recorded in Maury County include J H Kannon buying Fred Hanson farm of about 200 acres near Glendale for 10 000 dollars. C C Denton buys 80 acres from Captain Joe Howard for 5 750 dollars, and C R B Denton acquires 80 acres from W Smith near Glendale for 5 000 dollars. S W Smith purchases 189 acres from W Gresham near Grove for 36 000 dollars.
A playful remark about echoes from a corridor in the White House. The speaker notes shouting a phrase yields a comic echo, reflecting a light, humorous moment inside a government building.
A fragmented note suggests a vaudeville reference to Thespis and a token used to tell stories in performances. The text also mentions a product claiming to soothe itching skin and heal cuts, though details are unclear.
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