Train limited via hub to northwest from Washington
A fragmented 1896 dispatch notes a boat train in Hous or Washington state. It mentions Major General Pat Agt and a hub route toward the northwest, with sparse readable details.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
1
Political notes from a feverish campaign era
Thirty names were selected for the Hall of Fans as Gov. Roosevelt faced a chilly reception in Kentucky. Reports from Indiana note Carmack addressing a large Logansport demonstration and Bryan’s Ohio tour drawing big crowds, while Goebel case prosecutors push a pardon claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of
George Washington
Nichole
Lewis
Lincoln
Webster
Mr. Bryan
Ohio
Manefield
Queen of battleships sets record speed on trial run
Santa Barbara Calif Oct 13 The Wisconsin completed an unprecedented trial voyage earning praise as the next iron works triumph The battleship hit 16 knots on the first leg and averaged 17 25 knots for the 64 knot run The Alabama was closest competitor while the voyage featured rough seas with no damage or mishaps despite gale conditions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Cal
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
Town
Ranger
Adams
Philadelphia
Gavetier Wharf
Point Conception
Dr Pillow to Fit Up Infirmary at West Seventh
Dr Robert Pillow purchases the Robinson property at School and West Seventh streets for 3500 dollars and plans to fit it as an infirmary. He will repaint and re paper the interior and improve the building by January first, with two professional nurses joining him. The move is seen as a needed addition to Columbia, providing convenient surgical care and hospital attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillow
Robinson
West 7Th Street
Robert Pillow
Anna Robinson
School
West Seventh Streets
Telephone rates raised by East Tennessee line sale
Knoxvianix Teon Oct 15 EB Caldwell president of Camber Telephone Company arrived and ordered higher rates for East Tennessee Telephone Company now owned by Cumberland Company. Business rates rise from 2 to 25 cents and 1.50 to 2.75 for residence lines. Caldwell says rates align with other cities. He heads toward Hendersonington Kentucky to review Tenferer Company exchange and to Louisville for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxvinaix
Teon
EB Caldwell
Camber Telephone Company
East Tennessee Telephone Company
Cumberland Company
Caldwell
Lise
Dhorningington
Tenferer Company
Louisville
Harmony Prevails at Maury County Republican Convention
Only one Republican convention was held Monday in Maury County with Dr. J. S. Bumpass elected chairman and D. K. Minor secretary. W. A. Derryberry and Walter T. Brooks were nominated for the Legislature, while W. O. Averitt and W. J. Hale earned endorsements for Senate and Footer respectively. Col Hughes denounced Democrats and predicted McKinley victory. A. T. Braxton criticized Dortch and future anti-Negro laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Col. Hughes
Hughes
Columbia
Bumpass
Larryberry
N. P. Greggs
J. W. Jackson
W. A. Derryberry
Walter T. Brooks
Perry County
W. O. Averitt
W. J. Hale
Lewis
Footer
A. T. Braxton
W. A. Quarterman
J. W
South
Empress Frederick's Case Reveals Ongoing Illness
Homburg October 16 A official bulletin reports the Empress Frederick suffers neuralgic pains exhaustion and heart weakness with lung complications. There is no present danger but a recurrence could cause imminent risk. Bulletin release follows a patient request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homburg
Frederick
Germany Holds Back on China Note as Japan Responds
Paris reports Germany has not formally replied to France on China though verbally accepting terms. Japan’s reply accepts the principle but seeks concessions on enforcing the arms embargo. A dispatch from Hankow says the Chinese court reached Sian Pu on October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
France
China
Japan
Arma
Hankaw
Eaye
Sian Pu
City Fathers In Session Regulating Whistles And Bells
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in adjourned session with Mayor Cameron and a quorum. The city approved paying 100 to L N railroad for killing an engine horse near Godwin station. A 210 claim by Jeff Haley for horse injury was referred to a committee. An ordinance to regulate whistle blowing and bell ringing was ordered. Bid specs for Fifth Street waterway closure were authorized. Two more fire plugs to be placed in South Columbia. Recorder Erwin’s financial report approved. West Sixth Street improvements to Broderick postponed. Dr. Forgey was granted 100 for health officer services. Engine driver Owen may live in the engine-house second story. Sewerage plans abandoned for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
L. N. Railroad Company
Godwin Station
Jeff Haley
Fifth Street
Main and Garden
South Columbia
E. BE. Erwin
John Broderick
West Sixth Street
C. A. Forgey
George Owen
Rosslyn Ferrell on Trial for Lane Murder
Rosslyn H. Ferrell faced trial in Marysville on charges of murdering Adams Express Messenger Charles Lane on August 10, 1900. He confessed in writing detailing the shooting and safe robbery aimed at funding his upcoming marriage to Lillian Costlow of Columbus. The suspect was arrested with Costlow present. his wife of the murdered messenger arrives from London, Ontario. The defense claims insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Rosslyn H. Ferrell
Adams Express
Charles Lane
Rell
Lane
Express
Lillian Costlow
Columbus
London
Ont
Old Kingston man shoots crowd with tacks in New Brunswick
John White of Kingston, age 87, wounded Thomas Sullivan and William Logan during a mock serenade in New Brunswick Old residents say White fled town with Mrs Mary Tice 74 intending to marry. The crowd attacked White later, he escaped. Mrs Tice is said deaf and partly blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
John White
Kingston
Thomas Sullivan
William Logan
White
Mary Tice
Woman badly burned in home coal fire accident
Mrs. Thomas J. Shaw suffered serious burns at her South High Street home last Friday when coal heating flames ignited her clothing during a family incident. Her injuries are extensive and require careful treatment as her recovery begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Shaw
South High Street
Mra Shaw
Damaging Testimony on Youtsey Confession at Ky Trial
Grovertown Ky Oct 16 Youtsey’s condition aloft as a key witness Goebel testifies a confession Youtsey allegedly made about Dick Combs and Jim Howard involvement in a shooting conveyed to Gov Taylor Col Campbell and others The testimony outlines instructions and pardoning talk amid the accused’s refusal to name the shooter with details of cartridge handoffs and hall meetings in the executive building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovertown
Youtsey
Sey
Arthur Goebel
Dick Combs
Gov. Taylor
Combs
Jim Howard
Onl
Campbell
Yousey
Berry Howard
Dick Quins
Jin Howard
Vo Asa
Democratic clubs organized across Tennessee in formation burst
About 200 Democratic clubs have formed in Tennessee with daily reports reaching the Democratic State Executive Committee. An oral meeting of clubs is planned in Nashville with invitations to David B. Hill Bourke Cochran Carter Harrison and other leading Democrats to speak. Hundreds of club members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Vol. IL
Democratic State Executive Committee
David 8. Hill
Bourke Cochran
New York
Carter Harrison
Chicago
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Queen OF Battleships
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South Chicago
City Fathers
Rosslyn Ferrell
Hayress Messenger Lane
New Brunswick, N. J
T. J. Shaw
C. Gary
Delmonico’s
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Youtsey and Taylor
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Tola Col. Camp
Bell
Mr. Youtsey
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Goenel
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Betty Howard
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