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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

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Aggregate of Riots and Incidents Across Regions

A sweeping summary of unrest and crime spans multiple locales. Civil disturbances near La Victoria report a defeated rebel effort while Venezuelan President Dustmas Venezuell consolidates power. In Kentucky and Tennessee, investigations surface bribery, post office irregularities, and arson-like disruptions. A New York cemetery exhumation and a fatal rail wreck near Belle Ellen highlight systemic hazards. Immigrant arrival counts and criminal cases in several counties round out a day of volatility.

Morninys Hart Fightine la Victoria Dustmas Venezuell Forctna

James Younger Personal Crisis Reports End in Suicide

James Younger once of the Timex band armings and outlaws, jailed for a parole hold, reportedly died by suicide yesterday in St Paul Minnesota. A Manila envelope found in the room bore farewell lines addressed to loved ones and reporters requesting friendship and a final burn.

St. Paul. Minn James Younger Timex Outliws

Union Machinists Strike in Nashyllle Foundry

Union machinists at Stewart and Bruckner’s Nashyllle foundry walked out with about fifteen men seeking higher wages shorter hours and union recognition. Union machinists at Union Machine Shops also struck earlier in the week for similar reasons. The company offered no comment as a political backdrop looms since W A Stewart, a firm member, was nominated for State Senator by the Davidson County Democrats, potentially influencing the dispute.

Nashyllle Stewart & Bruckner W. A. Stewart Davidson County

Order Restored at Littleton Riot Site

Birmingham dispatch reports quiet at Littleton after deputies from Birmingham restored order following a riot. Negroes dispersed and returned to their homes as officials ended patrols yesterday.

Littleton The Herald Birmingham Ala

Peruna Endorsed by Chicago Associations for Catarrhal Diseases

Letters from Mrs Catherine Toft of Valkrein Association and Mrs Clara Makemer of Florence Crittenden Anchorage Mission praise Peruna for worn-out constitutions and general debility. They cite liver, dyspepsia, and nerve issues as improved. A Hartman book on catarrh and treatment is offered free by The Peruna Medicine Co.

Mra Catherine Toft Valkrein Association Chicago Cottage Grove Avenue Peruna Theas Clara Makemer Florence Crittenden Anchorage Chestnut Street Chicagos Yane Hartman Alec Wang Porana Catmuibus Oiaio

Inventory of Marks Estate Filed in County Court

The Nashville Trust Company filed an inventory of Albert J. Marks estate. It lists life insurance of 10000 to Mrs Selene Ellison and other assets including furniture, piano, jewelry, and notes totaling about 14000. Some items are under lien and several claims belong to clients.

Nashville Trust Company Albert J. Marke Bes Parsons Albert D. Maries Advaben Len Weeckern Selene Jackson Ellison Northwestern Mutual Lif’ Insurance Company Frank G. Fite Dirly Ellenta Fotal W. H. Jackson W. B Hackson, Jr Eunice E. Jackson A. D. Marks Peter Walker J. P Bille Clemons Albert Fitapatrick Tom Simmons Albert Fitzpatrick J. P. Clemons T. Z. Tyler G. H

Politician Speculation on Senator Bate’s Possible Retirement

Washington Oct 20 Democratic leaders discuss potential retirements and races. Senator Bate’s re election status remains unclear but likely to trigger a contest if he steps down. Possible candidates include Gov McMillin Ex Gov Taylor Representative Richardson and possibly Gen Luxe E Wright. Carmack plans speeches in Massachusetts Connecticut culminating in a Madison Square Garden rally led by William R.

Washinon McMillin Taylor Richardson Perhap Luxe E. Wright Philippiers Gen. Wright Philippine Commission Fsland Senator Carmack Massachusetts Connecticut Boston Fall River Worchester Madison Square Garden New York City William R

Hearst to Run for Congress as Rally Aims for Democrats

The report notes Hearst, the newspaper owner, likely to be elected to the next Congress, replacing Amos Cummings. The rally is portrayed as a general Democratic showcase, not solely Hearst’s benefit, and a new Washington paper by Hearst may launch within ten months.

Hearst Amos Cummings Democratic Party Washington Washinon Nashville American

Box of reptiles contained on Pennsylvania boxcar

Briner, a railroad employee in Princeton, sat on a plain box at the station when a tickling sensation under his coat revealed a python in the box along with turtles and lizards. The box, checked from Chicago, belonged to Dr Frederick Hans Gadow of Cambridge University England, returning from Central America voyages, who lectured on Color in Reptiles and Amphibia.

Pennsylvania Railroad Briner Chicago Frederick Hans Gadow Cambridge University England Central America Princeton New York N. J New York Sun

Crap Game Raided on Railroad Near Pump Factory

Deputy Sheriff Godwin and Constable Gond raided a nerve crap game Saturday night near a pump factory on the railroad. Participants Austin Mitchell Ebenerer wn Elijah Matthews Dave Love and Tobe Manny were arrested and brought before Justice Hayes. Each was fined $6.00.

Godwin Gond Austin Mitchell Ebenerer Wn Elijah Matthews Dave Love Tobe Manny Justice Hayes

Monster Catfish Overwhelms Fishermen After Titanic Catch

Friends of Frank Botts on Thirty fourth street and Missouri avenue hosted a feast after a 100 pound yellow catfish was caught near Bridgeport seven miles below the city. George Smith John Eppert and Frank Botts pursued the fish by boat and net, landing it after a struggle that drew on for hours. Local fishermen call the monster the largest seen in the area.

Frank Botts Thirtyfourth Street Missouri Avenue Mr. Botts George Smith John Eppert Bridgeport Walton

Warrant Sworn for Arrest of Martin English Wagon Driver

Horace Rainey swears out a warrant for the arrest of Martin English, a Black wagon driver formerly in the employ of J. Underwood. Rainey handed the man over to a third party last Saturday night for payment, but the arrangement failed to deliver him to the escapee.

Horace Rainey Martin English J. 4. Underwood Rainey Underwood Manny Secapee

Pierpont Morgan Defends Public Duty Amid Press Criticism

In a public statement Morgan denounces newspaper cartoons and scrutiny of his role in business. He says his aims have been to improve values and public welfare, not personal gain, and laments the relentless attention that taints his legacy.

J. Pierpont Morgan Tan

Belvouir Home Sold to Sons of Confederate Veterans

In Jackson Mississippi a formal sale of Belvouir the Jefferson Davis home to the Sons of Confederate Veterans was completed during the Mississippi division reunion. Mrs Davis received ten thousand dollars for the property to use as a home for indigent Confederate veterans. Governor Jefferson Davis of Arkansas delivered an address praising the late Confederate leader.

Jackson Miss Belvouir Jefferson Davis Davis Sons of Confederate Veterans Mississippi

Umbrella Proposal Aids Sphinx Preservation Effort

Archaeologists in Philadelphia report the idea of a massive umbrella over the Egyptian Sphinx to shield the rock statue from centuries of sand storms. Experts say rain and wind erosion threaten the monument and a rock umbrella could be the world’s most protective feature for the recumbent man-headed lion statue.

Archaeologiate France Philadelphia Record

Giles Pulaski Democratic Primary Vote Totals

Primary results from Giles County represent a quiet election with light turnout across districts. For representative, Ft. M. Bugg led with 68 votes, ET Harwell 47, and George F P Mewdowa 530. For joint representative Rod Anderson 267, Thomas W Jones 025, and W B Ro Oils the tant.

Pulaski Tenn Pisgah Ft. M. Bugg ET. Harwell George FP. Mewdowa Rod. Anderson

Counterfeit $10 Bill Detected by Treasury

The Treasury Department reports a counterfeit ten dollar note from the 1901 series circulated in Washington. It is a lithographic product on two papers with silk threads between, and features blurred portraits of Clark and Lewis and a buffalo. The inkwork is poorly done and the overall print quality is bad.

Washington Treasury Department Ito Clark Lewis

Boys Prank Unnerves Obion County Grave Scene

In Obion County near Stovall's Pena southeastern area a new mace grave was found and reported to L L Milam. Milam led a Sunday morning crowd to the site and, amid curiosity, unearthed a chunk of wood planted by mischievous boys during a possum hunt to frighten grave diggers.

Stovall's Pena Obion County L. L. Milam Wire Milam Font

Phosphate Dealers Acquire Moore Place at Chancery Sale

Dealers in Phosphate Messia Joha and Herman Ruki of Mt. Pleasant and Maj. W. J. Whitthorne bought the Moore place of 264 acres at 215 025 near the American Phosphate Co. plant, part of the original Polk place. Sale will have to be confirmed.

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