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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
12
The comptroller announces the start of Columbia Institutions Seventy-Fifth Term of the National Banks. The regular gall on school for six is set to open next week at the institute, with plans for the opening Thursday.
The Maury National Bank and Phoenix National Bank publish strong financials after consolidating. Maury National shows 900000 loans, 515000 deposits, 200000 capital stock, 5400 profits since merger with 1000000 in securities and 200000 in cash on hand. Phoenix National highlights 125000 capital, 120000 bonds, 640463 total resources, and steady growth with ample deposits and loans.
In Evansville Indiana a mother, Mrs. Collins, prayed that her severely burned daughter would die after the child fell into a kettle of hot tomatoes. The mother’s prayer appeared to be answered when the child’s condition worsened and she died shortly afterward.
Hon L B White of Lawrenceburg, a former senator, visited Columbia on legal business and was asked about a bid for attorney general. He said he would probably not run, despite friends urging him, noting politics seem weak and he has not decided. If he entered, he would face strong opposition.
Advertising crews campaign heavy in town for Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth coming September 6 in Columbia. The circus boasts 85 double-length cars, 1,500 staff, 700 horses, and Jupiter the balloon horse with a dramatic fire and rocket finale.
A high speed car on Peachtree Street in Atlanta crashed into a stationary street car at Brookwood Bridge injuring seven others. Photographer Charles Tidwell was killed and his bride of one week, his mother in law Mrs Mamie Tidwell and three other relatives were hurt. Tidwell’s wife and two children were not mentioned as harmed. Authorities said the street car was dark moments before the collision and investigators sought details on the start of the return trip.
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