Announcement of The Herald ownership change and academy opening
The und ersigned take control of The Herald daily and weekly with Finney to assume editorial duties after disposing of Browns ville interests Hastings becomes business manager with long ties to the paper The policy remains to advocate good government Columbia Military Academy opens its fifth term with full occupancy and strong local support. Hardy Edgerton praised for building the school. Maury county fair to feature a baby show drawing mothers to exhibit their children.
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Finney
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Columbia
Hastings
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J. I. Finney
W. D. Hastings
C. M. A. Columbia Military Academy
Maury
Hardy & Edgerton
Maury County Meeting Backs Prohibition and Honest Government
A Maury county gathering in the Central statewide committee’s call decried machine politics and whisky influence. Speakers praised statewide prohibition, urged strict enforcement, honest elections, and representation at the Nashville conference and Vendome meeting to reflect the county’s stance.
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Meury County
Central
Tennessee
Nashville
Maury County
The Right of Discovery and North Pole Claims
The article argues who owns the North Pole after Dr. Cook's finding, noting no nation has claimed it, and debating whether it sits on a mainland or an island. It compares to Columbus and colonial claims, suggesting discovery alone is insufficient for ownership and that value depends on accessibility and political factors.
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North Pole
Dr. Cook
United States
North America
Great Britain
John Bull
Pole
Canada
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Columbus
France
England
Cy Lyle’s Explosion Denied by Tennessee Governor Ally
A fragmented report notes Col. Cy Lyle and Governor Patterson’s Tennessee ally were tied to an explosive incident rumor. The text suggests Lyle avoided escalation and rather sought to boast about a supposed achievement, though details are unclear.
Pardon Scheme Ends In Suit For Col Cy Lyle
In East Tennessee a young man Isenberg seeks clemency with a pardon. Attorney Kirkpatrick gains signatures and lobbies Governor Patterson but fails. Col Cy Lyle then accepts three hundred dollars to secure a pardon and is sued. the Times later promises an explosion that has not yet occurred.
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Isenberg
East Tennessee
Patterson
Kirkpatrick Isenberg
Cy Lyle
Nashville
Kirkpatrick
Times
Col Cy
Local trainer survives scare after horse sulky overturn
Lewisburg Sept 5 Special to The Herald W a Harrison of South Side Park Our MWh DIA narrowly escaped serious injuries at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon while warming up the Bay gelding Peerless for the treforall game when the sulky overturned and Harrison was thrown to the ground. He sustained some severe bruises but injuries were not serious.
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W.a. Harrison
South Side Park
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Fair Grounds
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Peerless
Maury National Bank Financial Statement Snapshot
A dated bank report from Maury National Bank in Maury County lists cash on hand and deposits with the Federal Reserve, notes of other National Banks, and due from the state treasurer. The document includes totals, a cashier’s oath, and signatures of the notary and bank directors.
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Erdralta
Saevita
Rere Kok
Texnesser
Maury
LCA
Titker
Parker
Andui Bor
U. Hy
Moure Elreu Paina
Sankine House
Wd Savi
Renorve WA
Wank
Vie
I Am Helvaty
Avadivactitinddo Pwauton
Herth
ANS
Record Crowds Favor Prohibition in Columbia Celebration
On the first Monday in September Columbia crowds filled the streets with robust business and no public drunkenness reported. Police noted no intoxication, supporting prohibition advocates claiming benefits to business and public order. The piece lauds prohibition and mentions Chas Willett of the Nashville Tennessean and Columbia Herald as a proponent.
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Columbia
Craga
Wats
Chas, Willett
Nastville! Tennessean
Columbia Herald
Willett
Tim
Pattern Hats and Ready-to-Wear Accessories Hit This Week
The store touts Ladies and Misses hats from Gage and Fiske and brands from Ciseago, Johnsen, and Glenckoy in New York. It promotes a sale on Latin striped suitings at 50 cents a yard and announces low prices on men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes including the New Columbia Maid and Le Bonita styles with several color options.
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Gage and
Fiske
Ciseago
Johnsen
Glenckoy
New York
Inter
You See It in Our Adits
Fragmentary OCR notes reference adits and possible mining context with unclear scope. No clear persons or organizations emerge. The readable text hints at underground passages but provides no concrete event, date, or location to anchor a fuller summary.
Harlan Rents Bank Building For New Grocery and Confectionery
W G Harlan rents the corner square bank building moving his groceries and confections from two stores into one. The front will house lunch stand confections and cigars, the rear grocery. Vaults stay for green groceries in winter and perishables in summer. Harry Sloan joins the new house. The West Seventh Street store becomes a wall paper paint and fancy stationery shop run by Jake Harlan and Jef Haley with Haley handling outside work. Watch for their announcement.
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W. G. Harlan
West Seventh Street
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Elks Prepare for Parade at the Fair
The Elks host nightly meetings to finalize parade plans for Elk day at the fair on Thursday September 16. The parade starts at the Elks Home on West Seventh with Kopp's Band leading escorted by mounted police, marching through Garden Street to Giant South Main and finally to South Park. Members receive umbrellas and hats in Elk colors and souvenirs will be given away.
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West Seventh Street
Kopp
Elk Organization
Msi
Girden Street
Giant South Main
South Silt Park
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