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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

Page

8

Secretary Shaw on use of public money at home not for speculation

Secretary Shaw issued a public letter to national bank depositaries urging funds be loaned in the communities where deposited rather than through brokers in New York for speculative purposes. He said banks may speculate with their own funds, but government money should stay local and be placed where it does the most good. If excess funds remain, return them to the Treasury for proper placement.

Shaw New York Washington

Betrothed's Grave Incident At New York Pier

A dramatic scene erupted on the French Ine pier as the steamer La Provence prepared to depart for Havre. Passenger Lolgul Contanziri, destined for Lecco in Lombardy, Italy, aims to keep a pledge to die on his sweetheart's grave, opposed by his brother Antonio Contanziri who created the disturbance.

Wards Baigt Josephine Bullastoltint Eb Loigl Beaver Oklo Josephine Luigi Italy Antonio Ives Patterson N. J Yuigi New York Havre Lolgul Contanziri Lecco Lombardi Contanziri

Carmack to Speak at Bryan Reception in Louisville

Senator Carmack accepted an invitation to be one of three speakers at a Bryan reception in Louisville Kentucky on September 13 at 6 o'clock. Chairman John W. Vreeland sent the invitation. Carmack wired his acceptance and planned to depart for Louisville Tuesday night. Henry Watterson of the Courier Journal is named as another speaker.

Senator Carmack Willian J. Bryan Louisville E. W. Carmack Columbia Tenn Bryan John. W. Vreeland Wired Vreeland Henry Watterson The Courier Journal

Death by Own Action in North Nashville Girl 17

Miss Myrtle Hutchinson, 17, despondent over her girlfriend’s marriage, shot herself at a neighbor’s residence in North Nashville at 2 45 PM on Wednesday. A half pint of carbolic acid was found in her clothing. she had visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Claiborne at 1327 Seventh Avenue North.

Madeline Hyde Myrtle Hutchinson Nashville Ballhead Kate Hutchinson Mia Katie Speed Buchanan Street Walter Claiborne Seventh Avenue North Mrs. Claiborne

Dentists Elect Officers in Maury County Society

The Maury county Society of Dental Surgeons held its regular monthly meeting Thursday at Dr. A Page's office. Absentees caused postponement of the revenue, and officers elected for the new term are President Dr. F S Osborne, Vice President Dr. W Merrill, and Secretary Treasurer Dr. J B Sheppard. The meeting adjourned to meet October 4 at Dr. J Bob Sheppar's office.

Maury County Society of Dental Surgeons A. Page F. 8. Osborne W. @. Merrill J. &. Sheppard J. Bob Sheppar

Suitor Names For White Star Ships End In Four

Captain Sealby of the White Star liner Cretic explains to Cin cinnatian the difficulty of naming new ships as all names must end in four. The Cincinnatian, pale and seedy, dreams of a suitable name, suggesting "Bensie" as a possible choice while they face the rolling ocean.

Sealby Cretic Cincinnatian Bensie Chicago Chronicle

Evans Campaign Opens as Republican Nominee for Governor

Special to the Herald Lawrenceburg Tenn Sept 10 Hon H Clay Evans of Chattanooga opened his campaign as the Republican nominee for Governor of Tennessee at Lawrenceburg. A reception greeted him at the depot and a street parade escorted him to his hotel. Prominent Republicans from across the state attended his speech on Academy Hill praising national prosperity under Republicans and urging honest elections under scrutiny of election laws. He criticized Democratic gerrymandering and unconstitutional acts, touched lightly on temperance, and endorsed uniform game, fish and forestry, and care for veterans. He cited his record and invited investigation of his private character while avoiding direct attacks on opponents. The article also includes a long, unrelated discussion on the mule’s resilience and work efficiency.

Herald Lawrenceburg Tenn H. Clay Evans Chattanooga Tennessee M. Richardson Joe P. Kidd Congress Arch M. Hughes Columbia J. Hickman B. E. Bell Lee Brock Grove Academy Hill Republican Party Evans

The Human Thermometer in Kansas City Journal

A brief item explaining a sensory experiment where one hand feels hot water and the other cold, then both in tepid water to transfer the sensations, illustrating the body acting as a thermometer. It notes Kansas City Journal as the source.

Kansas City Journal

Copperhead's Preference Leaves Fire Hurdle in Trial

A New York Sus experiment places black ash leaves on one side of a copperhead and a fire on the other to test its path. If forced to move, the serpent will choose to cross the fire rather than the leaves, a dramatic demonstration of predator avoidance and risk assessment.

New York

Christian Preacher Attacks Theaters Racing and Football

In Nashville a sensational sermon at Central Baptist Church by Rev. George R. Lofton denounces theaters, prize fighting, racing, and football. He calls plays on stage satanic, compares slugging to Roman brutality, condemns cock fighting and bearbaiting, and brands the race track and football as devlish crazes.

Nashville Tenn Central Baptist Church George R. Lofton Bar Parlum

Tubes to Unite for Hudson Tubular Bridge Project

The article notes 20 foot diameter tubes driven 6,000 feet to form a tunnel system for a Hudson river bridge. A stabilization ceremony will involve contractors and road officials after join, with the north tunnel sections to meet first. Expected tube fusion around Sept 18 followed by a tram through, and a public ceremony Sept 27 with President Cassatt and Mayor McClellan aboard.

North Tunnel Sone New York New Jersey Shore A.J. Cassatt McClellan Hudson River New York Times

Grand Tubes to Meet at End of North River Tunnels

Preparing to align two vast Pennsylvania tunnel tubes under the North River, engineers begin a week long review to verify measurements. Charles M. Jacobs and James Forgle supervise daily readings, with temperatures and alignments tracked to four thousandths of a foot.

Pennsylvania North River West Ham London Evi Ek HH Sung Charles M. Jacobs James Forgle

Duty of bank clerks urges exposing irregularities

The American Institute of Bank Clerks with 6700 members at its Atlantic City convention declared clerks in banks must expose irregularities by superiors. Dean Joseph F. Johnson of NYU School of Commerce quipped that even Philadelphians have confidence in banks amid the Real Estate Trust Company scandal.

New York the Times Atlantic City N. J American Institute of Bank Clerks Jos. F. Johnson New York University School of Commerce Philadelphia

Notes of foreign life in Berlin machines

Two hundred penny in the slot machines which supply newspapers are now installed in Berlin.

Berlin

Non-Resident Notice in Tennessee Chancery Case

A Tennessee Chancery Court order requires Sarah B. Southall and Pattie H. J to enter their appearance within three days of the next term in Columbia failing to plead. The notice warns the complainant’s bill will be confessed as to them and will be heard ex parte if ignored. Publication is ordered in the Columbia Herald for four consecutive weeks.

Sarah E. Southall Sarah B. Southall Pattie H. J Tennessee Chancery Court Columbia Columbia Herald No Akin A. Smiber Andrew Stockard Ry Court Jumbia Nessee A. N. Akin Ps Gordon William Charles Smith Ee Figuers

Inter-State Life Insurance Co organized in Nashville

Special to the Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports the Inter-State Life Insurance Co organized in the city with aim to become a Southern institution. Stock subscriptions will be sought from Southern physicians to reduce risk. Prominent figures include EB Richardson Oliver J Timothy Joseph H Thompson M C Gannon D M Burton Guilford Dudley and G M Neely. Capital stock set at 500000.

Herald Nashville Tenn Inter-State Life Insurance Co Orare EB. Richardson Olver J. Timothy Jos. H. ‘Thompson M. C. Gannon D. M. Burton Guilford Dudley G. M. Neely

Widow of War of 1812 dies at 99 in Indiana

Mrs. Mary Clarke of Newburg Indiana died aged ninety nine after celebrating her birthday. A native of Kentucky she was one of three surviving widows from the War of 1812 and passed away in Evansville.

Evansville Ind Mary Clarke Newburg Kentucky

Kansas Woman Wins 250 Prize For Answer On Success

Mrs A J Stanley of Lincoln Kansas wins a 250 prize from a Boston firm for the best answer to What constitutes success She wrote a definition emphasizing living well laughing often loving much earning respect aiding others and leaving the world better than she found it The Independent City.

Kansas A. J. Stanley Lincoln Boston Earth Ee City Independent

Irish poachers use peat to preserve birds in July

Sir Doug las Brooke in Country Life notes Irish poachers bury birds four to five feet deep in dry peel to preserve them. They claim the birds emerge fresh after two to three weeks, a method used where there is no cold storage in the North of Ireland.

Douglas Brooke Country Life Ireland Tam

Bee sting cure reported by Spring City official

Councilman M L Buchanan who was stung for rheumatism twice on the arm and again on the leg suffered a severe leg attack before a bee sting at Jesse Mosteller Bee Farm reportedly relieved the rheumatism in minutes. Neighbor Phillip Weber notes a bee on his horse’s leg reduced swelling but the horse nearly trampled him.

M. L. Buchanan Spring City Jesse Mosteller Phillip Weber M. Mosteller Weaver Rogersford Philadelphia Record

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