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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Washington August 5 Mrs Woodrow Wilson lies near death after months of illness Bright's disease and nervous strain. President Wilson and three daughters remain at her bedside as physicians warn recovery is unlikely. The ailing first lady directed garden plans and charitable work from the White House, while the president governs amid European and domestic crises.
The Comet outlines a pony contest with growing local interest as boys and girls in the area prepare to enter. Participants are urged to collect voting coupons printed in the paper, with 25 coupons equal to votes and an early start valued to gain the 1,000 vote bonus before withdrawals.
The notice explains a fixed voting scale tied to new and renewing subscriptions. It urges readers to recruit new subscribers and renew existing ones to earn votes, with no bonuses or variations. A standings list follows with candidate names and participants including Houston, Carr, and Yoakley among others.
Washington notes Congressman Sam R. Sells of Tennessee introduced a new bill to grant a per day pension to Civil War veterans unable to perform manual labor. He argues the measure overcomes Sherwood act shortcomings by removing proof hurdles and extending aid, with expectations for passage next session.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of the Democratic Presidential nominee, serves as Honorary President of the Woman's National Democratic League, reflecting her prominent political involvement and party leadership.
A portrait of Andrew Carnegie’s early climb from bobbin boy at Colton Mill earning 1.20 weekly to a telegraph messenger, then operator earning 250 weekly, and later investing in Express Co stock. The tale frames his view on fortune, ambition, and the road from modest beginnings to wealth.
Bristol reports Holston Corporation, a subsidiary of Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio, has purchased 850 feet of Charleston harbor waterfront and will erect docks to enable Clinchfield coal to be marketed from Charleston. The move aligns with Southern Railway front development news in Washington. Constipation Causes Sickness. Don't permit yourself to become constipated, as your system immedi alesorts potson no better safeguard against iNpess. Just take one day tonight at your Druggist.
A poetic account honors the Williams Bible Class picnic at Taylor Spring. It highlights fellowship over feasting, praise for Professor Gilbreath and the Bible boys, and the joy of a spirit filled by friendship. The piece exalts Christian brotherhood, divine love, and the promise of eternal life.
Dr A H Pardue chief of the state geological survey reports Embreeville zinc deposits are immense and ready for modern development. Since zinc discovery both Embree Iron and Tennessee Zinc & Lead now focus on zinc, replacing iron operations, with plans for new machinery and expanded acreage including about 1 000 acres owned by the companies. A fatal accident near Embreeville involved a young woman who was knocked from a switchboard. she was revived after initial concern.
Washington July 27 President Fairfax Harrison defended Southern Railway policy on coal movement before a senate naval affairs subcommittee. He denied outside influence by the Pennsylvania Railroad or others, warned he would resign if charges were true, and explained plans for a Charleston coal terminal delayed by 1907 financial panic but now funded and under construction.
Major J W Weeks John Haney and Sam Kepling and wife of Garbers spent Sunday with W O Story and family. There is a big revival in progress at Union church led by Rev J P McKissick state evangelist of the christian church. Mrs Byrd Denton has been seriously ill but is improving. Glenn Pinker and Miss Hattle Buck visited Sid Allen and family Sunday. Horace Scott is doing a good grocery and dry goods business here. Miss Ruth and Anna Beckett visited Greenwood Sunday. Miss Jun Story will teach at New Era this winter. Mr A L Scott who has been on the mek lint for some time is improving. Sidney Scott of Asheville N C is spending a few days with Mr A R Scott and family. Anthoney Hansell visited Mr A G Benfield last Sunday.
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