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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
1
A bold local appeal invites supporters to back their chosen contender in a contest via secure vote deals. The notice highlights the possibility of assembling large vote quantities to boost favored candidates.
Nashville convention on August 14 will nominate a governor candidate, reorganize the state committee, and likely challenge Chairman Newell Sanders. Delegates cite Sanders actions in district contest, judiciary tickets, and gag rules as motives, with candidates Brown Fowler Overall Hooper Wright among possibles.
Special to the Comet Bristol August 6 A brakeman named Thomson on the V and W yard leg badly mashed by a train requiring amputation. He was taken to Drs Vance and Rogers where the limb was removed and the wound dressed. Also an ad notesDr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles with free bottle offers and retail price.
A check for 45000 dollars was received Saturday by Maj. O L Hicks, treasurer of the Soldiers Home, from the Knoxville Pension Agency, to be distributed among Home members. The payment is expected to be made Thursday or Friday this week.
Members are called to attend and plan the upcoming Hoo-Hoo meeting as organizers prepare details and logistics for the event.
Lumbermen and others from the region plan to attend the annual Hoo Hoo meeting in San Francisco September 8 to 12. A special Chicago departure September 1 features a round trip fare good to October 1. The advised route explores Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City on outbound and Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria Vancouver St Paul on return, with long stops and about thirty days travel.
A national skin disease expert touts Begema as a tough case but backs Zemo as a successful treatment for Kezema dermatitis itching scalp and related conditions. He praises Zemo as a clean external liquid unlike greasy salves and notes its germ-killing properties. City Drug Co offers free sample bottles and a booklet with home cure guidance.
Washington secret service report shows reduced counterfeit activity but warns against complacency. Chief Wilkie compares counterfeiting to epidemics, urging ongoing public scrutiny of notes and coins to halve the spread. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for quick burns and skin ailments at H.C. Miller's.
Kansas City reports Jack Cudahy who sparked a local incident with his chauffeur, returning to the Cudahy home to find Jere Lillis with Mrs. Cudahy in the parlor. Cudahy has filed for divorce amid the incident.
Captain Fred Fornoff reports a mounted police alert as a Mogallon stage from Southwest Socorro to Silver City is held up. The driver is killed and about $20000 in silver bullion is stolen. Mogallon lies seventy miles from rail and telegraph access. C G Richards, Pension Agent. A Kansas attorney warns readers that untreated stomach trouble can lead to stomach cancer. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised with a free sample offer and bottle price.
President Taft authorizes U S troops to combat forest fires across Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and California. Major General T H Barry Brig Gen M H Maus and Reg Gen Walter Howe are ordered to hold all posts in readiness to assist districts of national forests with troops as required.
An August meeting of the anti machine Democratic state executive committee is to be held in Nashville at noon in Maxwell parlors. Secretary T B Johnson has mailed official calls to committee members. The state committee will discuss the party’s situation and act for its best interests. Capt David Coy of the Salvation Army recently underwent a painful operation at his residence with Prof Carroll Dr Miller and Dr West attending. he is resting easy.
A report from Alabama details an automotive collision involving four workers and nonbinary personnel with unknown affiliations. No injuries or fatalities are specified but the incident prompted local authorities to investigate traffic conditions and vehicle dynamics at the scene.
Birmingham reports the death of Robert Black and Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick from a vehicle train wreck near Bessemer. Mamie Crenshaw remains in danger with skull fracture while authorities anticipate recovery for other injured occupants. The automobile driver J H Roden will be shipped to Florida. Mr Black to Allen Creek Tennessee.
North Carolina completed the offering of evidence in the U S supreme court dispute with Tennessee over a boundary segment. A 1821 map by state commissioners was admitted as evidence showing North Carolina’s position. The case recalls a prior ruling signed by President Patt and Justices Lurton and Day adverse to North Carolina’s current contention. An ad for Electric Bitters claims malaria cure with testimonials from Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama, North Carolina, and notes a price of go cents.
Election Commissioners did not finish tabulating the Washington county returns yesterday and expect to complete today. The paper notes a plan to publish exact figures tomorrow. Also in health advice, a cough remedy is recommended and marketed as safe, with sales urged by dealers.
Indications point to a fight at the Republican state convention opening at the Ryman Auditorium on August 16. Dispatches indicate Newell Sanders will be the party's preferred choice, with local Federal officials reporting the statements across state papers.
Rumor says Chairman Sanders and Dick Austin may join forces to contest the convention. Sharpe, who endorses Sanders, appeared soon after the republican independent judicial victory and signals a preference for Somers over Brown, aiming to influence Hitchcock and Taft to derail a former foe.
In Chattanooga on Monday night supporters of Foster W. Brown will meet with Newell Sanders W Scott Raulston and John H Early and other leaders to discuss the gubernatorial nomination likely deciding the East Tennessee slate. The note adds weather mentions and an irrelevant ad line about Dr Fabrney's Teeth ing Syrup.
Nashville August 8 A prominent East Tennessee Republican G M Henderson of Rutledge is mentioned for the gubernatorial nomination due August 16. Henderson supported the independent judiciary ticket, spoke in Nashville before the state Republican committee, and urged endorsement. He also conferred with the president in Washington on Tennessee’s political situation.
The French mail steamer Salazic is reported in distress thirty two miles off Jervis Bay a port eighty five miles from Sydney A steamer was dispatched to her assistance The Bala zc dalla between Marseilles and Australian ports Mrs Lillian Pence and daughter Miss Glennie are guests of C N Brown on Wauinga avenue Capt W H Nelson of the Nelson Lauber Co at Backwoods was in the city on business Miss Elin Gaddy and Heasle Long of Mecklenburg Son N Oy are visiting at Miss Gaddy's home T Cadien and Mr and Mrs John Longmire visited friends at Washington College Sunday Chas Wayland of Knoxville is in the city staying at Hotel Pardee Cemetery Association will meet with Miss Sallie Faw Wednesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Max May and child ren of Detroit are guests of Mr and Mrs M L Gump Misses Lizzie Maud and Kathryn Thomas of Knoxville are visiting Squire W Pierce and family
Six thousand rifles were seized by Spanish authorities from a tug loaded to go to San Sebastian for a planned anti government demonstration. Local officials linked the plan to the Carlists but gave no charter party names.
Knoxville defeats Johnson City 2 0 as Burleson pitches well after the second inning. Umpire criticized as a joke. The Soldiers face a doubleheader with the Apps today to attempt to climb back to second place. Players Garker and Kelly to split games. Social notes mention Ada Scott and Miss Regina Eisman among weekend visitors.
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