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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
2
The Knoxville Sentinel notes Democrats shaping a platform to favor Benton McMillin for governor while Republicans discuss abolishing pension agencies. It cites Bull Moose support for a congress candidacy and recalls ex-governor Patterson’s allies joining the movement.
A recounting of Robert L. Taylor proposing a new Johnson City newspaper to Maupin. Maupin funds a start and Taylor names the venture The Comet. The exchange marks the paper’s origin with a decisive naming moment.
A Tennessee political analysis argues the year’s contest pits the democratic party against the republicans for presidential electors and state officers. It urges Democrats to unite to restore the state to Democratic administration and support the national party through coordinated state effort.
The Nashville Democrat warns that Gov Hooper, a deep rooted Republican, seeks partisan advantage and independence in national politics to grab power in Tennessee. It backs Gov Benton McMillin as a trustworthy Democrat who can confront Hooper and rally support to reclaim the state for democracy.
The 1910 statement by Woodrow Wilson urging local self government on liquor licensing is cited as a model for a Democratic platform in Nashville. It argues that local option should be nonpartisan and urges home rule for Chattanooga, Nashville, and Memphis to decide prohibition or license themselves, warning that party politics have hindered legislative progress.
Archer A Phiegar Jr of Bristol aged 32 died Monday in Silver City New Mexico where he had gone with his mother for treatment. He had been a contractor in Christiansburg Va and his body will be brought home for burial. He belonged to a prominent local family.
Nashville Democrat lauds Governor Bentop McMillin as the Democratic nominee for Tennessee governor. The piece highlights his integrity, two-term governorship, congressional service, and commitment to Jeffersonian principles. It notes his unity within the party and readiness to lead without factional alliances in the 1920s political climate.
The statewide primary results crown Benton McMillin the Democratic nominee for governor with a decisive win. The paper lauds McMillin, notes Shelby county votes did not affect the outcome, and urges party unity behind his candidacy for a strong victory.
W D Post of Knox ville gets promotion to agent in charge of the southern railway terminals still unfinished in Atlanta. J A Bittle will succeed him in Knoxville, followed by A J Davis from Morristown. Bittle is father of Audrey F Bittle and brother of C F Bittle. Davis is a young, energetic official. Appointments take effect today.
A. A. Taylor of Milligan reports most of the Taylor biography manuscript ready for the printer. The two volume work covers childhood to politics and includes speeches, with plans for photographs of historical sites. November delivery expected after October 15 preparation.
A statewide campaign in August through October will hold rallies across Tennessee’s three grand divisions. Participating speakers include state officials, presidents of normal schools, the university president, and other university faculty. Topics cover school consolidation, transportation, supervision, bond issues, eliminating illiteracy, teacher certification standards, and school funding to inform and enlist public support.
A fragment lists a sequence of local counties and towns with August dates for appointments: Unicoi county Erwin August 19 Usher county Elizabethton August 20 Johnson county Mountain City August 21 Sullivan county Blountville August 22 Washington county Jonesboro August 23 Greene county Greeneville August 1. It also advertises Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup with a note to sample free.
The House passed a bill changing Tennessee federal court terms. Chattanooga will sit the fourth Monday in April and second Monday in November. Knoxville terms become the fourth Monday in May and first Monday in December. Greeneville will have the first Monday in March and September. The bill heads to the Senate for approval before adjournment.
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