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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1914

Page

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US Inter Minister Lane outlines war boon to minerals

Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, argues that wartime disruption of imports will force development of American mineral resources. He cites potash, nitrogen, phosphates, manganese, antimony, arsenic and coal, saying domestic production can replace foreign supplies, boosting independence and industry while maintaining prices.

United States Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior America Mr. Lane Lane Rustin Hellein Couns Germany California Chile Niagara Fells Norway Congress Europe Pacific Public Landa Committee House of Representatives House Senate Russia South America Ceylon England Newcastle Sicily Denmark France Interior Department United States Oological Survey Geological Survey Belgium Rhenish Prussia Austria Hungary Russian Poland Atlantic Atlantic Seaboard Colorado Utah Panama Canal Betlva London Liverpool Boliva

Chauncey Depew Blames Kaiser For The War

London Aug 13 Chauncey M Depew former US senator and friend of the Kaiser harshly censures the German ruler calling the war the crime of all centuries The ambitious world changer may reduce Europe to the sixteenth century he says The remark predicts socialism enlarging the decline of monarchies and powerful bureaucracies The note recalls Depews 26th anniversary tribute to the Kaiser's reign drawing global notice.

London Chauncey M. Depew United States Depew Europe Mr. Depew

Echoes From Erwin Kidney Cure Endorsement

In Erwin Tennessee B V Sublett reports long standing back ache and frequent kidney secretions eased by Doans Kidney Pills after a neighbor’s success. He confirms prior endorsement remains valid and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Price shown as See at all dealers.

Dean Erwin B. V. Sublett Erwin, Tenn Doan Mr. Sublet Foster-Milburn Co Profs Buffalo

Tribute to Daniel Boone Tablet Dedicated in Elizabethton

On August 15 in Elizabethton Tennessee a ceremony marked the Bronze Tablet along the Boone Trail from North Carolina to Kentucky. Rain forced the unveiling to be held on the Lynnwood Hotel porch as Mrs. W G Clemens and Miss Templeton spoke of Daniel Boone and the trail markings by DAR chapters from North Carolina through Tennessee to Kentucky.

Elizabethton Tenn North Carolina Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution Lynnwood Tennessee Daughters Mary J. Templeton Knoxville Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution W. G Clemens John Carter Fitzabethton Daniel Boone Miss Templeton Tennessee Raleigh Kisle Tipton

Tipton Chapter Names Descendants From John Carter

The article notes Miss Tipton and her father’s side as direct descendants from John Carter, sixth generation. Mrs Belle Carter Tipton, the first Regent, was absent. Elsie Tipton also traces lineage to John Tipton the pioneer.

Tipton John Carter Mra. J, Trank Seiler Cartie Hunter Join Carter Belle Carter Tipton Mian Elsie Tipton John Tipton

The Modern Maud in Boston Globe Satire

A verse sketch lampoons Maud Muller on summon day with ornate description and a motor ride by Mortimer du Peyster Wayne. The poem contrasts old fashioned virtue with modern vanity as Maud catalogs paint, powder, and posing amid a racy romance ending in a sharp social quip.

Charles H. Cheslay Boston Globe Maud Muller Mortimer du Peyster Wayne Maud Love

Moon post office measure on civil service exam showdown

Washington reports the House has passed a Moon measure to require competitive civil service exams for assistant postmasters in first and second class post offices. The bill, now before the Senate, would revoke exemption for those carried into civil service by executive order. Civil service advocates oppose. supporters say the elected representatives now control offices. About 2,400 assistant postmasters would be affected, most Republicans under Taft-era service orders.

Washington Aug House Moon Post Office Civil Service Senate Representative Moon Tennessee Civil Service League Taft

Rev Watkins Remains Holston Baptist Leader

The one hundred twenty eighth Holston Baptist Association session at Wordtown closed with over 9 000 attendees. Notables included Dr W M Vines Dr B F Fol Rev J W Gibson state secretary Rev W J Stuart orphanage head Miss Margaret Buchanan Dr J M Burnette Carson Newman president Rev A J Watkingway reelected moderator and Aquire W S Squitch as assistant moderator. Executive board chosen: M May John D Cox W S Squibb A J Campbell R F D G T Flowers B D Male O T Wolford R St Bayless Johnism City Prof 0 L Jones Piney Flatten A J Watkins Gray AR Moulton Pall Branch W B Graybeal.

Holston Baptis Association Wordtown W. M. Vines Charlotte N.C Bffol J. W. Gibson W. J. Stuart Margaret Buchanan Nastville J. M. Burnette Carson and Newman College Hoone’s Creek O. T. Wolford R. St Bayless Johnism 0. L. Jones Piney Flaten A. J. Watkins Gray Moulton Pall Branch W.B. Graybeal Washington College

Over 18000 Motor Cars In Spate Of Tennesser

According to secretary of state records 18 200 motor cars are owned in Tennesser. Memphis leads with the highest count, Nashville Chattanooga and Knoxville follow in that order, then Jackson Clarksville and Columbia.

Tennesser Nashville Ate Secretary of State Memphis Cira Chattanoves Knoxville Jackson Clarksville Columbia

Tennessee judging board tallies 1987 election returns

A majority of the state returning board led by Governor Hooper, Secretary Sneed, and Attorney General Thompson met in Nashville to canvass county returns for the recent supreme judgeship election. Williams leads Burrow by about 1,057 in official totals, with four counties outstanding and others yet to report.

Nashville Tenn State Returning Board Hooper Sneed Thompson State Capitol Cheatham, Crockett Polit T Unicol Wiliams Returning Board Supreme Judge County Burrows Wiliama Anderson Bledsoe Carrol Carter Cheatham Chester Claiborne Cocke Crockett Cumberland

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George Peabody Oatsmingter, Abbey Ragland Maka National Bank Chauncey Depew Kaiser Daniel Noone Watkins Holston Judge Williams
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