Local Johnson City Paper Publisher Listing
OY H. Lyle serves as editor and owner of the weekly Johnson City Post, issued every Thursday with standard mail second class designation.
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OY H. Lyle
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
2
Death of Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Beard in Nashville
Judge William Dwight Beard, long a noted Tennessee jurist and former chief justice, died suddenly at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville at 9:40 this morning from organic heart trouble. He had breakfast, returned to his rooms, and collapsed after cleansing his teeth. The Supreme Court postponed sessions as a mark of respect. Funeral services were planned for Memphis on Friday.
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Nashville, Tenn
William Dwight Beard
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Hermitage Hotel
Judge Beard
Memphis
Supreme Court
Capitol
W. W. Draper
Gainesboro
Roach
John K. Shields
Beard
Mr. Draper
Middle Tennessee
Population counts place Bristol totals around 13 747
Bristol Virginia notes show the two Bristol areas as one with 13 747 residents when combined across the Virginia and Tennessee sides. The Tennessee side is about 7 500, while the Virginia side totals 6 427, with potential mill-district additions pushing toward 15 000.
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Bristol
Virginia
Bris
Tennessee
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
Bristols
Need for More Energetic Farmery in Secretary’s Mind
The Secretary emphasizes a more energetic and business-like approach to agriculture. He argues for practical reforms to boost farming efficiency, farm management, and rural productivity through targeted policies and streamlined programs.
Commercial Club Plans Agricultural Short Course
The Commercial Club outlines a December 26 to January 1, 2010 short course in agriculture aimed at farmers in the region. It promises lectures, farmer exchanges, and practical farming guidance to boost prosperity with enthusiastic, businesslike participation urged from grain, fruit, vegetable, and livestock growers.
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Johnson City
Myer
Comercial Chai
Bescome
Memphis to Bristol Highway Idea Highlights City Chaos
A fragmented, informal report notes how a Memphis to Bristol road plan reveals the tangled, conflicting efforts to connect cities. It mentions Uncle Joe starting his final session tomorrow and mocks varying city governance forms as evidence of disorder.
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Joe
Tea flavored by Harper's Weekly satire
A whimsical piece listing spoofs of teas named to fit many roles and types from society. It parodies the idea of talismans or brews matching professions and states of mind, naming a wide array of personas such as politician, philanthropist, banker, judge, and farmer, among others.
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Harper's Weekly
Conpoluseur
Capaci
Emnerosi
Nashville Clerk Shelton Accused Of Large Shortage
Investigations by Comptroller Frank Dibrell reveal Davidson county former county court clerk P A Shelton is short in accounts estimated between 100000 and 125000 dollars. Bookkeepers and state attorneys have found a shortfall of about 107000 dollars tied to inheritance and privilege tax misappropriation. A chancery court suit against Shelton’s bondsmen is anticipated as officials confirm the shortage and ongoing audit.
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Nashville
Frank Dibréll
P. A. Shelton
Davidson County
Chancery Court
Shelton
Skelton
EE. Barthell
Frank Dibrell
Alr Barthell
Manooga Times
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Dibrell
Christmas Goods Galore at Wa. Silver & Co Store
The Wa. Silver & Co jewelry shop displays a vast holiday assortment. The stock includes cut glass, hand painted china, sterling silver items for table or dresser, diamond jewelry, brass pieces, leather goods, silver novelties, and ornate clocks, all presented to evoke the Christmas spirit.
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Wa. Silver & Co
A Lawyer's Opinion of The Brindle Cow Law
A Western city broker writes to the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway industrial department praising Southern development efforts. He cites low wages for young men and a misleading job ad claiming $100 a month with 246 replies, arguing eastern migrants are misled and stranded seeking better opportunities.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
World War Effort Theme Shaped by Cleveland Leaders
In Cleveland Ohio a wartime meeting connected to the broad antiwar and relief efforts features Charles Y Thwing president of Western Reserve University alongside Rev W Bastard and pastor John fh fuckeleller. The gathering reflects the era’s focus on national unity and moral mobilization.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Megey
Charles Y Thwing
Western Reservey University
W. Bastard
John Fh Fuckeleller
Lye Rote Roent
Grain Company Granted Charter In Washington County
The secretary of state grants a charter to Poldler Hreyles Grain Un. in Washington County with capital of 23000. The document discusses a repeal of the cow law and debates constitutional limits on county population based on federal censuses. It argues the law remains a potential general provision affecting all counties as populations rise.
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Lms Vnsur
Poldler-Hreyles Grain UN
Waington County
Erwin Tom
W. R. Pouder
TK. Broyd RA. Garth
SH. Powter
Mreyles Pouder
Bajarday
Heiler
Omekley
Siwep
Omim
Shane
Steele
Heror
Sutton Va
Pete
Twaldby
Vsuch
Lecomes
Two Blacks Hanged After Robbery Arrest Near Monroeville
Calvin Eisele and Sylvester Peyton were found hanged at Double Branches two miles from Monroeville after being seized while en route for safe keeping by a Monroe County deputy. The men had been arrested on charges of robbing Edgar Bass's barn and outbuildings near Jones Mill last Friday night and confessed to the crime. Unknown assailants overpowered the deputy, freeing the prisoners and stringing them up at a nearby tree.
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Monroeville
Ala
Calvin Eisele
Sylvester Peyton
Edgar Bass
Jones Mill
Monroe County
Road Proposition Not Attract ive in Rutherford County
Murfreesboro Tennessee December 8 Capt B W Hooper proposed a from Memphis to Bristol highway via Lebanon, shifting Murfreesboro about thirty miles. Supporters praise feasibility while opponents mock. If built, Rutherford County may not supply new funds or effort to push the project, and discussion has waned.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
B W. Hooper
Memphis
Bristol
Rutherford County
Lebanon
Capt
Hooper
One Sixteenth Negro Blood Defines Negro Under School Rule
Washington case records that possessing one sixteenth negro blood places a person in the colored category. Sanbel T Wall sued the board of educators. the district supreme court upheld the board’s exclusion of a child from a white school. Chief Justice Shepard affirmed the appellate decision.
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Washington
Sanbel T Wall
Board of Educators
Juastion Wright
Srizemne
Board of Education
Shephard
Lioiston
Foretold His Death in a Civil War Memoir Moment
Marcell, Michigan December 4. Rolin Realey, Civil War veteran, warned his wife he would die soon. He spoke of a forthcoming obituary draft and asked to bid neighbors farewell, then collapsed Wednesday evening.
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Marcall
Mich
Rolin
Realey
Lael Gundhy
Taub
Nba
Thomas Sets Rumor at Rest
In a Nashville settlement a report about Hon Edward We Mhunine withdrawing from the state comptroller race is dismissed. Frank Dibrell is mentioned with a pledge to present claims to the legislature, while the speaker asserts confidence in being elected. The exchange hints at suffrage debates and political intrigue amid campaign context.
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Edward We Mhunine
Nashville
Wuely
Kutta
Frank Dibrell
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