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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
1
General Mari receives a formal rebuke from court officials as Judge Neil addresses the matter with blunt, plain language. The proceedings focus on accountability and clarity, highlighting concerns raised by the judge and expected follow up actions.
Nashville November 11 charges of fraud against Attorney General Anderson and claims the state pursued political aims in the Carmack murder case. Prosecution counsel Robin J Cooper sought to set aside acquittal in Davidson County court but Judge Nell refused to entertain the petition.
General Charles T. Cates refuses to sign the election certificate for John P. Davis of the Third senatorial district citing fraud in Claiborne county. W. M. Ausnus claims to be rep-elect from Claiborne and vows to fight the Day contest. Returns suggest Day ahead by 250 if full county is counted, or 4125 if only nine precincts are counted. Both men are Republicans with Day aligned to Democrats and Ausmus to fusionists in the house.
A gas explosion near the Coburn area traps four miners, two rescued and two entombed. Rescue teams from Stonega, Clinchfield and officials at Knoxville mobilize gear and personnel, with expert A. R. Brown instructed to deploy to Tacoma, Va as the situation unfolds.
In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 14 a former law partner shot prominent attorney L L Debusk on a street. After three shots two hit Debusk causing serious injuries. The shooter Thomas H Howard surrendered and was jailed in Pineville.
Washington reports a conference in Champ Clark's office with lawmakers Underwood Clayton James and others. Col Henry Watterson and Col George Harvey discussed tariff strategy. Watterson supported revenue tariff over protection, urging caution to avoid harming the cause.
A Home Missionary Society notice urges donations for Christmas relief beside names of contributors including Mrs. W. P. Brownlow Tranum Bros Gump Prof J. H. Smith Miss Sallie Fair. The appeal asks readers to give to aid destitute mothers and children unable to work, saying your dollars should do their duty and bring happiness.
Alderman Paul Wofford made his first trip to the new post office when his dog treed an opossum just before the city limits. He captured the animal and returned to town greatly pleased with his trip.
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