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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
2
Johnson City places third in demand to purchase government bonds using postal savings, trailing only Memphis and Nashville in the rankings.
Henry Watterson lauds seven Republican senators who defied party to oppose the impeachment plans against Andrew Johnson. The piece praises Mussenden Trumbull Grimes Henderson and the others for upholding the constitution, despite political risk and public scorn.
Hammond J. Prosser appointed general manager of Cranberry Furnace Co in Johnson City. W P Martin of Maryland named Superintendent vice H B Roas resigned. Martin arrived to assume duties. Prosser praised for years of faithful service.
Knoxville, Tenn. December 16 J. H. Beasley chairman and George T. Renfro secretary of the Republican State Campaign Committee have been indicted by the Federal Grand Jury for violation of the civil service act. The charge stems from a letter soliciting funds for political campaigning among federal building employees. Conviction carries fine or imprisonment or both. Beasley and Renfro were informed from Knoxville to Jay but offered no statement.
Little Vera Ross celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday at her parents’ Carnegie home. Games and refreshments followed. Guests included Addie Deakins Laslie Snodgrass Hazel White Dorothy Ross Virginia Ross Kathryn Crigger Masters Ward Jones Aubrey Jones William Redwine Edward Ross and Uncle William Deakins.
Mrs Thomas Adams aged 50 dies at her East Carnegie home on Thursday. She leaves a husband and several children and is sister to Frank Henry and Grant Lawson. Funeral held at the home. If troubled with chronic constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended. Adv.
A personal letter to Santa requests a doll late suitcase a story book about Flip Flop Show and Night Before Christmas a clock candy nuts and oranges. The writer expresses doubt about passing the term and asks Santa not to forget anyone.
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