23 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
1
Clinchfield Products GD announces an increase in capital stage and expansion plans for the plant. The move signals strengthened production capacity and optimistic outlook for the company’s operations.
Johnson City reports the Virginia Corporation Commission has amended Closecfield Products Company charter increasing capital stock from 750000 to 1500. President Chas Ingram of New York says funds will complete the plant now under construction and support planned additions for chemical production. The firm will add about 250 skilled chemists and other high salaried staff, with three large buildings underway and more as growth continues.
L M Griffiths general manager of Kingsport Portland Cement works says the plant’s capacity is being doubled with seventy percent of the work completed. He notes an extensive dyeworks to be in operation soon, predicting a powerhouse of 400 kilowatts and a total of eighteen buildings in the works. The expansion marks rapid growth for the new Kingsport industrial complex.
The First M. B. church hosts revival meetings starting Sunday January 2 led by Pastor Rev John M Emert with Rev Robert L Stapleton of the Morrisl town M ER church assisting and directing music.
New York reports November exports totaling 188,036,458 dollars, the highest monthly export volume ever from an American port. October was also a record, with imports reaching 97,666,815 dollars, about 22 million more than October imports, though much of the rise was due to free goods classified imports.
Unofficial tallies suggest the $425,000 bond issue to build a system of pike roads was defeated by a narrow margin. Votes from districts are confusing amid reports of irregularities, with a full official count needed to confirm the result and possible investigations.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic, muscular, and nerve pains with no rubbing required. It claims quick easing for chest pains sore throats headaches and sprains and cites a Washington price of 2 cents. The text then shifts to a 1915 National Forest Reservation Commission report outlining land purchases totaling 1,317,000 acres in eastern mountains with an $11 million five year appropriation and how $8 million has been used for surveys land titles and acquisitions across several states.
The piece contrasts childhood and age during Christmas, celebrating how children embrace dreams and wonder while adults weigh costs and obstacles. It argues dreamers can turn fantasies into reality, noting Christmas as the peak of the year for unfolding dreams and for adults who retain childlike vision to shape real advances.
A federal internal revenue report outlines Tennessee's income tax payers by brackets and counts 3236 filers in the state, with most income ranges occupied by married men, single filers, and a small share of high earners. The data come as Tennessee shows limited millionaire-level taxpayers amid the broader tax base. Bristol iron works prepare to resume operations after holding pig iron for seven years due to low market prices, with officials authorized to restart furnace and rolling mills as soon as possible.
Armour and Coy representatives scout Eastern Kentucky sites for three tanning acid plants to be built at different points along the L N railroad. One plant may be near Whitesburg. Plants aim to scrub and reclaim timbered land and the start of construction is stated for immediately after the first of the year.
Mrs W A Campbell aged 38 died Monday morning at her sister’s home at Locust and Spring streets after several months illness. A resident of Erwin she had been in Johnson City a short time and was a member of Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday and she was buried in Greeneville. Rev Dayton A Dobbs of Watauga Presbyterian officiated. She leaves a husband W A Campbell two sisters Sallie and Julia Anderson of Johnson City and a brother S Ch N Anderson of Jonesville Va.
In Johnson City the week sees widespread excitement over crimes of lynching as authorities collect advertising revenues from the events. The paper notes the disturbing trend and reports the ongoing harvest of ad revenue amid rising tensions.
Brig. Gen. Frank McIntyre told the Senate Philippines Committee that polygamy cannot be stopped without bloodshed and urged removing a clause permitting plural marriages to grant Filipinos greater self governance. He noted polygamy among Moros and affluent classes as a sign of status and proposed independence tied to U.S. assessed readiness, while opposing a non Christian tribes bureau as likely to create tribal tensions.
The 8 C Williams class of Munsey Memorial M E Church South votes to move an orphan girl from Associated Charities to the church orphanage in Greeneville. The class will cover her expenses for one year with hope of a private home placement, illustrating applied Christianity and aiding Associated Charities in caring for another child.
Savannah Ga Dec 21 William Smith a Negro died today from exposure during the snow storm. He was found near bere in an uncannnelnis jous condition as the result of freezing injuries.
Birmingham dispatch notes Alabama iron furnaces rapid December production, averaging 7 160 tons daily in early December with sales at 14 50 per ton and higher 16 per ton for special iron this week. Pig iron output to stay steady despite holidays. raw material buildup expected. Two large deals rumored, including multi million dollar absorption of a major independent, details not disclosed.
Washington Pa Dee 21 Next year's winter wheat crop was estimated today by the Department of Agriculture at about 640000000 bushels. That would be 116000000 bushels less than this season's harvest but about 100000000 bushels more than the five year average 1909 1913.
Knoxville Tennessee dates set December 20 to January 2 for a bond issue of $50,000 to fund parks and playgrounds. Authority for the bonds was granted by the last Legislature.
George O'Brien 66 died suddenly at Elke Home from an apoplexy attack after entering the Elk's club in Johnson City. He was a prosperous farmer and Elks member survived by his widow a son William and brother Fletcher in Texas. In city election held Tuesday voters debated moving to a commission form of government with court house site disputes between Main street property and the donated lot near the post office. Final tallies show a strong anti commission majority across wards totaling 538 votes.
National Soldiers' Home Tennessee invites all Home members and Johnson City citizens to Memorial Hall Mountain Branch on December 29, 1915 at 8 p.m preceded by drum corps at 7:30. Oliver C. Kinley chairs the committee with remarks by R. Sella and others. Program includes patriotic songs, a quartet, and a display of region songs. Doors open 7:20.
Nashville scene reports a heated clash between City Attorney Albert G. Ewing and taxpayer's counsel Harry Stokes in the city commission chamber. The confrontation followed Stokes's announcement of charges against Ewing. A hearing was set for 10 oclock next Tuesday. The altercation occurred as the board adjourned, involving a quick scuffle after words were exchanged.
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