18 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
1
A fragmented note discusses a one-gent letter postage proposal generating strong public backing. The text signals advocacy for broader mailing rights and lower per-letter costs, reflecting a push for postal policy reform.
The piece outlines two proposed one cent letter postage plans to cut the current rate from two cents, with a drop letter option favored. It notes bipartisan support in both houses, mentions key lawmakers Bartlett Ohio Burton, McKellar Tennessee Rouse Kentucky Taylor Colorado Griest Pennsylvania Park Georgia Weeks Massachusetts, and discusses postmaster general and president attitudes amid wartime economics. It also covers the national campaign by merchants and the potential impact on parcel post and mail-order houses, plus a Nashville appointment unrelated to postage.
The National Forest Reservation Commission approved adding 36 370 acres to existing holdings for forests in White Mountains New England and Southern Appalachian area. A 20 000 acre tract in Sullivan county tied to Holston mountains was approved for purchase at 50 000 dollars. A. T. Souatling's land is among those bought. A substantial extension of the forest reserve in the district is anticipated.
W G Mathes of Johnson City writes to the State Tax Commission urging reform of ad valorem taxation. He calls for appointing the tax passors, enforcing equal values, and limiting total levies while proposing new privilege taxes on utilities and vehicles, exemptions unchanged for 1000 personal, and stricter collection to curb evasion and favoritism.
Nashville reports on pending temperance measures as the legislature nears March 1. Bills to place soft drink stands under the state department, clubs under nuisance laws, and to restrict drug store compounding seek passage. The Anti-Saloon League expects action on these laws after adjournment.
Plans for a 62 mile 4 gauge electric line from Greeneville to Kingsport with 751b steel rails and overhead trolley, linking with C C O at Kingsport and Southern main at Newport. Construction aimed by May 1 1915 with rolling stock ready by year end. First vice president Calanan to relocate to Greeneville. office at Hull Rankin block.
The readable fragments are insufficient to extract a coherent event or entities. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present to form a meaningful summary.
Bristol police arrest two Johnson City men suspected of stealing chickens from poultry cars, moving the birds on freight trains to Bristol where they sold them. The freight crew identified the pair as the men who arrived early Saturday with chickens, prompting questions about missing birds in Johnson City.
Nashville voting reelects Miss Mary Skeffington as capitol librarian for a third term. She has eight years of service and is from Dyersburg, related to Judge M. M. Neil, chief justice of the supreme court.
A Tennessee bill to exchange circuit and criminal judges to improve enforcement of laws faces a Senate vote March 2. The measure, already passed second reading and recommended by the Judiciary Committee, directs the chief justice to arrange judge interchanges and cover travel expenses from the state treasury.
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