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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1907

Page

2

Sam Houston linked to Herbert Domain property claim

The article traces Sam Houston's Tennessee governorship and Texas leadership, noting land entries in 1827 near the Herbert Domain, transfers back to the state, and a proposed Sam Houston building name for the future state offices. It cites Kingston East Tennessean and Lincoln birthday tributes across states.

Sam Houston Tennessee Roane County Kingston Bam Houston Arkansas Texas Mexico Republic of Texas United States Lone Star Tennesseams Bledsoe County Cumberland Plateau Herbert Domain Kittrell Houston Mia Kingston East Tennessean

Extraordinary appropriations approved by Tennessee legislature

Nashville report lists biennial appropriations totaling about 1.2 million dollars. Items include Peabody College 260 000 governor's mansion 5 000 Tennesee university expansion 290 000 and various judiciary and state capitation costs, plus Jamestown exposition and West Tennessee experiment funds.

Nashville Peabody College West Tennessea R. Minhine

Tennessee Railroad Commission Bulletin Sets Freight Rules

A Tennessee Railroad Commission bulletin mandates nondiscriminatory transport of passengers freight and cars by connecting rail lines with priority for perishable goods and livestock. It requires reasonable rates between connecting lines and submission to the commission for approval, and outlines penalties for noncompliance. Also noted is a plan to honor Senator Carmack on his return with a statewide reception funded by voluntary contributions in Nashville.

Tennessee Sny Railroad Commission Seminor Carmack Nashville E.W. Carmack Loving Ang Eiven Cayagh

Senate okays funds for state station and fair plan

The Senate passed a bill to appropriate 40000 dollars for a Middle Tennessee experiment station and the House shows a favorable report on a bill for 0 dollars for the state fair. Repairs to the capitol may run 25000 to 50000 dollars if results are satisfactory, with no such appropriation two years ago. The Senate amended the Pollitt school bill, raising school funding by 100000 for two years, and the temperance issue in Knoxville could boost state receipts by about 850000. Blackburn’s Retort prints a critical paraphrase of Senator Ingalls’s remarks during a Kansas dispute as quoted in The Commercial-Appeal.

Sonthero Lincoln Grant Linscoln Lew Aud Philadelphia North Tumcolo Horace Greeley University of Tennessee West Tennessee Mos Mada Tan Nora Webster Hayne New England Snompter Massachusetts Congress Louisiana Purchase Mississippi Valley South Carolina Henry Ward Beecher South Nashville Senate Beema Knoxville Blackhurh Kentucky Tagalls Kansas George B. McClellan Winfield Scott Hancock Senator Ingalls Graves American Senate Black McClellan Potomac Hancock Cemetery Heights Kensas Tagalla H. W. Boorn Memphis Tenn Capitol Joint Insurance Committee Ita R. E. Folk Chicago Brashy Mountain Herbert Domain

Palmer Accepts Middle Tennessee Court of Appeals Post

Murfreesboro Tennessee announces that Horace J. Palmer has accepted the judgeship on the Court of Appeals for Middle Tennessee. Palmer, a prominent Rutherford County lawyer, has practiced with his late father Gen Joseph B. Palmer and later with Granville J. Ridley, educated at Cumberland University and the University of Virginia, noted for a long, influential career in the local bar and business circles.

Murfreasboro Senn Keb Horace J. Palmer Court of Appeals Middle Tennessee Palmer Joseph B. Palmer Granville Ridley Criminal Court Davidson County Cajon University University of Virginia Law School Cumberland University Rutherford

Palmyer Named to Reorganized Court of Appeals

The appointment of Horace E. Palmer of Murfreesboro to the new or reorganized court of appeals is approved. Palmer is described as an excellent lawyer with sound judgment and judicial poise, expected to honor the bench. Governor Patterson’s selection is welcomed by peers and local papers alike.

Horace E. Palmer Fay Murfreesboro Court of Appeals Palmer Patterson Nashville American

Senator W. F. Cormack Critiques Saloon in Letter

Nashville on February 18 reports Senator W. F. Cormack wrote to B. S. Rudolph arguing the saloon harms communities. He claims alcohol causes crime poverty and corruption and asserts towns banishing the saloon gain wealth and cleaner lives, citing Tennessee cases as proof against restoration.

Nashville Clarkaville FE. W. Cormack B.S. Rudolph Tennessee

Wonder Cure Ad Promises Relief for Various Ailments

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or via mail two months treatment for 1 plus 2 shipping. Address W Hull 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri. Send for Tennessee testimonials.

W. Hull Olive Street St. Louis Tennessee

Fulmer and Lamb Named to New Civil Appeals Court

Nashville Feb 18 The commission of Horace E F Palmer of Murfreesboro and A Lamb of Paris to judgeships on the newly created court of civil appeals will be executed today and signaled by Gov Patterson The appointee of Palmer and Lamb was predicted days ago and Patterson announced the bill creating the court signed Friday goes into effect at once as the court organizer had the matters of practice arranged.

Fulmer and Lamb Nashville Horace EF. Palmer Murfreesboro A. Lamb Paris Court of Civil Apneals Coy. Paterson Messrs. Prlmer Lane Gov Patterson eTnt Ag Avon

Word Contest for Wetmore Coconut Prizes

A Philadelphia Wetmore Co contest offers $1000 in prizes for forming the most words from the text WETMORE'S COCOANUT using otters forward or backward with letter counts limited to the source. Top prizes, entry details, timing, and mailing address required.

Wetmore Eame Wetmore Company Enelvet THE Wetmore CO Philadelphia

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