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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
Tennessee news outlines the upcoming Patterson inauguration date January seventeenth, cabinet announcements, and a push to extend Adams law statewide. It notes the legislature's organized session, Cox's diminished influence, calls for salary limits and anti-saloon measures, plus social plans for Patterson supporters and editorials on party balance.
Nashville dispatch reports the Tennessee Senate elected E G Tollet by acclamation as speaker designate with Gov Cox participating in the caucus. Edward Thomas re elected chief clerk, and other staff positions filled after multi ballot contests. House chose Cunningham for speaker after initial investigations into deals, with E B Martin named chief clerk. Also includes anecdotal notes on a Memphis rail issue and a Kansas editor John Speer’s obituary.
The Bristol town meeting shows antialcohol action as aldermen push ahead with a resolution to extend temperance measures. The vote passed to urge Bristol’s legislators to pursue Adrian law or alternative temperance legislation. The move signals intent to cleanse the town of whiskey and restrict liquor access.
The account describes a clash between governor Crawford and figures like Chas Rob inson and Speer over a United States senatorship. Speer sought the post but due to delays and political maneuvering the governor appointed BG Rows instead. The piece notes Ross’s role during Johnsons impeachment trial, a crucial vote by Senator Rose, and Speer’s later decline. It references Kansas figures and ends noting Speer’s death and the era in Nashville American.
A local ad lists Rhode Island Reds and Ted Cockerela offering several pallets for disposal at reasonable prices. The notice references material from W. J. Ruse and suggests a small, targeted sale.
Ininees at St Johns Episcopal Church Cor Roane and Myrtle Sts Rector Rev W H Osborne Friday 7 00 m Litany and brief address 7 80 p m Obotr practice Sunday 1st in Epiphany 7 80 a m Early celebration 9 15 a m Sunday school 10 20 a m Morning prayer and sermon Johnson January 15 Nashville Tenn Sera Carter of Marshall tomorrow will introduce a joint resolution fixing the time and manner of electing a United States senator to succeed Carmack The election will take place Tuesday Tan 15 Gov Taylor will get the 1H democratic votes while the 28 republican members will vote for Congressman N W Hale the canons nominee State Railroad Commission Organized Nashville Jan 7 The state railroad commission organized today by the election of B A Enloead chairman Charles H Love of Robertson as secretary and Miss Willie Fields as stenographer FOR RENT five room house newly papered and hard oil finish 0 B in 08 Poplar Street
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