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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
2
From January 14, 1912, reports recount Hooper calling out the militia to close saloons amid violent incidents, Tennessee court opinions on Mountcastle, and Gov. Hooper’s adjutant favoring drastic measures. Washington chatter warns Wilson’s presidential surge may fade as rival letters surface.
Memphis Commercial Appeal reports a turbulent national Democratic Committee meeting marked by clashes between Col. Bryan and Col. Guffey over seating and procedure. The piece urges unity to win in November, noting Mountcastle and Guffey disputes belong to the national convention and calling for harmony to mobilize voters.
A fragmentary opinion condemns clergy amid a cave confession case. The text argues the irreligious and anti religion would seize on Richeson’s admission to damage faith, while noting the suspect may have offered the confession as an attempted atonement.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal contends Richeson’s confession stemmed from a religious conscience, arguing faith fuels moral restraint and that even a frail clergy figure can err yet remain judged by inherent strength to resist temptation. It contrasts enviromental influence with inner resolve, noting both virtuous and flawed paths shape conduct.
Nashville reports indicate Taft favored faction reconciliation as John Houk Jesse Littleton Harry Anderson and critics meet with State Treasurer J Tom Taylor while Brownlow forces demand a new state committee depose Sanders and split federal offices Governor Hooper rejects Taylor Houk talks and Littleton says harmony unlikely.
Boston January news reports Clarence V. T. Richeson former Immanuel Baptist pastor Cambridge about to be taken to the superior court to change his plea from not guilty to guilty of murdering Avis Linnell his jailers could not attend and Richeson not required to appear until tomorrow. Even if pleads guilty death sentence looms but may be commuted. governor and executive council must approve. John Quinn Boston opposed death penalty.
The Unaka National Bank held its annual meeting Tuesday with re election of the same directors and staff for the coming year. Deposits rose by over 200000 dollars to 206,673.14, and the first semi annual dividend of 10 percent was approved. The bank credits its rapid rise in East Tennessee banking to a capable staff and expanding operations.
Cures blood and skin diseases with Botanic Blood Balm B B free sample offered by the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga. Advertisers claim it purifies blood, relieves heat and pains, and aids long standing cases after other treatments fail. Sold by Ward Friberg and Miller's drug stores.
New York January 8 Gov Woodrow Wilson aimed years ago to retire William Jennings Bryan from the Democratic Party’s council. A letter dated April 27 1907 and allegedly from Wilson says Would that we could do something at once dignified and effective to knock Mr Bryan once and for all into uncocked hat The rest of the letter was described as personal and without political flavor The letter has stirred talk in New York and Washington for several days.
The Summers Parrott Hardware Company announces the wholesale department now leads growth with the retail end sold to Mountcastle Phiegar Hardware Company. Stock moves from Main street store room to Mountcastle Phiegar, and the new firm will handle exclusive wholesale business. The old partners thank customers for loyal support.
Death in Roaring Piro may not stem from arson but severe burns require Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It relieves pain, soothes wounds boils sores and eruptions, drives off ulcers and piles. Only 25 cents at E Miller's.
The Democratic National Committee selected Baltimore as the convention city with June 25 set for the gathering to pick presidential and vice presidential nominees. The Republicans will hold their convention in Chicago on June 18. The Democrats adopted a permissive primary plan allowing states with relevant laws to choose delegates by direct vote, with 1,074 delegates to be chosen.
Washington, January. An echo of an elopement which stirred Washington society a little more than a year ago surfaces again as court airing begins.
Philip S. Hichborn son of Admiral Hichborn sues Elenore Hoyt Hichborn for absolute divorce naming Horace Wylie as respondent. The filing cites a December elopement and cites travels to New York Quebec Liverpool London Paris Monte Carlo and a river trip as context.
Nashville dated note shows upper East Tennessee common schools receiving specific grant amounts for Carter 1424.04 Claiborne 1747.02 Grainger 1080.07 Hamblen 1003.08 Hawkins 1500.45 Hancock 85 Jefferson 1200.75 Johnson 841 Bevier 1004 Sullivan 1074.60 Unicoi 514.52 Washington 1770.76.
Nashville January 1 Col John J Vertress Maj W O Vertress Speaker Nat Baxter ex Gov Benton Mc Millin and other democrats who went to Washington to appear before the national committee returned tonight from Washington They were disappointed at the failure to seat Col Vertrees on the committee but are not discouraged over democratic prospects to state and nation
In a joint session at noon in Frankfort Kentucky Ollie M James Democrat was formally declared elected to the United States Senate to succeed Thomas Mr Paynter in March 1918 James thanked the members for the honor in a brief address and pledged his support for popular election of senators tax reform tariff reduction and restoration of competition
Richmond Log Co in Richmond Virginia seeks used bags and burlap materials. Write with prices to Richmond Log Co Richmond Va 52 108 for consideration.
A reliable woman will be given permanent place at satisfactory wages and furnished a house for a family of an acceptable person. Apply at once, C Y A. LYLE.
A man visiting a London church declined acknowledgment for his work and left the superintendent’s bands bank notes totaling $250 as a gift. The act was noted as an example of true generosity.
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