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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
4
An Illinois widower offers to help a wife wash dishes if he can prove he can keep food to dirty them, hoping to attract a life partner. In Tennessee, Rep Thompson claims colt swam a river in a spirited floor speech, drawing laughs as colleagues excuse the feat. Industrial agent Thackston praises good roads, value growth, and town building.
A Commercial Appeal reflection honors Andrew Jackson on Jackson Day and recounts the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. It highlights Jackson as Tennessean, his rise to national prominence, and the lasting patriotic memory of the victory as a symbol of American resolve.
The Commercial Club meeting drew many business leaders to discuss good roads and county action. A key topic was Southern Ry Co's plan to raise stopover tariffs on rough lumber, possibly removing Johnson City as a lumber stop. A petition to suspend this move will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. A resolution supporting the Back Home Movement by the Carolina & Kings Ry Co was also approved.
Several passenger and industrial men from southern railroads visited the city yesterday and traveled to Altspan today as guests of the C. & C. to crystallize the Back Home movement. Lawrence of Laurel Miss, formerly of this section, attends the meeting.
Senator R L Taylor returns from Nashville after talks with leading Democrats on a bill to establish near Murfreesboro the Stone River National Military Park. The measure would include four turnpikes over four miles from the city and authorize a $125,000 commission to begin land acquisition. He is invited to speak at a New York Holland Society banquet on January 19.
Columbia Missouri January reports that the University of Missouri has begun a new curriculum feature teaching women students the art of washing. The program aims to make them proficient launderers in addition to interpreters of Latin and Greek at the university.
Francis Humphreys of New Canaan died in a local hospital days after returning home after twenty one years away. The 65 year old, who vanished from his residence leaving a wife and four daughters, suffered a heart attack at a hotel and died almost instantly. A large sum of money was found on him and will go to his widow.
William G. Myers, past grand exalted ruler of the Order of Elks and the original "Hello Bill," died at his Philadelphia home after a long illness. He had long ties to Philadelphia newspapers and was a widely known member of the Order of Hike, beloved by friends and colleagues.
Nashville reports heated debate over legal organization and the timing of a U S senator ballot. Fusionists claim Jan 2 organization. Democrats and Senate foes deny validity and seek reorganization as the session opens.
Nashville reports the 1913 bonded debt will exceed 11.6 million dollars with a sinking fund only partially covering. The legislature will be asked to consider refinancing methods as about 1.5 million may be paid before July 1, 1913. Major maturities include 9.222 million in three percent bonds and 1.6 million in various notes and certificates.
Charleston West Virginia January 7 Davis Elkins son of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins may be the temporary successor to his father if Gary Glasscock makes an appointment pending an election by the incoming Democratic legislature Gov Glascock had said he would not consider the vacancy until Senator Elkins funeral but petitions circulating in many counties urge the governor to appoint Davis Elkins
State Senator John C. Houk of Knox county is not considered an active Republican in Nashville. The report notes Houk and Littleton as probable candidates, reflecting ongoing speculation about party tickets and local political alignments in Ja.
The report says a Republican candidate may emerge in Tennessee’s pending senatorial contest. Jesse M. Littleton of Winchester could visit the city to announce plans. Observers expect lively political maneuvers as the race progresses.
Lizzie Russell a longtime Jonesboro milliner and beloved figure in Washington County died at her home aged 74. She had run a Jonesboro shop for about 25 years and was Baltimore wholesale firm’s oldest U S customer. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church with Rev. B W Lee. burial in Old Cemetery East. Survived by brothers William John Russell Russell Hotel proprietor Charles Russell deputy trustee Eugene Russell of Kansas City and sister Mrs Mary Russell.
Judge P Q Miller completes elopement mecca by tying the knot for James M Lambert and Mir Julia May Ramey of Nickelsville Va in the village. a fresh romance milestone marked yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Mollie Bullock Smith 36 wife of W S Smith died Thursday in a Clifford hospital. She was daughter of the late A H Bullock and sister of Mrs J E Crouch of this city. The remains arrive this morning with husband and children. Funeral at Christian church at 2 this afternoon by Dr W S Buchanan. Pallbearers R H Williams O P Cox George W Hlevins S W Price J W Millard George W Hardin. Pallbearers to meet at Armbrust Smith Parkis Co this afternoon at 1 o clock.
Cleveland Ohio January 7 The death by starvation of Mrs Susannah Drn 76 at the jelly infirmary exposes a two year tale of an aged woman living in a squalid windowless room and starving to save every penny. Neighbors complained, she was sent to Probate Judge Hadden for examination but was too weak. After death $150 in small bills, bank books and a mortgage on a Berlin Ohio farm were found.
Nashville special reports at a State Board of Education meeting E J Baxter of Jonesboro was chosen secretary for the East Tennessee Normal School at Johnson City. The action marks a key personnel change in the state education system.
A Tennessee congressman-elect Samuel R. Sells, once a government printing office messenger, allegedly sparked a dramatic elevator mishap seven years prior. The tale, recounted by the Washington Star, describes his confident ride with a group of female coworkers, a near crash, and the ensuing notoriety that propelled his political rise in Johnson City and eventual return as representative from the First Tennessee district.
Asheville, January 7. Mrs H O Bannister wife of the Western Union tele graph office manager at Raleigh and her 17 month old son were asphyxiated in their home yesterday afternoon. A servant found the mother in the bath room and the child across a chair after the instantaneous gas heater was turned on without proper lighting.
Washington January 9 Davis Elkins was sworn in today as senator of the United States from West Virginia. He is the eldest son of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins and the third generation of the family to serve in the Senate.
Washington January 9 Rural carriers have been appointed Hampton route 2 L Harden carrier no sub and Jonesboro route 8 Charles M Shaw carrier no sub C and Mason of Jonesboro visited the city yesterday
Duluth reports two juvenile bandits aged fifteen and older were captured after robbing a hotel clerk and night porter. They were brought from a lumber camp twenty-two miles north and jailed awaiting formal complaint. Johnson, fifteen, regrets his role. Muzzard, older, is suspected of planning and firing.
Knoxville Tenn June 7 The United States court term in progress here adjourned until Tuesday morning The federal grand jury was discharged after returning 105 indictments mainly for whisky selling W R B Dowkins Jefferson County man arrested yesterday for threatening U S Attorney James B Cox was reprimanded and released after questions Cox posed on the witness stand
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