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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1911

Page

8

Contest to Seven Shifts in Tennessee Senate Race

Nashville dispatch reports heightened excitement over the Tennessee legislature contest as several senatorial candidates gather at the Maxwell. J B Frazier ex Gov Benton McMillin and General Wright feature, with Wright favored on regular ballots and Frazier seen as fusionists’ likely choice. Fitzhugh pushes for fusion support, Enloe’s candidacy uncertain, and factional lines split sixty five to sixty five on joint ballots with Houk plus Davis undecided. Also notes endorsements, regional movements, and minor electoral jockeying among Shelby delegation and local factions.

J.B. Frazier Benton McMillin General Wright Maxwell McMillin Wright Shelby Gus T. Fitzhugh B. A. Enloe Fitzhurh Enloe Frazier Houk Davis Sere

Bank Guaranty Laws Upheld by Supreme Court

The U S Supreme Court declared the bank guaranty laws of Oklahoma Nebraska and Kansas constitutional confirming the policy of state backed deposits in banks. Justice Holmes announced the opinions in the cases.

Washington Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas Supreme Court of the United States Justice Holmes

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Cure for Indigestion

A Memphis man credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with curing chronic constipation and indigestion. The ad claims relief from heartburn flatulence sour stomach and sick headache and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. Sold everywhere at one dollar a bottle.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldyeell Bidg Monticello Coe C. J. Simon Memphis Tenn Dr.Caldwell Caldwell Bldg

Big Lawsuit for Damages Filed in Tennessee

Attorneys Gardner and Chase filed a $10,000 damage suit in the Johnson City law court against Southern By. Co. for alleged injuries to Mrs. Daisy Keebler from a wreck near Mascot on December 6, 1910. A Wills Point letter praises Cardui for relieving womanly troubles and coughs, claiming renewed health.

J. R. Gardner Guy 8. Chase Johnson City

Fusionists Repudiate Agreement Threatens House Adjournment

Nashville January 4 The Fusionists in the house repudiated the reported agreement with Speaker Leach and an amicable settlement seems unlikely. The senate threatens to adjourn until fall, leaving Gov. Patterson in office while the Hooper canvass remains unsettled.

Nashville Leach House Senate Patterson B. W. Hooper

Law Court Convenes With Judge Harmon in Johnson City

Judge Dana Harmon will travel from Greenville to Johnson City to convene the law court at 1.80 this morning. The court will sit for the rest of the week, with Harmon hoping to return next Thursday and stay until the docket is finished.

Dana Harmon Greenville Johnson City

Violent earthquake rocks Russian Turkestan in January

A destructive quake struck Tashkent and surrounding Russian Turkestan from dawn hours, leveling many buildings and causing fatalities. Large ground fissures appeared. Vyerny, capital of Bomiryetchensk territory, suffered near total destruction or heavy damage. Population figures were reported as 231,000.

Tashkent Russia Russian Turkestan Vyerny Bomiryetchensk

Cardul touted as a woman's tonic in Argyle letter

A letter from Argyle Michigan lauds Cardul claiming quick relief from severe head pain and other female troubles. It asserts Cardul saved the writer’s life and urges others to try the remedy. The message ends with promotional lines and mentions a teething syrup for babies.

Argyle Mich Mia H. Carson Cardul

Dove of peace released after house agreement in Nashville

Nashville January 4 The dove of peace is at large after an agreement between war ring factions in the house of representatives. Thirty seven regulars will take the oath before Speaker Leach. The pact dismisses all contests except Ausmus and Day with York-Davis in the senate intact. No collateral terms tied to Hooper's inauguration or appointments.

Nashville Dove of Peace House of Representatives Leach House Ausmus Day Senate Peasy Hooper

Cardus Promises Relief for Womanly Troubles in Paint Lick

Mrs. Mary Freeman of Paint Lick Kentucky testifies Cardus eased her severe womanly trouble. She says prior to Cardus she was weak and nearly bedridden, but the herbal remedy has done more good than any medicine she used. It claims to relieve headaches backaches and similar female troubles.

Mary Freeman Cardus Cardut Cordus

Washington Duke dormitory fire at Trinity College

Durham N C January 4 Trinity College suffered a fire that destroyed the Washington Duke dormitory. No deaths, but belongings of over 100 students and many college records burned. Estimated loss is 100000 with 40000 insurance. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised.

Durham N. C Trinity College Washington Duke

Widows Receive Insurance Payout After Death

Mrs. L D Crow and Mrs. D S Crow of Thos P Crow, who died recently, received Woodman of the World life insurance totaling three thousand dollars. The mother takes one thousand while the widow receives two thousand. Erwin Magnet notes the payout details. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as a gentle purgative that boosts energy and mood, sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Beef livers deemed unfit for Bristol food supply

Bristol report shows 150 diseased livers found among about 500 animals slaughtered in December. City meat inspector cites liver issues as a notable fault in the Bristol market, promising stricter inspection.

Bristol

Help Your Friends Return Home Move Encouraged by Comet

The Comet urges readers to assist in a southern return home movement. Call at our office for blanks to list friends with names and addresses. It costs nothing and may benefit you, your friend, and the country.

South

Map of 1825 Deposition in North Carolina Boundary Case

Gen. Charles J. Cates Jr. and T. F. H. Metroskey resume Tennessee state deposition on the North Carolina boundary before Supreme Court clerk S. E. Cleague and state architect Jos. Quarles. North Carolina’s Ben Rosey and C. B. Matthews defend land interests. completion possible within the week. Clyde, Ky. reader endorses Cardus for relief from prolonged pain and disability.

Knoxville Chas JT. Cates, Jr T. FE. H. Metroskey

Lawyer’s Tale of Rail Crossing Accident and Lantern Man

A lawyer recalls defending a railroad in a crash at a crossing where a farmer’s cart was demolished and the farmer hurt. The win hinged on an old colored man’s lantern warning testimony. the man feared the lawyer would press if his lantern had burned out.

Shad

Cardul Aids Mrs Campbell In Tex Letter Testimony

A letter from Mrs. Mattie Campbell of Rateliff Texas recounts severe monthly suffering and prior misery. She credits Cardul with stopping her suffering and restoring joy at home, urging others who suffer to try the remedy.

First namesake for Capt Hooper in Tennessee

Nashville January 5 12 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Ferriss Crump at 1015 Tenth Avenue North will be named for Capt B W Hooper governor detective of Tennessee Squire William Crump grandfather calls him a fine fellow and glad of the name he bears.

Nashville Ferriss Crump Tenth Avenue North Capt B. W. Hooper Tennessee Squire Wm. Crump

Zemo Skin Cure Promoted By City Drug Co Offer

The City Drug Co promotes Zemo and Zemo Soap for skin ailments with a money back guarantee for satisfaction. Zema reportedly treats eczema pimples dandruff and other eruptions for infants or adults. Also Chamberlains Cough Remedy is touted for coughs and throat woes. Miss Carrie Stone of Bristol returns from holidays at Walnut Street home via the Memphis Special.

The City Drug Co Chamberlain Carrie Stone Bristol Daniel Walnut Street Memphis

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