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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
The Tennessee General Assembly approved an anti capital punishment statute, marking a notable shift in state policy. The measure aims to restrict or repeal capital punishment within the state framework and reflects ongoing debates over criminal justice.
A Bangs band promotes road improvements with twenty younger supporters backing the effort. Johnson deity reportedly approved by the group and the local organizers.
A Tennessee supreme court ruling declares Gov. Rye’s five day delay in vetoing a capital punishment and powers bill invalidates the lapse. The decision also addresses the Memphis ouster case Crump Utley, preserving status quo until final hearing and noting appellate jurisdiction.
Twenty young men in Johnson City organize to promote a first class brass band. They have raised 200 for initial efforts and seek city support. The Johnson City Band will be incorporated to ensure a lasting musical group. A concert with feature pictures is set for Monday January 24 at the Majestic Theatre inviting all to attend.
Plans were adopted in Nashville to raise half a million dollars to advertise the Southern states. The executive committee of the Industrial Bureau of the South aims for an aggressive campaign with a meeting possibly set for January 22 in Chattanooga. Delegates include F W Hoover Nashville E B Britton Raleigh David Chapman Knoxville Paul Krensi Chattanooga and Dr Poe Raleigh.
In Sevierville the Vindicator reports Stan Ley suffered a dislocated neck when he jumped from bed Friday morning. Dr Massey quickly arrived at the Rambo home and believes the ball can be reset. Stanley expected to recover in a few days.
The winter term at East Tennessee State Normal School opens with a large enrollment increase as most fall term students return. A long list of new registrants is provided, naming numerous students by county and surname across Knox, Greene, Cocke, Carter, Hamblen, and other counties.
Nashville officials and Governor Ryth commute the electrocution sentence of Henry Roberts from capital punishment to imprisonment. The Fayette County youth was slated for murder but the Supreme Court decision spurred repeal efforts against capital punishment.
Washington reports a pending road bill in Congress that would allocate federal funds to states based on rural routes and population. Tennessee would receive about 706000 yearly, with Rep. Sam R. Sells praising the measure as a starting point and urging cooperation between counties and the state to maintain roads. He also calls for ending convict leasing to fund road construction.
President Wilson may address the nation on a national defense program in a series of speeches. He has received invitations to speak at banquets and meetings in Washington Baltimore and New York within the next month. Officials say he could present the administration plan directly to the people once the submarine issue is resolved.
Morristown January sale of horses and mules on the local market reached a record high. Brisk buying and strong prices with mules averaging 175 dollars and horses 150 dollars per head. Twelve carloads, about 25 head each, were shipped to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Campaign to raise funds for public committee under designates Monday events and a March meeting. Posts advertise bond election week dates with expected action by voters and organizers.
Twelve of thirty four East Tennessee counties back the Home Coming Week drive as committees plan dates and coordination. The group will meet in Knoxville to finalize the schedule and organize campaigns with local boards of trade and community groups urged to enroll towns and suggest plans for a world wide advertised event in mid summer or early fall.
Washington County Court at Jonesboro acted on road improvement plans though no bond issues were considered. They approved road macadamization for twenty two miles including the Bristo Bristol highway section and the Jonesboro Fall Branch route, set revenue routes, and endorsed bridge study over Nolachucky River.
The County Court voted ten to four to hold a bond election in March after a petition with about one thousand names urged the move. The plan seeks to issue 2250000 in bonds over 35 40 and 46 years to macadamize about 80 miles of main roads and grade similar new roads in the county.
The December 1 wage increases affect over 1.9 million workers, with many employers voluntarily granting the raises and some effective February 1. The changes are expected to raise purchasing power, spur trade, freight, and manufacturing output, and stimulate construction and real estate values nationwide, especially in New England and central states. The Washington Post notes this portends a prosperous 1916 across Maryland Virginia West Virginia North and South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Nashville Tennessee January 30 city employee John David Deas, 30, was shot tonight near his residence by an unidentified man who fled. Police have no clues as to the assailant's identity or motive.
A Missouri Kansas & Texas freight train carrying 250 passengers derail near Rennesville Oklahoma on January 7 and plunge into a ditch. Four Pullman coaches and two combination cars derail. Passengers and crew escape with only fright and shaking.
The line states that safeguarding business activity is the nation's strongest path to lasting prosperity, portraying a period of high confidence in economic health and stability. It emphasizes that prudent business conservation underpins national strength and progress.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield warns in a message to President Wilson that postwar inflation will fade only with business foresight. He predicts a slump abroad and urges Americans to prepare for reduced export activity and tighter commercial balance in the coming year.
Washington January 10 Attorney General Gregory released a statement through the Chamber of Commerce outlining enforcement policy under the Sherman Antitrust Law. He says civil proceedings or consent decrees may settle doubtful cases and emphasizes fair opportunity for defense in all prosecutions. The plan also envisions coordination with the Federal Trade Commission and alignment with concurrent jurisdiction principles.
Notice calls for agents in every district in Washington county to solicit subscriptions for The Comet. A postal card is sufficient to respond.
Comptroller John Skelly Janes presents congress with a detailed view of national banks from Oct 1914 to Nov 1915. The report highlights increases in resources 78,448, deposits 164, loans and discounts 917,460,602, and cash 462,000. By Nov 10, 1915 reporting banks held excess reserves of 891,000,000.
Virginia lawmakers plan to push for Judge Joseph Kelly to be named to the U S Supreme Court after Justice Lamar's death. Bristol committees will ask President Wilton to consider the Virginia nominee seen as highly qualified and likely to honor the state. Kelly, 48, serves on Virginia’s Supreme Court and would be the first Virginian on the high court in 65 years.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as best for children and adults. It claims pine tar and balsams soothe irritation loosen phlegm and expel toxins while antiseptic action kills cold germs. The copy urges immediate treatment.
Wim Z. Coe of Minneapolis announced receipt of a letter from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt said he cannot consent to have his name filed in any primaries and that his aim is to fight for straight out Americanism, not be concerned with any individual.
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