New Charter Plan for Johnson City Promoted by Business Leaders
A Johnson City meeting led by the Commercial Club debated a proposed city charter and a college fund. Attendees discussed selling Carnegie hotel property to Washington and Tusculum Colleges for 125000 at 56000 with 15000 in subscriptions, plus a 10000 goal to reach 25000 with pledges. The panel approved pushing a two ward system, at large aldermen, a city commissioner for utilities, and higher salaries for mayor, recorder, and city physician, with the plan to send the measure to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Cox
Commercal Club
Maj. G.T. Lee
Southern Railway
Inter
Unaka Chemical Company Reorganizes Operations
The Unaka Chemical Company announces a reorganization of its management and production capacity under new leadership. Staples serves as president with M V Dyer as vice president and R J C Hawley as secretary. Hawley and his wife reside at 100 Holston Avenue. The firm specializes in fevering extracts and wholesale groceries and reports strong trade growth.
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Mwhaka Chemical Co
RC. Staples
M. V. Dyer
R. J. C. Hawley
Mr. Hawley
Meister
Mise Kite Reeves
Jonesboro
Hawley
Holston Avenues
Bristol
Council Meeting Set for Thursday Night
A city council meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening with discussions on local issues and public input expected. Officials urge residents to attend and participate in the session.
City Council Passes Fire Code and School Plans
Last week the city council met in a snowbound session and passed on second readings a building code drafted by the Commercial Club and measures extending fire limits and banning fireworks within limits. The recorder’s December financials showed cash receipts of 10 785 73 with warrants paid 15 345 17 and issued 15 088 10, leaving outstanding warrants of 5 161 65. The council ordered a crossing on Summer street near the Standard Oak Veneer Co and heard plans for a new high school costing about 35 000, with a 13 story design and 500 seat auditorium. A steam plant for Columbus Powell School was recommended at 24 000, while bond and school matters were referred to a joint committee for reporting next meeting. Aldermen Wofford and Barron praised Bristol sprinkling and suggested arc lighting for the public square.
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Court House
Johnson City
S.C. Williams
Commercial Club
Washington and Tusculum Colleges
Greeneville
Carnegie
Pax
Drix
Board of Trusteed of
Washington and Tusculum
Johnson City Oval
J. EB. Brading
J. J. Baxter
Jonesboro
M.D. Fox
Moore
J. E Brading
Johnson City Traction Co
Ce Allen
Th O W. Panday
J.P. Ciseyh
Tigorige ¢ Kells
Guy Ly Sunthy ER
Purton
PTL
Watford
Bod
EC. Baldwin
A. Bittle
Frank Hart
Ralph Dulaney
Whiteauld
Ke Vance
City Tovens
PresidentYas
A. Summers
Commercial Club I
Umes
Smith
B. E. Ellsworth
T. Hayward
Geo
Eilaworth
Southern Railway Co
Summer Street
Standard Oak Veneer Co
West Main Street
J. KE. Brading
C.G. Mitchell
Sornachnigg
West End
Berence Hill
Columbus Powell
Council
Committee On
Board of Education
Ssue
Wofford
Barron
Brixtol
City records show overload on small clerical office
Graceful Tim notes the council and recorder handled a year's work with minimal help. He cites technical auditing, balance of accounts, and the adding machine requiring more clerical staff. City attorney Maj. G T Lee remains constantly on hand during meetings.
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Tim
Recorder
Maj
G.T. Lee
Unaka Chemical Reorganizes Under New Management
The Unaka Chemical Company announces a leadership change with three owners. R. C. Staples becomes president, M. P. Dyer serves as vice president and manager, and R. J. C. Hawley is described as a prominent chemist and business man.
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Unaka Chemical Company
Hightower
R. C. Staples
M. P. Dyer
R. J. C. Hawley
Sells and Burbage Interviewed on Politics in Nashville
Senator Sam R. Sells and Representative George E. Burbage arrived in the city to discuss their interests and note they did not collude with state-wide Democrats. They claimed no caucus or deals for favors and said they would return home with their families for the legislature session. Reeves is reported missing after the weekend visit.
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Sam R. Bells
George E. Burbage
Barbage
Sean
Sells
Representative Burbage
Nashville
Reeves
Burbage
Senator Bells
George
Littleton
Bells
Litleton
Kent
Ham Patterson
Local politics and business figures feature in tangled campaigns
The report highlights manufacturing firm Staples Grocery Co and key executives handling sales and production of grocers' drugs and poultry tonics while political bribery claims surround Senator Bells and rivals. It details campaign dynamics, statements from Burbage and Sells, and disputes over election law and state offices amid a Nashville scene.
Governor Patterson Sends Them Back at Capitol Gate
A Nashville Banner report recounts Gov. Patterson guiding bolting members back to the legislature after a speaker election. At the southwest gate he notes temporary bodies can compel attendance, urging the group to return and participate, crediting the governor with restoring quorum.
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Patterson
Capitol
Gov. Patterson
Tin Wit
Nabliville
How to Hurt Your Town Urges Civic Neglect
A polemic urges residents to oppose public improvements and mistrust officials. It condemns advertising, property sales interference, rent hikes, and hoarding while urging citizens to oppose the commercial club. It warns neighbors progress favors the faithful and rewards the city’s foes.
Popular Vote Totals For President In Last Election
The tallies show Taft 7 687 076 for the Republicans Bryan 6 898 182 Democrat Debs 48 455 Socialist Chatin 241 252 Prohibition Hisgen 88 156 Independent Watson 04 871 Gilhaus Socialist Elabor 1 421 Total 14 852 250 The grand total exceeds by 1 841 681 the 1401 election total of 14 510 708.
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Taft
Bryan
Debs
Chatin
Hisgen
Watson
Gilhaus
City Rail Line On Jobe Street Accelerates Construction
More than a hundred workers lay breastings and rails to complete a C and Q main line through the city near Exum's factory. The through passenger service from Dante Virginia to Bostic North Carolina is slated to begin by month’s end, spurring regional trade and coal mine development.
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Exum
Carnegie
Dante
Bostic
N.C
Cincinnatic
Baltimore
Alladin
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