14 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
A cryptic note discusses a rigid limit in a bill labeled prohibition ten the limit. The text hints at strong governmental controls or restraint measures and contrasts them with Russia, but details are not clear from the fragment. The piece reads like a policy debate snapshot with emphasis on limits and authority.
Sen Tyler Berry from Williamson introduces a sweeping anti liquor bill banning all advertising and prescriptions containing alcohol, barring giveaways, and allowing seizure on warrants. Violations carry 500 to 1000 dollar fines. Also moves to amend constitution to prohibit liquor sales. Sessions brief with governor canvass pending. Senator Cummings absent due to illness.
Covington Tenn Jan 10 Gen John A Tipton resigns as attorney general of the district and his son Nat Tipton, aged 22, is appointed by Governor Tooper to fill the unexpired term until the August 1916 general election. Nat Tipton is the general's oldest son.
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan rode through Bristol on the Norfolk and Western No 26 from Asheville to Washington after spending the holidays in Asheville. He purchased a ten acre site in Asheville for a summer home. Mrs Bryan spent holidays at Tucson with their son William Jennings Bryan Jr a telegram announced the birth of a daughter to the Bryans at Tucson.
Resolution of Respect notes the death of Sam Collins born July 29 1879 near Kingsport Penn later Johnson City Tennessee died January 7 1915 at age 35 lengthy tribute describes faith and hope for resurrection. Parents and siblings survive funeral conducted at home by Rev W E B Rowe and Rev Green with interment at Oak Hill cemetery awaiting resurrection morn.
Nashville January 11 by a two to one vote the committee appointed to investigate the Wilson Dykes contest from Marion county tonight recommended seating W H Wilson Democrat while Dykes Republican received the certificate claimed he had a three vote majority on the face of the returns The decision follows a local dispute over the Marion county ballot results and was forwarded to the house for action
Edison says true achievement comes from strenuous effort not luck. From a newsboy at twelve to an inventor, he credits ceaseless labor for his great successes. He notes the carbonized bamboo filament was the result of persistent research and practice.
Nashvil l January 11 The convening of the supreme bench opened with the presentation of a portrait of the late Judge William D Beard former chief justice of Memphis The half length painting by Lloyd Branson of Knoxville was presented to the beard sons of the jurist and accepted by the court to hang in the courtroom as inspiration for future lawyers The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting June 4 1915 at the Jonesboro courthouse Secretary Treasurer read 1914 minutes and the year’s finances showed a net gain with $1 165 130 in force and subject to assessment.
Bristol Tennessee seeks to block Sullivan County from collecting a five cent per hundred pike repair tax on Bristol property. The city has repeatedly challenged the levy in court, arguing maintenance of its streets should be funded locally. A 1913 levy was deemed invalid after a Tennessee law gave county authority was enacted after the tax was levied.
A 10 year old organist, Angelina Spinella, of St Michael's Catholic Church in New Hat The world predicts a wonderful future for her musical talent and potential.
The article argues capital punishment is unchristian and outdated, contrasting ancient practices with charity. It traces charity’s absence in archaic literature and scripture, cites New Testament uses, and promotes humanitarian reform as civilization’s growth. Note: third of five by M W Connelly in the Memphis News Scimitar.
In a downtown cafe a traditional dollar to a doughnut wager was made. The doughnut winner found the odds were not as favorable when the stakes were turned over, revealing the bet did not favor him as expected in It-Louteville Courier Journal.
A reflective piece argues that war harms the victor and the vanquished alike, tainting nations with poverty and disease. It calls for international unity, a world spirit, and a permanent peace driven by productivity, health, and mutual trade rather than conquest. Public sentiment guides nations toward harmony and shared prosperity.
A recent discovery in the Louvre walls shows reinforced concrete was used in Paris as early as the sixteenth century during Francis I's rebuilding of the palace. The finding suggests older foundations employed concrete-like materials known to the era’s builders.
Washington January 10 Secretary Garrison in a letter to Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the senate military committee, endorses Chamberlain’s bill to raise the regular army to 109,000 enlisted men. He notes the increase would not burden the homeland forces and would provide trained peace officers and officers for wartime deployment.
The readable parts describe a mucous lining condition and a non-specific diagnosis while mentioning a monetary offer and a series of jumbled names and locations. The fragmentary text includes references to a person named Dearing and to Toledo Ohio with unclear medical context.
Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott announced tonight that peace negotiations along the Mexican border have concluded successfully. Governor Maytorena and General Pelias Calles, commanding Carranza troops, signed the agreement at Naco Sonora to eliminate factional warfare on the Sonora border.
A long verse recounts war rhetoric with German and British imagery and calls for a fierce future struggle, while a Forest Notes section follows detailing pine and Osage wood uses, forest service research, railroad and industry cooperation, and large timber sales in Olympic National Forest as open timber stands are revealed.
A brief item notes Endly answers or responds to a protest raised by Wilson, outlining stance or actions taken in relation to the challenge or objection. Additional context remains limited in the fragment.
Washington and London disclosed a British reply to the US note on interference with neutral commerce. The note concedes US principles but cites practical difficulties and alleged shipper fraud while notingGermany and Austria may benefit via neutral routes. It promises redress if British actions exceed international law. Also promotes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia with a home remedy pitch.
Baltimore physician reports Carlisle St. Lenis a medical student at the city hospital has foot and mouth disease. He likely contracted it from dairy stock and is recovering.
Deputy County Court Clerk M B Martin records state and county revenue at 8562 in 1913 and 8768 89 in 1914. Martin reports 214 marriage licenses in 1919 and 184 in 2014. Chief I M Wilson notes 59 December arrests including 9 bootlegging 10 gaming 17 drunkenness with fines totaling 935 96. B 8 Wolfe provides vital statistics for December and for 1914 nine district births 356 deaths 330. Also a stray quip about paying for civility in linens.
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