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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
2
The piece notes Johnson City Tennessee Post Office entry and hints at local political maneuvering. It mentions candidates Fitzhugh Luke Lee Enloe and McQarn as players in an upcoming race and a fusionist strategy.
Nashville reports the Senate hours long debate on Governor-elect Hooper inauguration date with back and forth over January 26 and January 15. Personal privilege clashes arise as Holladay Cox Turner defend conduct. The session adjourns to a joint convention with the House at noon.
Chicago commission merchants expect a May 1 release of millions of pounds stored in cold warehouses. Prices have tumbled, with several firms failing as they try to hold artificial levels. Open winter and 1910 crops push toward lower wholesale and retail prices, while oleomargarine gains popularity.
Whiting Lumber Company buys timber lands and plans a standard gauge railroad from Topton on the Murphy line to Robbinsville a twelve mile route. They have 200 box cars and two engines and aim for early construction. The $6 million capital firm foresees extensive logging in the coming years and may extend to Cheoah river to link with the Knoxville Bushnell Southern line.
The Morristown Gazette reports the Carver Buggy Co shipped a car load of buggies to Johnson City this week. Several similar orders were filled in recent weeks and the new year has opened with flattering prospects.
Bristol needs 500 dollars for park repairs and lease plus five more subscriptions of 100 dollars to secure a Southeastern league franchise. W. W. Miller of Johnson City met with J. L. Stern and local supporters to press Bristol’s bid alongside Knoxville Asheville Johnson City and other southern towns.
Albany dispatch reports Mrs. Elizabeth Melber of Schenectady indicted for first degree murder in the death of her 5 year old son George. A plea of not guilty was entered and defense counsel assigned.
Citizens of Washington county are urged to attend a January 21 meeting in Jonesboro led by Chas F Carson of the Mast Tennessee Farmers Association to discuss road building, public process, and the method to secure durable roads with open, public deliberation.
Washington January 17 One lone congressman Mr Hardwick of Georgia objected to private bills and to having a memorial printed in the Congressional Record. His stand halted business and delays push bills back two weeks under the unanimous consent rule.
Nashville January 17 Republicans vote to support Judge Hal H Haynes for governor with independents endorsing Frazier. Three independents absent are said to back Frazier as fusionists debate next steps and possible control of future offices.
Hartford January 17 George Payne McLean of Simsbury the Republican was chosen United States senator from Connecticut for the six year term beginning March 4 next by the general assembly He will succeed Morgan G Bulkley.
A major skating rink hosts a big time show this Saturday night drawing local enthusiasts. Officials advertise a lively program with music and skating exhibitions anticipated to attract families and teens alike.
Albany Jan 16 Gov Dix urged democratic legislators to heed constituents over the caucus majority in the fight for the U S Senate. While Shepherd supporters fear a floor battle looms and a dark horse contender could win, Martin W Littleton has gained renewed prominence among New York Democrats.
Tommy Burns has been appointed to receive the mail at the south gate and carry it to the post office. His colleagues praise his speed and reliability saying he can handle heavy mail with ease and will be a fixture in Mountain Branch.
340 acres river bottom farm in Oregon County Missouri offered for sale or exchange for city rental property or hotel property. Includes 200 acres cleared bottom land, 140 acres timber, five room dwelling, two frame tenant houses, good spring water, free grazing. River bottoms flood every five years, fertility boosts yields. bottoms produced up to 100 bushels corn per acre. Long or short lease or trade for merchandise. contact Robert Woop, 520 N Broad St, Knoxville Tennessee.
Shelby County legislators return to Nashville with practically every vote pledged to Gen. Luke E Wright for a senatorial bid. Sources say the Shelby delegation will not back Fitzhugh, drawing a large crowd of outsiders en route to the assembly week.
Reports from Chihuahua via El Paso describe a 16 hour clash between about seventy government volunteers and 100 revolutionists at Coyome on Sunday. General Hernandez in the military zone awaits a fuller account, noting likely heavy losses. Coyome lies between this city and Ojinaga.
Auction style ad offers a 420 acre farm with 110 acres of creek bottom land and smooth clear soil. Includes a five room frame cottage a large frame barn within five miles of a railroad town with school church and a college. Price reduced to 12500 with favorable terms and trade prospects with Robert Wood at 529 North Broadway near Southern Depot Knoxville Tenn.
Washington reports 100 top corn club boys from the southern states will showcase ten ears each at the National Corn Exposition in Columbus Ohio January 30 to February 11. The Southern Commercial Congress and the U S Department of Agriculture will fund travel for these exhibits from 46 000 club members. Governors Mann Glasscock and Wilson head state committees for the Atlanta meeting March 8-10.
The Bristol Courier reports Col Barker advised Capt Mooper he seeks no future position. He recommended Governor elect appoint J E Brading of Johnson City to succeed him on the board of education when the term expires.
Light forges longer hours and fewer workers in East Tennessee under an order by Passmaster General Hitchcock. Chief Postal Clerk Welch drafts the new schedule with details due soon. The plan reportedly cuts crews on the Bristol Chattanooga division and shifts car service, risking business for the Southern railway. At least seven men on the division are expected to be affected.
About 9 o'clock yesterday morning Robert McCracken, a Civil War veteran and T P A man from Washington County, Tenn., leaped from the hospital upper corridor to his death. He survived the fall briefly, was treated for severe injuries, and died about an hour later without offering a reason. The body will be buried in the Circle.
A farm near Tallapoosa Georgia yields a startling find as a child playing uncovers gold ore. Local excitement grows as ore samples are analyzed to confirm the discovery on January 16.
The Model Mill Co pays attractive prices for wheat and corn, offering a ready local market for all the grain this section can produce. The favorable quotations for flour, feed, and grain in this issue will interest farmers seeking strong prices.
A fragmentary poem line set contrasts parental caution with a child’s flirtatious request and a mother’s admonition about not repeating past behavior with a humorous mistranslated hint about a hobble shirt.
A nineteen foot parchment displays the family tree of Henry VI and has been placed in the Welsh National Society at Aberystwyth. The illuminated piece traces the lineage from Adam through to King Henry, described as a beautiful work of art.
The document states many will lose annual pay from 100 to 200 dollars while older veterans are mostly immune. The department claims Bristol and Chattanooga division runners have not worked full time due to the division length, and the new order will require six days on and three off.
Congressman-elect Sam R. Sells pressed for job and salary protection for postal clerks as Bristol faced becoming the end of two divisions. He noted the department would reduce clerk numbers and salaries if Bristol remained the terminus, and urged safeguarding workers despite the split.
Nashville news reports Capt. G. T. Fitzhugh withdraws from the United States Senate race while in Memphis. The move shifts support to Senator Frazier, with rumors that Luke Lea may enter to claim Fitzhugh votes but likely cannot overtake Frazier.
In Johnson City Tennessee a chancery sale by decree follows to satisfy 1908 and later city taxes. On January 24 1911 the highest bidder wins in front of the court house on Spring Street. Properties include multiple lots in Carnegie and East Carnegie additions with liens and six months credit.
Nashville January 16 A current report says regular Democrats are ready to back a fusion candidate for United States Senator in return for independent votes to secure repeal of the state prohibition law.
Senator Taylor cannot speak at the Jackson Day banquet in Baltimore due to unresolved senatorial duties in Nashville. The banquet committee, led by Maryland senators, expresses disappointment over the absence and postponement of the address.
A Atchison Kansas Gram article offers pointed reflections on gender roles etiquette and marriage. It notes that wealth does not guarantee harmony and suggests social judgments burden individuals in relationships and court life.
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