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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
1
Paul Orton, president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and secretary of the navy in Roosevelt's cabinet, died suddenly last night. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Bristol January 21 Virginia Institute led by Dr J T Henderson received $20,000 from the Virginia Baptist Educational commission to lift the mortgage on campus. The loan carries no repayment or interest as long as the school remains Baptist. The state commission secured the mortgage for the amount.
John Howard a railroad employee in Muskegon Michigan was crushed twice by an interurban car after his legs were severed at the knees. The first strike caught his foot in a frog and the crew failed to see him before dawn, and the car was reversed and rolled over him a second time. He is not believed to survive.
Washington reports Senator Isidore Rayner of Maryland urged direct vote for U S senators. He said he would vote for the resolution and advocate it with strength, arguing the reform reflects public sentiment and should not be thwarted. He emphasized the senator’s duty to the people over political allegiance.
Knoxville reports that a special election in Congress will choose a successor to fill the unexpired term of the late Walter P. Brownlow on the National Soldiers' Home board. Candidates include Col. John Bell Brownlow, backed by Rep R W Austin, and Rep Washington Gardner of Michigan who has pledges from Republicans. Letters show some supporters favor Brownlow as second choice.
Lexington Tenn Jan 2 Judge John M Taylor of the court of Civil appeals relapsed after a brief improvement from a stroke The family fears a possible recurrence of paralysis though doctors say the new symptoms are not a stroke His son Judge Will M Taylor of Blytheville Ark travels to his side for care and support
An early 20th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal medicine that purifies blood and treats mucous membranes. It claims the remedy targets catarrh as a constitutional disease and promotes it as not a quack product, with a testimonial claim of a physician’s prescription and a mail order offer. It also mentions Hall's Pessary Pills for constipation.
Washington January 21 Attorney General Cates left for Nashville after a week of depositions in the Tennessee North Carolina boundary dispute. He told congressmen the investigation to date was satisfactory and expected further work on the case.
Nashville notes an early legislative push to grant women voting rights in Tennessee. Senator Walter White plans a constitutional amendment bill for submission to voters and a companion bill to publish campaign expenses after elections. A third bill would require poll tax payment thirty days before elections.
A fragmenting letter from Doskins notes severe feint tremors lasting forty days and weak walking but claims Cardal restored health. The tone urges women to try Cardal to relieve symptoms of weakness and melancholy and return to a brighter outlook.
The widow of ex president Reina Barrios of Guatemala, living in New Orleans, was arrested for drunkenness. She used the name Mrs Felix Infeliz and is reported destitute though eligible for a pension of several thousand dollars per year from Guatemala if she resided there. Barrios was assassinated about seventeen years ago.
Guayquil Ecuador Jan 23 President elect Estrada convened city leaders to discuss a U S offer for Galapagos Islands for 15 million dollars for a 99 year term Most present oppose the proposal saying it would be unpatriotic President Alfaro is in the capital with Carlos Freire Zaldumbide acting in his absence The islands strategic value near the Panama canal has drawn attention from Britain and France The question of fortifying the canal is under consideration Also Tazewell Jan 23 a push to form a Confederate veterans national guard unit.
Newark reports Judge Ten Eyck heard arguments on sentencing Mrs. Carolina B. Martin after her non vult plea to manslaughter in the death of Ocey W. M. Snead. Prosecutor Mott urged severe punishment while defense attorney Kalisch argued lack of criminal intent and denied conspiracy with her sisters. Sentence set for Monday.
Joseph Sinclair leaped to avoid a streetcar at Broadway and Seventeenth Street and then stepped into an oncoming car. The auto ripped his trousers, leaving him in shorts as stunned bystanders watched. He fled into a car, later returned home with a blanket supplied by the driver.
Morristown January 23 report Rev Dwight Cameron declines a call to become pastor at the Church of the Epiphany Knox ville. The note appears in the local want columns as a brief church update.
Port au Prince Mayu Jan 21 War with Santo Domingo seems inevitable as Dominican troops occupy Grand Goslor on the Haitian frontier and march toward Sultrou Mayu. The government plans invasion measures and calls up infantry and artillery. The German minister seeks conciliation with little prospect of success. The Haytien Arbitration Commission returned without resolution. Citizens are being drafted to augment the army.
A vintage testimonial-style notice touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach and bowel trouble misattributed to other diseases. It claims rapid, guaranteed results and offers a free tree sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co. at 119 Caldwell Monticello.
Ed McNabb formerly of Cocke county is jailed in Vaughn New Mexico on murder charges connected to the Hargis killing. He claims innocence with no direct evidence yet. McNabb, once assistant postmaster and connected to the Ragan family, had moved via Novo to Vaughn.
Newark January 23. Mrs Caroline B Martin received seven years in state prison for her role in Ocey W M Snead death. The body was found November 29 1909 in a bath tub at a partly furnished East Orange house. She pleaded non vult to manslaughter as charges of murder against her and two relatives were heard in the court of oyer and terminer. The indictment followed Miss Wardlaw’s jail death and another defendant faces trial though nolle prosequi is indicated for that case. Mrs W Le Taylor traveled to Knoxville for hospital treatment with Dr Miller and her son.
J H Hice sells his stake in Ivey and Hice company to L Flagler. The firm makes textile novelties with doubled capacity after recent capital increase. A Johnson City, Tennessee plant to be built with 25,000 capital will produce picker sticks rug straps loom supplies wheels and rims. Site near Carnegie crossing planned opposite Southern and C & O yards. Initial 10 workers, rising to 40 with expansion.
In Providence on January 23 advocates for hobble skirts filed a petition with the city council asking street railway firms to add more steps to street cars. They argue that high steps hinder women in hobble dresses from boarding. extra steps would improve comfort and accessibility.
The funeral of Paul Morton former president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society was held Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church after a private service at the Morton home. The event followed his death under tragic circumstances in New York.
Washington January 23. The national league of democratic clubs issues a call for a two day conference in Indianapolis April 12 and 18. Prominent democrats from across the country are expected to discuss plans for an active and systematic campaign.
A local man has been appointed to a regional post, with officials confirming the new role and outlining responsibilities. The ceremony took place this month, and details on duties and term length were provided by city representatives.
Representative Massey reports Jesse Ratliff of Johnson City has been appointed private secretary to Col. John P. Smith governor of the Soldiers' Home, filling the post vacated by Charles Beasley. Ratliff previously worked in the Home's quartermaster's department and is praised as competent. The notice ends with medical advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Blairsville Ga January 21 Barhow Brown, once sealed inside a mule carcass while intoxicated by companions, has fallen insane from blood poisoning contracted from the carcass. The four men blamed for the prank have fled the country and Brown is not expected to recover.
Nashville January 21 the legislative committee decided the inaugural exercises for Gov elect Hooper will be held in the hall of the house as before. The Ryan auditorium option was rejected. The event is set for Wednesday at 11 with music by the industrial school band.
A 300 pound woman enters I W Gays drug store in Somerville Mass. and sits on the floor. She hugs clerk Charles Thomas then embraces a bystander and a second man before police arrive. Officers restrain her as two patrons free the officers. She is taken home by a man who recognizes her and notes she comes from a good family.
The body of George Hayman, a Cincinnati Enquirer reporter, was recovered from the Chamber of Commerce building ruins, bringing the death toll to five with Fred Selim still reported missing under debris.
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