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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
2
Historic debates on Memphis charter legality ripple through the press as Supreme Court actions are weighed against local governance. The piece notes dissenting opinions, alleged fraud in a hospital project, and political maneuvering around railroads and local leaders.
A Nashville editorial argues excessive politics harms business and industry. It praises Governor Patterson for prudent vetoes and stable appointments, asserting the state’s finances and public service have benefited. The piece urges continuity by reelecting capable officials and avoiding factional contests.
The piece ridicules Senator Carmack for claiming the 1907 charter act as a product of a railroad political ring. It notes opposition by a local railroad attorney at the union depot and recalls the move to return to a commission form of government, supported by Democrats in Shelby County, then enacted, deemed constitutional, and finally overturned by the supreme court.
In Athena Tennessee on June 30 the Memphis Ripper bill cleared the senate before recess and a central election commission bill followed. Senator Mansfield says he had no reason to expect a Republican on the commission and Governor Patterson did not promise to name a member in exchange for Mansfield’s support. The writer urges other senators be targeted and hints at staff intrigues.
Henry B. Morrow of Davidson County has been named to the Board of Prison Commissioners by Gov. Patterson, succeeding William H. Hartford whose term ends July 8. The move follows earlier reports and hints at Martin Rice's warden appointment to replace Luke McMennaway. Morrow has long been active in county politics and chaired Patterson’s campaign and the state party.
Johnson City citizen John Deacon, superintendent of Adams Bros. & Payne brick yard on Walnut Street, describes two years of backache severe enough to prevent stooping and disrupt sleep. He says a remedy offered relief after prior failures.
An advertisement touts Dow's Kidney Ville as curing irregular kidney secretions and restoring normal function. The copy claims relief where other remedies failed and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N C as sole U S agents. Readers are urged to remember the name Dow's and avoid others.
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