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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
2
A July 6 1945 piece criticizes the Tennessee legislature and fusion movements. It asserts Washington County Court aided highway planning, laments political confusion, and calls for a revival of the old democracy to heal partisan strife. It wishes competent, faithful new officials.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal condemns a Tennessee legislature action tapping the state treasury to grant themselves $500, calling it a grave ethical breach. It argues the majority pursued a personal windfall, with no legitimate public justification, and warns taxpayers about the caliber and integrity of their representatives.
The Bristol Va school board and Superintendent B Rhes McChesney, who led city schools by state authority, reach a settlement. McChesney, whose salary was denied by the board, will receive 1400 dollars annually and retire in 1910 unless the board endorses re election or a 15 percent payroll approval.
The passage of the salary grab appendix to the appropriation bill is condemned as a scandalous and unconstitutional act. The piece argues lawmakers voted themselves unearned money, with per diems and irregular pay, while many legislators fled or avoided duties. It cites Tennessee and Alabama figures, critiques Gov Hooper, and lauds the Chattanooga Times for urging a firmer stance.
A Chattanooga Times letter argues that regular legislators deserve four dollars per diem and expenses for the session at Nashville, while bolters and fusionists who fled to Alabama should not be paid. It condemns the alleged bargain behind the compensation plan as a loot, a pure salary grab, and criticizes the fusionists for selling out the public treasury.
Two strong earthquake shocks struck central California and western Nevada within seconds, the worst since 1906. Panic spread in San Francisco as crowds fled stores and restaurants, with depopulation of downtown buildings and suspended telegraph service as steel structures groaned under the tremors.
Bristol July 5 Sheriff J M Bowley with a warrant for John Crawford a noted horse trader seized him in Greeneville after alleging he sold a horse with an existing mortgage, failing to disclose the mortgage to the buyer during the purchase.
In a legislative dispute over prohibiting treasury tapping, Governor Hooper condemns the two Hlibusters while noting $65,000 lump-sum payments to lawmakers. The Commercial Appeal criticizes the runoff to Alabama as inexcusable, likening it to a filibuster and a misuse of public funds.
London July 3 Marty Spencer a foreman grave digger dies in Abney Park cemetery Stoke Newington after being overcome by gas while digging a grave. James Hexell and another workman Prentice were also overcome and later revived as authorities battle to pump gas from the pit with two fire engines.
Saturday meeting of St John’s Episcopal vestry followed Bishop Gailor’s visit. Vestry unanimously extended a call to Stephen T. Hubard, a Virginian native, to serve as rector in South Carolina.
The 1000 dollar annual salary for rural free delivery carriers replaces the prior rate after an act of the last Congress effective July 1. Regular monthly installments begin, with potential increases to 1200 per year. Carriers work long hours and deliver mail across about 25 miles, often using their own conveyances. The service, though costly, has grown popular and expanded nationwide.
The Tennessee Travelers association will hold its first annual convention in Nashville on July 7. Every member acts as a delegate and traveling members are invited as guests. A constitutional change will be discussed and a banquet at the Hermitage hotel will be financed by the association. The group plans a scramble for the next meeting place.
A column recalls a years old tease about a girl who would face consequences for neglecting her duties. She later supports a worthless husband by doing laundry in a neighboring city and has now applied for divorce.
Washington reports that all formalities for finalizing the general arbitration treaty between America and Great Britain could be completed within forty eight hours if machinery runs smoothly. Differences now are only in wording, the British ambassador can sign, and Senate approval remains essential for any submission to arbitration.
Knoxville July 1 Former Congressman Z D Massey was in the city today en route home from Togus Maine and Washington He attended a meeting of the Old Soldiers Home at Togus and serves on its board of governors He saw President Taft in Washington and said the president promised to speak at Johnson City for the old soldiers en route to the Appalachian exposition He would not say if he would run against Congressman Sam R Sells in the next election in the first congressional district but suspected someone would oppose him He notes he never leaves home without Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available from all dealers.
A short wartime style note claims the journal boasted the widest circulation with subscribers in Canada, Hawaii, London, San Juan, Port Antonio, Hinquenia and several in heaven, highlighting the breadth of its distribution.
Bristol edged Johnson City 4 to 3 in a pitcher’s duel. Melchor drove in a run for Bristol. Shaw hit a key two-bagger and Scurry scored on a misplayed throw. Errors aided Bristol while Weldon’s center throw and a wild pitch helped Johnson City, with a late rally in the seventh.
The Commercial Appeal notes anger as the legislature raises wages to 600 pounds per member and allocates funds equivalent to thousands of acres of land and hundreds of mules. It argues the treasury raid burdens farmers and laborers, citing land and wheat values to illustrate the misallocation of public funds.
The journal lists judge selections and prize winners across categories such as Becret Organizations Fiat prize B15 BPO BL Decorated rigs and single rigs with prize money to Mrs. Summers Mrs. Wofford Mrs. Akard Miry White and others. Decorated commercial Newts and auloa prizes are noted along with children's entries from Salvation Army Indian Heat and a doll bead prize by Miss Hunt. Best Indy hareback rider was Miss Blanche Hyder with a panel of judges including Daniel Russell Grogs Wade Roberts Wonack.
Nathan V Gammon died at his home in East Tennessee on Monday morning. He belonged to a well known farming family and was admired for his kindness and Christian character. Friends mourn his loss and remember his positive influence on the community.
Memphis Tennessee July 6 A fourteen year old girl Ivy Robertson Johnston and another youth were reportedly blocked from a private wedding by her mother and police. The mother claims a woman in Arkansas is identified as the wife number one and seeks resolution of letters, as a judge or law intervenes amid family tensions.
Bristol July 5 Deputy Collector D S Bowers reports capture and destruction of a large underground distillery in Carter county twenty five miles south of Bristol Dan Banner alleged proprietor was arrested and supplied information The distillery was secreted under a spring where it had operated for months A large quantity of whisky and beer was destroyed
Memphis officials report an urban spotlight on prohibition violations as seventeen hundred saloons operated within a four mile radius of churches and houses of worship. The move to suppress anteons and enforce the law has led to calls for special prosecutors and tighter enforcement, with state and federal authorities consolidating efforts. Local tax losses are estimated near a half million dollars annually, while federal revenue grows.
At Sagamore Beach on June 1 Mrs Jesse Fr Heider head of the Massachusetts Reformatory for Women argues hunger can lead to downfall but sexual ignorance worsens matters. G Stanley Hall of Clarke University warns against ignorance of sex hygiene and urges wholesome exercise for adolescents.
Roy Roach, 11, son of W. L. Roweh of Jefferson City Tennessee, died after a gun discharged while he urged a companion to watch him shoot himself in a shed near a pond they built the previous Monday. The other boy, 11, survived with minor injuries.
Relatives mourn the sudden death of Margaret Baldwin at St Powersburg Via on Monday. She died from poisoning after eating culprits which caused her illness. Margaret, about ten years old, was daughter of K. K. Baldwin. The Baldwins formerly lived in this city and are visiting for Florida. Funeral services were at St Peters burg and she was buried there.
The Salvation Army has leased the Tome Laundry building on West Main Street and will convert it into a modern headquarters. The large structure will be ready for occupancy in a few weeks as all churches cooperate with the undertaking and the Army proceeds with its city work.
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