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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented local column discusses Admiral- General ambitions, Johnson City courthouse needs, Edison’s wartime push button era, and various national figures. References to Nashville politics, Daniels, Edison, Remington, Morgan, and Thaw frame a broad political and social snapshot.
Berlin statistician William Michaelis estimates global war costs with 21.8 million combatants and 1,442 warships involved. Daily German empire outlay about 38.3 million, Britain 8.26 million, France 8.5 million, totaling 42.25 million daily for all belligerents. Estimates from peers put total daily costs around 48-50 million including Sundays.
Lord Mersey delivers the board of trade commission report on the Lusitania disaster. Telegraphs say it supports the view the sinking was murder but avoids assigning blame to Cunard officials or the Admiralty for lack of protection or convoy.
R D Kinkead a Cameron merchant caught a rare snow white sparrow near Cameron on the C C and C railway north of town. Believed to be an albino sparrow about the size of an English sparrow. The bird appeared about a month ago and attracted many to try for it. Kinkead has declined a $50 offer for the bird.
Malcolm notes four glock faces in the Mess Hall align and he travels around the reservation areas. Kenneth enjoys easier yard duties while William delays supper by feeding squirrels. Belle and Mildred remember town and Majestic program but stay on the reservation. Malcolm finds guard house and fish lake and carries a governor permit to fish. Capt. O Neil and officers commend him as the best prisoner seen at the core. Billy befriends Capt. Manning who guards the Admin building and helps raise the flag each evening.
The article recounts Harry Thaw’s legal battle over a sensational murder case in Pittsburgh. It details his wealth and controversial actions, the sensational trial, and the jury's eventual finding of sanity and entitlement to freedom amid public sentiment shifts.
In obedience to a decree of the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee the sale is set for July 10 1295 at 10 a m in front of the Court House door to the highest bidder. The tract lies in the 9th Civil District of Washington County fronting about 351 feet on Commerce Street and containing about 2 244 acres. Full description on record in Clerk and Master office. Sale on six and twelve month credit with interest from sale and personal security required. A lien will be retained on the property. June 17 1815 J W Cass Clerk and Master.
A collection of editorials notes public sentiment after liberty granted to a figure nicknamed jong abo with cheers for his release. The Memphis News-Scimitar reflects on public fortune and civic spirit while Tennessee progress, roads, farming, cattle breeding, and enterprise are praised. The Chattanooga Times remarks on East Tennessee driving reform and moving away from past voting patterns, predicting a shift from Republican secular precedence.
A Rogersville reader notes East Tennessee awakening as counties Blount Claiborne Scott Carter Sullivan Union and Hancock vote 1 642 000 dollars for roads with Hawkins adding 500 000 more reaching 2 142 000 and Washington seeking 250 000 more amid regional prosperity and livestock growth potential.
Northbound railway timetable note indicates a time standard adoption effective July 1 1916. The fragment specifies Baston Standard Time and a northbound reference.
The funeral for William J. Amies, who died the previous Thursday at his home near the Y, was held Saturday at 9 30 am at the residence with Rev. D H Howell officiating. A large gathering attended, and interment followed at Oaks cemetery.
W. B. Newcomb of Johnson City advertises as a decorator and paper hanger offering estimates and designs for single rooms or whole houses. He promises prompt, reliable service from his Roan Street shop or residence opposite the Baptist church.
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills in glass bottles containing 36 sugar coated pills for 5c a dose. Claims easy pleasant to take induces bowel movement and promises constipation relief by morning. Available at all druggists with 36 for 26 price noted.
The Chancery Court in Johnson City orders four weeks of publication in The Comet directing Worley Hart Herman Ruth and William Berkholtz to appear by the first Monday in September or face a confessed bill and petition. The action, tied to an attachment, notes nonresidency and indebtedness to the City of Johnson City. Clerk Thad A. Cox and George C. Sells, solicitors.
A早st description touts CINWAH as a versatile remedy blending roots juices gums and herbs from around the world to treat stomach liver kidneys and bowel troubles. It claims to restore appetite aid digestion stimulate liver and kidney function and relieve rheumatism eczema and similar ailments. Available in Johnson City at Gregory Drug Company stores.
Judge Harmon issues injunction banning J B Perry from displaying 10 O F lodge emblems without membership. Warrant sworn by George H Barber at the behest of deputy grand master Robert L Fine, who pushes to close the lodge.
A July 8 excursion from Johnson City to Knoxville offers a round trip fare of 1 75 with departure at 7 25 am and return at 8 00 pm. white and colored accommodations noted. Knoxville, Tenn. G M Ellis, D P Ay. Dissolution notice for Quick Sales Realty Co. of Johnson City Tennessee states partnership dissolved by mutual consent with no further responsibility for debts. Signed A Robertson C A Harris D H Kestner R B Kestner.
In Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Emma Corinne Goldsmith sues Henry Frederick Goldsmith non resident. He must appear at Clerk and Master’s office Johnson City to defend or bill will be confessed. Notice to run four weeks in The Comet July 13 1916. Clerk and Master 3 E Miller Sol.
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