Comet editor hones on war alliances and shifting foes
The article reflects on World War era tectonics with examples of past and present alignments. It notes Russia and Japan as recent allies, Britain France and Russia as allies in Crimea and Napoleonic times, and predicts future realignments as wars evolve. It uses a witty tone to compare leaders and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Servia
Montenegro
Europe
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
France
Turkey
Napoleon
Germany
Austria
Prussia
Bismarck
Italy
War and the Crimea Role in European Realignment
The passage argues that wars realign power toward keeping Russia out of Constantinople and, when Turkey is expelled from Europe, Europe may unite without warfare. It frames the Crimean War as undoing past actions to restrain Russia and restore balance in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Constantinople
Crimea
Turkey
Europe
Dr George A Duncan Dies by Own Hand at Fall Branch
Washington County mourns physician Dr George A Duncan who committed suicide at his Fall Branch home after a long illness. He served 38 years on the county court and was active in Baptist, Masonic and Odd Fellow circles. Survived by children Dr Orgie Duncan Fordtown Miles Duncan Fall Branch Mrs Daisy Galloway Maud Duncan Colorado Tom Duncan Pall Branch and Mrs Bernice Myers Elwood Ind. Burial today in family cemetery.
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Washington County
Duncan
Fall Branch
Baptist Church
Orgie Duncan
Fordtown
Miles Duncan
Daisy Galloway
Maud Duncan
Colorado
Tom Duncan
Pall Branch
Bernie Myers
Elwood
Ind
Milburn Reports Atlantic City Prohibition Convention
Capt. W. E. F. Milburn delivered a report to the Johnson City Women Suffrage League on his Atlantic City trip as Tennessee delegate to a major nation wide prohibition convention. He praised ex Gov Patterson's remarks and urged continued temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. EB. F. Milburn
Atlantic City
Tennessee
Rye
Johnson City
Temperance Workers
Capt Milburn
Patterson
Capt. Milburn
Chancery Sale Of Land In Johnson City Tennessee
In obedience to a chancery decree in the case R B Daniels and wife vs G P Metain and wife, the property in Washington County Tennessee will be sold July 10 1916 at 10 am in front of the courthouse door to the highest bidder. The tract fronts 351 feet on Commerce street and covers about 2 1 2 acres more or less in Suh Civil District. Sale on 2 credit terms of six and twelve months with notes bearing interest from date of sale.
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Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
R. B Daniels
G. P
Tain
Court House
Suh
Washington County
Commerce Street
Ex Governor Patterson Praises Temperance Speech At Atlantic City
Ex Governor Malcolm R Patterson delivers a strong oration against the saloon at a major Atlantic City convention. The speech lauds sobriety and condemns the liquor trade, praising Tennessee’s spokesman and urging Johnson City voters to back a new city hall via an election this winter.
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Malcolm R. Patter
Soh
Atlantic City
Patterson
Belt
Orion
Old
Tennessee
Milburn Injured After Fall at Soldiers' Home
Capt Milburn sustained painful injuries after a fall at the Soldiers Home on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a descent in the facility.
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Capt
BDF
Milburn
Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Service Notice
Northbound daily at 9 00 a m serves Porttown Kingsport Cameron Virginia Tennessee Speers Ferry St Paul Dante Elkhorn City with connections to Ry S115 to Portstown Kingsport and Cameron Virginia Tennessee St Paul Dante Fremont Hause Elkhorn City and Elkhorn City Ky Southbound
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Porttown
Kingsport
Tenn
Cameron
Virginia
Tennessee
Speers Ferry
St. Paul
Man Injured After Elevator Fall at Quartermaster Storehouse
A worker on the third floor of the Quartermaster's storehouse stepped from an elevator as it descended and fell backward into the car, suffering two fractured ribs and facial bruises. He walked to his quarters and hopes to recover in a few days, with friends in East Tennessee expressing concern.
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East Tennessee
Francis E Willard Day Created In Tennessee Schools
Tennessee lawmakers propose an annual Francis E Willard Day in public schools to educate children on the evils of intemperance. The bill sets the fourth Friday in October as the designated day with a planned program prepared by the State Superintendent and distributed to school principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Murray
State of
Tennessee
Francis B. Willard
General Assembly
Francis E. Willard
Francis
Willard
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thirty Six for Twenty Five Cents New Life Pills
Dy. King's New Life Pills offered in glass bottles with 36 sugar coated pills for 25c. One pill with water before bed is an average dose. Easy to take and effective for relief of constipation by morning. Available at all druggists.
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King’s New Life
Advi
Johnson City suit orders four week publication
W. W. Worley and wife sue Jas Byrd and others in Johnson City Chancery Court. Defendants Hart Herman Ruth and William Berkholtz, non residents of Tennessee, are indebted to the city and an attachment is levied. Publication in The Comet for four consecutive weeks required to compel appearance by the first Monday in September. July 15, 1916. Clerk and Master F. G. Cox and Geo C. Sells, solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Worley Hart
Herman
Ruth
William Berkholtz
State of
Tennessee
W. Cabs
Temperance Day Public Act Passes in 1915 Legislature
Local government actions include a 1915 temperance day act approved May 17 1915 and a public welfare clause, with signatures from Gov Tom C Rye and legislative leaders. The item also notes a Bristol Johnson City excursion by Southern Railway at July 8 1915 and a corporate dissolution of Quick Sales Realty Co with notice of nonliability for future debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick Sales Realty Co
Johnson City
State of Tennessee
Z. A. Robertson
C. A. Harris
D. H. Kestner
R. BE. Kestner
Cinwah the Greatest Remedy for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Cinwah as an efficient herbal remedy for the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims to boost appetite aid digestion and stimulate organ action, removing waste and addressing conditions like rheumatism and eczema. Sold in Johneya City at the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johneya City
Non-resident Henry F. Goldsmith summoned in Tennessee Chancery
In Johnson City Tennessee Emma Corinne Goldsmith sues her co defendant Henry Frederick Goldsmith in Chancery Court. The bill notes his non residency and directs appearance by next before the Clerk and Master to defend or face ex parte hearing. Notice runs four weeks in The Comet dated July 13 1915. Counsel J W Cass and E Miller sign.
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Buma
Corinne Goldsmith
Henry
Frederick Goldsmith
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Henry Frederick Goldsmith
State of
Emma Corinne Goldsmith
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