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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
A ragged montage notes Knoxville ballot stuffer Keller Keller’s imagined downfall, Cox and Brownlow power plays, and Elks conventions in Memphis. It references Cy Lyle, Sam Jones, and various Tennessee papers while lampooning state politics, cabinet shuffles, and criminal sentences with colorful, non-graphic local flavor.
Land options flood Kingsport area as parties connected to the W railroad buy up 8090 acre properties and speculation grows about a new town. A Jonesboro option of 16 acres for 1600 plus 200 cash was noted. Meanwhile plans to relocate the railroad five miles to fit acquisitions circulate. The Isthmian Gabu l Commission reportedly insists on buying canal materials at the cheapest market, awaiting further instructions from Congress.
The Tennessee Elks convened in Nashville electing officers headed by President M W Connolly and First Vice President BE T Jones with M McQuabe as Second Vice President and d H Joseph as Secretary. A state representation change to one delegate per ten members was approved, and funds were set for a Tennessee Elks headquarters in Buffalo and for a trophy honoring the state with the largest convention presence. A Knoxville Sentinel report described the Germania Hall setting, the welcoming address by Hon. Henry I Walsh, and social events including riverboat rides, park entertainments, and a proposed Elks orphanage project.
An official report from Tokyo relayed to the Washington legation states Russia suffered heavy losses in battle including two battleships a coast defense ship five cruisers two destroyers and three more ships sunk while two battleships two coast defense ships one destroyer and a service ship were captured. Over 3000 sailors were taken prisoner including Rear Admiral Nobogutoff. Rumors swirl about RoJestvensky’s fate and potential peace negotiations in Petersburg and Washington.
The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Bristol at special rates for the meeting period. Tickets available May 20 to June inclusive, valid for return until June birth. Additional sale points include Knoxville Rogersville Paint I N C and intermediate stations. Side trip tickets Bristol to radii within 250 miles offered at first class fare plus 2 5 for round trip. Information at Union ticket office Knoxville Tenn.
Nashville May 1 Comptroller Dibrell has appointed Bate Bond of Brownsville as revenue agent for West Tennessee to succeed G. C. L. M. Greer of Memphis. Bond is the son of Judge Bond. The appointment for Rash Tennessee will not be made for two weeks.
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