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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
Clemency and Pardons in the Taft Era Controversy
In June 1915 a public discourse questions President Taft's stance on clemency for convicted bankers Morse and Walsh. The piece argues mercy depends on merit, condemns venal influence, and urges restraint, conservatism, and individualized justice. A humorous local note about a stork delivering a baby is included, closing with a nudge to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Grant & Paredon
Morse
Lis
Judge G Mc Henderson Memorial Address At Mountain Branch
Judge G Mc Henderson of Rutledge Tennessee delivered the Decoration Day memorial oration at Mountain Branch. A respected former Tennessee senator attorney general and circuit judge he is described as capable and influential with potential plans for Congress. Local commentary notes audience warmth and his steady record amid political maneuverings in Nashville and Maury county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Branch
G. Mc. Henderson
Rutledge
Granger County
Tenn
Bowen
Henderson
Tennessee
Second Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
Congress
No Postal Deficit For First Time In Service
Washington reports the post office department shows a 7 million dollar surplus for the year ending June 30. A 3 million dollar refund to the treasury is authorized, with reforms allowing funds to be deposited promptly. July 1 is expected to reveal a surplus exceeding 1 million dollars. Morristown mayoral depot project stalls as foundation work ceases and no progress occurs despite a $25,000 estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Treasury
Department
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Treasury
Postal Service
Postoffice Department
Will Strike Before Arbitrating Demand
Washington May 3 Opinions today vary on a strike by firemen of the Southern railway. Most officials in Washington believe a strike can be avoided and say the company is not fair. Some firemen representatives think mediation may lead to agreement, but all insist they will not submit the case to arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Bin
Washington
Strick
Sey
Southern Railway
Grace Bayless Marries Bam Cooper in Baptist Parsonage
This afternoon at the Baptist parsonage Rev L B Stivers officiated at the marriage of Grace Bayless to Bam Cooper. The bride, adopted daughter of J H Bayless, is described as a splendid young woman. Cooper, an employee of the Southern Railway, is an energetic young man. They left for a short honeymoon on the Memphis special, amid a rice shower. James Beckner and Isabel Wade accompanied the party from the residence to the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
L. B. Stivers
Grace Bayless
Bam Cooper
J. H. Bayless
Cooper
Southern Railway
Memphis
James Beckner
Isabel Wade
Senator Attacks Papers Over Control of State Offices
Nashville May 29 Senator attacks papers for claiming they influence the attorney general and the supreme court. He asserts editors Stallman and Lea seek to mislead the public and warns 34 runaway legislators must return to restore a quorum and pass an appropriation. Also a classified notice seeking a house girl and nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennesean
Oul
Senate
Attorne G-Eneral I
Supreme Court
Sonar Hank
Maj. Stallman
Luke Lea
Neeve
Cates
Sendater Houk
Gener
Stahlman
Leu
Comptroller
Treasury
Cy H. Lyle
Proposals for Paving in Johnson City Tennessee 1911
Sealed proposals in Johnson City Tennessee will be received until six o clock p m on the 32d day of June 1911 for constructing bridges sewers storm water drains concrete curb and gutter and street paving with brick asphalt bituminous wood block granolithic or other materials for Improvement District No 7 and No 8. Each bid to include a 10 percent bond or certified check. Bids may be paid in cash or bonds. bids to be opened at a called meeting of city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tennessee
Waad
Dunlap
E Ellsworth
Tenn
Chancery Sale of City Land in Johnson City
A chancery sale by the Johnson City court will auction city lots to settle 1908 and later taxes. On June 1911 at 10 am in the court house, buyers will bid on multiple parcels in Jobe Addison, Cran dall Addition, West End, Watauga Addition and other blocks with six month credit and no redemption rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
J. UW. Reynolds
Spring Street
Johnon City
Washington County
Reynolds
West End Land Company
Wiley Spurgeon
Crandall
Wagner Hells
Loti
Water Street
Robert Burrow
Division Street
Jobe
Martin Addition
Watauga Addtion
Bledvoe
Siltisss
Baldwin
Bowman
Bradford
Burnett
Calvin V
Hilton
Luttrell
Davie
Miller
Bot Peters
John
Anaka Lumber Co
Henley
Chase
Blois
Joe Sherfey
Crawford
Joe
Ryan
Hamilton
Johosi
Hampton
Joseph Acams
Anaka Lamber Co
Thoma J
Wataga
Alred
Booker Rooner
Moore
Mra
Esa
Cole Minnie
McClain
Minger
Gibson
Teel
Giles
Vos Enry
Houston
Southern Land Co
Stevens
Anaka Larabee Co
Utsman
Wilder Willan
Watauga Water Co
Passat
Boas
Nixta Draraier
Tharon Brinkley
Dolan
Britt
Evans Walter
Crockett
JE Ra
Elmendorf
Oulton
Ann Pi
Chinnowth
Lota
Huret
Vlot
Moore Alex Hau
Jones
Jabe
Rhea
Geo
Kirkpatrick
Weres
OB Rosenblatt
Sore
Tate
Pees
Lawson
Mrs F B
Dlot
Walters
Jae
Wiley & Edson Willams
Leovard
Molsworth
Yoakley
Free
Diraror
Mosley
Baker
McGinly
Sikes
Pulkerson
Overton
Laweon
Beire
Turereenth
Earnie
Hartman
Columbus
Col
Wipton
Witter
Laura
Hillock
Ivaton
Russell
Bospice
Taylor
W H
Smith
Wesly
Wiley Ravi
Treot
Ow ‘Troutman
Henry Okiewn
Culver Tract
Peren
Weaver Ben Gtoing
Delinquent Tax Payers Notice for June Sale in Jonesboro
Delinquent tax payers are warned of a public sale on the first Monday in June next at the Court House door, Jonesboro, Washington County, Tennessee. The sale covers all real estate listed for 1910 delinquency with district, tract acres, and debtor details as specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jonesboro
Washington County
Tennessee
Miss Sart Nugent Leaves City for Wisconsin
Miss Sart Nugent a popular Martha Wilder school teacher and noted in musical circles departed Monday with her sister Miss Frances Nugent for Madison Wisconsin. She will spend the summer with relatives and devote most of her vacation to attending the Wisconsin State University at Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sart Nugent
Martha Wilder School
Frances Nugent
Madison
Wisconsin
Nugent
Wisconsin State University At
Caught in the Rain Sparks Cardul Testimony
Edna Rutherford of Douglasville Texas recalls a rain incident five years ago leading to persistent chills and fevers. After four doctors and various remedies she credits Cardul, a tonic for women, with improving her health and lifting months of ill feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglasville
Tex
Edna Rutherford
Cardul
Non-Resident Notice in Jonesboro Chancery Court
In the Chancery Court at Jonesboro Washington County Tennessee Broceance et al vs Herman McKee et al non residents Gurnie Alexander Beasie Alexander Kollie Bolton Vestal Bolton publication four weeks in The Comet Johnson City notification to appear before the Chancery Court on the Second Monday of June 1911 to defend or the bill be confessed and heard ex parte. May 21 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurnie Alexander
Beasie Alexander
Kollie Bolton
Vestal Bolton
Tennessee
Comet
Johnson City
Sard Chancery Court
Jonesboro
A. L. Shipley
C. & M. Bareea & Chase
Com
Antiseptic Barber Shop and Bathrooms Ad
Antiseptic Barber Shop and Bathrooms offers first class workmen and prompt, courteous service. Located near the Southern depot at Buffalo Street, proprietor W. B. Reynolds assures best white shop in the city and courteous boot blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Depot
W. B. Reynolds
Phillips Balding Pe
Buffalo Street
A D McKkee Returns From Brief Hawaii Springs Visit
A D McKkee and her four Blendie Goldtone of oes returned from a short visit to Hive Taies Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McKkee
Oes
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Alisheo
Penniyaane Recond
Mattar
Stork
Butiness
John Cox
McMinnville Standard
Frank Dibrell
Reams
Gor. Hooper
Representative Lipscomb
Maury County
Morristown
Columbia
Cresent
Conner Bros. Furniture Company
D. W. Cass
Zack
Ivare
Greggs
Robert
Jane Johnson
Vornon
Susan Shelly
Disrater
Minnie We Dacron
Ne. Jackson
Broceance
Herman McKee Et
P.W. Nos
Specifist
Lew and
Gener Meperting
Yuaru
Burrow
Johnson Chy
Peon
Sessey
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