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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
The Johnson City Daily Comet suspends daily publication and becomes a weekly, while surrounding papers note editor Col Lyle's shift to a weekly format. Commentary discusses election law, party dynamics, and the push to restore power to the people amid national political tensions.
In a call to Senator Luke Lea and the Democratic leadership, a plea for party unity and ballot reform argues that restoring election machinery to the people would expose Lea’s stance. The piece insists the ballot box be reclaimed to reflect the popular will and end partisan manipulation that keeps the party in power.
The Warren County Times questions Hooper's tenure, asserting his administration worsened conditions, tolerated law violations, and failed to deliver reform. It cites alleged slush funds, improper judicial selections, and relaxed law enforcement, noting Sunday baseball at the capitol and urging a grand jury inquiry into officials.
Senator Cox denounces a Republican pattern from Reconstruction days as he argues against a governor’s bid to control city election commissioners. He recalls 1870 constitutional provisions that required elections by the people or county court and warns of attempts to bypass that guard, calling the situation an alarming display of party power across decades.
The Chattanooga Times cites a local preacher accusing the dominant Republican faction of seizing power through decrees and constitutional claims. The piece warns of a “spirit of hypocrisy” and predicts a return of popular rule, comparing current moves to 1868-1889 restoration efforts.
Senator Robert J. Taylor pledges a $1000 trip to Washington for the member of the Boys Corn club who grows the most profitable acre under the USDA cooperative demonstration program. The winner tours farms and the Department of Agriculture, meets Taft, and receives a secretary of agriculture certificate.
Hotke Will Soon Start after you take ur. King's new Life Pills relieve constipation and indigestion, restore appetite, regulate stomach, liver and bowels, and renew strength and energy. Available at H. C. Miller's.
To the voters of Johnson City the community is urged to unite behind Mr. St. John for mayor. After consideration of many capable citizens, he has agreed to accept the office and run before the citizen's convention at 7:40 a.m. Friday June 9, 2011 at the Hippodrome theatre.
Southern railway will cease stopping at the U S crossings in Carnegie and the I T W ON area before July. Interlocking switches and towers are being installed to automatically block the main line, forcing opposing trains to stop and switch, improving passenger service and reducing delays.
At the home of Mr and Mrs George A Sella yesterday morning Miss Bessie Richardson of Rogeraville and Mr John Powers of Speers Ferry Va were united in marriage Rev St Vaeght officiating The ceremony featured floral decorations Lucile McCown played Ludigerns wedding march The couple will honeymoon on a New York special visiting Washington and Niagara Falls and will reside at Speer's Ferry Va among visiting relatives from Bristol Glamorgan Clinchport
Newark man James B. Mershon endured eight months of weakness and near death from lung hemorrhages before using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits the remedy with restoring strength and easing coughs hoarseness and lung trouble. Free trial bottle offered with guaranteed satisfaction by H C Miller distributor.
The Daughters of the Confederacy met at Munsey Memorial Church on June 3. Hon. J Norment Powell spoke on causes of the secession war and paid tribute to its heroes. Mrs A C Akin and Mow E F Young led musical selections. The event ended with graveside decorum and Crosses of Honor awarded to several Confederate veterans.
Friends of the contracting parties have received engraved invitations. Ola Mae McGaughey will wed Jacob Walter Bishop on Tuesday June 20 1911 at 7 30 PM at 21st North Stonewall Street Greenville Texas. Reception to follow in Chattanooga. Bishop is known in Johnson City from his insurance work with agencies in Chattanooga.
The committees, now at work, intend to carry the Fourth of July program through in full. They promise a busy schedule with much planned, and hint at saving a large burst of festivity for about four weeks hence.
In Chicago on June 7 the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers association heard speakers urge reform of the tavern, stricter regulation, and the uplift of the bar room. They advocated public education on the evils created by statutory prohibition.
Public notice warns that Rev J G Palliam is no longer connected with Unaks Academy after a contract termination on May late. It asks anyone with funds or notes for un to forward them to Urwin Tennessee to the Makaa Academy, A K Brown president. Bet June 6 Wil.
Senator T J Hale of Hamblen County replies to the Hooper Len faction, denouncing their bid to subvert majority rule and endanger state welfare. The letter defends the majority, praises Hale as a principled prohibitionist legislator, and condemns the bolters as self-serving. The Times endorses Hale as honest and patriotic.
The writer laments the lack of adequate roads in the county for testing a new automobile. He notes the average highway here is so rough it would jar a man riding an aircraft a thousand feet above.
The article promotes mild laxatives for children with weak digestion. It recommends Mr. Caldwell's Syrup Phosphate as a safe home remedy and guarantees results. A free sample offer is extended by the Pepsin Syrup Co. Caldwell Building, Monticello, IL, with prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
The Carlisle Hotel has changed hands again and Mr. Chas McNeil is back in charge after Miss Cordia Range relinquished the hostelry last week. The McNeils invite friends to call upon them often.
Eliza Epperson of Troumsoh OkIa says Cardul relieved her severe pains before a demanising episode and saved her life. She reports four years of improved health after taking Cardul and urges other women to try it as a reliable remedy.
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