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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
2
Fragmented report notes Republican and Democrat factions preparing for county conventions and delegate selection. Mentions figures Bhoritt W PF Jones Teginter Kenneth Fine and the Sander committee, with August timelines and party affiliations influencing participation.
The city gears up for a large July 7 celebration with a long parade route along Watauga and Roan streets, multiple side features, and two baseball games between Johnson City and Morristown. A Memorial Hall afternoon program, fireworks at night, and special trains are planned to attract a big crowd. Organizers led by James M. Gaunt and J.P Simmers seek funds from local businesses as committees confirm marshals, decorations, and parade units including the Elks Soldiers Home and police departments.
Robbers raided Johnson City on Saturday night targeting Jim Binlock's pressing club and a wholesale store of Johnson & Ewald. Clothing, pressed items, and new suits were stolen along with hundreds of dollars in fines and notions. Police pursue multiple clues and expect arrests soon.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at Marlborough House amid a luncheon with King George and Queen Mary. He addressed paleontology and civilization, urged moral leadership for democracies, warned against luxury and population decline, and urged embracing a global, morally grounded foreign policy while stressing self mastery and national duty. Col. B. O. Reeves returns from Emory and Henry College.
Three men Nate Miller Tom Collins and Glen Tilson were arrested in Dickton on the Virgil side after being suspected in the robbery of Lie Rubnson- Ewald store here They refused to return without requisition papers A large portion of clothing was found near the HT and W N C railroad by the pound house Sunday
President Taft voices a warning against marriages without affection and emphasizes that marriage and motherhood are key to a wife’s happiness. Roosevelt’s cited view highlights the need to consider love and compatibility, not convenience, before entering marriage. The piece notes social pressures, divorce risks, and the moral dimension of wedlock, with quotes from Taft and commentary by editors and local officials.
In Bristol Virginia the officers decide not to seek requisition for Gav Patterson and two others under arrest tied to the Johnson and Ewald store robbery. Evidence obtained so far is deemed insufficient to convict.
Foy Dulaney is released and held as Jonesboro circuit court faced unusual proceedings. Judge Sleckner urged the grand jury to return a verdict amid indictments against Way W. Dulaney, with two members refusing to sign true bills. The scene sparked claims this was a historic instruction to a grand jury, while the supreme court may step in to review the judge's actions.
The Board of Education elected some teachers for the coming year while others remain to be selected. Several applicants sought superintendent, but no choice made. A meeting adjourned subject to call after a crowd gathered, listing numerous teachers and principals including Martha Wilder J H Miser Ila Russell Cordelia Tomlinson Sarah Nugent Rhoda Campbell Columbus Powell T Crouch FF Templin Katherine Owens Blanch Ryland Rogan Tompsie Baxter Lillie Painter Mansy Painter P Gray JN Erwin elected principal of Negro schools Berence Hill JT Boyd Amy F Preston.
A letter from James T. Lloyd and Joseph Transdell appeals to Democrats to support the national Democratic Congressional Committee with funds. It claims the Republicans already have money and urges immediate financial contributions to sustain campaign literature, speakers, and organization across the nation.
Nashville June 6. At the request of the independent judicial ticket manager, the state wide conference committee headquarters at the Moswell house have been closed and Secretary W. W. Barry has returned home to Lexington.
Rev W W Master of Cookovity Town traveled by train Saturday afternoon returning home after attending a Mig Chivel gathering at Athantic CHL. He visited Virginia including the birthplace of his aged father Mr Haxter, a Tennessee native raised in Washington County. He is an evaluator of Washington and Tseint College Bristal News.
A humorous notice praises a giant turnip presented by Prank and Leonard. The vegetable reportedly measures 22 inches around and weighs 214 pounds, praised as a remarkable specimen. The message invites readers to join in if someone can match or surpass such a feat.
Postmaster salary adjustments are noted with Elizabethton’s pay raised while the Florida based John Mity salary remains unchanged under the manual adjustment program.
Mrs Erica A Miller, a pioneer of Jatin city, celebrated her 8th birthday yesterday at her son's home on Tainont street. Surrounded by family including MH Miller, Dr EOS Miller, Mrs Hy Hiner, J Ro, and P Q Mber, she remains active and healthy despite a past fall and hip fracture. A large circle of friends wished her many happy returns.
Circuit court in A eion Jonesboro presided by Judge Tyler heard the state’s case against Creed Smith for felon invasions. Wyatt was acquitted and Benith was fined. jury set the fine between two and fifty dollars.
The item mixes names and loosely connected events. It mentions Steve Kavaanaugh, a local figure, and Frank Thompson described as a broker cutting a deal with a print shop. It also references a food cook, a disruptive household change, Captain Allen's unemployment, and Comrades Littleton and Butler amid vague town gossip. The piece reads as fragmented social chatter with no clear single event.
Nashville June 7 A state charter issued to Watauga Power Company Carter County with 150000 capital stock incor porators FH H Shelton B C Alexander M A Wells J C Price James D Jenking to develop power from Watauga River A concert piece titled Hang your hat in Detroit was first played at the Bole diets Tome Concert Sunday afternoon. James A Saunier started to Atlin City Sunday for the hardware dealers association but then took a 400 foot side trip in a field near Reve Mileford on the N and W Ry before resuming his journey.
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