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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
Announcement states Hal H Hayne offers to again serve the bar and people of the Firey Chan cery Division of Tennessee, subject to Republican action, deemed entitled to renomination and re election upon his record as Chancellor in 1820.
The Nashville American denies any agreement between Republicans and Democrats favoring a free judiciary and independent judicial candidates in exchange for GOP support for Patterson or a Republican governor. The Knoxville Journal and Tribune questions proof and cites testimony from speakers and officials, noting distrust between parties and concerns about political manipulation.
The Nashville American argues that the slogan masks a darker plan driven by selfish ambition and indifference to party welfare, urging readers to read between the lines and anticipate the campaign's hidden motives.
B Williamson, a former Chattanooga resident now chief engineer of the Pacific division at the Isthmus of Panama, has invented a reinforced concrete boat weighing about 60 000 pounds. The vessel emphasizes carrying capacity and speed, with two more boats under construction. The design has been accepted by the Panama commission.
An excursion of about 200 Southern editors will arrive in Johnn m City this evening over the & O and stay overnight. They will tour the Soldiers Home at 6:30 and attend a Memorial Hall concert as guests of the Commercial Club after a day spent in Dante and a return tomorrow night.
Washington June 15 The house rules committee set one day for the Weeks Appalachian Forest Reserve bill and the Scott anti option measure to prohibit cotton futures. Four hours of debate are planned with no vote, final action expected in the House Saturday. Senator Austin supported the Appalachian measure in both Agriculture and Rules committees. The bill has previously passed the Senate in two prior congresses.
The Knoxville World notes the Soldiers travel to line up against the Appalachians this afternoon. They boast fortified pitching and perfect ball handling, with a strong outfield aimed at overpowering the Dixie club. The Dutchman manager plans a pitching corps and aggressive defense to assure victory.
At Malls View near Niagara Falls Ontario twelve Austrian laborers identified only by numbers were burned to death when their sleeping quarters caught fire. One man woman and child were fatally injured while others suffered severe burns. The blaze suggests they were overwhelmed by smoke as they slept.
Hon Jesse L Rogers of Knoxville denies a published telegram claiming he endorsed the Knox ville Republican Executive Committee's refusal to call a convention and to endorse an independent ticket. He states he favored a straight Republican ticket and asserts voters should decide, not the committee, and asks publication to prevent misrepresentation.
The enrollment at the normal summer school for colored teachers has reached forty two with several counties not yet represented. By next Monday it is expected the entire teaching force of this section will be registered. A leading feature today is a tuberculosis lecture by Dr Crawford of Knoxville, with J M Davis arriving from Kristol.
Southeastern clubs show Morristown six wins six losses and Knoxville four wins four losses while Gadeden and Rome sit four and four. Tonight’s games feature Asheville at Jolson City Morristown at Knoxville Tome at Gadson and Pittsburg at New York with several score details noted from recent results.
In Atlanta yesterday the Nashville club defeated Atlanta 5 to 2 while Montgomery beat Mobile 3 to 1. The scoreboard reflects two League games with Nashville and Montgomery earning wins.
Fans prepare for a first rate reception at the Soldiers' Home baseball park as Asheville hosts the Soldiers in the Southeastern league opener. Preparations and big crowds expected, with arrivals via C C and C, BT and Wen C, and Southern railways.
In Rome Georgia on June 15 during a Southeast league baseball game between Rome and Gadson two white players James Henry and Charles Chesser quarrelled in the stands. Henry drew a gun and fired twice at Chesser both shots went wild but endangered spectators.
The Knoxville Journal reports Hutt Hurtt of Johnson City pitched for the Soldiers against the Appalachians at Chilhowee park. Only two safe hits were allowed in nine innings as the Soldiers lost two to one. Locals fielded seven costly errors, matching a rough day on defense. T. Jones arrived from Knoxville on Wednesday.
A regional posting cites Sevier Campbell and Shelby involved in a monument matter. The brief item highlights the names and location tied to the project, with limited additional context and no further details.
Thousands of East Tennesseans gathered for the unveiling of a monument at Sycamore Shoals honoring era defenders of King's Mountain. D. A. R. chapters from Knoxville Bristol John Sevier and Sycamore Shoals organized the event with speeches by Sen. R. L. Taylor, Rev. W. H. Osborn, and others, as children unveiled the shaft. The monument blends East Tennessee marble and Watauga river stone, marking a historic treaty site and battlefield with the three chapters sharing construction duties.
In yesterday’s city election aldermen Crowell and Martin won in the first and second wards respectively. The vote totals were light with Crowell and Martin securing clear leads while Crigger and Webb trailed. George Barrow carried a minor share of the ticket.
Watauga Tennessee June 1 reports residents and visitors in town. M Stee fel of Bristol offered dress goods for sale and J O Layman of Bristol sold fruits and confections. Mr and Mrs Edward Millard visited and returned home at Bristol. Miss Hester Gibson attends teachers meeting at Elizabethton. Misses Laura and Birdie Gibson attend state normal at Jonesboro this week. E J Cotter of Beaver Creek teaches singing at the Christian church and returns home. YW Snapp of Lore Thomas Co. was in town. Mr and Mrs J C Robertson and son George returned from Newminville Greene county after a Robertson family reunion. Miss Echel Warren and her brother visit W G Lacy in the Watauga Plate. There was no preaching Sunday but two Sunday schools were well attended. Frank Lh Lilly of Bristol spent Sunday with home folks.
A Nashville Democrat meeting announced for the 16th will allow broad participation and fair treatment, with no single group dictating the agenda. The event emphasizes transparency, opposite of coercive promises, and invites all Democrats to speak and join the proceedings.
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