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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
The Comet discusses court decisions, Alabama politics, and reform tone, noting editorials on Memphis charter ruling and Malone’s supporters. It remarks on the Nashville Banner’s booster edition, Stratton’s visit to Poughkeepsie, and a souvenir among Westchester circles. It also covers railway talks in Tennessee, car service, freight rates, and a resignation from Rev. J C Cowan.
The text discusses partisan recalls and elections, noting Carmack and Malone in Tennessee history, a disputed mayoral defeat, and the Supreme Court ruling on legislative attempts to oust officials without abolishing offices. It cites charter bill debates in Memphis and editorial discussions about removing officeholders and the bill’s wisdom or folly.
In Memphis a column argues the supreme court only ruled on the charter bill’s constitutionality and not reform beyond. It accuses Carmack supporters of election fraud in 1905 and 1907 struggles, claims the Bolting Democrats and reformers shaped Memphis back to commission government, and asserts the people’s will was misrepresented by those backing Carmack. The piece contends the court’s judgment was narrow and political, not a verdict on democracy.
Jones Esormona Shows will arrive in Johnson City next Wednesday providing two performances on July 8 and two on July 9. The attractions are billed as major galas and mark a peak in their national touring prominence.
A promotional note extols a touring entertainment and educational exhibition led by J Augustis Jones. It promises new features and a top class moral show, endorsed by region audiences. A grand street review is set for 11 o clock each Wednesday and Thursday in July.
The Lay Court at Johnson City Washington County Tennessee orders publication for four weeks in the Comet. F S Kirkpatrick and D H Howard are required to appear before the Law Court at the courthouse in Johnson City on the third Monday of August 1907 to defend the bill. If they fail, the matter will proceed against them.
In obedience to the chancery court decree in the case of Robert Hornick versus A M Mettetel, sale of town lots in multiple blocks in Johnson City will occur on Saturday July 27 1907 at noon before the court house door. The transfer is to the highest bidder on credit six months with interest from sale date. A lien remains as further security with notes secured by good personal security.
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