Divine Committee Seeks Decision On Question
The Divine Committee called for a decision on a pending issue. Members urged prompt response to resolve the matter and guide actions moving forward.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
Regular nominee dispute in First circuit for Tennessee attorney general
Maj. Paul E. Divine of the National Soldiers' Home at Johnson City appeals to the Republican Execu tive Committee to decide which candidate is the party’s regular nominee for attorney general in the First Judicial circuit, contending only one true nominee can exist and urging party harmony. He cites history of committee arbitration in such contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Divine
National Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
anti-Brownlow Judicial Committee
First Circuit
State Republican Committee
David A. Vines
Maj. Divine
Tenn
Newell Sanders
Chattanooga
First Judicial Circuit
Tennessee
Supreme Court of
Tensessee
Lam Arepublican
Paul EK
Gomer medal recovered by hunter in gun club close
James A. Summers won the Gomer medal in the gun club season finale and hid it until yesterday when he found it while hunting for a diamond ring in his wife’s cake. He brought it to town and handed it to H N Williams who posted the best score on Saturday. Johnson City marksmen eye the gold badge, and Williams may not wear it regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Summers
Gomer
H.n. Wiliams
Johnson City
Williams
New Law Firm Organized in Tennessee and Virginia
Messrs Archer A Phiegar J Norment Powell of Phiegar Powell Price and Shelton form a new partnership Phlegar Powell Price and Shelton with offices in Bristol Virginia Tennessee and Johnson City Tenn Shelton to split time Bristol and Johnson City Judge St John silent on plans The message includes partisan political commentary from Paul EK Divine urging party loyalty and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiegar
J. Norment Powell
Price’ and Shelton
Messrs
Archer A. Phiegar
Phiegar & Powell
John W. Price
Said Irm
Harry H. Shelton
St. John & Shelton
Phlegar, Powell, Price and Shelton
Bristol
Virginia
Tenessee
Johnson City
Tenn
Shelton
St. John
King at Hire Prescription Blamed for Family Health Gain
Paul Mathutka of Buffalo New York praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a blessing for stomach liver and kidney troubles, noting their efficacy over the past year. Available at H C Millers.
Officer Mpeak Murdered as Gunman Fired Four Shots
An officer was killed after confronting a murderer who opened fire, with four shots reported in the exchange. The incident prompted an immediate investigation and authorities sealed the scene for evidence collection.
Tragedy at Cabhouse Ends in Officer McPeak Slain
Police officer Walter McPeak was fatally stabbed by John Green near the cabhouse door after a struggle over a knife. Green fled, was pursued, and McPeak fired multiple shots before dying. Green, 18, adopted by R. E. Green, is detained. authorities describe prior violent behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McPeak
John Green
Im and mule killed by lightning in Tennessee barn incident
In Sneedville on June 27 Shelby Lawson was plowing for Eli Fleenot when a storm struck. Lawson led his mule into a stall and a bolt of lightning felled both man and animal instantly. A nearby observer was stunned. The report mixes in unclear ad text about liniment advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneedville
Shelby Lawson
Eli Fleenot
Lawson
Desperado Bostwick dies after siege at Ocilla home
Militiamen from Fitzgerald capture the ruined bar ricaded home near Ocilla early morning. W. H. Bostwick dies within an hour from wounds after a night of firing that left Sheriff Melanix dead. Five children in the house are rescued unharmed as Albany and Fitzgerald troops close in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
W. H. Bostwick
Anesperado
Ocilla
Fitzgerald Company
National Guard
Powies
Melanix
Fitzgerald
Albany
Bostwick
Nmn
J. P. McInnis
Irwinville
Expert Endorses Zemo For Skin Diseases
An expert on skin diseases extols Zemo as a superior remedy for eczema and other skin troubles noting its germ killing action and suitability for infants. City Drug Co offers a free sample and booklet. The column also includes assorted local notices and short items about residents and staff changes.
Train Robbery Halts Service as 100 Passengers Lose Valuables
A train robbery disrupts an ordinary journey leaving about 100 passengers bereft of valuables. Police investigate the incident, inspecting cars and reviewing conductors’ reports to identify suspects and recover stolen items.
Train Robbery on Oregon Short Line at Five Points
At Five Points near Ogden a three man gang halted Oregon Short Line No. 1 early morning. They looted the express car, assaulted passengers including a woman who lost diamond earrings, and fled by buggy after firing shots. An unknown foreigner and several trainmen were injured. Deputy Hutchens and Sheriff Wilson pursued the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Oregon Short
Wilson
Second Street
Axley
N. B. Franklin
Janklin
Hutchens
Williams
Kirkwood
J. H. Ball
New Music Hall Turn Enchants Crowd In Paris Shed
A bold new act called the human cup and ball is rehearsed outside Paris. A woman sits inside a large wicker ball rolled down a slope and shot into a bow shaped receptacle 26 feet away. The stunt ends with the ball rising and being caught in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Reverend Crawford Addresses Presbyterian Assembly in Atlantic City
Reverend T. J. Crawford spoke as a delegate to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in Atlantic City, amid a gathering of about 2,000 attendees with Congressman W. H. L. Bennett presiding. He later addressed crowds in Philadelphia and other northern cities, presenting the view that black progress rests on self uplift through moral, industrial, and educational efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
Nat
W. H L. Bennett
New York
Crawfont
Philadelphia
Doath
Rev Father John Larkins Stricken In Knoxville
Rev Father John Larkins of the Soldiers Home at Johnson City suffered a paralysis attack Sunday night on Gay Street Knoxville. He is elderly and paralyzed on the left side. doctors report the stroke not serious but concerning due to age. Larkins, a noted state Catholic and Hiberenian official, is visiting Knoxville to meet a niece and will remain at the Church of the Immaculate reception parish house during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
John Larkins
Johnson City
Gay Street
Father Larkins
Hotel Imperial
Tennessee
Father Larkin
Order of Hiberians
Order
Church of Immaculate Reception
Musicale a Success Last Friday Evening
The Ladies' Aid Society of Watauga Avenue Presbyterian church thanks the Dunn family assisted by Miss Rose of Abingdon for a very enjoyable musicale at Miss Marion Fribergs home Friday evening. Minx Rose delivered fine negro dialect performances and all numbers amused the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dunn
Rose
Abingdon
Marion Friberg
Minx Rose
Wests Celebrate Brother's Wedding With Elegant Dinner
Sunday evening Dr K T West hosted at his John son City home a formal dinner for his brother George Whitfield West and his Chicago bride. The setting featured bride roses and a multi course menu. Bristol guests included Mr and Mrs N B Remine. The day included a U C C railroad excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Talmage West
Johnson City
George Whitfield West
Chicago
Bristol
N. B. Remine
George West
Boy Drowns at Devil's Hole River Near Elizabethton
Benny MecEwing, 17, drowned in Watanga river near Elizabethton at Devil's Hole. Body recovered after about two and a half hours. research for revival failed. The item also notes praise for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, widely sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Benny
MecEwing
Watanga
Devil's Hole
Chamberlain
Appeals for clothing for infant at Balvation Army HQ
Notice from Johnson City mothers seeks clothes for a sixteen month old infant found at the Balvation Army HQ. Capt. Coy and Mrs. Coy care for the child, with request for attire suitable for a one year old. Also mentions Chamberlain’s products and local notices about doctors and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balvation Army
Army
Coy
Merchants Back Fourth July Fest. Donors Named Next Sunday
The finance committee reports generous business support for the Fourth of July celebration but notes a few who refuse to help financially. Donor lists will be published in The Comet next Sunday morning. Miss Lottie Hobson of Bristol visits Mrs. J. S. Wade and Mrs. J. Bekner on Unaka Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lottie Hobson
Bristol
J. 5. Wade
Mra. J. Bekner
Unaka Avenue
Third Regiment Elects Officers In Knoxville Ballot
In Knoxville the Third Regiment of infantry reelected F. Spencer as colonel by a 7 to 0 vote over Dr. H J Goews. A heated lieutenant colonel race featured candidates Fred Brown LeRoy Reever and Dr Cass. On the fifth ballot Dr Cass won the lieutenant colonel post. Joe G Kuhnert of Bristol was chosen mayor. Miss Miller Smith returned to Joe Flats with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Third Infantry
F. Spencer
H. J Goews
Leence
Cass
Fred Brown
Maan LeRoy Reever
Joe, G. Kuhnert
Bristol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanders
H. L. Williams
Dr. Fahrney
Unaka National Bank
Johnson. City
Mpeak
Foneadoto, Nag
Green
Imey Brockwell, the
Nelson Brockwell
Fulton Street
Dier
Johnson
Cataboose
Jailor Rathwater
Buffalo Street
McPeak
Dr Trigg
Koon
Armbrodt-Smith-Partos Undertaking
Linda Brockwell
Comet
John
Cluboose
R.e. Green
Daugher
W.L. Vines
Jonesboro
Iman
Mule
Bostic
Zemo
City Drag Co
Zemco
Thor
John T. Wilds
Rame
Mra
8. W. Wilson
High Point South
W. G. Mathes
Saginaw, NG
D.C
D. N. Taylor
The
Evans Hill Co
Dolen's Restaarant
Dr. King
Jas. M. Black
Asheville
N. C
H.C. M
Campbell
H.C. Ler
T. J. Crawford
Rev
Falver Larkin III
Mrs
E. T. West
Tate L. Earnest Jr
Sunydsay
Roanoke
C.C. Vance and Wife
Bristol ‘Anday
James Grey
W. B. Hodges
Jefferson City
Ter Faithful Services
the Mothers OF
Mildred Crouch
Mesex
Dalton, Ga
Oime
James Frizzell
Robert Kilby
Mise Miller Smith
Joe Flats
Lina Howsee
Str
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