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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
3
Washington February 24 The senate rejects the resolution with the Sutherland amendment providing for the election of senators to direct vote of the people on the failure to show a two thirds majority for the resolution.
Nashville, Feb 28. Question arises over Gay Hooper of New Hampshire naming Newport’s N. Cate to the court of civil appeals after the death of Jude John M. Taylor. Dispute centers on whether the pickup must come from the same state division. Some say the law limits each division. others say the law only restricts total membership. No public statement from Governor or Cate. Comptroller Dibrell and Attorney General Cates weigh in. Cates says the legality and eligibility should be resolved in proper proceeding, not by the comptroller or attorney general.
The House committee on territories unanimously approves the constitution of the new state of New Mexico after reviewing fraud charges connected to the constitutional convention and ratification. The panel states the organic act should be approved by Congress.
A humorous note on rain described as a Sunday afternoon event that moves with the wind and public mood. It jokes that rain disrupts plans, travels with umbrellas, and even adds a few ailments, while claiming Noah as the only fame brought by rain. The piece references weather bureau chatter on a rain variant named Probably.
A dramatic scene shows Alexander deriding a map meant to mark his conquests while courtiers boast of following his commands. The excerpt then shifts to a sweeping summary of France’s turbulent political shifts from feudal to revolutionary regimes, as narrated in The Story of France by Thomas E B Watson.
A Wednesday night poker session at a premier hotel extended late into the evening. Sandwiches, described as triangle varieties, were served and then vanished. A sharp banter arose as a player estimated the pot size, claiming about $2000 based on sandwich portions and a marked chip.
A dialogue from Home Chat notes Seymour and Ashtey discuss the Windsor estate sale. McKomposter bought the estate for the exact amount received for his fact rong. The piece also mentions Hearp Cores cables and a social caution about insincere flattery.
Nashville Feb 28 two committees on redistricting the state likely as the fifty seventh general assembly opens with a deadlock in naming a chair. Senators Turner and Holladay led rival factions in a tie vote, ending in adjournment with no organization. The dispute centers on who should hold the committee chair and the sergeant at arms.
The health of Prof Alexander Agassiz and his famous father recall how the naturalist learned English after arriving in America in 1848. He studied hard aboard and practiced aloud while others listened, gaining a public command though never fully shedding his French accent.
The story recounts how Harry Lauder, seeking to charm London audiences, staged a dramatic entrance using a skeleton-like horse prop. A balk at the start sent him flying over the horse, drawing roaring laughter and crowds yelling Do it again Harry. He recovered, quipped Like I will, and soon his popularity was assured.
A damaged report describes a maritime disaster along the R N Coast with ships capsizing and many perishing in rising waters. Three days of search yielded no survivors while rescue craft stood by and crews reported widespread loss of life.
Brita and Boh transfer ownership of the Sweetwater Valley stock farm to J. R. Fleenet and Merdata Van. The deal covers most of the farm from its Philadelphia owner and price paid was 12402. Fleenet plans to move the operation to the new holdings soon.
Chajiasonga Tena Meh and 24 others were fined 10 and given sixty days imprisonment suspended by Judge McReynolds under an agreement between their attorneys and Attorney Whitaker. Sentence warned that any future violation would revive the suspended workhouse terms. An alderman of London holds office for life.
A short piece describes amateur dyeing tricks using watercolor boxes and stencil dyes to revive faded fabrics and hats. One woman restores blue and white bathroom rugs by matching shades and applying dye. Another uses watercolor brush to refresh a foxed hat and a girl revives a year-old bat with store-bought liquid dye.
A London Times correspondent argues against long terms like aviat ors and serenoute and predicts a simple popular term will emerge for the flying machine. He suggests airmen may become plain plane as the word evolves toward everyday usage.
In a Washington Star clipping from Tiffinots, a worried wife asks if her husband’s evening chatter indicates political fixation. She notes his talk of standing pat and Jack-path, fearing a drift into politics.
Dr Z D Massey is unlikely to become secretary of the Soldiers Home board since the position is held by Hon John M Holley of La Crosse Wisconsin who shows no intent to resign.
In Paducah Kentucky Milton Oliver, a night rider witness badly injured last May, travels with family to Metropolis Illinois for a new home. State troops guard him en route and will escort him to Hopkinsville Kentucky next month for testimony. He aims to sue for damages over a wheat crop loaded with dynamite and not threshed.
Nashville Feb 28 after a tie vote between Senator Turner and Holladay and naming a conference panel to seek agreement on the chairmanship the joint legislative committee on redistricting of the state organized this forenoon with Senator C W Turner of Waverly as chairman Senator O K Tolladay of Cookville as vice chairman and Representative George K Burbage of Washington county as secretary
Gainesville Ga February 25 one of the noted bandits known as the Old Bi Miner was arrested here today by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The White Sulphur Ga robbery on February 18 yielded several thousand dollars to the bandits from a Southern Railway train.
Dr H W Brown of Chattanooga visits the city for a few days. Once shot years ago in this area he became a successful specialist. Since expanding his practice he has prospered and is now considered one of the leading physicians in Chattanooga.
Washington February 28 Dr Z D Massey representative from the First Tennessee district will be elected to the Soldiers Home board through a compromise reached As the general deficiency appropriation is settled the matter will be officially decided Massey favored Col John Bell Brownlow of Knoxville but with Brownlow unable to win Austin backed Massey At the first chance the election bill will be called up The fight is regarded as over and Austin’s claim Tennesseean would secure the post is seen as correct Gardner of Michigan conceded the point
Washington reports Senator elect Luke Lea will arrive in the capital this week along with other newly elected senators. The group focuses on choosing seats in the Senate with Lea expected to seek a Democratic assignment.
The San Francisco Call reports California outranks Louisiana in banking figures with California showing higher per capita deposits, more savings, and greater bank resources. It notes San Francisco has 200,000 savings depositors with 15 million saved versus New Orleans 56,000 depositors and 17 million, plus San Francisco banks paid over 6 million in interest in the period, while New Orleans paid about 250,000. The comparison uses April 28 1909 based data and cites national monetary commission and comptroller figures. It also mentions Louisiana's aim to host the 1916 exposition and proposed state amendments to fund it.
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