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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
2
The Comet discusses Memphis charter bill passage and Governor Patterson's reaction. It cites Carmack's efforts, Nashville council contempt concerns, and ongoing liquor and reform debates. The item also mentions editor Cy H. Lyle’s accident and a New Jersey circulation quip.
Bristol News reports on a major railway project the South and Western line. It details ambitious grades and concrete culverts, trestle avoidance, and a long tunnel through Clinch mountain. Builders cite efficiency gains and future economic impact for Bristol.
The Comet editor Cy Lyle and three laborers moved a 2000 pound Campbell press down stairs when it toppled and struck Lyle. He suffered a two inch scalp wound but remained conscious and assisted in continuing the move. Local speculation ties the incident to Johnson City went dry and nearby railroad and Soldiers Home politics.
Knoxvill e voters approve repeal of the charter by a 65 to 35 margin with 895 more ballots cast for repeal than retention. Prohibition supporters carried eleven of thirteen wards while liquor backers won only in the Fifth and Seventh wards. Demonstrations and church bells marked a day described as historic in Knoxville.
A newspaper notice invites readers to form as many words as possible from the letters in "WETMORE'S COCOANUT" using each letter no more times than it appears. Top lists win $100, $75, $25 and ten $10 gold prizes, with ties split. Include name and address for a free sample.
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