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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1915

Page

2

Comet CY Fr LYLm and Governor Rye Veto Debate

Nashville chatter links Gov Rye vetoes to local power bills and electrification of Johnson City. Ex governor Patterson remarks spark party tensions. Chattanooga Times notes country editors seek a statewide voice at the Patabna Exposition with editors named from Bristol to Greenville.

Drare East Tennessee Bristol Herald-Courier Munsey Black Johnson City Cy Lyle Johnson Cit Comets Catar Dugger Greenville Emocrat John Holts Morristown Gazette Don Chattanooga Times

Governor's veto blocks lighting bill for Johnson City school

The governor vetoed House Bill No. 19 after returning it with remarks. He argued the contract between Johnson City and the state board of education included free lights and water for the school shop, making free lighting part of the consideration for selecting that site.

Tate Johnson City House of Rey Mate Board of Pom C. Rye

Vaught Set To Run For Mayor In Johnson City

Prominent young lawyer Edward J. Vaught announces a mayoral bid in Johnson City. He emphasizes loyalty, nonpartisanship, and strong law enforcement. Supporters say his background and public service record make him a capable, unsalaried official for safe, sane governance.

Edward J. Vaught Johnson County Vaught Johnson City Varight

Hon City Novelist Joins American Legion Advisory Board

Johnson City writer known for novels and stories is invited to serve as an advisory member of the American Legion. The group forms a 300000-strong Reader military force, with a nine-member council including W Bethu Root, Harry Stimson, J M Dickinnon, G You, and T H Newberry.

Whiked Johnson City Hapsburg Liebe Mutserican Legion W Bithu Root Harry Stimson J. M. Dickinnon G. You T H. Newberry

Prohibition Push Highlighted by Patterson at Nashville Rally

Former Tennessee governor Malcolm R Patterson urged seven years of national prohibition before about three thousand attendees at the Ryman auditorium in Nashville. He argued liquor is the most destructive feature of American life and praised Governor Rye for enforcing law while warning that Congress must submit prohibition to the people.

Lena Ryman Auditorium Malcolm R. Patterson Tom C. Rye Patterson Rye Mempais Distict Congress Tennessee Judea Paterson Washingon Russia Memphis Jesus Christ Turing Patteron Merien Tennesseer Fan Prosperi Y Probi Ition Clasouri Ansas Nashville

Ex Governor Patterson Voices View on Primary Law

Ex governor Patterson spoke in Nashville last Friday night before leaving the city and stated his views on the question. He expressed that he was averse to being quoted on matters publicly.

Patterson Nashville

Kidnapped Carney Child Missing. Father Suspected

No trace found by 2 p.m. of Percy Carney or his 2 year old daughter Marjorie after he abducted the child from Mrs. E. Osborne’s Chattanooga home Tuesday morning. A warrant is out for Carney’s arrest as investigators link a female accomplice to move the child toward an undisclosed hiding place. Police note a possible sighting of a woman with a child matching the description near the 10:45 northbound train departure. The mother, Mrs. Mary Oxborne Carney, is in New York awaiting divorce proceedings charging cruelty. she had traveled to Chattanooga with the grandmother before the child’s disappearance.

Theraday Percy Carney Marjorie Carney E. Osborne East Third Stree Warranr Carney Seaboard Air Line Railroad Portsmouth Estill & Norman Mary Oxborne Carney Mons New York Chattanooga Marjhe Brynbeth Mary Oeborne Carney Percy Carmey Virginia

Twenty Prrst Annual Session of J O U A M Tennessee

Delegates from the Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet in two day session next Tuesday with about 400 delegates plus many visitors and families in attendance. Local businesses have been asked to assist in entertainment for what is expected to be one of the state’s largest Junior Order conventions in this city. Morning sessions open Tuesday with a general get together atmosphere.

Tennessee

State Jr. Order of A. M. delegates gather in Elizabethton

Delegates from 200 councils across the commonwealth attend a two day state J. O. U. A. M. meeting in Elizabethton. A parade led by the Elizabethton band opens activities followed by a flag raising at the new high school. Prominent speakers from local and state levels address attendees while city businesses anticipate a Fourth of July ambiance with American flag decor.

Elizabethton Principa Garfield Council Chas. B. Martin B. EB. Crump Chas H. Greenway W. A. Bailey W. D. Rush K. ©. McAdama Earl B Cox Inside Sentinel W. B. Watson FT. Carmichael J. W. Moody W. W. Wilkerson Nashville J B. Butcher Knoxville I. A. Jones Springfield George M. Trotter D. H. Barker Chatanooga P. D. Doyle Worden

Liberty Bell to pass through Bristol on special train

The Liberty Bell may be routed through Bristol on its way to the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. Bristol Tennessee mayor J H Fau cette and Bristol Virginia mayor George M Warren sent urgent invitations to Rudolph Blankenbecker and Philadelphia officials to arrange the route. The old emblem of American independence would travel on a special train with Philadelphia's mayor and city council members aboard.

Bristol San Francisco Board of Trade J. H. Faucette Bristol, Tenn George M. Warren Rudolph Blankenbecker Philadelphia Select Council Knoxville Chattanooga

East Tennessee towns press Bristol route for Liberty Bell visit

The East Tennessee towns join the Board of Trade in backing Bristol for routing the Liberty Bell to the Atlanta exposition. Philadelphia officials urge careful consideration and notify Bristol once a route is chosen. In 1885 the Bell visited Bristol. the event drew crowds of students and residents.

Dome People Drawn From Charity Deeds Motive

A remark accuses some individuals of pursuing lifelong compound interest from small charitable acts to hide their cold hearted stinginess, suggesting their generosity is self serving rather than true benevolence.

Sealed proposals for supplies at National Soldiers Home Tenn

April 21 1915 sealed proposals will be received at the office of Treasurer Mountain Branch N H D V 8 National Soldiers Home Tenn and opened at fixed times for furnishing and delivering current expenses subsistence household hospital repairs farm and clothing supplies. Proposals due May May 10 14 18 1915 24 28 with copies of instructions and specifications on application to the Treasurer Oliver K Marshall Treasurer.

Mountain Branch Tenn Houehold Oliver K Marshall

Southern Mortgage Loan Agency Seeks Agents in Atlanta

Money to loan from 3100 to 10000 on improved and unimproved town property and farm lands at 8 percent straight interest. Applications due with property description location and valuation. Seek country representatives to receive applications appraise property and serve as exclusive agents. attorneys or real estate brokers preferred. Requires two character references and postage for application blanks. Write Southern Office Atlanta Ga.

Southern Office Southeastern Mortgage Loan Assn Fourth Natl Bank Bldg Atlanta

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