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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
1
In Nashville at the Tulane, Democrats denounced fusionists and any compromise with them. Leaders Luke Lea and Newell Sanders sought a path out of the crisis while John J. Vertrees advised that the Tennessee legislature is bound by constitutional limits, and warned against governor overreach and quorum-busting actions.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a summer hotel at Flat Rock near Hendersonville, North Carolina. The unoccupied structure, erected a year ago at an estimated cost of 12,000 dollars, was insured for 11,000 dollars and had not opened for the season.
H. B. Brown writes the Nashville Banner protesting April 12 editorials accusing friends of the amended election bill of slush funds. He demands specific evidence naming legislators A. M. Leach, Harry Swan Jr., W. M. Leeper, J. G. Farmer and himself, warns of libel and political damage, asserts the paper’s bias and calls for vindication or public admission of lack of proof.
Bristol board of trade to stage a historic aviation meet drawing thousands from southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. Notable aviators led by J. A. Merger will perform maneuvers under improving weather. rail fares set at special low rates for the trip. The event promises scientific progress and daring exhibition by Moissast Claud Graham-White and peers.
The Dover Courier publishes a scandalous letter from George P. Renfro, secretary of the Republican State Executive Committee, soliciting private donations to fund legislators in Alabama. It questions loyalty, critiquing Gov. Hooper’s appointee and the party’s use of per diems while warning of political machine influence and protection of election laws amid temperance reforms.
The first quarterly session was well attended with papers on clinical cases read and discussed by members and visiting physicians from Limestone Jonesboro Erwin Bristol Watatuga Elk Park and Johnson City. A future quarterly day for out of town doctors is planned and honours included a complimentary box of cigars from City Drug Store and an elegant menu from the Colonial.
Abernathy and Heffner move their plumbing shop to the McCoun building on West Market Street after leaving briefly. They advertise greatly increased stock and invite customers to get figures on any plumbing needs with right goods, right work, and right prices.
Federal Court opened yesterday in Greeneville with Judge John J. Me on the bench replacing Judge Sanford. Trials included one against John Oaks for tippling resulting in six months. Other cases involved an old soldier for raising a money order and Roberts for robbing the mail on the Narrow Gange road set to come up today.
New York May 4 Mrs Jolia Kuttner Earle affinity bride of Ferdinand Pinney Earle Wednesday obtained the final decree annulling her marriage. The ground was that Mr Earle was not legally divorced from his first wife. Mrs Kuttner Earle may resume her maiden name and retain custody of her child. The report also mentions political infighting and financial perks within the Alabama Republican committee.
Tusculum College president Gray travels east in support of a Greenville to Tusculum railway plan. Committees in Greenville and Tusculum confer on the project with promising prospects for connecting the towns. Local trustees approved preparatory steps, signaling renewed momentum for the line.
On May 6 the Martha Washington College auditorium hosted a packed recital for Dora Tyree Emma Lee Weiler and Elba Henninger. The audience praised Tyree’s vocal and instrumental performance Henninger’s three difficult selections Weiler’s instrumental playing drew wide applause and multiple encores. Weiler, a Johnson City native, was celebrated by friends and the school alike.
The pressing club in the Pedigo building was bought by Edward Dunn and Harry Burrow who added their own plant from West Market Street. The business will operate on up to date lines with French dry cleaning, a feature city residents will welcome in this sized town.
The passage expresses a creed of personal effort and integrity. It emphasizes belief in honest methods, hard work, progress through deeds, faith in oneself, daily labor, courteous conduct, generosity, and optimistic readiness to seize opportunities in the future. The speaker affirms daily duty and perseverance.
Detective William J. Burns arrived in New York from Montreal and said labor leaders already believed the Indianapolis arrests of alleged agitators were not for plant disruption. A digressive ad for Chamberlain's Tablets follows, urging indigestion relief.
Nashville May 8 Gen Charles T Oates ruled that J M Stratton’s election to the state board of elections was illegal and that the board is at sea on how to proceed The opinion cites a non present constitutional quorum in the House and holds any election under such circumstances invalid and not in conformity with the acts of 1909 No session this afternoon but a session is set for tomorrow at 10 o clock and potential appointments remain undecided.
Bristol May 4 The Bristol baseball team is shaping up as manager Crockett releases several players deemed not fast enough for the squad. Exhibition games fill afternoons as grandstand work nears completion and a significant investment backs the club’s Appalachian League pennant bid.
A cash offer from The Comet partners with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal to provide both papers for one year at the regular Comet price of 21.00. The appeal touts the Commercial Appeal as a leading southern paper and promotes joint subscriptions at 1.00 for both papers. Also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and lists lawyers at a Federal court session in Greeneville with several names.
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