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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
The Comet notes receipt of Lieut. R Nelson Campbell invitation to Kansas City for the National Aviation Meet closing today. Campbell performed aeroplane sharpshooting at targets, while the boys abroad were said to be patriots.
Washington May 16 Attorney General Wickersham may consider criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil officials. Some government officials believe there is opportunity for such action under the decision. The Attorney General’s final position is not known. If oil trust officials plead immunity, the government might argue the restraint of trade conspiracy continued until court order dissolved.
Lynchburg Tennessee May 16 The Jac Daniel Distillery will restart operations after a long idle period caused by a prohibition law. Manager Lem Motlow says no whisky will be produced for sale but existing product will be stored in a government bonded warehouse for up to eight years. Neighbors may supply grain while the plant runs at full capacity to burn off grain stock. Deputy Collector Walker expected to oversee the start of operations.
Eden Rutherford of Douglasville claims Cardul, a women’s tonic, cured her after years of chills and fevers. She writes five years ago she suffered greatly, tried doctors with no relief, and credits Cardul with improvements in health.
Johnson City defeated Union College 9 to 1 yesterday. Johnson City had 11 hits to Union College’s 4 in a decisive win that boosts local team pride. Three Union players have signed with the Knoxville club this season.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court, on its own initiative, began contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. The U S Supreme Court had revoked their imprisonment and remanded the case to the district court to address civil contempt related to Buck Stove Range Co. The lower court might pursue criminal contempt if angered, while the labor dispute seen as ended, could be dropped. A separate ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for headaches.
May 16 news from Little Rock notes General James Smith opening the twenty-first annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans in the state capital. The crowd was estimated as the largest ever seen at such a gathering, with welcomes from General George W. Gordon and committee announcements. A later dental or health ad fragment discusses digestion and bile, ending with sale by dealers.
The rain yesterday delayed the local ball game while farmers welcomed the moisture. About 100 have left on furlough with more to follow. some purchased tickets to California. Thirteen demented patients were moved to a Sanitary ward in Washington with an escort. Lew Decker returns to work amid warm greetings. Veterans report confrontations with con artists at the Mountain Branch vicinity, as bootlegger predators target soldiers.
Citizens gather at Washington College Thursday to raise funds to prosecute the Suit to separate Washington and Tusculum colleges. All interested citizens urged to attend as重大 matters are to be discussed.
Announcement of an adjourned Holston Presbytery meeting to be held at Salem church in Washington College, Tennessee, on Wednesday morning May 17 1911 at 10 o clock with F L Webb as moderator and J M Howell as stated clerk. Druggist Howell of Greensburg Kentucky endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all.
Nashville reports the legislative farce was repeated this morning with ten senators and thirteen representatives present. Both houses adjourned until tomorrow. the senate to morning and the house to afternoon, after a routine session.
The Standard Oil Company has announced its regular quarterly dividend of $9 per share. The distribution totals $9,000,000 to stockholders.
The US Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil of New Jersey and 19 subsidiaries formed a conspiracy in restraint of trade and monopolized interstate commerce in violation of the Sherman Act. The dissolution must occur within six months, applying a “rule of reason” to restraints. Justice Harlan dissented on the interpretation of undue restraint.
Large audience praised Mrs Ella Matthews for an all around fine program at the Christian Club. Notable performances included Mrs S. K. Miller on violin and Mrs Will Johnson reading with musical accompaniment. Prizes among Mrs Matthews pupils went to Marion Bowman Nellie Doser Margaret Dosser Eleanor Extin Annie Hunt Mabel Gildersteeve Nell Hunter. Mr Fred Peoples and Geo Bardin offered strong violin and piano pieces.
Geo Hardin trains students in technique with emphasis on left hand balance and expressive touch. Mrs Matthews inspires originality over mechanical tempo while Mines Doeser and Miss Bowman deliver technical artistry. notable attendees include Rh. W. Martin, J Norment Powell, John V Britth, Leone Wagner, Nugent, and Prof. W. Hough.
In Clyde, Jast Half reports from Clyde that A Decker recommends Cardus to help Wolman in need of a remedy. After years of illness and bed, the writer credits Cardil with restoring health and ability to work. The ad urges readers not to suffer from headaches backache or other pains and to keep a bottle on hand.
The Southern Railway plans a likely special train to Bristol on Saturday leaving Johnson City at noon and returning at 7 PM. Though not officially announced, it is practically certain the service will operate for the Bristol aviation meet.
A letter from Mia Hat cliff Mia Mattie Campbell describes months of severe suffering and a desperate wish for relief. She recounts trying Cardal which she says ended her misery and brought joy to her home, asking why the remedy isn’t notified.
Ad for a barber shop and bathrooms run by W. B. Reynolds located in the Phillips Building on Butlato Street near the Southern depot. Claims best white shop in the city with first class workmen and prompt, courteous boot blacks.
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