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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1915

Page

1

Senator Shields Comments on War, Diplomacy and Neutral Rights

Washington May 15 Senator Shields returned from Chattanooga and Riverville praising the trip and backing diplomacy over war. He urged firm note to Germany and a parallel one to Britain on violations of international law and interference with neutral commerce. He cited tobacco exports from Tennessee and Kentucky at risk of seizure and urged action to protect neutral rights and cargoes.

Washington, D.C Shields Chattanooga Rioville Germany Rita Caelyone United States Great Britain High Seas Tennessee Kentucky State Department Montgomery Bryans

Relief Sought After British Oppression Noted

Mr. Brew recorded the sets before him and found reason to believe proper action for relief is needed. The report highlights ongoing oppression by the British and calls for timely measures to address the situation.

Brew

Will dispute over Pine estate yields new terms

In a case involving Sarah A. Mino and others against Robert J. Fine over the will of the late John A. Pine, the court orders changes to the estate. The value shifts from 20 000 to 0 600, with notes totaling about 16 000 held payable to John A. Pine and Robert Lynne. Robert L. Fine will pay half the note interest, while the rest of the property is to be divided among the heirs.

Sarah A. Mino Robert J. Fine John A. Pine Amour Akon John A. Pise Robert Lynne Robert L. Fine

Extra session hints in Tennessee legislature amid tax reform talk

Nashville dispatch reports Gov Rye may call an extra session to handle primary matters and an assess ment bill. Observers note a possible new plan to raise about 200000 in revenue lost to back tax law, with timing uncertain and some predicting fall or within weeks. A separate ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming liver purification and renewed vitality.

Nashville Rye

Great Drama Enacted Here Chautauqua Week Scene

The Servant In the House draws praise from major papers as a major dramatic work. Critics call it absorbing humane and entertaining with humor and spiritual uplift. The piece excites audiences for a long engagement and is hailed as a landmark in contemporary drama.

New York Telegraph Independent Lhirper Capital Entertainment Red Book Magazine Herald

Dr King's New Discovery Promoted for Colds and Coughs

An ad praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for colds and coughs, claiming it penetrates throat linings to reach germs and relieve symptoms. It emphasizes seeking the cure at the source of illness and invites readers to obtain a bottle today.

Dr. King

Brown Named New York Food Inspector

Dr. Lucius P. Brown, Tennessee state food and drug commissioner, was appointed director of the New York bureau of food inspection by the city health department. He will resign in Tennessee to assume duties immediately after passing a national civil service examination.

New York Lucius P. Brown Tennessee Bureau of Food Inspection New York Department of Health South Brown

Pine-Tar Honey Ad From Hamilton Reader

An advertisement from Hamilton Ohio promotes Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar Honey as an immediate relief remedy for cold symptoms. It claims the product penetrates throat and lung linings to destroy germs and aid nature, urging readers to ask their druggists for a 25 cent bottle.

Williams Hamilton Ohio Bell

Prisoner Leaps From Train En Route to Greenville

Aveton, arrested yesterday on charges of housebreaking and larceny, leaped from a moving train near Speers Ferry as it neared Greenville. The sheriff, momentarily distracted, failed to stop him. Aveton disappeared into woods after scrambling an embankment. He was linked to recent robberies in Afton with some stolen goods found at his grandfather's home.

Aveton Areton Afton

Epworth Leaguers Gather for Johnson City Conference

About 100 Epworth Leaguers from Knoxville will attend the M E Church South Epworth League annual conference in Johnson City starting Monday June 7 with services through June 11. Knoxville leaders Rev George R K Stuart Dr N M Watson and Rev J Williams are on the program. Dr Watson will open, Dr Stuart speaks Tuesday, and Rev Williams addresses Wednesday. The Memphis special carries delegates Monday morning and the Johnson City league will host, aiming for a memorable gathering focused on missions.

Epworth M. EB. Church South Epworth League Johnson City Knoxville George Rk, Stuart D. D Church Street Church N. M. Watson Broad Street Church G. J. 2Ellman Paul Kern Central Epworth League Nash|villey Epworthians Olston J. D. Leat John Good Holston Nellie Nicholas Knoxville Sentinel

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