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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
1
Sen Robert L Taylor will address the unveiling of a monument at Sycamore Shoals, Bristol. The marker honors Sevier and Boone Kate among Revolutionary figures, notes land donated by J B Thomas, and was designed by WF Stevens. The Johnson City and Bristol chapters led the installation with Knoxville and Newport groups.
The Bristol, Knoxville, and Johnson City chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, led by Mrs. J. H. McCue, report Senator Taylor will deliver the address at the June 1 1910 unveiling of a triangular Tennessee marble monument at Sycamore Shoals. The monument, eight feet tall and rock-faced, was completed by contractor G T Bradford and accepted, though the ceremony deferred due to warming weather and completion delays. Bishop Hoss had been invited to speak if ready.
A greenfield project led by Thomas F. Ryan aims to complete the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad from Dante Virginia to Spartanburg South Carolina and beyond. The line traverses steep Blue Ridge terrain with a sustained one half percent grade and vast coal potential in the Clinchfield district. The venture gathers financiers and coal wealth to connect to the South Atlantic seaboard, with George L Carter championing its engineering feats and setting a vision for a major national feeder road.
The Commercial Appeal reports a heated controversy over Cook and Peary claims. It describes Barrill as a key witness coerced into false testimony, alleges a Peary led conspiracy, and calls for a court inquiry. The piece condemns personal attacks and demands full truth.
A harsh critique of the compulsory primary law verdict and its hurried passage. The piece argues defects and constitutional doubts, noting swift legislative action without thorough discussion and potential future amendments.
Editorial questions whether compulsory primary laws serve the public or state interests and whether they improve officials. It argues government should remain above party politics, with officials as servants of all people and not of any party, suggesting voters can reject unworthy candidates.
The Chattanooga Times reports on Chancellor Allisor in Divider County Chancery Court addressing partisan primary law and the legacy of the late legislatures. Key quotes discuss reasons behind decisions and the impact of the General Assembly's actions on current policy.
The Nashville Banner argues for independence within parties to rebuke unworthy tactics and maintains that primaries foster partisan spirit through pledges. It questions state involvement in forcing party nominations and asks if a general law is needed to safeguard primaries or delegate conventions.
A charter has been granted to the P. C. Muse Printing Company of Washington County with capital $5140. Incorporators listed include P. C. Muse RC Warren W. H. Hylton Alex Patterson H H Carr.
The piece attacks the Forty-two primary measure as unconstitutional and arbitrary, arguing it is not general nor compulsory and would create unequal power among officials. It contends only top minds should craft a statewide primary, cites objections from judges and officials, and notes continuation on page 2.
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