04 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
1
Stanley Vitorious of Kentucky appears in an undated fragment noting a Penn State connection and electrical sector context, with sparse details and no clear event or outcome.
Election results show Democrats winning a Maryland governor’s race and statewide slate, massachusetts gains for Republicans, and woman suffrage amendments defeated in New York and elsewhere. Returns indicate victory margins, with New York city contributing a large disapproval vote, while Massachusetts and New Jersey solidified GOP strength. Prohibition also failed nationwide.
Charleston October 30 The Southern Railway's export coal terminal at Charleston, completed at about 600000 dollars, offers rapid, economical loading with electric car dumpers and a loading tower feeding ships by belt conveyor and telescopic chute. The 375 foot pier, 20 foot depth, and 3800 foot trestle connect to shore. Capacity 1600–2000 tons per hour, unloading a car in two minutes, handling up to 100 ton cars. It matches Norfolk parity and could boost Southeast coal exports. A second item notes the British steamer Aral running aground near Ambrose channel after leaving New York.
An advertisement touts Cinwah as a highly effective tonic formed from roots juices and herbs from around the world. It claims to boost appetite aid digestion and tone the liver and kidneys while cleansing waste and poisons. Available in Johnson City at two grocers stores operated by the local proprietors.
A highway commission schedules a decision on the SRW highway route with officials outlining options and pending determinations. The briefing notes emphasize planning considerations, budget constraints, and expected timelines for final routes. Public interest centers on potential corridor impacts, safety improvements, and regional connectivity.
The first official inspection of the Memphis to Bristol highway will occur during the week of November 8 starting from Nashville. The visit aims to assess progress and whether route changes are needed, with a series of meetings planned and an inspection party of key state officials and commission members.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for stenographer and typewriter for men and women on December 7, 1915, in Johnson City Tennessee. Several positions exist including one male stenographer with a salary of $900 at Johnson City. For information contact the local secretary at the post office.
An antique advertisement extols Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey as a cure for colds. It claims pine forest exposure strengthens the throat and lungs, with vivid language urging every family to keep a bottle at hand to combat hacking coughs and cold germs.
Road experts say water, not cold, causes road damage in winter. Frozen water expands and bursts surfaces, heaving roads. dry roads do not. Preventive steps include early fall drainage work, keeping ditches clear, and frequent dragging in winter to avoid ruts and moisture buildup. Open cross drains during thaws and consolidate gravels to keep roads dry and passable.
Miss Anna Gordon national president of the W C T U passes through Denver and expresses gratification over early returns showing reduced majorities of the wets in Ohio. She says it was a plucky fight, they will stay in the fight until they win and universal woman suffrage will come despite the returns.
Five McKellar players named winners in a burrow style event as the conference gathers in Nashvy for a decisive meeting. The report notes a strong showing from McKellar and hints at upcoming schedule implications.
Judge Burrow, en route from Nashville to Bristol, reports East, Middle, and West Tennessee Democrats see Karl McKellar as virtually certain for the Democratic senatorial nomination. Friends in Nashville claim rapid gains, with campaigns centered in Nashville and spreading to other counties. A two week tour into Middle Tennessee follows East and West Tennessee speeches as the campaign solidifies.
By order of the Chancery Court at Johnson City Cyrus H Lyle vs Chas McCreary et al the court will sell to the highest bidder on Saturday November 20 1915 at 10 oclock in front of the courthouse the town lot described as lots 31 and 32 in block 9 of the Carnegie Land and Improvement Addition to the town of Coatee at Leeds 24s
Fragmentary notice describes a Friday night event and a reporter praise of a police home. The text is garbled but conveys praise of a person named Slark and a bright scene described as paradise like. No clear dates or locations are legible.
Fragmentary note lists officers chosen by the board and mentions judges and clerks. It references building a home, obtaining a wife, and decorations, with a brief allusion to Bryan's famous grape juice tasted that night.
About two hundred attendees filled a Williams Bible Class gathering where Dr. Crowe delivered sharp thoughts and Col Reeves spoke at length. The host provided an oyster feast and ice cream, leaving guests satisfied as they recounted humor and faith, urging Christian sacrifice and trust in God and Jesus Christ.
Bridgeport CT voters return Mayor Clifford B. Wilson to office for the third term. Wilson, who also serves as lieutenant governor of Connecticut, led the Republican sweep in the four corner-mayoralty contest.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Carolina Clinchfield Ohio Railway sues Bettie Yarbrough D R Yarbrough and J A Yarbrough for debt. An attachment was levied and publication is ordered for four weeks in The Comet to require defense by the first Monday in December.
Washington county Democratic senatorial primary set for November 20 with a detailed district by district list of officers judges and clerks. The article lists names for each district including Rex Broyles John W Peoples George Baxter Newton Ryker and many others along with their positions and clerks.
West Virginia voters defeated a proposition to move Greenbrier County seat from Lewisburg to a nearby location in the Greenbrier area. The narrow outcome reflected local interest in county boundaries and administrative arrangements amid the page’s sparse details.
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