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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
2
The column reviews early 20th century Tennessee and national politics, noting Taft, Bryan endorsements, Wilson prospects, and Democratic gains. It mentions Ohio and New Jersey shifts, Gov Hooper’s stance, and local Obion County actions as resolutions back Judge Joseph J. Jones. It critiques campaign spending and corporate pay.
The Nashville Banner notes liquor interests and election talk about Sam Bells, and reports a Wisconsin G A R lieutenant demanding 90000 back pay after claiming non muster. It mentions Major L Hicks resigning as Soldiers Home treasurer to aid Congressman Hells and hints at C K Marshall succeeding him. The piece ends with Southern Railway plans for Johnson City to build a union depot urging a joint station for all three lines and urging the Railroad Commission to compel a single, civic depot.
A Bull’s Gap committee split six to six on a convention for a congressman candidate. Chairman Shipley cast the deciding vote in favor of a convention though Sells is expected to balk and refuse to enter a convention. Antagonists claim factional pressure shifted several Sevier and Sullivan county lawmakers.
A party split in Washington county sparks a heated clash within the First district Republicans. Dispute over an appointed county member and motions for primaries threaten a convention nomination and a governor race. Old leaders press for a state committee primary while reformers accuse the current setup of “office-holding” tactics. The maneuvers fuel a dramatic contest as Democrats eye a unified future.
A political clash erupts with Bam Sells accusing Chairman Shipley of betraying Republican principles to aid John S. Cox and Democrats. Shipley retorts Sells is a fusionist and urges public condemnation. The column cites the Chattanooga Times and notes praise for Gov Hoeppner appointing a deputy warden, questioning the Brushy Mountain district job as political reward.
Mrs J W Yeager of Beirne Arkansas says her whole family recovered from fatin constipation and stomach trouble after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The firm guarantees results and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois. Sold by dealers at one dollar per bottle.
Watauga Tennessee notes on a November 7 report list a birth to Mr and Mrs Worley Barnes, visitors from Johnson City, farm life visits by Joseph Howman and others, court attendance by Wm Lane, travels of Mrs Mattie B and John, and community talks by RE B Hensley at the Christian church with S Z Taylor.
The note touts Dr King’s New El Pilla as a safe remedy for constipation indigestion and related ailments affecting Thal people. It claims relief from biliousness fever chills and debility and mentions availability from C. Millers.
General Cox outlined early efforts to designate forest lands across Sullivan Carter Unicoi Washington and Greene counties to protect headwaters of the Hots on the Watauga Nol a Ghockey and French Broad rivers. He said about 0,000 acres in Blount county were under purchase consideration and proposed 50,000 acres in the Unaka and Tron mountains, with some lands owned by Maj. A D Reynolds. In Washington he arranged two rooms in the new government building at Johnson City for district attorney use and for forestry teams to abstract land titles for potential purchases. He praised the arrangement as bringing government offices to East Tennessee and basing forestry operations in Johnson City.
M F Moore a Douggist of Westmoreland Kansas offers affidavits from customers claiming cures for chronic constipation indigestion and related troubles from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin He cites 20 years as a druggist and his own family use and invites readers to request a free sample by mailing address to Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Monticello Illinois priced at one dollar per bottle.
William Jones, a respected Morning Star citizen, collapsed on the sidewalk near J T Whitlock Co in Jonesboro last Friday. Doctors declared life extinct shortly after, with his body taken to Keen’s undertaking parlors before burial. the community mourns a prominent local figure.
Jonesboro reports the Washington county executive committee studied plans for a new court house to be built in Jonesboro, first capital of Tennessee. Knoxville architect Charles Hayes presented plans that may be adopted. The county court voted to issue 90000 dollars in bonds to fund the project.
President Taft will arrive on No. 42 Saturday evening and will deliver a platform address to the thousands gathered to hear him.
Memphis to Bristol highway president Geo A Gowan announces the Nov 14 1911 state meeting in Nashville is called off to avoid interfering with the Transstate highway project and other road improvements. He cites unanimity among officers and the commission of eleven after a Nov 1 Nashville gathering. The notice closes with a personal note and a Teething Syrup plug.
The Manhattan Opera Company travels to Johnson City for three matinees with Ruben in town and the big New York success Pinafore. Fra Diavolo and Ti Ta Ta will be sung, with the chorus praised for beauty and skill. reserved seats go on sale at Kemble Cochran Co. Saturday morning. Prices are 35, 50 and 75 cents.
An advertisement from City Drug Store touts Zemo Soap and Zemo as instant remedies for irritated skin and scalp. It claims one bath with Zemo Soap and one application cures all forms of affections, with products sold nationwide and by Johnson City distributors.
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