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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
2
A Tennessee paper review discusses election results with Gov. Hooper and Gov. elect Rye, noting Democratic strength, Republican challenges, and Tennessee political shifts. It reflects on Paterson prohibition stand, East Tennessee sentiment, and calls for education and economic modernization across the state.
Yesterday's papers praised Porter Dunlap as a worthy state treasurer candidate pending democratic consensus. The Nashville Tennessean notes his leadership in the Rye campaign, as vice-chairman of the state committee, and suggests he will be nominated by acclaim and elected if health allows W P Hickerson to step down.
The Commercial Appeal lauds Tom Rye as the strongest Democratic pick after his nomination. He drew broad rural support, avoided corporate influence, and built a campaign with little money. Rye's reputation as a prosecuting officer and temperate style won independents and even some Wilson backers.
Thomas A Edison argues wealth has harmed our welfare, noting Europe’s war disrupts chemicals and dyes. He critiques U S dependence on Germany for essential supplies and urges reviving domestic production to ease shortages.
An editorial argues Rockefeller’s charitable gifts to Belgium are commendable, noting many could follow his example. It counters claims of motive, stating generosity should be judged by action, not intent, and that aiding the hungry and exposed is a universal duty beyond party lines.
Mrs. George White Baxter of Knox ville was re-elected state regent of the Tennessee division at the ninth annual D A R convention in St John parish auditorium. Chattanooga chosen as next meeting place. Mrs. Thomas Day of Memphis re endorsed for national vice president general. Officers re-elected include vice regent Mrs Halim Goodloe secretary Mrs J H Anderson treasurer Mrs Margaret L Hicks suite historian Mrs Chas B Carotherk ineligible. Mra M M Gardner elected vocalist. Mra Virginia Frazer Boyle elected poet laureate.
Washington reports say President Wilson and Secretary Bryan debated evacuation of Vera Cruz for hours. No decision announced, but awaiting Mexican political alignments. Carranza grants amnesty to Americans and agrees not to tax American-officer duties, while tensions rise between Carranza and the convention. Military moves include 2400 marines headed to Texas City or Pensacola as talks continue. War split deepens with reports of fighting between Carranza and Villa factions following the Aguascalientes conference.
A compilation of humorous quotes from various papers praising the bachelor tax. It frames paying the tax as a civic duty and a sign of personal responsibility while mocking bachelors who avoid it. The verses contrast cheerful jibes with social pressure and pride in conformity.
A call to uplifting resilience amid economic strain. The piece urges readers to smile through adversity, ignore imagined woes, and focus on courage and hustle. It counsels avoiding self pity and suggests solving today’s troubles while recognizing others’ hardships.
Savannah dispatch reports Mrs. Josephus Daniels urges Daughters of the Confederacy to unite with northern women, preserve southern wartime history, honor veterans, and teach patriotism to children. She lauds Woodrow Wilson’s widow and calls for honoring fallen heroes while maintaining reconciliation.
Washington November 11. Navy officials failed to contact cruisers North Carolina and Tennessee off Turkey by late tonight. Secretary Daniels declined to confirm any austerity over a mine strike and said if such an incident occurred the department would have been informed already.
Paris dispatch reports from Petrograd that in recent East Prussia fighting Germany lost about 70 percent of its officers. From Oct 23 to Nov 6 Russian captures totaled 28 officers and 21,750 soldiers, plus several mortars, cannons, quick-firers and war materiel including provisions.
Seed selection drives crop improvement under all conditions. Selection from best plants reduces disease and drought damage, with examples from tomato blight resistance and clover disease resilience. A long-term program of saving seed from top plants builds stronger varieties.
Washington County housing study from the U S Census Bureau notes 5752 homes, 2635 farm homes with 1964 owned free of mortgages and 261 mortgaged, 406 farm homes rented. Of 3117 urban homes 1245 owners with 203 mortgaged and 1006 mortgageless, 1769 urban rentals. Small data gaps remain for both rural and urban areas.
Los Angeles reports preacher and humorist Robert I. Burdette is near death at his Pasadena residence aged about 70. He came to California after service in the war and gained fame as a Burlington Hawkeye newspaper figure and humorist.
A farmer warns against overextending land holdings citing wasted soil moisture and weed competition. The caution notes that taking on excess land leads to poor cultivation and reduced profits due to inadequate care and moisture loss.
South era railway completed an electric automatic block signal system along the 42 mile Knoxville to Morristown double track. It will enter service Friday in Knoxville and Morristown, with signals every two miles, showing Danger Stop Caution and Clear by day and night. A dedicated pole line and Morristown power substation support the system, with main power from Knoxville shops.
Daughters of the American Revolution mark the Boone trail 160 miles through North Carolina Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky. Tennessee will place nine bronze markers along the trail with Miss Mary B Temple supervising marking expeditions and urging local counties to approve resolutions. Committees in Johnson Carter Sullivan counties organize custodians and funding. Cumberland Gap will receive a four state commemorative monument.
The Wagner Dunn gas franchise has been granted in Johnson City with Adelty company expectations for early completion. About $100,000 is to be spent on building the plant and work aims to finish by midsummer next year. Monthly meter rent is 50 cents. Citizens anticipate a flood of business enterprises.
A bold notice announces a new weekly fashion series starting with the next issue. It will feature drawings of the latest women and children's styles and be written by a renowned New York fashion authority. The letters aim to guide Johnson City and nearby readers with authentic trends.
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