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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1912

Page

1

Princeton Suydew Remembered Room of Woodrow Wilson

Historical value grows around Wilson era at Princeton. Princeton sophomore Ellicott drew the winner’s rooms in Witherspoon Hall No 7 and found no initials marking Wilson but a campaign portrait signed by him. Wilson once studied there in 1877 and later visited as president elect, gesturing toward his old room as visitors looked on. Nassau Hall and the battlefields lie nearby, anchor points of Revolutionary memory.

Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Unites Biater Villeoulon Ellicott Witherspoon Hall T. W Tommy Wilson Thirtewr Wilson Presidency Milicott United States Kilicott Witherspoon Bray Colpe Cleet ii Madison Princeton Nassau Hall Continental Congress

Fely founded by Princeton graduate James Moulison

Fely traces its origins to James Moulison, a Princeton alumnus who later rose to a leadership position at the United Union. The fragment notes his role as founder and his ascent to a presidential post within the organization.

Fely Princeton Gricuate James Moulison Te Unites Tintin

Southern Railway Expositions Highlight Farm Resources Reach

Reports show the Southern Railway exhibits traveled across districts and states, drawing about 20 000 visitors and 70 000 personal inquiries. Displays from the Southeast showcased crops, fruit, and dairy products, with additional ads and a Chicago live stock fair feature planned for December.

Ohio River New York Tawa Putin Toronto Waunlin Aain Southern Railway Chicago

Lost Treasure Quest Stirs Long Journey Across Lands

A man travels from New York to Salt Lake City in pursuit of a fabled treasure that proved to be illusory. The pursuit prompts questions about who should be assigned to safeguard the case and pursue justice.

New York Salt Lake Joeloat

New Wonder Discovery Promises Cures for Colds

A report from Barceloneta mentions Yuriy Kivo's supposed discovery, touted as a vast cure for coughs and colds. The item claims a free trial bottle offered by Ht Miller and Adventigers Leaves, with ads noting teething syrup and sap-blood claims, reflecting dubious patent medicine style.

Rico Etl Marchan Barceloneta Kilig Porto Ries Fay Wert Qoe Ht Miller Adventigers

Convention to discuss good roads across southern states

A Southern Appalachian convention in Atlanta will discuss interstate highways and road problems. The event includes a mobile drive over Fulton County roads, a luncheon, and a geology lecture by Dr. B McCallie. Senator Jonathan Journe of Oregon is slated to speak on federal road aid.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce of Atlan Bates Fulton County South Chamber of Commerce County Commissioners B. McCallie Georgia Appalachian Bristol Tennessee North Carolina Jonathan Journe Oregon Senate

Ohio man saves train by tagging it during wreck

A dramatic incident in Raleigh, N C, features an Ohio man who tagged a distressed train to avert a wreck. An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, claiming a dramatic improvement after four bottles. The note urges readers to try the tonic, priced at cents, through H C Miller’s druggist.

Ohio Alston Raleigh Twan H.C. Miller

Wilson favors new Labor Department in Senate bill

Washington on November 11 Gov Wilson and his private staff say a new Labor Department member would bolster support for the cabinet measure now before the Senate. They expect passage in the opening days of the December session.

Washington Gov. Wilson Prisve Tariat Department of Labor Senate

Fifty Millionaire Widows Dominate Washington Society

Washington society braces for a season led by Mrs. Marshall Field and a cadre of millionaire widows. A million dollar Italian house on Sixteenth Street houses Field’s art treasures. Other prominent transplanted wives from Chicago and New York plan balls and entertainments into the new year, including efforts by Mrs. Laughlin and Mrs. Grant.

Washington Marshall Field Field Sixteenth Street Chicago Potter, Palmer Robert Patterson Henry F. Dimock New York Massion Dupont Circle Esther Cleveland Grover Cleveland Thomas K. Laughlin

Sells Wins Tennessee District One Victory Often Narrow

Official canvass shows Sam R. Sells reelected to Tennessee first district by 519 with one district missing in Greene county raising majority to 107. Dr D Massey recount in Bevier county reduced Massey lead there. Sells carried seven counties to Massey five. Carter county led with 539 for Sells while Massey carried his home county 514. Bristol and Sullivan counties influenced close returns. final totals show a tight race across the twelve counties.

Bristol Tennessee Sam R. Sells Greene County Bevier County D. Massey Sells Massie Carter County Bells Massey Sullivan Bells Muswey Scersney

Hall Returns to Western Home From West Coast Visit

John Hall of Washington state, guest of his sisters Mrs. Robert Dyer and Miss Leona Hall last week, has returned home. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E Hall of Full Branch, report he has made good in the far west.

John Hall State of Washington Robert Dyer Leona Hall S. E Hall Far West

Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Johnson City Resident

A Johnson City resident William H Hodges praises Doans Kidney Pills, claiming lasting relief from kidney pain and night discomfort after excessive standing. He notes he obtained the pills via Whitehouse Drug Co and asserts the product cured his kidney trouble quickly. For sale by all dealers 40 cents. Master-Milburn Co waitalo NY as agents.

Johnson City Doan Wiliam H. Hodges Millard St Tom Dean Whitehouse Drug Co Master-Milburn Co Waitalo Sabe United States Dodt

Coleman Urged for U S Solicitor General by Chattanooga Lawyers

Chattanooga November 11 supporters among leading lawyers petition President elect Wilson to appoint Lewis M Coleman solicitor general of the United States. Coleman, a Chattanooga attorney and Wilson classmate, is praised for his ability and deserts and his ambition to become U S district attorney for East Tennessee is noted.

Chattanooga Lewis M. Coleman United States Coleman Wilson Tenn Mr. Coleman

Basketball season opens with double header at Normal

The basketball association opened the season Saturday night at the state normal with a double header. Presbyterian defeated Normal 27 to 0 while Johnson City beat Johnson City High School 51 to 14. Seventy five games are scheduled, with Wednesday Hippodrome and Saturday State Normal matchups.

The Basketball Association Presbyterian Normal Johnson City Association Hippodrome

Home Economies Prominence at National Conservation Expo

Washington announces Mrs. Mary H. Abel of Baltimore is named to the National Advisory Board and will lead exhibition plans on home economics at the Knoxville Exposition set for September 1 to October next year. Other board members include Pinchot, Claxton, Lathrop, Wiley, and Fletcher. displays will cover economy, sanitation, and nutrition with emphasis on income and family use.

Washington, D.C Conomics Knoxville Tennessee Mary H. Abel Baltimore Journal of Home Economica Abel U.S. Department of Agriculture Gifford Pinchot National Conservation Association Don Carlos Ellis U. S. Forest Sereice Philander P. Cluxton Julia C. Lathrop Children's Bureau U. & Department of Commerce and Labor Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Foods, Sanitation, and Health Good Housekeeping Magazine Duncan A. Fletcher Florida Provident Southern Commercial Congress Logan W. Page U. 8 Bradford Knapp Department of Agriculture Jos A. Holmes Bureau of Mines Joseph J. Kandsdell Louisiana National Rivers and Harbors Congress Senaor Luke Let Charles

Fragmentary note on federal exhibit and building plan

Incomplete OCR fragment cites Adil ih dudilorum and inter construct ion phrase about a federal government exhibit and building. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge beyond general construction and exhibit reference.

Walker Ex-ball Player With VOLS Faces Assault Claims

Peoria Nov 8 Roy Walker, under arrest for an alleged assault on Ben and from Nashville, says his real name is Janes Walger. He played baseball in Nashville of the Southern League, and early in 1912 Nashville farmed him to Bristol of the Appalachian League. He says Cleveland of the American League bought him from Bristol two months before season’s end and that he has signed with Cleveland for next year. He claims his home is Nashville.

Cleveland Nashville

Bucklen’s Amica Salve Endorsed for Burns and Ailments

The crowd cheered as he held up a small round box and proclaimed Bucklen’s Amica Salve the best cure for burns and various skin issues. He claimed it also soothes inflammation and pain, selling for 25 cents at H.C. Millers.

H.C. Millers

Wedding Secret Revealed for Coun cil and Gillespie in Washington County

The ceremony occurred last Wednesday at 820 am in the parsonage with Rev. W. M. Morrell officiating. Miss Bessie Council and Harry Gillespie of Limestone tied the knot. Both originate from prominent local families, daughter of Mr and Mrs J I Council and the groom, the couple’s only son.

W. M. Morrell Bessie Council Harry Gilespie Limestone Washington County J. 1 Council Charis Gillespie

Southern Field Agent Opens Johnson City Office

The Southern Railway Company expands farm improvement outreach in East Tennessee adding Mr 8 A Miller of Cedar Bluff Mississippi as field agent based in Johnson City Tennessee. He will advise farmers along the Virginia and Southwestern Railway main line from Bristol to Morristown and Embreeville branch, with HQ at Knoxville shifting territory from Mr BH Anderson. Miller equipped with Starkville A M C training and Cornell post graduate study.

Atlanta Tennessee Southern Railway Company A. Miller Cedar Bluff Miss Department of Farm Improvement Work Bristol Morristown Tenn Embreeville Southern Railway BH. Anderson Knoxville, Tenn Miller Starkville A. and M. College Cornell G. M. Warren

Hooper appoints grain inspector for West Tennessee

Gov Hooper names A M Stout of Greefield as feed and grain inspector for West Tennessee to succeed the resigning Perry H Barbee.

Hooper Nashville A. M. Stout Greenfield West Tennessee Perry H. Barbee

Texas Wonder Tin Teds Worn Corns Coxey Ad

An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder to cure kidney bladder and urinary issues in men women and children. It claims mail order treatment with a two month course and lists Lottie as a sample. Sold by druggists with address in St Louis Missouri.

Texas Rooml&a Lottie Ees Dip E.W. Hall Oliver St Louis

Inconsistent Voting Reveals County Level Fluctuations

The piece explores why reounties in the Fifth and Seventh districts shifted Democratic majorities to the Republicans, noting East Tennessee's stronger Democratic turnout but mixed results in Middle Tennessee. It cites Giles and Maury counties shifting toward Hooper and Patterson, while Wilson and Laury backed opponents, suggesting possible fraud and large money use. It ends with a Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement.

Inet East Tennessee Hooper Tennessee Middle Tennessee Giles County Patterson Taylor Ghes Maury County Maury Wilson Giles

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Madison Cro Chamberlain Poblers Yuriy Kivo Dr. Faheney Unaka National Bank Frederick Dent Grant General Grant Stephen DB. Elkins Senator Elkins William F. Draper Egypt Mra John Hay Hope Slater William B. Hitt James McMillian Thomas F. Walah James Dr. Massey Sevier County Cares Ent Southern Padgett Ure Legislolure City National Bank
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