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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1911

Page

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Veres Vertrees Decline Harmony Proposals In Tennessee Dems

Tennessee Democrats reject the Independent committee’s harmony proposals. W O Vertrees Eugene Ivins and J G D Morton notify O Barton and Thos B Johnson that the state Democratic executive committee will not share or abdicate its authority. The memo argues the committee alone directs primaries and urges unity with loyal Democrats to restore power.

Nashville W. O. Vertrees Eugene Ivins J. G. D. Morton State Democratic Executive Committee Barton I Hos. B. Johnson Independent State Democratic Executive Committee Vertrees Independent Committee Tennessee Barton Committee R. L. Taylor Democratic Executive Committee Mhexe Hooper Democratic Party Democrats of

Back Tax Law Debate Spurs Tennessee Tax Policy Change

Senator John J. Cox analyzes Tennessee back tax law repeal and a 1909 compromise act aimed at enforcing delinquent taxes. The piece contrasts two systems, notes potential abuses, and argues for a balanced approach with equitable enforcement and少 restraint for waivers, while detailing figures, county fee disparities, and ongoing college endowment disputes.

Cates Frank Dibrell Costa Gen Hou

Investigation of $84.85 Institute Expense in Greenwood Park

Investigations trace a misunderstanding between state officials and officers of the colored fair at Greenwood Park last September about the farmers' institute. The state paid $84.85 in expenses, while Rev. G. B. Taylor drew and signed an itemized judge’s account, including railroad fare and notary fees, later approved by Commissioner Peck.

Greenwood Park Farmers’ Institute Agricultural Department G. B. Taylor Institute

Best Kidney Pills Endorsement From Johnson City Reader

Johnson City residents seek reliable kidney relief and praise Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs. M. C. Mumpower of 314 W Poplar St credits the pills with easing dizziness backache and fatigue after trying many remedies. Doan’s are advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.

Johnson City Dean M. C. Mumpower W. Poplar St Tenn Whitehouse Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Washington Tusculum litigation not ended

On Monday December 11 in Jonesboro the case Trustees of Washington College vs Trustees of Tusculum College will be heard in the chancery court. Judge Ef H Haynes will oversee a dispute seeking full separation and a money settlement over 150000. The merged Washington Tusculum college once planned to split after one year with Washington as academic and Tusculum as collegiate, including a 100000 endowment.

Washington College Andrew Carnegiand Washington- Tusculum College A. O. Gray Washington-Tusculum College Tusculum College Carnegie Tusculum Washington-Tusxeulum College Tusculum School Board of Trustees of Robert Burrow Bristol Jease Harr Susong Biddle Greenville Pps Jonesboro Trustees of Washington College Trustees of Chancery Ef. H. Haynes Washington

The Twilight of Life and Digestive Help

The article explains aging stomachs weaken digestion and cause constipation and gas. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy that normalizes bowels and aids digestion, offering a free sample by mail and noting a price of one dollar per bottle.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello

How to Get Thin Use Surgeon's Knife

Philadelphia reports a surgeon removing twelve pounds of fat from a woman's abdomen in a procedure described as simple with no loss of strength or ill effects. The operation involved a long abdominal incision, removing fat, and stitching the incision, with muscle injury cited as the sole potential danger.

Philadelphia Wayne Babock

Smithville Democrats Endorse Senator Taylor for Reelection

Smithville Democrats endorsed Senator Robert L. Taylor for reelection and urged party unity at a mass convention. A new county executive committee was chosen and will meet the first Monday in January to plan a primary or convention by the first Monday in April.

Smithville Robert L. Taylor

Saved Mony tren Death W L Mock praises Dr King

Arkansas resident Mock asserts his two decades of experience save lives by recommending Dr King s New Discovery for weak lungs and stubborn coughs. He claims neighbors remained well after following the remedy. Trial bottles are offered free with a money back guarantee by H C Miller.

W. L. Mock Mock, Ark Dr. King H.C. Miller

Supreme Court acts on whisky cases and suspensions

Hamilton County writ of error cases from Chattanooga involve Alby Gen. Charl 1 Cites Jr. and defendants Carl Vilte John A. Connor Thomas P. Hagen and J. W. Kelley Co. with a joint 100 fine. court fixes minimum 50 per defendant and bars joint fine. Suspension issues cited. governor only may suspend sentences. Separate Phillips Catron cases dismissed. Rose death sentence upheld for G W Rose of McMinn county.

Knonville Supreme Court Hamilton County Alby Charl 1 Cites, Jr Carl Vilte John A. Connor Thomas P. Hagen J. W. Kelley & Co Jas Chattanooga Hamilton Fan Shields G. E. Phillips F. M. Catron G. W. Rose McMinn County J. C. Miller Etowah Miller W. B. Miller Rose

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