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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
1
Historic Tennessee paper bonds of 1838 were presented for funding but rejected by Treasurer Folk under an 1907 act. The funding prohibition stems from earlier constitutional and legislative measures dating to 1870 1882 and 1885, with the act specifying that pre funding bonds be barred except a U S government held bond.
A Nashville story notes two Tennessee state bonds dated 1838, with 1861 1865 coupons, asked about value and marketability in Nashville. Girard Trust replies funding barred for pre July 1 1883 issues not funded by Jan 1 1907, but bonds could be funded at par with accrued interest if act persists. The item marks a rare presentation for funding during Treasurer Folk’s term.
Death claims little Georgia the sole daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W T Givens at their Pine street residence. Funeral rites were held at 12 30 p m Thursday, followed by interment at Milligan. Local note about Globe dress goods sale appears, with readers urged to subscribe to The Comet.
The Tennessee state board of health begins distributing instructions to prevent the spread of tuberculosis. Pamphlets advise avoiding spitting, not putting items in the mouth, washing hands, and keeping face and nails clean, with guidance to prevent contagion and new cases.
The Eastern District of Missouri, in St Louis and St Paul, orders dissolution of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for restraint of trade. Judge Walter H. Sanburn leads the ruling with concurring opinions by Judges Vandeventer Hook and Adams, with Judge Hook’s special concurrence. Government prosecutors call it a sweeping victory and plan direct appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The decree becomes effective after 30 days with a possible stay for appeal. a restraining order will halt further business under the current formation.
Observations by students of astronomy estimate the earth shadow length at 1,000,000 miles. They calculate the moon travels 6, the distance the earth covers in 5 hours 28 minutes, and the position of the real tex in all Ameter.
The First Chancery Division judiciary committee of Tennessee declared chancellor Hal Haynes the Republican nominee for re election with no opposition. A December 11 primary was ordered if anyone filed, but no challenger appeared. Haynes thanked the committee and pledged to govern with impartial justice and fidelity to public trust if reelected.
The article blends advice on hygiene and safety with shopping tips and a legal note. It urges students to report abuse, maintain dental hygiene, and marks Arbor Day as Public Health Day to educate on tuberculosis. It discusses early shopping to avoid crowds, then veers into a legal case about Standard Oil and a court decision, naming several officials and locations from St. Louis to Minneapolis.
The United States sues Frank Tyrel Relive and St Paul and others from Chicago and Philadelphia in a bid to enjoin 17 defendants including Rockefeller and Rockefeller, Hoey Miler, and J O Arch Vol Giver Th Payne from monopolizing interstate and international commerce. The decree grants the government injunction, marking a landmark in national economic history amid a 21 volume evidence record and hundreds of pages of counsel arguments.
Nashville reports a year end balance decline as education expenditures reach 1,528,270.00 with total spending up to yesterday recorded in Tennessee. Expenditure decreases reflect a tighter budget while the state monitors treasury activity and education fund usage.
Rev. WP Croneh of Athens Georgia arrives in the city Saturday from Washington where he conducted a successful revival. He plans a two week series at Milligan College, preaching in the Christian church Sunday evening before a large congregation of former Friends and locals.
Sunday School at 604 Watauga Avenue led by Superintendent Min Dikes. Pastor to preach on Christian literature with Miss Barlow singing. Other classes include junior and teen sessions with Plisworth, Cy Ha ty Me Padmet guiding study on early Christian formation and Mary. Welcome to all attendees.
Bishop Gailor of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee preached at St John’s Church in This City at 7.80 per Friday before a large audience. The address was described as eloquent and powerful, pleasing both church members and the general public.
The ledger shows a balance drop from January to the prior year end with a $877, Hr decrease in twelve months. Expenditures for schools doubled due to new funding acts raising appropriations under the old per capita and the newer 2 percent law, including a July allocation of 2647,000.
Athens Ga pastor Rev W P Crouch arrives in Johnson City after a Washington DC revival to conduct a two week series at Milligan College. He preaches Sunday at 7 p m to a large crowd of former friends and neighbors. The text also mentions a local advertisement for children's clothing.
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