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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1909

Page

2

Local candidates announce runs amid party hints and tragic news

The page records multiple Washington county political notices with Tal Th and Haynes signaling renomination plans under Republican guidance. Arthur J. Hartsell and others announce candidacies for Circuit Court Clerk and County Court Clerk, seeking party support. The item closes with a somber note on the Missouri congressman David A. DeArmond’s death and a depictions of family tragedy from a fire.

Tal Th Haynes First Chancery Tennessee Republican Party Washington County Arthur J. Hartsell James Byrd David A. DeArmond Missouri Fat

Education Board to Locate Tennessee Normals Next Week

The Tennessee state board of education will meet November 29 at noon to locate the normals. Governor Patterson authorized the call through State Superintendent R. L. Jones. The board plans a two day session or longer to review records before any decision is made.

Nashville New Tennessee State Board of Education R. L. Jones Patterson Chaignan

Judge Lurton noted as Taft pick stirs Tennessee clash

The New York World notes 120 years of U S Supreme Court justices from New York and discusses local pride in appointing Horace H. Lurton. It anticipates criticism of President Taft for choosing Lurton from Tennessee and the ensuing political reaction.

New York World Supreme Court of the United States New York Benets New York John Jay Livingston Thomson Nesom Hunt Blatchford Empire State Peckham Taft Tennessee Horace Hf. Lurton

Judge Lurton Seen as Likely Supreme Court Pick

Nashville Banner notes Judge Lurton, age 65, would bring high regard to the high tribunal. It contrasts his record with current justices Brower 72 Fuller 76 Harlan 76 and cites strong support from New York papers and southern circles.

Lurton Supreme Court Osler Marytall Roger Th Taney Brower Fuller Harlan

Jonesboro Game Warden Nabs County Landowners

Special Game Warden Wolfe acted on a tip from Hal Boyd to seize a large shipment of birds and rabits from Meadow Brook ten miles north of this city Wisconsin. Duncan was arrested and brought before Justice Clark where he was found guilty and fined $125 for the offense.

J. J. Donean Ity Wis Jonesboro Tennessee Nonean Wolfe Hal Boyd Duncan Squire Clark

Freight wreck at Spruce Pine injures crew

A freight train on the C. C. O. near Spruce Pine derailed yesterday afternoon. The engine turned over. Fireman W. F. Webb lost his foot while engineer was badly hurt. Brakeman White was instantly killed while serving as front brakeman on the engine.

Spruce Pine W. F. Webb White

Reward for arrest of thief who stole clothes from line

A notice offers 25 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who stole clothes from a clothes line on Tuesday night. The inquiry notes the item was taken to be identified and mentions Gilderslery explorer Say. The dialogue references a stranger and asks about the fourth Pole.

Gilderslery Forth Pole

Leader of colored rage here tours Tennessee with Dr Washington

Dr. Booker T. Washington leads a touring party of prominent Black leaders visiting Bristol Johnson City and Nashville among other cities. The aim is to inspire Black citizens to become assets in their communities through the National Negro Business League and constructive guidance.

Hooker T. Washington Johnson City Smith Atter Book Vaught A. R. Johnson Geo Harbage J. N. Kirwin WC. Vans Burbage Je A. Patrick Washington Ward Pietiaaster Bevin Bristol Booker T. Washington America Tennessee Tigauld Nashville Flemion South Nina Nero National Negro Business League Dr. Washington Booker Washington Tod. A. Napier Rice Mace Mr. Napier Crooneville Knoxville Harriman Chattanooga South Pittsburg Columbia Pulishki Clarksville Brownsville Memphis Jackson Emmett J. Beott Warren Logan J. A. Kennelly Tuskemee Institute W. T. B. Williams R. R. Moven Hampton Institute Hampton N. B. Dodson American Press Association New York City John, Daniels Horon Mass Chas Tashtor Bank of Rey T. J. Searcy Robert R. Church Tenn R. T. Boyd R. F. Boyd J. C. Napier Preston Taylor Clark A. N. Johnson Bishop B. Scott P. J. Hill J. Thomas Turner J. A. Lay

C. and O. Road Eyes Trackage to Augusta

President G. J. Carter and company officers visited Spartanburg to inspect property and discuss track arrangements. Caples and Mark W. Potter chaired the board with J. B. Cleveland, CAO of CO and W.C. They traveled to Columbia via Laurens, seeking trackage links to Augusta, Columbia and Charleston.

Spartanburg 8. C G. J. Carter C. & O. Round Caples Mark W. Potter New York J. B. Cleveland W.C Columbia Laurens Augusta Charleston

Cures Claim and Humorous Fragments From an Odd Ad Page

A fragmented OCR reads like a sensational advertisement offering a $100 reward for a cure claimed by Hill's Cure and listing testimonials. Interspersed are quips and jokes about taxes, housekeeping, and social manners, reflecting a scattered page of humor and misc. notes.

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