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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
2
Harmony Democrats Rally Around Their Standard Platform
The Tennessee Democratic platform denounces trusts and supports pensions for Confederate veterans, tariff reform for revenue rather than protection, redistricting for fair representation, parole for prisoners, a state reformatory for youths, and uniform vital statistics. It upholds white taxpayer leadership and condemns Republican coalitions as contrary to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwe
Tennessee
Re- Publican Party
Congress
Tennessees Political Platforms on Education Temperance and Reform
The text outlines Democratic party positions in Tennessee on electing election commissioners by direct vote, universal public education as foundational, support for public schools, temperance reform as a nonpartisan issue, and opposition to a cross ruled Republican machine. It emphasizes legislation by elected representatives and voters, not party nominations, and calls for enforcing existing laws and avoiding temperance as a gubernatorial campaign issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy of
Tennessee
Tennesspe
Democracy
Republicans of
Democratic Party
M. Botts Lewis resigns as Bristol Herald-Courier business manager
M Botts Lewis has resigned after fifteen months as business manager of the Bristol Herald Courier, effective October 15. James C Latimer will take over, bringing wide newspaper experience and strong ties to Bristol business leaders. Lewis has not announced his next move, but friends hope he stays in Bristol. The note mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and local mentions of Knoxville plans and a business trip to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Botts Lewis
Bristol Herald- Courier
James C. Latimer
The
Herald-Courier
Bessemer
Ala
Latimer
Bristol
Bristol Courier
Gouge Distilling Co Partner Linked to South’s Large Plant
The Gouge Distilling Co of Bristol, Virginia sales and partner M L Fox, who spoke for Bells and Massey in Jonesboro, is revealed as a partner in the Gouge Distilling Co. The plant is one of the South’s largest distilleries, now producing over 400 gallons of corn liquor daily. Endorsements for Penland and A. A. Taylor from the Anti-Saloon League prompt temperance activists to mobilize next Saturday. The note cites temperance leaders including W R Hamilton and several reverends urging action. A medical advertisement touts Dr Ell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and weight gain, claiming a 42 pound gain for a Dyspeptic veteran, with free samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Fox
Bells and Massey
Jonesboro
Ke, Gouge Distilling Co
Bristol
Massey
Penland
A. A. Taylor
Anti-Saloon League
Socialist Candidate for Governor Addresses Chattanooga Crowd
Chattanooga Tenn October 7 Next Wednesday night Oct 12 will be the bane night among socialist party members in Chattanooga and Hamilton county as Beth McCallen known as Col Dick Maples editor of the Rip-Saw and socialist candidate for governor of Tennessee will address the people at the Auditorium Col Dick has a national reputation with his paper and is expected to draw a large crowd to hear him speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Socialist Party
Hamilton County
Beth McCallen
Col
Dick Maples
Tennessee
Trix
Zemo And Zemo Soap Offer For Skin Ailments
The City Drug Co presents Zemo and Zemo soap as a cleanser and remedy for infant or adult skin issues. It promises to relieve eczema pimples dandruff and other eruptions with a money back offer if not fully satisfied. The ad emphasizes economical, clean, external use treatment for skin or scalp conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Drug Co
American cruiser salutes royal family at Gibraltar
The American cruiser Des Moines and the British fleet fired a royal salute at dawn in honor of the Portuguese royal family who have found refuge in Gibraltar. The rock battery also saluted, with ships dressed and lying at the mainmast in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Des Moines
Rock
Public Sale of 174 Acre Greene County Farm
Public sale on Wednesday October 1 2010 of the Lowl Anderson farm in Greene County Tennessee. The 174 acre property includes a brick dwelling barn good well six miles west of Greeneville with 60 acres of bottom land and timber. Title perfect. Terms: one third cash balance on time. For details contact James Armitage Greeneville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Greene County
Tenn
Greene Villa
James Armitage
Greeneville
Bridge Collapse Drowns Two Near Dyersburg Tennessee
In Dyersburg Tennessee on October 7 a swollen stream caused a bridge to give way while a buggy crossed. Mrs A I Burchfield and her grandson drowned, the horse also perishing. Local floods from record rainfall filled streams and swampy areas in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersburg
Tenn
A. I. Burchfield
Payroll Push Prompts Johnson City Club Meeting
The Commercial Club plans a Monday night meeting on October 10 at 7 4 p.m. to discuss locating a new industry in Johnson City. An invited address by A 3 Carlisle will cover building commercial strength and using the club as a city asset. Citizens and members are urged to attend. the aim is swift action and broad support for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Johnson City
Carlisle
Umbrella Fixer Is Arrested
Cleophus Allen, an itinerant umbrella mender, was arrested yesterday on breach of peace charges. He posted placards attacking Roosevelt, Tillman, Patterson, and Taylor in various lights after authorities ordered him to stop. he refused and was jailed. He claimed to work for Hooper and was surprised no Hooper man could be found Logo on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleophus Allen
Roosevelt
Tillman
Patterson
Taylor
Calaboose
Hooper
Maude Tyner Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Miss Maude Tyner of 838 McLaren Ave Saint Louis Missouri reports long lasting constipation relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She endorses the product as a heat laxative and tonic and notes a guaranteed claim with a free sample offer from the Pepsin Syrup Company in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Tyner
J. Louis
McLaren Ave
St. Louis
Dr. Caldwell
Telegraph Line Advances on Holston River Between Bull's Gap and Persia
Western Union telegraph service extends along ten and a half miles from Bull's Gap to Persia with full line to Moccasin Gap planned for next week. The new rail corridor will soon open to traffic as the line becomes operational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Holston River
Bull's Gap
Persia
Moccasin Gap
Senator Sells Conference Signals Local Support Shift
Senator Sells, candidate for congress against Hon. J. R. Penland, held a Tuesday meeting at the Snapp hotel with leaders. Fewer than a dozen out-of-town attendees suggested weak cross-county opposition, while Penland’s forces remained buoyant. Selly supporters showed discouragement, per Republican notes. Also pitched is a 25¢ ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills at H. C. Miller’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells
Congress
J. R. Penland
Snapp
Bells
Penland
Selly
Sevice Co. Republican
Dr. King
H. C. Miller's
Lup ton commits suicide in Brooklyn home
Frank M Lup ton, president of M F Lupton Co publishers of the Peoples Home Journal and a millionaire, killed himself today by cutting his throat in a Brooklyn bathroom. He had suffered melancholia after a series of operations. An advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment as a cheaper remedy for back pains and chest pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank M. Lupton
M. F. Lupton
Chamberlain's
Penland Gains Steam in Washington County for Congress
In Jonesboro a political clash emerges between Aiman M Leary and the Sells Massey faction. Generals Penland gains support with strong backing from Greene County voters amid a shifting wind for Co Brownlow. Leaves fall as Habiey warns against aging, while De Fahrney’s Teething Syrup promises relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habiey
Fahrney
Joseph Alison Dies at Delta Hilly Farmland Leader
Joseph Alison of Delta Hilly died Wednesday at age 53. A energetic and prosperous farmer, he was described as a good citizen. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at New Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alison
Delta
New Bethel
Cotton Mill Lockout in England Settled
Manchester England October 7 The dispute between the federation of master cotton spinners and the lockout of 120000 operatives was settled today. The mains will be opened Monday and operatives agreed to arbitrate the case of George Howe whose discharge from the Fern mill at Oldham precipitated the local strike and general lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Chorge Howe
Oldham
Great Labor Fight Opens in U S Supreme Court
Washington July 7 The Great labor fight in years flares in the U S Supreme Court as Daniel Davenport and J J Darlington appear for the Bucks Stove and Range Co of St Louis over the Heedonspatfor fae list of the American Federation of Labor The brief for the AFL is not yet filed The Bucks Stave and Range Co says its attorneys represent the American Anti Boycott Association and that the company is no longer a member of the association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Daniel Davenport
J. J. Darlington
Hucks Stove and Ranger Co
St. Louis
American Federation Af Labor
American Federation of Labor
P. W. Gardner
Bucks Stave Air Range Co
J.J. Darlington
United States Supreme Court
American Amti- Boybott Association
Misses Lizzie Nell and Liey Carr head for Knoxville stay
The item notes Misses Lizzie Nell and Liey Carr left for Knoxville for several days while W. BE. Burbage attends to business matters. Mr. and Mrs. 1 vised by the stork welcomed a bouncing baby boy weighing eleven pounds. Mother and infant doing well. J J Campion left on a business trip north. Mids Lucy Dodson of Johnson City visited here with sister Mrs Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
Nell
Liey Carr
Knoxville
Vol
W. BE. Burbage
Shett Tome
J. J. Campion
Ral
Mids Lucy Dodson
Johnson City
Mra
J. Bolton
Herald and Tribune
Comet popularity winners listed in a quirky note
A fragmented list names several winners linked to the Comet event. Notable mentions include Miss Margarit Sirgeletun and Miss Grace Mitthor with connections to LMG. Other entries reference Henri price and Mex Chiude Taytor, plus Riveria On house and Thiel pri, suggesting a local pageant or contest lineup with unclear roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilest Hirst Pelle
Margarit Sirgeletun
Seitae
Say Henri Price
Mex Chiude Taytor
Uan i Ce
Thiel Pri
Mies Riveria
Wourth
Grace Mitthor
LMG
Roosevelt on Special Train Stops in Johnson City
Citizens gathered as President Roosevelt traveled to Knoxville on a special train. A brief stop at Tiold saw Roosevelt on the rear platform speak briefly, declining handshakes with many extended, praising East Tennessee veterans and the old American stock. A brief extract notes a rare remark on women from the Atchison Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Nce
Roosevelt
Knoxville
Tiold
East Tennessee
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