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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
Railroad Commissioner George N Welch and Oy H Lyle are named officials in a public notice. The item appears as a brief government staffing or appointment snippet. The readable text presents two individuals associated with a railroad regulatory role.
The Comet in Johnson City Tennessee on October 1 1914 carries political rhetoric urging Democrats to vote the ticket and support Cy H Lyle for Congress as East Tennessee tensions rise with mentions of Gen Rye Sells Cox and Secretary Daniels. It also notes a parcel post chestnut delivery to The Comet family and general local business details.
The Carter County Banner notes a strong six page issue from Foster's folio praising editor Firesimmons and his versatility. It cites Col C H Lyle entering Tennessee's first district congress race as a Democrat. The piece quotes various papers on historical inaugurations and announces Jenton County backing Tom Rye for governor with expectations of the largest majority yet.
The County News reports no former independent in Lake County’s second district will back Hooper. All Democrats with past divisions have united behind Rye, predicting broad support for Rye in the Tiptonville district on November 3.
Johnson City editor Cy Lyle declared his candidacy for Congress in the First District as a Democrat. He conceded the odds, urging voters deny straight Republican or Bull Moose options and back a Democratic challenger, per the Newport Times.
In Huntingdon Gov Hooper declines to accuse Gen Rye of lax law enforcement as he did elsewhere. He opts to speak where Rye is unknown hoping locals will accept his claims, noting there would be too many witnesses against him in Carroll County.
Tennessee politics confronts a clash between Gen Rye and Gov Hooper as Woodrow Wilson’s support frames the contest. Rye pledges peace and progress with Democratic alignment, while Hooper’s two terms face critique for interruptions and ambition. The piece notes Wilson’s backing and hints at national implications for Tennessee voters.
The article reports on Washington county Democrats opposing free passes from railroads and urging lawmakers to ban and reject officials who accept such passes. It cites a Tennessee investigation showing millions of miles of transport tied to passes and critiques party ethics. It also covers internal Tennessee Democratic district frictions, self-nomination by Cy Lyle, and the need for unity to defeat GOP efforts in Congress.
A Bristol observer claims a Democrat cannot run for Congress due to no party nomination. The Herald Courier states it has not shown interest in any Republican candidate and notes Colonel Lyle is running without a morning…
Albert Kimmons Range infant son of Mr and Mrs W T Range of 1116 Florida Ave Bristol Tennessee died Saturday night at 7 30 at his grandparents home on Knob Creek after a two week illness pneumonia and catarrh of the bowels medical aid given funeral held Sunday at 3 00 at Boone s Creek Brethren church conducted by Rev S A Bowman interment in church cemetery large attendance and floral tributes noted
In Newport Cocke county farmer Mel Rutherford and Officer George Sample are dead after Rutherford’s son was being arrested. The elder Rutherford interfered, leading to Sample’s death. The younger Rutherford is jailed on drunkenness charges following the shooting. In Chattanooga Secretary Daniels wrapped up a two day Tennessee speaking tour praising Wilson era peace policies before heading to Washington.
Secretary Daniels spoke from the rear platform of his special train at Johnson City to about 2000 attendees. He praised Bob Taylor, noted East Tennessee loyalty to democracy, and urged support for Rye and good government while contrasting Wilson administration successes with Republican opposition. The program included local Democrats Barton, Welch, Hannah, Cox, and Lyle, with Daniels traveling to Bristol afterward.
Richmond October 13 Dr Edwin A Alderman UVA president John Kerr Branch banker of Richmond Dr John C Kilgo of Durham NC Bishop of the M E church south Robert Jemison of Birmingham Alabama and Charles Steele of New York were elected directors of Southern Railway creating a southern majority. Breele retains seat as new directors fill vacancies from deaths resignations and declinations. Large stockholder turnout and discussion accompanied the first public stockholders meeting since 1894 dissolving the voting trust amid questions on management financing and interlocking directorates.
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