The Comet Oy H Lyle on Tennessee politics and postmaster history
The Comet laments shifting party lines in Tennessee as Bob Taylor faces a tight election against Sells and Massey. It recounts the 19th century postmaster appointment battle in Davidson County, noting Uncle Billy Rhea’s tenure, the roles of C. H. Lyle and others, and Gov. Taylor’s influence in securing a postmaster who relied on his endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff McCain
Bob Taylor
Billy
Rhea
RB. A. Hunter
C. H. Lyle
Mr. Rhea
Ren. W. B. Bate
Mr. Hunter
Sensham
G. Harris
Ben. Harris
East
Tennessee
Maj
D. A. Carpenter
Gen. Bate
Cleveland Dad
Guv
Taylor
Diasel
Bins Naine
Hits Awa Bawa
Gov
Tor
Itty
Bissell
Gow. Taylor
Pepsin Syrup Co. Advertises Constipation Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin Syrup as a universal family remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles claiming quick relief for all ages. It promises a free sample by mail and lists the firm address Caldwell Building Manitocello Illinois with a price of five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Manticello, I
Soc
Taft Considers White for U S Chief Justice
New York Oct 19 It is learned that President Taft is considering Associate Justice Ward Douglas White for the U S Supreme Court chief justice seat. Justice White, appointed from Pennsylvania, is being urged strongly and Taft is giving serious attention to recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eveing
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Kaeward Douglas White
Justice White
Taftis Eivon
White
Supreme Court
Tyulviana
Iyo
Local visitors and returns from Tampa and Knoxville
Mr and Mrs H Adams and their young daughter Aurelia of Tampa have visited Mr and Mrs BB Seing. Aluoney W Price returned to Knoxville after a crowded trip. Mr G Binith and Banders were city visitors yesterday on a brief outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. Adams
Aurelia
Tampa, Fla
BB Seing
Taylor greeted by 1000 citizens in Winchester
About 1000 Franklin county residents gathered in Winchester to greet Senator Robert L. Taylor the regular Democratic nominee for governor. Speeches followed by Judge Floyd Still and Judge Frank Lynch with Confederate veterans present. Weather was unsettled with light rain as the event moved to the courthouse yard and musicians played. Capt. B M. Rice accompanied the party to Nashville. Also noted is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Franklin County
Robert L. Taylor
Stevenson
Ala
Sherwood
Tenn
Taylor
Winchester Acadmy
Court House Yard
Robert T. Hickey
Floyd Still
Frank Lynch
Hickey
Lloyd Estill
Chattanooga
B M. Rice
Nashville
Johnson City Day Attendance Praised by Southern Railway
General Passenger Agent Cary reports to J A Bittle that Johnson City crowds were the banner turnout for the Knoxville ex position day. The letter dated Oct 15 1910 notes ticket sales as proof and thanks Johnson City for its strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Tenn
Johnson City
Guy
Lean Anfely
Wellman Airship Rescue Aboard Trent After Sea Ordeal
Walter Wellman and the America crew were saved by the steamship Trent 360 miles east of Cape Hatteras after a three day Atlantic drift. The rescue followed a dangerous lifeboat maneuver amid heavy fog and seas as the Trent reached Sandy Hook delicate hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Wellman
America
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Wellman
Trent
Sandy Hook
Wellmans
United Wireless System
Rescue of Wellman Airship Crew By British Steamer Trent
The Wellman airship America was rescued by the British mail steamer Trent after a three hour struggle against heavy seas 150 miles east of Hatteras. Captain Dowd reported sighting in distress at dawn and the crew, including the mascot cat, were hauled aboard safely. The airship had abandoned at latitude 1/35 43, longitude 68.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Wellmen
North Carolina
Captain Downs
The
Trent
New York Times
Captain Down
Wellman
Alia
Wellan
Merica
Hatteras
Dowd
Weilman
Abu Point
Cape Hiatteraa
Two trolley cars crash injure Portsmouth yard workers
In Kittery Maine eighty naval yard workers were injured in a collision on the Atlantic Shore Line in Fort Mill as two loaded trolley cars slid on wet rails. Falling leaves left rails slippery and one car rolled back into another during morning operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittery
Portsmouth Navy Yard T
Atlantic Shore Line
Fort Mill
Democratic surge in Tennessee boosts regular ticket
Nashville Tenn Oct 15 Assurances poured into Democratic headquarters that Obion county and adjacent areas swing to the regular ticket. Prominent Republicans plan to rally negro voters as hearings. Parker Clark Ollie James Sulzer and possibly W Rimsor appeal to volunteers. Leaders predict a big Democratic majority by Nov 8 with a large speaker roster to canvass counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvillle
Tenn
Ninth
Obion County
Obion
G. O. P. Anight
Napier's Hall
Vertrees
Dot UN
W. O. Vertrees
Wate
Great Bank
Tennessee
Alton B. Parker
Sulzer
New York
Champ Clark
Missouri
Ollie James
Kentucky
United States
W. J. Bione
Senator Taylor Receives Enthusiastic Chattanooga Reception
Thousands gather in Chattanooga and Hamilton County for iO Senator Robert L. Taylor’s London to Lookout tour. Delegations from Bledsoe, Marion, and Rhea counties attend as crowds fill the auditorium and cheer the Democratic candidate in a united party celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Cuthie
Ator Taylor
Hamilton County
Senator Taylor
Hamilton
Border
Bledsoe County
Marion
Rhea
Sunstar Taylor
Tennessee
Lin Chattanooga
Bob Taylor
The Comet Pony Contest Entries Listed
A fragment lists numerous names including Wendell Sells Martin Starnes Harold Runge Clarice Watters Richard Lacy Frederick Boonbone Arthur Moas Maud Vailey Thelma Houston Samuel J. Warren Paul Sparks Susan Patterson Willie Mitchell and others with scattered numbers and notes suggesting a community pony contest entry list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Sells
Martin Starnes
Harold Runge
Clarice Watters
Richard Lacy
Frederick Boonbone
Arthur Moas
Maud Vailey
Thelma Houston
Samuel J. Warren
Paul A. Sparks
Susan Patterson
Willie Mitchell
Thadows Fale
Tees Eee
Margaret Vaughan
Terry Stone, Jr
Cvs
Andrew Marthis
Teres
Maude Dayisiessseee
Shipley Announces Official Returns From Tennessee Primary
Jonesboro Tenn October 1 Chairman A L Shipley has officially announced the Republican primary results naming Sam Sells as the nominee for the regular Senate term and Dr Mainey for the short term. Sells led with 4477 votes while Pentland trailed with 608. Bells majority 400. Massey for unexpired term 105. A Claiborne county vote was thrown out leaving Bells with a 70 majority outside Mingo district claim Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Tenn
A. L. Shipley
Sam KR. Sells
Dr. 40
Mainey
Sells
Dr. Pentand
Bells
D. Mansey
Aic Taylor
Massey
Claiborne County
Iaives
Mingo
Maswey
Capitol contractor must refund $14 000
Harrisburg Oct. 19 The trial of Charles G Wetter of Philadelphia fire built the state capitol ended with a plea of noto contendere and the defendant sentenced to restitution of 14000 and to pay costs for overcharging the state in building alteration bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Charles G. Wetter
Philadelphia
State Capitol
Also Mentioned on This Page
OY H. Lyle
Boverea
Johnson Cty
Euuce
Kaneh
Mob'faylor
Independents
Jell McGann
Rob Taylor
Jell
Jell iv
Sin
Davidson County
U. S
Aluorney
W. Price
M Huddiness Ip
Knoxville
Ee G
Binith
Banders
Judge Lynch
Chamberlain
Bittle
Says
Yours Truly
Cary
Randall
E. Goldrose
Wellian
Azores
Bermuda
Ginsburg
Irwin
Mr. Wellman
Simon
Louis Ginsburg
N.C. Galt
Wellman and
Chichester
Diamond
Emi
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Gome Back
Olie James
Bob
Io Sen. Robt
L. Taylor
London
Van't Leconte Selinal
Caine
Shipley
J. W. Oliver
Det
W. B. Reynolds
Buffalo Street
Wildermsade Farm
Berkshire
Roan Mountain, Tenn
Capitol
Dr. Klog
H.eo Miler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!