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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1910

Page

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Senator Taylor Delivers Rainy Rally in Humphreys County

In Tenn Humphreys County crowds greet Senator Robert L. Taylor at the depot and courthouse amid rain, with over 750 attendees inside the largest hall as he warns against movements to turn the state over to Republicans. The scene contrasts partisan rhetoric with local civic vigor. The column also includes a local ad for Zemo skin treatment and a medical pitch for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.

Weaverly Tenn Robert L. Taylor Humphreys County Tennessee Taylor Weat- Ward

Judge Henderson Stumping for Hooper Prompts Scrutiny

In Tennessee, supporters of an independent judiciary rally for a free unpartisan court. Critics allege a political trade with Republicans to back Hooper, as Judge Henderson campaigns despite rhetoric of judicial independence.

Tronessee Supreme Court Hooper Cates Reg Leing East Tennessee Benator Taylor Henderson

Commercial Club meets on Johnson City plans and industry hopes

The Commercial Club held a well attended semi monthly meeting last night. R N Dosser reported progress on locating the summer school and the committee has worked toward a favorable decision with Superintend Galbraith. The group urged Kefler to favor Johnson City for a Christmas week hort course and to raise land and incidental expenses with the Watauga Valley Farmers Club. Members discussed attracting larger industries to the town and noted steady progress toward that goal.

Commercial Club R. N. Dosser Galbraith Johnson City Kefler Watauga Valley Farmers Club

Reaching the Top Demands a Vigorous Body and Mind

A health advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the world’s greatest health builder. It claims the tonic purifies blood, tones the system, and aids stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels to endure daily wear. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Maine credits three bottles with a transformation.

W. M. Sherman Cushing H.c.miller

Johnson City Named in Postal Savings Plan Trial

Washington reports the board of trustees approves a forty eight post offices list for firm trials of the postal savings bank plan. Johnson City Tennessee is listed along with Clifton Forge Virginia as one office per state or territory. The notice appears in the Oct 24 feature text with an unrelated health ad included.

Washington Board of Trustees The Postal Savings Bank System Johnson City Tennessee Clifton Forge Vicetinia

Wreck of Regulus Steamer Near St John Newfoundland

News reaches St John Newfoundland that the steamer Regulus sank near Shaol Bay nine miles from the port while bound from Belle Island to Sydney. Nineteen men aboard are reported lost in the sudden disaster.

Regulus Belle Island Sydney St. Johns N. F Shaol Bay

Boy loses foot in freightyard accident near Milligan

Harrison McNabb, 16, fell under a moving freight between Milligan and Johnson City while attempting to board. He lost one foot and sustained serious injuries to the other. He was rushed to Dr. Matthews in Johnson City, treated by Drs West and Miller, and had a foot and two toes removed above the ankle. Doctors say recovery chances are good. A warning against swinging trains is urged. Also notice advises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup in children.

Milligan Johnson City Harrison McNabb

Convention Nomination in Butler District Concludes

Convention of Unis district ends after morning session with temporary leaders and party rules. On first ballot Butler led, second ballot gave Butler 32 votes and Nelson 2, Bowman 18. Butler nominated, with Burbage also speaking for the Aoater nomination.

Unis Pierce W. Julian FE. J. Vaught J. R. Gardner E. BE J. W. Howard Antil Munde Butler Bowman Nelson

Kills murderer by new life pill claim

A fragment notes a patent remedy claim by H.C. Miller's product that supposedly prevents appendicitis and offers relief from headaches chills and age related ailments. The text describes stimulating stomach and bowels to avert the illness and prevent victim harm.

Dr. King Pilla H.C. Miller's

Confed Veterans Denounce Hooper in Tennessee Letter

Newport residents publish a statement by Confederate veterans in Hooper County declaring Capt. Hooper never supported the Gray cause and has long opposed the Democratic Party. They endorse Senator Robert Love Taylor for governor and urge loyalty to Democratic principles despite Hooper's Republican rhetoric.

Newport Tenn Confederate Veterans of Tennessee Capt. Hooper Hooper Capt Robert Love Taylor Democratic Party Republian J. G. Brown E. H Taylor James Wood R. B. Neely W. M. Whitson Martin Shelton J. K. Gorrel W. M. Stuart Willis Jay Allen

Citizens Return From Altapass Inn After Pleasant Visit

A party from Altapans North Carolina returned Sunday afternoon praising Altapass Inn management, dining, and entertainment. They traveled from Spartanburg South Carolina to ascend local mountains and enjoyed dancing and music, with plans to return for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile the Lisbon steamer, with 250 aboard, foundered off Pater Noster Point Cape Colony with three dead and three missing. list of missing continues as the Portuguese vessel sailing from Lisbon to Mozambique under Captain Menexes.

Altapans N. C Utem Spartanburg Cape Town Valon South Africa Lishog Pater Noster Point Cape Colony Lisbon Mozambique Menexes

Crippen to be hanged on November 8 in London

London reports that Dr. Hawley H. Crippen, convicted of murdering his wife Belle Elmore, will face hanging on November 8, with the date moved up a week from November 15. The note references sensational crime and a public interest mood.

London Hawley H. Crippen Belle Elmore

Nashville Rally for Senator Taylor Draws Tens of Thousands

In Nashville on a crisp night, a vast crowd estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 filled the public square for Senator Taylor’s appearance. Despite fatigue from a long campaign, he spoke briefly from a standing platform amid bunting and flags as crowds surged around the Maxwell route. Delegates and riders from the Hermitage district attended with ex-Gov McMillin and Congressman Burns among the speakers, while Confederate veterans and local wards rallied in support for the Democratic nominee.

Nashville Bob Taylor Public Bob Paxlice Maxwell Nashville Military Band McMillin W.C. Vertrees Joe W. Hyung R. B. Hickey Fex. Bond Burns Hermitage Tennessee Taylor Party Flagg Byrmis Senator Taylor Hooper JH. Wiles

MEMPHIANS FOOT THE BILL FOR TAYLOR SPECIAL

Memphis supporters finance a Bob Taylor campaign train extension to cover remaining West Tennessee stops. The Nashville Democratic headquarters announced the special will run possibly for the campaign’s rest of the period beginning Tuesday, using the regular scheduled train for Covington today to meet high demand. The move aims to expand speaking engagements beyond the original schedule.

Nashville Bob Taylor Covington Memphis Taylor West Tennessee

Catarrh Cure Promises Reward for Silent Suffering

An early 20th century ad-style notice touts a supposed only cure for deafness caused by catarrh. It offers a $100 reward for a treatable copycat to prove cure claims and urges readers to mail for circulars. The text also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and mentions F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.

Mall F. J. Cheney & Co Taloda Grujgists Hall

Senator Taylor Welcomed by Dickson County Supporters

In Dickson Tennessee on Russell 22, supporters unfurled a banner reading Dickson county for Bob Taylor by 1,000 majority as Senator Taylor arrived by train. He was carried to the courthouse where a speakers platform stood, and about 2000 veterans, women, and diverse residents braved drizzle to hear Taylor and Frank Bend declare Democratic doctrines.

Dickson Tenn Dickson County Bob Taylor Taylor Court House Robert L. Taylor Frank Bend

Senator Taylor Heard at Jackson

In Jackson a large crowd greeted harmony democrat Senator Taylor candidate for governor. Estimates ranged from 1,500 to 2,000 as he rode in a parade and spoke from the stand amid cheers. Judge Sidney J. Everett presided and introduced the candidate.

Jackson Det Taylor Harmony Democrat Benator Taylor Sidney J. Everett Senator Taylor Judge Everett Nashville

Infant Henry Jackson Lewis Dies of Croup

Henry Jackson Lewis six month old son of Mr and Mrs J R Us Lewis died Saturday afternoon from croup. Parents mourn in community sorrow with services at home followed by burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Advertisement urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy for lingering throat irritation.

Henry Jackson J. Re Us Lewis B. Vaught Oak Hill

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Zemo City Drug Co Chattanooga Times Mr. G. Ky Speerte C. K. Slonneger Liberty Ind Caldwel Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Blds Monticello Sec Judge Henderson Commercml Club Meeting Fahmey Don ST. John Chamberlain Jay Bock Sunty Altapass Miss Leneve Bucklen Ase Democracy Middle Tennessee W. R. Nelson Calamine Ark Mollie Nuckalls Mamie Nuckalls Cora Lee Irene Stakely Pearce Eberhardt Will Doane Joe Pence Bristol Arin Henry Jackson Lewis Jall Desler Unaka National Bank
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