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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
2
An eclectic local column riffs on civic figures and satire in Johnson City Tennessee. It hints at political rivals including Newell Sanders and Ben Whooper with light digs at Gov Patterson and a playful jab about a joint debate.
The Munsey Memorial Methodist Episcopal Sunday School notes the death of James Newman on August 6 1910 after a lingering illness. The farewell honors his earnest labor and friendly heart, with a pledge to memorialize him in class and Sunday school records and to send sympathy to his family.
General Dana Harmon of Greeneville and D A Vines of Johnson City have qualified as judge and attorney-general elect of the first Tennessee judicial circuit and plan to preside at Mountain City starting next Monday unless an injunction from the chancery court delays them. A dispute over the outcome and possible appointment of a special judge and attorney-general remains unresolved amid ongoing contest filings.
Confederate veterans of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will hold a regional reunion in Bristol on September 10 in the new auditorium at Virginia Park. An extensive program is planned and several thousand veterans are expected to attend.
An historic analysis argues Alf Taylor was effectively defeated for Tennessee governor not by rivals at the Nashville convention but by fate and the Force bill. A timeline traces Taylor’s congressional service, Evans alliance, and Newell Sanders’s caucus pivot that shifted support toward Ben Hooper.
Fragmented notes reveal a Sunday school tribute to Ruth Lyle and a motion of sympathy from Kate Gilmer and others. The text shifts to political commentary on a 19th century Tennessee gubernatorial race, detailing Sanders influence, the force bill, and the fall of Alf Taylor, with Nashville commentary framing the political upheaval.
M. B. Hyder who was mysteriously shot in his room over the Wonder Land Theatre three weeks ago is rapidly recovering and will be able in a few days to be moved to his Johnson City home, according to the Morise Gazette.
A Nashville American editorial argues Republicans and Democrats must pick sides, condemns the independent state commit tee for aiming to defeat Governor Patterson, and asserts the Democratic party stands for reform and principle while the Republicans pursue office and obstruction. It calls for loyal Democrats to vote the straight ticket and warns against those who seek personal office over party integrity.
Robert Turow of this city has been retained as counsel for General Dana Harmon and D A Vines judge and attorney general elect of the First judicial circuit in the contest filed by Judge H T Campbell and Major Paul J Divine defeated candidates for judge and attorney general respectively in the district.
Hurter Swadiey has been chosen as deputy sheriff for Johnson City by Sheriff J. T. E. Williams. He will be formally appointed today when the new sheriff takes the oath of office.
Former United States District Attorney James R. Penland has not yet announced his candidacy to succeed Congressman W. P. Brownlow in the district. He indicated on his return from a convention that he would likely run but has not publicized plans. The paper notes expectations Penland will decide this week whether to pursue the seat. Also mention of a local prize in The Comet popularity contest and a special bonus of 25,000 votes for new contestants with subscription payments.
John Sevier Chapter D A R elects new officers for the coming year after a two year term, with Bertha Wall Kizery as regent and Mary Ruffin as secretary among others. Dr W A Osborne named permanent chaplain. Installation set for Mrs Charles Rustin’s home on Holston Avenue.
Nashville August 29 at the September term the supreme court will hear two Hamilton county criminal docket cases on the validity of the stave wide law. The manufacture of whisky and wholesale dealings under the extension after mile law are in question. Cameron Pamilion and others challenged chancery court jurisdiction in criminal matters. Mrs Kate Carriver has returned to the city from New York and is at her daughter Mrs H J Warrett's home, with friends noting a youthful change after her metropolitan visit.
Rev Pipton Dobhe has been named head of the committee to prepare the Washington Tusculum exhibit for the Knowgilie expansion. Work starts now to be ready by openings day September 12. The exhibit will feature historic items from the oldest institutions in the state and recall alumni before the war.
Masked men seized about $1000, a diamond sunburst, and a gold brooch from John Adan, known as the king of Gypsies, at his Colorado camp near Obty early today. Adan reportedly lost his title to wealth after the robbery.
A chaotic list of names and addresses appears as contestants in a local comet contest. Readers are urged to watch for results as participants from towns such as Boone Street Hewin Maple and Gate City are named among the entrants.
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