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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
3
Jefferson City Mo Aug 26 Five men were killed and one badly injured when two heavy freight trains on the river route division of the Missouri Pacific collided head on near Blackwater about sixty five miles west of here today.
Mineola Aug 26 Col Theodore Roosevelt will be chosen as a delegate from Nassau county to the Republican state convention and it is proposed that the colonel head the Nassau delegation. Furniture stored in the T J Hurst warehouse on Southern Railway. Leave order with R W Fields City Transfer Co Sterchiathe Co Armhurst Lipith Parkes Corner Tires T C Hurst Real Estate Office.
Rev Bia a veteran East Tennessee preacher and former Confederate army member visits the city. The 80-something minister is described as vital and youthful in spirit, though aging. he expects to preach many years. Reminder ad notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to aid digestion and temper.
Bids for Middle and Western division school buildings exceeded appropriations by about 60000, prompting rejection and plan modifications. John City projects approved with Beaumont Company at 126500 for four buildings plus 8258 for plumbing and related work. bidders for Johnson City listed with totals from 120000 to 187400.
Senator Daniel Cooper Swab of Claiborne county arrived in Bristol to campaign for the Republican nomination for congress in Tennessee’s First district. Grant Jarvis of Hawkins county will run the Bristol headquarters. Primary is October 8. qualifying ends September 15. Swab and Sells appear to be the main contenders for the long term seat, with others seeking the unexpired term for Brownlow. The winner will receive about $5,000 in pay and allowances from Brownlow’s death in July to March.
A Mallet articulated locomotive weighing 270 tons and 60 feet long powered a 4400 ton coal train from Dante Virginia over The Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway through the city. The engine, one of ten recently received, drew curiosity crowds before returning with 100 empty cars.
ReMine and W G Miller received pardons yesterday from Gov Patterson. They were fined zero and costs after circuit court convictions for carrying pistols. Recommended for clemency by the attorney general, with no aggravated circumstances and no malicious intent cited. Maude Tyner of St Louis endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation and stomach trouble, offering free samples and addresses for trial.
Tennessee governor candidate Malcolm Patterson invites Republican Capt. Ben W. Hooper to a joint debate to compare records and answer charges. The letter, mailed from Nashville, urges an early reply and equal opportunity for both nominees to present issues and criticisms.
A historical warning lists dangerous ointments marketed for coughs containing mercury. It cautions against use without a prescription from a reputable physician and notes risk of harm from improper preparation. The text mentions sellers in Toledo and Cleveland areas and cites specific brands and distributors.
A Nashville American story notes that Dr C W Byrd a leading minister of the M N Church Senth nail pastor of West End Nashville is slated to move to Bristol while Dr J Stuart reach of Athunta may go to Nashville Bristol Herald-Gourier reports. Wealth babies Teething Syrup by Fairney promoted with free samples.
Officials in Tennessee asked to delay release of city census data and statewide figures. Tennessee counties like Knox suspend announcements to avoid legal issues. publication will resume after verification, while other counties such as Hamilton were released earlier. A medicinal ad for Dr. King's New Life Pills closes the piece.
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