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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1910

Page

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Post Files Suit to Restrain Closed Shop at St Louis Plant

W. Post of Battle Creek Michigan filed a U S court suit in the eastern district of Missouri against the American Federation of Labor and the Tucks Store and Range Company to stop officers from enforcing a tentative agreement to make the St Louis institution a closed shop. The suit names Samuel Gomers, John Mitshell, Rank Morrison and other federation officers and about fifty other union leaders as defendants.

St. Louis Sept C. W. Post Battle Creek Mich United States Circuit Court John Mitshell Rank Morrison Federation Armoticn

Revenue Collector Stabbed in Virginia Altercation

Bristol on September 1 L P Sammers a federal revenue collector and longtime Virginia lawyer and politician was stabbed twice by farmer Wid Harris in Washington County over a land dispute. Harris sustained minor injuries. a physician attended him. The incident ended with both men safe, no fatalities reported.

Bristol L. P. Sammers Virginia Wid Harris Washington County Fherrin Transac Howe

Burden of Charges Filed Against Rural Carrier Haynes

A report from Chattanooga notes Rural Carrier Geo G Haynes of Marbleton stands accused of political activity in a late judicial contest and has three days to answer. Inspectors including Arthur A Nichols pursue misconduct amid widespread carrier resignations and possible removals in the First congressional district. Littleton says he supports the Republican governor nominee, denying prior party loyalty questions.

Writtor PostoMloe Arthur A. Nichola New York Tt. S. Sharp Cartier Geo. G. Haynes Marbleton Unicot Uio Haynes Friends Linn Washingston Sharp Chattanooga Sept Jessee M. Littleton Littleton Gev. Tatterson

Homecoming for a Naval Cadet After Ocean Voyage

Ralph Heas, now one of Uncle Sam's midshipmen, returns home from a long cruise with about 1600 classmates. After retirement, they visited multiple European ports including Gibraltar where they could land and view its vast fortifications. Heas, an Annapolis appointee of the late Congressman Brownlow, is noted as one of the academy’s brightest students.

Ralph Heas Uncle Sam Gibraltar Ralph Congressman Brownlow Academy Annapolis

Bowman's Death Noted. Longtime County Figure Passes

Hon. W. B. Bowman died at his Boone's Creek home aged about seventy. A former legislator and Confederate veteran, he long served on the county court and was highly regarded in the county. His funeral will be held at 11 o'clock at the house.

W. B. Bowman Boone's Creek

Senator Taylor May Travel To San Antonio For Rest

Washington today reported Senator Taylor, recently back with bronchitis, must rest completely. His physician ordered absolute rest and noted his condition, while not serious, requires quiet and possible travel to a warmer climate for recovery.

Washington Taytor Henator Taylor San Antonio Texas

Gov Patterson Frees Eighteen Convicts In Clemency Move

Governor Patterson visited the main prison and personally reviewed records of elderly crippled and ill inmates. Eighteen convicts, including men and boys, received clemency despite few or no petitions, with no strong appeals backing their release.

Nashvile Tenn Augel Patterson

Sevierville Physician Enters Short Term Congress Race

Dr. Massey of Sevierville announced he will seek the unexpired First district term caused by the death of W S Brownlow. He would serve December to March if elected, joining rival A P Taylor in the race. Massey, a former state senator and Spanish American War surgeon, plants headquarters in Sevierville.

Knoxville 2D. Masesey Sevierville Ware W. 2. Brownlow Ofice Jas. B. Cox United States Massey Aipa Taylor Firat Porto Ries

Combined Shows Coming King Menelik In Critical Condition

A dispatch from Addis Ababa reports King Menelik of Abyssinia has suffered another attack of apoplexy and remains in grave condition. The brief item notes skin affections alongside the medical crisis.

Addis Abeba Menelik Abyssinia

Spectacle Promises Largest Circus Duo in City

An advertisement touts the Carl Hagenbach and Great Wallace Shows arriving soon, claiming it as one of the world’s largest amusement combines. It highlights the Wallace wild-tex show and Hagenbach trained animals, with a promotional offer tied to Zemo soap claims for skin conditions. The note mentions visiting relatives in Clyde and Georgia.

Carl Hagenbach Wallace Walllce Law Carl Hlagenback Haggentack Wallace Blows Carl Higenbick City Prog Co Eller Tiny Geen Heron Aicake Zeno Ani Bern Wednewlay

Massey Poised to Enter Race for Unexpired Brownlow Term

Sevierville Vindicator reports Dr. Z D Massey likely to run for Congress to fill the unexpired Brownlow term. He will run as the people's candidate, not aligned with Brownlow or anti Brownlow factions.

DR. Z. D. Massey Congress Dr.d. Massey Brownlow Dr. Massey People's Sevierville Vindiator

Bristol’s Elder Doctor Nat T. Dulaney Dies at 76

Dr. Nat T. Dulaney, longtime Bristol physician, died yesterday at his home near Bristol at age 76. He was among the town’s oldest citizens and father of Dr. Henry Dulaney of Heldien Home. Funeral attendees included Charles Deaderick, who left yesterday to join the service.

Nat T. Dulaney

Senator Kells Opens Campaign in Mountain City

Senator Sam Kells will launch his Republican nomination bid at Mountain City in Johnson County on Monday. Circuit court sessions begin, with a joint discussion planned with opponent Senator Thantel Gooper Bwale. The Hagenback-Wallace Shows entertainment, under Mrs. Mollie Givens Murray, will stage a Hippodrome program on Sept. 12 with 25 cent seats, promising abundant laughter and youthful vigor.

Sam Kells Mountain City Johnson County Chrcuit Court Selly Hras Thantel Gooper Bwale Sign Art Entertainment Mollie Givens Murray Kentucky St Paul A. ML 1 Zion Church Th A. Patrick Hippodrome

Equalizers Compile Tennessee Tax Assessments Increase

Nashville Sept 1 County boards sent in assessments to the state board of equalizers. Figures compiled by Clerk Geo B Blake show a total increase over 1908 of 44 904 040. State will gain 1 501 000 more on taxable property. Eight counties show slight declines in some areas with disputes in thirteen counties to be settled by the state board. Washington county assessment rises from 3 810 830 to 4 628 720 and Unival from 506 800 to 471 101.

Nashville State Board of Equalizers Geo. B. Blake Board of Equalizers Campbell Claiborne Cocke Hancock James Marion Polk Wayne Washington County Unival

Patterson for a Man to Man Discussion in Tennessee

Patterson leads the Democrats against B. W. Hooper as Republicans in Tennessee, with bolters likely to endorse Hooper. The piece calls for a direct, issue focused debate on democracy versus republicanism, urging Hooper to join Patterson in clear discussion of the record and policy.

Tennessee Malcolm K. Patterson B. W. Hooper Bolters Hooper Harvey Hannah Bofters Nashville oWith Patterson Hannah Bollors Patterson Henniam Capt Howper

Bill McClain Promoted to General Manager Role

Bill McClain resigns as WT operator for Western Union and accepts a largely salaried position as General Manager under M. J. Caples of the C.C.4G. Local friends inunis city express satisfaction at this career advancement.

McUlain Western Union Sod Pfice Gener M. J. Caples

Patterson Hooper Debate Challenge Sparks Campaign Feud

Gov Patterson calls for a joint debate with Republican candidate Hooper during the campaign. Hooper defers to Newell Sanders for a decision, while Patterson warns of sharp exchanges and urges Hooper to defend his record. The Nashville American notes the forthcoming strenuous contest and potential charges.

Gov. Patterson Hooper Republican Party Mooper Patterson Beverly Sanders Nashville American

East Tennessee normal school plant to cost millions

Plans for three late normal schools include Johnson City site and a principal's home costing 12040. Groundbreaking set for September 29 as 40 to 50 thousand pressed bricks and over 3 million common bricks are needed. Architect Baumann and contractor Beaumont relocate crews to Johnson City for site levels and construction supervision.

RK. Baumann Nashville Tennessee Johnson City East Tennessee SM. Beaumont & Co M. F. Rourke & Co

Train Wreck Hero Climbs From Wreck To Speak To Engineer

Ashtabula Ohio September 6 18 year old Fred Minor climbed from the wreckage of a buggy onto the pilot of a locomotively traveling at about fifty miles an hour then entered the cab He claimed the engine lacked a headlight and the engine stopped so he could be let off He said his parents would expect him home and walked six miles back to town He was not hurt John L Summers of Washington is vacationing with his brothers in the city.

Hagenback Wallace Philoophers Ashtabula Ohio Fred Minor Hid Lake Shore Minor

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