United States Neutrality Question Tied to British French Loan Plan
London and New York financiers report the Anglo French commission plans to borrow one billion dollars in the United States on straight government bonds with no collateral. If approved, the loan would finance U S exports and wartime supplies, raising questions of U S neutrality and government backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Joint
Anglo-French Financial Commission
Washington
Lord Reading
London
Paris
Great Britain
France
Commission
Britain
Unpreparedness of United States Threatens Attack
The article warns that American unpreparedness for war is more dangerous than hostile troops and could invite an attack. It critiques isolationism, ignoring modern military science, and notes European fronts showing rapid artillery power. Mentions cholera warnings and a local advertisement distracting readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Europe
Belgium
France
Russia
McKeller to Begin Fight at Ghllat in Nashville
McKeller launches first round at Ghllat with Tarkerson opening campaign in Nashville, signaling the start of the race.
Campaign swings deepen in Tennessee races across state
Senators Lea and McKellar campaign in West and Middle Tennessee as Patterson and Sims wage varied drives. Key backers include Albright in Gallatin and Rye influences. Moves span Nashville Dresden Chattanooga and Memphis with claims of railroad and public service support shaping the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. McKellar
Gallatin
Edward Albright
Mee Kellar
Citadel
Cordell Hull
Middle Tennessee
M. R. Patterson
Nashville
Luke Lea
Dresden
T. W. Sims
Chattanooga
Senator Lea
West Tennessee
McKellar
Patterson
Sins
East Tennessee
Lea
Tom C. Rye
Rye
W. T. Morris
D. B.thomas
Comptroller’s Department
Tom Dwyer
Sims
Shelby County
Memphis
Dr King’s New Discovery praised as best cough remedy
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the faithful cough remedy for colds. It urges timely use after exposure and notes the product’s price of one dollar, claiming personal and family success with prior tested remedies.
Kingsport High School opens with strong faculty
Kingsport Tenn Sept 15. The Kingsport High School begins Sept 18 under an excellent faculty and aims for a successful session. A new Baptist church site is planned at Sullivan and Boone with brick and Tennessee marble foundations. Across the street lies a DAR memorial to Daniel Boe and a historic camping spot tied to pioneer Peter Cartright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Tenn
New Baptist Church
Sullivan and
Boone Streets
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daniel Boe
Blue Ridge
Cumberlands
Peter Cartright
Dame
Local Notables and Visitors Highlight Quiet Johnson City
Mrs. Robert Nulline of Bristol dies as Mrs. Butler hosts in town. Gov. Nat Harris and wife visit from Georgia, Rev. Lee Starke leads revival at the Methodist church, J R Russell resumes as Hotel Russell proprietor. Various guests include Eb Keys Jr with typhoid fever, Will Fuller of Nashville, Antoinette Dosser and Ralph Dosser from Knoxville, and Nat Gillespie en route to Johnson City. Local social rounds and business trips fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nulline
Bristol
Butler
E. May
Flourville
Judge Allison
Nashville
Hotel Buswell
Earle Campbell
Bridge Larrimer
Iowa
Angeline Bates
Nat Harris
Georgia
Eb Keys, Jr
Theo. Hacher
Lee Starke
New York
Starke
May
P. D. Rubin
Johnson City
Nick Miller
Embroidery Club
Jonesboro Inn
Nat Gillespie
Corbin
Gus Broderick
Gillespie
Ed Henley
Frank Smith
Limestone
Gov. Harris
Atlanta
Landis, Jonesville Marshal, Killed by Suspect Hines
W. B. Landis, town marshal of Jonesville Virginia, was shot and killed Monday noon by Charles Hines, who had been arrested for drunkenness and released on his promise to go home. Hines later hunted Landis and killed him. Landis leaves a wife and six children. funeral planned in Jonesville as relatives travel to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Landis
Jonesville
Mr. Landis
Charles Hines
Hines
Baptist Moderator Elected In Brief Session
A Baptist church held a brief meeting to elect a moderator. The session closed with no complications and participants reported a constructive discussion.
Hicks Re-Elected Moderator At Watauga Baptist Session
The Watauga Baptist association wrapped up at Butler with Rev. W. H. Hicks chosen moderator for the 16th time and F. C. Dougherty as clerk and treasurer. A large delegation from 33 churches totaling 4 500 members attended, with visitors Rev. J. W. Gillon and Rev. Dr. Stewart. The association runs an academy at Butler led by Romulus Skages, and the women's missionary union elected Mrs. M. I. Shoun superintendent with Mrs. J. F. Seiler as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillon
D. D
Tennessee Baptist Convention
Dr. Stewart
Elizabethston
E. K. Cox
J. W. Jamison
James Stout
J. F. Seller
J. L. Moore
Elizabeth Jamison
James D. Jenkins
Woman's Missionary Union of the Association
Butler
M. I. Shoun
Mountain City
J. F. Seiler
Notice of Newspaper Delay and Transit Repair
We regret the delay of our last issue as our press broke down. We sent the edition to a neighbor who also suffered a breakdown, but now that a new motor is installed we expect on time publication in the future and hope past delays are overlooked.
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad In Belittling God Notice
A period advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure weak kidneys with patient testimony from R C Collins of 102 Ivy Street Johnson City. It describes nocturnal urination, back pain and swelling, urges purchase at Ward Bee Hive Drug Store, priced 0c, and attributes the product to Voster Milturn Co Buffalo N Y Advt. Also notes a Bacon quote and a claim of job printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Johnson City
R. C. Collins
Ivy Street
Ward &Bee Hive Drug Store
Dear
Collins
Voster-Milturn Co. Prop
Buffalo
Health and Happiness Depend Upon Your Liver Pill Ad
An advertising claim touts King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sluggish liver and moodiness. The copy suggests the pills improve bile flow and free the bowels, promising relief from “moody days” with a single bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Agricultural Fair Low Fare Notice Bristol Tennessee
Very low rail fares advertised for the Bristol Tennessee agricultural fair with travel from September 27 to October 1 1916 via Southern Railway Premier Carrier of the South. Tickets good for round trip with return by October 3 1916 from Knoxville Tennessee agent G M Ellis DP A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
G. M, Ellis
Knoxville
Tenne
No Cruelty Allowed Engagement Noted in Boston Societyos Card
A Boston contemporary announces the engagement of Dr. Francis H. Rowley's son, with Dr. Rowley identified as president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Mrs Rowley. The notice reflects social circles linking medicine, philanthropy, and animal welfare in Chicago Tribune style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Francis H. Rowley
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Mre
Rowley
Chicago Tribune
Teething Syrup Ad Promises Safe Heat Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Fahrney’s Teething Syrup as a remedy for babies in hot weather claiming plenty of water inside and out prevents illness. The copy emphasizes comfort for infants and uses reassurance to prompt purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahrney
U. L
Dominion Hank New Howe at Bristol Nears Completion
The Dominion National Bank headquarters at Mooreall State streets is nearing completion. Marble exteriors and green vein interior marble mark a modern bank and office building. The vaults include a burglary protected safe deposit vault with about six hundred boxes and an electric alarm system. The two-story offices host Virginia and Southwestern Railway Co. as general offices, with ladies and gentlemen facilities and new writing tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dominion National Bank
Mooreall State Street
Tennessee
Virginia
Bank
Moore and
State Streets
State Street
Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company
Jones
Non-Resident Notice in Tennessee Law Court
The Law Court at Johnson City orders publication for four weeks in The Comet to notify nonresident defendant Lizzie McAllister to appear on the third Monday in October 1915 and answer the bill or have the allegations confessed. Clerk J L Albert signs. a stray traveler anecdote closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie McAllister
State of
Tennessee
Comet
Johnson City
Washington County
Law Court
Court House
J. L. Albert
Tenn
J. Stanley Barlow
Diplomatic misstep sparks push to recall Dumba
The piece explains how Dr. Dumba with Capt. Papen and von Pereked allegedly aided Austro-Hungarian interference in U S ammunition factories. It notes the World’s coverage, the arrest of James Archibald, and argues Washington’s response: recall Dumba and assert American factories belong to Americans, with a hard diplomatic stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumba
Capt. Papen
von Pereked
New York
Jax
Archibald
Vienna
Austro-Hungar
Washington
Catabry Cure Trial Misleads with Internal Remedies
Fragmentary notice warns that external applications cannot cure the disease and promotes Hulls Cotared Cure as a supposed internal remedy. The text reads like a medical patent style claim with unclear ingredients and dubious authority from unnamed physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
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Llmne
Aan
Terson
YEW Baptist Church
Kingsport, Tenn
Rev. Hicks
Johnson and
Carter
God
Jed
Bacon
Bristol, Tenn
Dominion
Hank
New Howe
Alexander J. McAllister
Tizzie McAllister
Sterling
Papen
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