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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1914

Page

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The South Seizes War Era Opportunity for Growth

The article argues that wartime disruptions in Europe create a vast opportunity for the southern United States to boost manufacturing and agriculture. It cites imports from Europe, potential local substitutes, and the need to develop cotton, tobacco, peanut oil, wool, and wood pulp. It notes that European labor shifts and trade changes favor southern production and investment, with northern capital ready to finance projects.

Storin Ieddina Sau Tie Chis United States England Germany France Russia Belgium Austerit-Hungary Switzerland Holland Norway Sweden Spain Portugal South Central South America Europe The Mitsissippi River Ohio River Central America Netherlands Java Sumatra Turkey Australia New Zealand South American

Gates Bryan Stump For Rye In Tennessee

Gen Charles T Cates of Knoxville pledged support to Gen Rye for governor at the state Democratic HQ. He backed Gov Hooper two years ago and will travel to Washington. Senator Ollie James and Secretary Bryan may also speak for Rye if possible. Davidson County Democrats plan a primary for delegates to a county legislative convention and may seek direct popular rejection of nominees.

Nashville Charles T. Cates Knoxville Democratic Rye Govnor Gov Hooper Washington Democratic Committee Ollie James Kentucky Tennessee Gen. Rye William Jennings Bryan Davidson County

Trooper Speeds Into Battle Echoes of Home and Prayer

Grantland Rice writes of a trooper racing into conflict while distant bells and trumpet calls fade into the roar of battle. The poem contrasts steel and glory with the whispered lullaby of a mother and child, pleading for protection from the Great White God as hope lingers beyond the smoke.

Ritlen Mother Grantland Rice Collier's Weekly

Teachers' Association to Provide Playground at Columbus Powell

At Columbus Powell school the Teachers' Improvement Association has been organized for the year with Mrs. Fred W. Alexander as president and Mrs W M Netherland as secretary. Plans include flag equipment on the playground a rest room and a bath tub.

Columbus Powell School Teachers’ Improvement Association Fred W. Alexander W. M. Netherland Association For

First Presbyterian Church Opens in Joe City

The First Presbyterian congregation occupied a new West Main Street church, cost about 35,000, seating about 2,200, with a unique plan for Sunday school rooms. Charter members and elders are listed. the church will be dedicated on September 27 with services led by Rev. Gilbert Glass and a history of former pastors noted.

First Presbyterian Joe City Geo. A. Caldwell Rebecca Jane Bowman Sarah H Hosa Nancy 3. King Sarah Theresa Lyle John Rankin Elizabeth Rankin John W. Seehorn Harriet Rhea Seehorn Loresta Lyle Smith Susan Thomas White Tt. A. Wood F. K. Mounicastle J. Ph. Lyte Frank Taylor J. Fred Johnson A. W. Sherrill W. J. Lowden Rowan McCormick P. Gelton A. F. Hoss W. J. Miller B. Drading Strain J. T. McNees W. J. Jarrison W. J. Barton J. A. Simnners H. R. Parrott T. A. Cox FL AL McCorkle Whitt Robinson B. F. Specow J. BR. Whisman W. B. Miller H. M. Cites V. M. Thomas L. W. Mc Down West Main Street Col Robert Love Thoutt Song Thts Elisa B. F. Spelow Pasor Gilbert Glass J. D. Tadlock D. D J.C. Cowan Knoxville iRev John R. Herndon Cleveland, Tenn

Ensign Richardson Cleared by Naval Inquiry at Vera Cruz

The naval board of Inquiry exonerates Ensign William A. Richardson of Anderson Street, amid disputes with Fred J. Boalt the reporter who alleged misconduct. Forty-one witnesses including nine Vera Cruz correspondents contradicted Boalt. The court found Boalt’s claims entirely false and discredited his reporting on the law of flight and the reception by officers.

Sam Roalt Simpson Associated Preas Richardson Boalt Shepherd Ensign Richardson Garrison Funston Vera Cruz Mexico Bristol Herald Courter William A. Richardson H. E. Richardson Anderson Street Naval Board of Inquiry Fred J. Boalt United States Army and Navy Journal Fred L. Boalt Veracruz Matt Basha Richardson Boal Mr. Shepherd Thong

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Fragmentary text references mourners and a rhetoric about ambi tion and killing in the name of the Crucified. Odysseus visits Hades and speaks with dead figures. A future return hints at Europe and the Kaiser in a front seat, signed by H.8. Fish.

Odiscus Hades Europe Kaiser H. 8 Fish

Double Tragedy Result of Dog Near Bluff City

Sept. 15 Bristol reports the bodies of Capt. James G. Haun 45 of Persia Hawkins county and Capt. William Walker 35 supervisor of bridges and buildings and pump inspector of the Virginia & Southwestern railroad found near the main line five miles east of Bluff City. They left for an inspection tour at 9 p.m. last night. A nearby dog carcass suggests a collision with the animal. W. J. Mehaffey found the bodies this morning. both men were longtime railroad employees. Haun leaves a wife and several children. Walker lived with his mother. Death appears instantaneous.

Bristol James G. Haun William Walker Virginia & Southwestern Railroad Bluff City McClellan Haun Walker W. J. Mehaffey Persia Hawkins County

Fall Branch High School Opens Brightly For Year

Fall Branch high school opens with principal Prof. S. R. Williams of Maryville College and teachers Allen Armstrong Wells and Morgan. Enrollment about 150. Other notes report W. C. Baines improving after illness believed caused by sausage preserved in tin cans. Farm changes include J. A. Hamilton trading his farm with James King of Pactolus and moving to Hawkins County.

Pall Branch Sept. Wi Fall Branch 5. R. Williams Maryville College Allen Armstrong Wells Morgan W. C. Baines Hamilton James King Pactolus Hawkins County

Rye Restes After Opening Speech in Democratic Drive

Nashville reports Gen. T. C. Rye gains a weeklong campaign pause after a physician advised continuation of speeches through the week. The plan shifts to West Tennessee with stops in Trenton Ripley Union City Alamont Decaturville and Bolivar from Sept 21 to 26 at 1 p.m.

EN. Rye Nashville T. C. Rye Camden Democratic State Ripley Union City Alamont Decaturville Bolivar

Rye candidate for governor dominates Tennessee Democrats tone

Special Correspondence from Nashville reports strong confidence among Democrats in Rye's candidacy for governor. Delegates from Outlying counties selected Rye, with Shelby Davidson Knox Hamilton showing no support. Locals praise his integrity, decency, and republican-leaning districts shift toward a Democratic victory in November. page four continues.

Nashville Tenn Rye Tennessee Cena Rye Shelby Davidson Knox Hamilton Dorn Benton Henry County Bent m Henry Weakley Giiaon Obion Lake Lauderdale Madison Hardon Fayette Tipton Drexvon Henderson Arrell Hardin Udal Middle Tennessee Hooper Hust Tennes

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