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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
1
A notice indicates a petition to dissolve Sur and that a suit may be filed. Details describe potential legal action, party names, and related procedural steps. The document warns of forthcoming litigation to unwind a corporation or entity, with possible court filings and remedies.
Washington reports confirm a petition for dissolving the American Sugar Refining company has been completed. The Justice Department plans a separate suit next week in New York, independent of ongoing criminal cases and earlier actions against Bland and Oil and American Tobacco. The move stems from customs fraud investigations informing the prosecution.
New York report says singer Mme Lina Cavalieri will pursue her rights in court over the Chanler pre nuptial agreement. Counsel W Russell Osborn denies any demand for compromise and states she will defend the terms by litigation.
In Kansas City on September 17 J W Shepherd died from injuries after an assault at Newkirk Oklahoma. His thirteen year old daughter was attacked fourteen miles south of Kansas City. The girl’s brother Taylor Shepherd is seriously hurt and a 11 year old Walter Cassany of Newkirk is under arrest as excitement runs high.
In New Orleans on September 17 Leah White aged 18 drank laudanium in a theater after a moving picture scene reminding her of her father. She staggered down the aisle and collapsed crying in agony as the poison took effect, death unlikely but feared.
Elizabethton Sept 16 a barber Fred Lewis was fatally stabbed by James A Johnson publisher of the Tennessee Equity after an alleged insult to a woman named Merle Guthrie. The attack occurred in Lewis shop in public view. Johnson surrendered and remains jailed as Lewis, 28, fights for life in hospital.
An unusual in store offer promotes Zemo and Zemo soap as a clear external liquid and soap for skin eruptions including eczema pimples and dandruff. The makers claim total satisfaction or money back and urge all ages to try the economical treatment. The ad notes Spanish is official in 22 nations.
Senator Robt L Taylor says he urged Roane county delegates to withhold endorsement until a Democratic convention, platform, candidate and state committee are chosen. He notes the majority backed Hooper but argues the party must remain unified for a Democratic governor candidate and a national fight for democracy.
Richmond Virginia September 17 The word Star! constitutes the first blow in a light according to Police Justice Cratchfeld The court fined W T Thorpe a theatre manager 20 dollars for applying the epithet to a city electrical inspector The inspector had struck Thorpe
San Francisco on September 17 reports that Police Chief Martion has resigned amid graft charges against officers led by McCarthy. The mayor urged a department reorganization to root out crookedness.
Census figures show Dallas Texas topped 92 104 residents a jump of 49 455 or 116 percent from 42 638 in 1900. The rise reflects rapid growth in the Texas city as it expands into the early 20th century.
Signs of revolt among democrats aligned with independents spread through Middle Tennessee as counties report willingness to back the regular nominee if a solid democrat is chosen. In Pulaski a mass meeting urged unity, with old confederates opposing Hoover. Talks involve William Bryan possibly speaking for the regular ticket, while leaders debate who can unite the party.
The wills of Melville W. Fuller chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and his wife Mary L. Fuller, who died in 1904, were admitted to probate yesterday in Chicago. The estate of the chief justice was valued at 5,000 and his wife’s at 15,000.
Grace Millhorn won last week’s bronze clock prize for turning in the most money by 9 pm Saturday. A new weekly prize offers a gold bracelet for the top money getter by Oct 24, with the drawing overseen by a committee. Outsiders may win if they accumulate votes. prizes open to contestants in Erwin or Telford.
Dyspeptic lieutenant Harry F. Keates of a Chicago Spanish war unit regained 42 pounds after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Advertisement promises free samples at Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois, selling for 50 cents to a dollar. Also reports a dwelling burned near the old crossing of the C C and C and Narrow Gauge roads, destroyed before fire crews could reach it.
Nashville on September 17 reports about seventy liquor dealers paid roughly $18,000 into the county court clerk’s office on distress warrants for license tax. More than fifty establishments have closed and removed fixtures and stock. About 123 of 825 warrants have been disposed of. an estimated 100 more may close, while the rest will pay the license.
A report from Funfkirchen Hungary describes a formidable bomb placed on the railroad near Emperor William's train en route to Mo hases hunting lodge. The device did not explode and authorities secured the scene.
In Greeneville a conference between D C Swab and Jas R Penland and allies aims to decide which candidate continues in the race, with both sides agreeing only one will run and the outcome expected tonight after more attendees join. The piece quotes Edward W Carmack criticizing the Republican party and its factionalism.
Tennessee state Democratic executive committee calls a statewide convention for October 6 in Nashville to nominate a Democratic governor candidate and adopt a party platform. It endorses Gov Patterson’s withdrawal and rejects compromise with independent factions.
A notice advertising loan funds from Unuka National Bank, promising improved terms for farmers and farmers’ who are treated well. The item urges readers to apply locally at the bank for financing and credit options.
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