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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1895

Page

1

Income Tax Decision Returns Some Provisions Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court reversed the lower court on key points but upholds most of the income tax law. Divided opinion finds two impermissible sections, exempting rents and income from state and municipal bonds, while the rest of the act remains in force. The court reached its decision after hearings spanning March 16 to March 30.

Tribune Washington United States Supreme Court Supreme Court

Proverbial Warnings and Sermon Sparks From an Old Print

A collection of moral aphorisms and religious anecdotes cites parables about ruin and virtue. It references saints like St Swithin and St Pearl, church collections, and cautions about pride, prayer, and obedience in faith.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Spring Health

The ad claims spring detox benefits from Hood's Sarsaparilla to expel impurities from winter blood. It asserts many testimonials from reliable, grateful readers praising its success and urges readers to try the medicine for improved health.

Hood

Fine Wool Dress Goods and Silks For The Season

The leading material for this season shown in black and colors. Crepons and beige mixtures offered in neat attractive patterns, all distinct. Serge fabrics in a large line of wool at 39, 50, 60 and 75 cents per yard. Also silk and wool options available.

New Dress Goods And Fabrics Arrive For Spring

New cotton dress goods arrive with plisse and dimities in floral patterns. French organdies showcase single patterns in dainty florals. Pique fabrics offered in new colors, serviceable and colorfast. Prices: 10, 15, and 30 cents per yard, with 15¢ for pique.

County bond case praised to defend taxpayers

The county relies on a native born counsel to represent against interlocked bond issues. The effort is described as a burden on taxpayers and a growing liability. If the county wins the case, Mr Tilson will earn the gratitude of the people. Hrwin Magnet.

Tilson Hrwin

Crashed Car Tale Leads to County Bond Lawsuit

A farmer described visitor recounts a wreck scene near Plunkville and the superintendent considers paying up to eighty dollars for a fan. The narrative blends humor and chaos as a car plunges, a figure on a rope, and a boxed fat woman appear. A separate court filing seeks to cancel county bonds issued to the C O C RR, challenging their legality.

Plunkville Dever Tia Waxweil Ocincinnati Tribune

No To Bac touted as tobacco cure in St. Louis editorial

An editorial in the St Louis Journal argues against oath or swear off against tobacco and cites No To Bac claims. It mentions a prominent St Louis architect formerly a heavy user who allegedly quit after two boxes. The ad notes No To Bac is sold by McFarland & Co with a no cure no pay guarantee and lists Sterling Remedy Co in New York or Chicago.

St. Louis Journal of Agitture St. Louis McFarland & Co Sterling Remedy Co New York Chicago

Washington school trustees named two women

In Nashville Post coverage a Post Reporter notes two women, one white and one colored, were appointed school trustees at Washington. The piece relays Joe Toto style political chatter as Ex Gov Robert L Taylor tours Missouri and a Jeffersonville mayor hints at resignation. Whitesides urges Democrats to present clear positions on money and taxation, insisting on honest, bold leadership and nominees aligned with party doctrine.

Washington Post Robert L. Taylor Missouri Whitesides Jeffersonville Nashville Post

New Zealand proposes law to photograph habitual drinkers

The item notes New Zealand plans a law to arrest habitual drunkards by photographs at their own expense with copies to saloonkeepers and fines for suppliers. It also covers Mulligan's letter to the State department ridiculing Chief Justice Ide and Britain, Germany, and the United States. Also mentions Dun and Bradstreet trade improvements and Wilde’s arrest over Queensberry libel case.

New Zealand James H. Mulligan State Department Ide Great Britain Germany United States Fastive Ide Mulligan

Cleveland Defends Reputation Against Ministerial Calumny

President responds angrily to a Salem speech report and a published interview by Rev. Lansing accusing him of intemperance. He denounces the accusation as scandalous falsehoods, faulting ministers and newspapers for distributing baseless motives and calumny. He praises American public fairness and rejects the charges.

Wasutxatoy Salem Mass Lansing Cleveland Peple

Indicted Prank Uri Snith in Murder Plot Case

Capt Frank Smith state superintendent and Senator R faced indictment by a grand jury in Noahville for allegedly conspiring to commit first degree murder. The document lists state and local officials connected to the case, with dates referenced as days ago.

Frank Smith Cangoncht Noahville Kanner

State News Roundup From Various Tennessee Counties

Last week 143 tramps were moved from Milan. Obion county reports foxed mad dogs. Lebanon stock show praised as best ever. Overton farmers prep for large crops. Lewisburg handle factory to resume in weeks. pencil factory installs 100 hp boiler. Robertson county lands readied for corn and tobacco. Haywood county crop prospects hinge on two weeks of frost. Franklin April stock show displays fine stock. Wilson county court to improve courthouse interior. Charleston ships 200000 bushels grain this year. Henry county to build new Paris courthouse. Trenton council enacts strict dog law. unmuzzled dogs to be shot. Gibson county rejects Centennial appropriation. friends did not seek action. Cleveland may get electric lights and water works. Philadelphia company plant proposal passes second reading in city council. Egg and butter famine reported in town. price dispute between grocers and farmers. Dayton Times notes liquor sale acquittals for Hurt & Tanner Springfield firm. Washington Post praised for Southern fairness. confirms Southern resilience and unity in the face of modern changes.

Lebanon Overton Lewisburg Gibson Friends of the Centennial Cleveland Philadelphia

Millinery Offer Promises Low Prices and New York Updates

A shop announces millinery offerings with the aim of low profit margins and up-to-date arrivals from New York. One infant cap line is highlighted, with prices fitting all budgets. The ad stresses honest work and independent earnings while inviting both loyal and new customers.

New York

Large Epworth League International Conference in Chattanooga

Mrs J H Bronner notes a major Epworth League gathering in Chattanooga June 27 to 30 expected to draw 15 000 attendees. World Methodist leaders, Canadian prime minister, Chicago reform leader and several bishops among speakers. Railfare single fare round trip, board rates 1 to 8 dollars daily. City council allocates 500 dollars for entertainment. Local transport discounts to Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga. Mass convention open to all Methodists and families with homes asked to host visitors.

Chattanooga Ent R Vins Epworth League South Lookout Mountain Chickamauga McKenzie Bowell Canada Carlos Martyn Chicago John Beattie New York Hargrove Hendrix Fitzgerald Galloway Joyce Vincent Ninde Thoburn Howe Nashville

Change of Name for Kennedy House Chattanooga

Abner L. Ross owner of the Kennedy House in Chattanooga closes a name change and invites the traveling public and locals to suggest a new hotel name. Mail your suggested names by Saturday noon April 13. The most approved name will be adopted.

Abner L. Ross Chattanooga Anxrn L. Rows

We Want to Sell a Baby Carriage in Washington County

A catalog notice from Cataloguette Vagal Furniture Agency Galena Kanes offers wholesale direct factory pricing with freight paid and a money back guarantee if the mother or baby dislikes the carriage. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder boasts a World’s Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

Washington County Vagal Furniture Agency Galena Kanes

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