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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
2
The piece notes rising interest in the Quay trial and describes legislative moves to curb frivolous cases. It discusses Ohio Republicans fearing Sam Jones’s independent bid for governor, hopes to deny him control via nominations or diplomacy posts, and worries trusts influence.
A critique praising Thomas Jefferson over Washington, tracing his rise from justice of the peace to president. It highlights his role in shaping government, contrasts with Adams and Hamilton, notes his 1801 inauguration, and summarizes his principles of republican governance and civil supremacy.
A reader laments anti dye marketing while quoting Diamond Dyes as ensuring color fastness. The text then rails against political factionalism in the 1908 Chicago platform, praising Jefferson’s ideals and criticizing Samoa policy, entangling alliances, and the U.S. House as a political club. It ends asking what constitutes revolution in lawmaking.
An attachment suit filed by J J Hont against N Peterson in Washington County Tennessee seeks $14.07. Writ issued April 14 1800 levied on household goods, including brooms tobacco corn beef axle grease drugs. Peterson must appear May 15 1499 before C H Lyne in Johnson City to defend. failure means default.
Letter from Mrs H A Tyner of Pot Oaks North Carolina describes her daughter Mrs L Keene recovering from consumption after using Powuna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Verona remedy. The narrative credits rapid improvement from severe symptoms to walking two hundred yards and full recovery within a year, asserting Powuna saved her life.
Hon A A Taylor will lecture Monday evening May Sth at Tobes Opera Howse starting promptly at 7:00. The proceeds will be donated to the City’s cemetery association. Alf Paylin will also present performances titled Peerls to entertain attendees.
The telegram quotes Cuban Relief claims and lists ailments followed by a political note on Secretary Alger resisting resignation amid cabinet tensions. It discusses Republicans pressing for Alger’s exit, potential ambassadorship offers, and White law Reid’s attack, with Whitelaw Reid tied to Melinay and Platt concerns. The piece notes Democrats cheer the growing split ahead of next year.
The Watts company signs a contract with Virginia Coal and Tron Syndicate to push Molton at the Middlesboro plant. Both furnaces now operate producing 250 tons daily as preparations begin for new operations at the Middlesboro Foundry and Machine Works. The Mingo Coal Company reports the most prosperous year in its history, coal operators optimistic about gains.
The Anstii Springs school held an evening and afternoon exhibition with decorated stage, large Welcome signs, and a crowd of children presenting gifts to their teachers. Speakers included Prof A M Mettatal, Dr Wm Halo, and Hon W W DeVault, followed by a humorous paper read by Pally Rag’s Siftings. A string band from Buffalo Ridge provided music while Miss Annis Jean Hale taught the school in her second term.
A special term of the Johnvon City Law Court presided by Tudge H T Campbell disposed of multiple cases by consent or dismissal. Notable outcomes include dismissals for Carries and Railway parties, composes settlements, judgments against a railroad company for 8000 dollars, and a separate $100 award for Frame King against the Town of Johnson City. Several cases were continued by consent or awaiting further action.
Sufferers invited to test the four preparation system claimed to cure consumption and related lung troubles. The Slocum Laboratories of New York offer free treatment by mail, requesting name and address to receive medicines, with emphasis on scientific discovery and non drug therapy.
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