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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
1
A critical review traces Lawson of Boston challenging the Standard Oil influence and the Amalgamated bubble era. It notes promises made to investors not carried out, the burst of the bubble, and ongoing concerns about liquor reform and Republican sincerity in Roosevelt era politics.
Webb and McClung of Knoxville to file answer and cross bill for ex-governor R. J. Taylor in the divorce suit. Sources say Taylor hopes the case will be pushed toward settlement in Nashville. A separate sermon at Central chapel lauded Taylor as an incorruptible public figure and steadfast ally of the South.
The Republican State convention in Nashville backed Boss Brownlow, with Littleton winning most votes apart from a few. The outcome strengthens Democratic prospects and hints at internal party bargains, while endorsing anti-Black and temperance tensions. Postmaster Dutro was named delegate at large. A political piece contrasts Brownlow’s influence with Sanford’s potential, noting race and loyalty issues within the party and predicting a difficult campaign for Littleton.
Andrew Carnegie’s benefactions now total 16 713 093 dollars and he has funded 1 000 libraries. The era of industry sees labor disputes and bigger costs with a million dollars in wagers tied to bricklayers and laborers.
The Comet Piano from Haines Boon of Rochester New York through Rosenblatt Piano Company is lauded for tone and durability with a customer letter claiming rare pure tone quality. A Tennessee buyer contrasts piano praise with railroad rumor about the Illinois Central and Seaboard connections, noting a revived Seaboard branch toward coal fields and a Knoxville director.
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