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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
3
The article reviews trend notes for spring footwear with pointed toes and narrow heels, favors buttoned boots, patent leather Oxfords, and Blucher styles for walking. It details a Worth gown in bottlegreen tengaline with turquoise trim, epaulettes, and a green satin underskirt, plus bridal slippers and evening wear options.
The April 26 report notes a financial improvement as gold in small quantities was offered from several points and accepted. The treasury will accept all gold offered if conditions suit the government, with gold paid out for treasury notes. The president and Secretary Carlisle display confidence by leaving the capital, and gold has effectively become available treasury cash. Carlisle said offerings of gold were daily and being accepted.
The itinerary for President Cleveland's six day trip includes a private secretary announced plan for travel to New York and Chicago to attend naval reviews and the World’s Columbian Exposition. The Pennsylvani a Railroad will operate the special train for the president and cabinet members with Mrs. Cleveland and others accompanying to New York and Chicago.
Terrible loss of life reported as five cyclones struck parts of Gurnarm O T between 2 and 9 pm Tuesday. From fifty to sixty dead, twenty five fatally injured and about one hundred with injuries. Full damage tally to follow in days.
Senators Harris and Bate and Congressmen Patterson Richardson and Snodgrass urged the President to make a definite ruling on terms of office holders including Mr. Cleveland. Reported plans talked of Bible and Condon as attorney and marshal. Col Josiah Patterson received a gold headed cane from Bible Condon and Wagstaff for services. East Tennessee delegates depart, Snodgrass stays. Williams and Dorsey connected with postmaster at Chicaman aa.
Milton Ochs manageing editor of Chattanooga Times and Miss Francis L Van Dyke were married in the evening at the bride’s home. The wedding gifts were handsome and costly. The bridal trip will take them to New York and Chicago.
After Them Messrs Marlin and Speara with Jas A Nave deputy marshal Elizabethton returned from a trip through Johnson and Carter counties. They failed to demolish any illicit distilleries but believe they found irregularities at a government brandy distillery seven or eight miles from Mountain City. Investigations proceed with suspicions of moonshine handling. They expect definite conclusions soon.
Maxwell yesterday appointed 147 postmasters in the fourth class. Seventy-seven vacancies were caused by resignations and deaths, with Tennessee receiving seven appointments amid the broader federal action.
The Herald and Tribune notes the death of Landon C Hale of Haws Cross Road on April 19 1898 born 1812 and longtime county resident. Genial George Ross of Johnson City visits. a temperance service at First Presbyterian Church features Mr and Mrs Briley. EH West named to World Congress advisory board on farm culture and cereal industry and to World Agricultural Congress in Chicago with letters of intro for local farmers.
Real estate transfers registered at Jonesboro in Johnson City include Henry Hughey and wife to Marcus Ohrson and others. W. L. Clack to T. A. Cox. W. BR. Cooper and wife to J. A. Wilson. J. A. Wilson to B. B. Simpson. Nat Hyder to W. D. Martin. W. G. Mathes to W. J. Mitchell. W. P. Mitchell to P. H. Ponder. B. B. White to W. Mathes. W. G. Mathes and wife to H. Poud. J. P. Hopple to Kittie Gammon. Susan Campbell to W. J. Exum. H. Hale to A. Martin. AB Nichols to C. H. Cambridge.
Pat Batus, a colored man, died on Captain Perry's train at Roan Mountain while en route outward from Watauga Point. He was placed on the train in a dying state. Conductor Perry learned of the death just as the train stopped at Roan Mountain. Colored friends boarded with him but alighted before he died. Perry had telegraphed ahead that the sick man would not live to Roan Mountain.
Judge Hacker of Jonesboro presided over a special Johnson City court session at the courthouse yesterday. A few minor cases were disposed of, with more minor matters remaining from the prior session.
The 1893 General Assembly abolishes complex state scholarship appointments at the University of Tennessee and sets a simple admission method. Freshman entrants must pass exams in at least three subjects, including two of English and Mathematics. Exams will be held statewide for those without prior school credentials.
Last night around 10 the fire alarm rang and the company rushed out. The blaze was beyond the city limit lighting the sky over the Progress Addition hillside near the McMackin loom factory.
John B. Alden, publisher, offers inexpensive editions of world literature in half morocco gilt top and neat cloth bindings. Prices range from 80 to 60 cents for paperbacks and 15 to 1 8 cents for cloth. A free 32 page pamphlet or a 128 page catalogue can be obtained by mail order.
Thomas Ryo of Tennessee is named chief of division in the pension office. James J. Taylor, also of Tennessee, resigns as special examiner. William Shelley, Tennessee, chief of the division of depredation claims to the Indian bureau, also resigns.
A brakeman on the six horse line fell from a moving car near Da vaull’s yesterday afternoon breaking an arm. He was not harmed by the wheels with the injury caused by ground contact. The car was moving slowly reducing potential serious harm.
An extra session of Congress may be called between September 1 and 15 after the president stated to Congressman Kilgore his intention to convene anew. Kilgore is authorized to share the plan with other members to allow them to adjust their personal affairs accordingly.
Yester day afternoon F T Cloud claimed to be from Scott county Va forged J H Winston Jr name on a 21 30 check at 8 Bowen Co dry goods. Clerk summoned police after Winston identified the instrument as forged and Cloud was taken into custody awaiting preliminary trial.
In Cherokee county near Round Mountain officers arrested George Burke on counterfeiting charges. An earlier suspect, Jim Erwin, confessed at Alexandria City St. Clair county and surrendered $13,000 in counterfeit silver. Burke hid money and a two gallon baby still in a cabin. police report 42 indictments against him. Burke jailed in Gadeden tonight.
An excerpt recalls how local papers competed to publish the President's Message, detailing editor and printer tactics, late-night work, and the community impact. The passage shifts to a winter notice urging subscribers to pay debts as cash flow tightens and creditors threaten action.
A collection of humorous quotes and witticisms from various newspapers. Jokes touch on religion, fashion, and social manners with lines about preachers, mirrors, curtains, and a playful joke about a marriage match reported in the press.
A collage of 1920s style quotes from Chicago Record and New York News scenes shows flirtatious dialogue about kissing, chapped lips, and a shopper’s jab at urgency. The Brooklyn Life vignette mentions a prayer and a child’s innocent request. An ad notes belting and a patent medicine claim from HOOB's Sarsaparilla.
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