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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1893
Page
6
Kekela released an official statement detailing bank failures up to tonight. Of 105 suspensions since January 1, 1893, 14 have resumed and several more may reopen soon. Only 37 of 105 went to receivers. others reopened or remain under examiners.
The penitentiary commissioners debate location for a new state prison and coal mines. Judge Morgan, arriving from Memphis, says he has not met with other commissioners for two weeks. Officials will discuss at Lookout Inn and have not yet decided on a site.
A Woman and Home column discusses tight lacing risks, hosiery shot effects and lace trends. It covers graceful walking as a lost art, baby fashion simplicity versus luxury, and a summer gown described in white embroidery with florals and silk gingham options.
Edgar Bell in Dresden Tennessee was lynched by a white masked mob for murdering Sim White. William Taylor died in Auburn New York after a botched attempt at execution when the dynamo failed and the electric chair did not complete. A separate court martial in the Victoria case acquits Camperdown officers and surviving Victoria officers of blame for the Tripoli disaster, ruling the accident stemmed from orders by Vice Admiral Tryon.
A dealer offers Dr King’s New Discovery with a money back guarantee if no benefits after using as directed. Trial bottles are free at McFarland & Co’s Drug Store with large size priced at 50 cents and 41.00.
Kentucky and other states whisky interests petition Secretary Carlisle asking for a three month extension of the next tax payment deadline. The move reflects industry hardship and aims to ease financial strain amid tax obligations.
A misquoted ad touts Miroiric Bitters as the finest medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles. It claims to cure headaches indigestion and constipation and to drive malaria from the system. Sold by Meltarland & Co at 60 cents a bottle with a money back guarantee.
Enraged residents of Rome in Adams County gather Saturday night in a public landing ceremony to hang Secretary Hoke Smith in effigy over pension suspensions. The event draws over a thousand people, with speeches and a brass band. the mob also burns the effigy after a fiery rally. Some talk of resignations swirl around Josiah Quincy and Secretary Gresham amid the unrest.
The fragment lists dates and regional references such as July 17 1894 and Saturday October 1 with mentions of Charleston and other locations. text appears from a timetable or notice. It lacks complete context or clear event details.
A reader is urged to prevent consumption by treating coughs early with Dr Inle's Household Cough Cure sold at 25c and 60c a bottle at Mcfarland & Co.'s drug store.
A fragmented ad lists novels and literature titles with prices, urging readers to mail orders. Items include The Last Days of Pom Pom, The Scarlet Letter, and Beyond Pardons among others. Offers mention 23015 falirax and an advertising department contact for orders.
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