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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
2
The piece bundles scattered notes on politics and business from Bristol Johnson City and nearby towns. It mentions Captain Henri Gibson retiring with full pay, banking closures in Hootmont Texas, calls against moneyed influence, and a mix of editorials on voting suffrage and local infrastructure.
Ex Governr Bo Taylor plans a new lecture titled Castlon In The Air and aims for completion by early fall. He chats from his porch on Church Avenue about politics, his brother Hugh Taylor as private secretary, and recalls experiences in Washington seeking a job under Cleveland. The Knoxville reporter notes Taylor’s remarks on Senator Baton’s race and a humorous anecdote about Dal Maxsengill’s failed bid for the treasurer post.
Election officials in Johnson City Tennessee announce a September 17 1903 vote to authorize a 28 000 bond issue for public improvements within the town limits. Ballots will offer Yes for bonds or No for no bonds with proceeds limited to listed streets drives and public works.
The city outlines proposed road and school improvements including paving East Main Street and King Street widening, a brick two story addition to Columbus Powell school, and furnace upgrades for Columbus Powell Martha Wilder and Be([?]anco Hill) buildings. Bonds issued in SH50 denominations at 5 percent interest for 20 years will fund these projects. A three member commission of Garmo Geo J. Wofford and P M Ward is named to oversee proceeds. Dated Johnson City Tenn August 11 1903.
Officials led by Adjutant General Hannah reviewed offers from Johnson City Morristown and Tate Spring for the Third regiment encampment planned for September 4. After thorough investigation no decision was made with Fountain City and Euosville Journal noting Tate Spring as the most suitable site.
Nice Concord grapes offered at $1 per bushel with delivery. S H Pouder advertises grape sale. Local discussion critiques road funding and bond measures, urging prudent street maintenance before increasing taxes and bond votes. Public sentiment on city spending and ballots referenced.
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