Political Turmoil and Corruption Links In Beaumont Sleuths
The piece ties Perry Heath to graft and misrule in federal appointments with W F Hoey’s smuggling case and notes Republican power struggles in New York. It references Boss Platt versus Odell over control, Roosevelt’s standing, and Conkling era echoes while recounting naval court dispute over Howison interview language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Platt
Guv. Odell
Platt
New York
Roosevelt
Odell
Roscoe
Conkling
Congressional inquiry urged over Navy fire and mismanagement
The speaker demands a fair court of inquiry into Navy actions linked to Rear Admiral Schley and a 5 million dollar cruiser, the Columbia. He warns of congressional and public scrutiny if justice is blocked, and cites alleged bureau of navigation motives and broader Navy department misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Navy Department
Hackett
Howison
Armal
Perkins
Rowison
Court of In
Sampson
Bavy Department
Halla of Congress
I People
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bureau of Navigation
Hickborn
Sedley
Tiseless
Congressional
Knoxville horses in Tri County Fair racing program
The Tri County Fair Association plans five dollars in cash racing premiums to support three days of racing at Knoxville with multiple local horses expected to compete. Subscriptions from private individuals include South Brewing Co and W Phillips among others with more donors to be listed later. Jamestown Tennessee August 27 The Fentress County Savings Bank closed its doors and W C Smith was named receiver assets about 40000 liabilities 28000 George R Wright was cashier and died Tuesday Mrs Agnes Brown widow of the late Judge A J Brown died at home near town Wednesday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Fair Association
Knoxville
lNow South Brewing Co
Jamestown
Tenn
Fentress County Savings Bank
W. C. Smith
George R. Wright
Agnes Brown
A. J. Brown
Angstab
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Kirkpatrick Bankrupt
United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee Northern Division. In the matter of Elliot Kirkpatrick a bankrupt of Johnson City Washington County Tennessee. Notice is given that on August 20 1901 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at the law office of James B Cox Johnson City Tenn September 3 1901 at 1 o clock in the afternoon. Creditors may attend prove claims examine the bankrupt and transact business before the meeting. James B Cox Referee in Bankruptcy This August 20 1901
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Tennessee
United States District Court
Hliot Kirkpatrick
Jolaixon City
Senn
Elliot Kirkpatrick
Johnson City
Washington
A. D
Anid Elliot Kirkpatrick
James B. Cox
Tenn
Janis B. Cox
Scarlet fever outbreak in Johnson County prompts school closures
Scarlet fever has appeared in Johnson County near the Carterling area. The Sixth district reports preventive measures, including closing one school. Five children have died and parents fear spread. The county board of health oversees actions and hopes to check the fever immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Carterling
County Board of Health
Fifth Anniversary of Local Grocer ParDue’s Johnson City Store
Five years ago H. W. ParDue started as a humble grocery merchant in Johnson City. Despite scant funds, his energy and thrift built a large, well appointed store that now leads the city’s grocers. Friends join The Comer in offering congratulations and best wishes for continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieween H. W. Pardue
Johnson City
Tennyron
Robbery Involving Brown Manufacturing Rep Near Public Square
About 10 o clock Saturday night Y H Dobson traveling representative for Brown Manufacturing Co Groeneville was held up near the public square beaten and robbed of about 39 dollars Clues pointed to Warner Keys and George Morris alias Smith They were arrested Monday before Esquire Bullock held for the grand jury in bonds 1290 each The attack was unprovoked and there was no clear motive Dobson was badly injured and may be out of work for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. H. Dobson
Brown Manufacturing Co
Groeneville
Warner Keys
George Morris
Smith
Esquire
Dobson
Destructive Rainstorm Causes Severe Flooding in County
The Tuesday report describes a powerful storm that hit on Monday afternoon, driving Cherokee Creek to record levels and causing widespread damage. The Herald and Tribune notes Unicoi was hit hardest, with floodwaters harming homes and property across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicoi
Elsegeere
Herald and Tribune
Unclear OCR Entry Hints at Local Attendant On Spring Street
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an attendant on Spring Street and references various medical or bodily terms. Names and specifics are too garbled to identify concrete events, people, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Wewr Mlb
Unaka National Bank authorized to commence banking
The Unaka National Bank of Johnson City Tennessee is authorized to commence banking under the United States statutes after evidence of compliance. The notice lists features of the bank’s history location and facilities including modern improvements and a 1901 date for certification by Comptroller Charles G Dawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unaka National Bank
Johnson City
Washington
Tennessee
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Tyne
Cramnes G. Dawns
Howann
Preadlont
Son
Minna
Cuatior
M. Boor
Licinia Ta Thaiaga
Bank OF
Capital
Ai Haukerr
Ggeny Wecanate Wim Tn
Collecttone Muito Tern Thera
Dinare Wick
Ayo, Ginn
Wy Hanan
Isaac Hann
Tri County Fair 4th Exhibition Dates Set
The Tri County Fair Association announces the 4th exhibition on the association grounds from October 7 to 11. Premium list is in press and will be issued in August with premiums published in The Comet as received.
Auction of premiums and goods from Dunham and partners
Readable items describe premiums on coconut products, tobacco, groceries, and crafts offered by Dunham Manufacturing Co and partners including James Pyle, City Drug Store, and M. J. Gump. Listings cover coconut shred, ginger, plum, pearling, tobacco, shoes, furniture, and farm displays with various sponsors and prize packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danham
Dinlam Manufacturing Company
M. 1. Gump
Dunkan
Dunham
City Drug Store
Hull Durham Tobacco
Janes Py Hs
M. I. Gomp
James Tylo
MT. Gump
James Pyle
M. I
Dearie
Voor
Bert
City Dog
Bull Durham Tobacco
1. Gump
Cane Pyle
M. J. Gump
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OY Hlyle
Favor
Phursday
Johavon
Rome
Tennessee Press Gang
Buffalo
Cincinnati Zoo
Beaumont
Col. Slatter
Tennessee Press
Perry Heath
Uncle Sam
W. F. Hoey
Nesley
Muncie
Tud
Bhe
Norgales
Ariz
Mexico
Tremury
Hoey
Chinamwen
Gull
Neoley
Fentress County Bank
Brown
Dr. Caldwell
Sali We Ures
Jonnson
Willams & Kontgoner
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Stan
Greeneville and
Tusculum
College
Ray
A. Core
Tuscalom
Tri-County
Johnson City, Tenn
Durham Manufacturing Company
MT. Camp
Bantam
M. J. Gamay
Chamy
Dinkaw Manufacturing Company
M. 1
Wieden
Darian’ Tobacco
Fainen Pyle
Secom
Homeminde
Gang A
Durkan
Dev Awhik
Dciyet
M. Dyer
Dekis Sevet
Mike's Choice Cigars
Rosenblatt& Go
Belebrand McPhail
Kroeger Pirhob
Bruno
Viecler Stox
Frank Taylor
Notion and Shoes
Ziegler Shoes
G. Q. Dhingoole
M. Jackson
G.C. Drououle
M. Mackroms
G. C. Dromgoole
Mackwon Sf
Dromgoole
A. M. Mettetal
Mettetal
A. M. Mattetal
F. M. Chiitaman
Lea Sot
Burpee
W. Atlee Burpee & Go
Ree
Bashel
Onious
Hair Clothing
Biddle & Elaworth
Roller Process
Portida
H. W. Pardne
J. J. Marking
Richardson Bros.’ Shoe Company
Nashville
Hab Clothing
Aly Peter
Shees
Barton & Parrott
Oliver
Secree Sd
G.N. Brows
J. M. Boor
J.5
Brun
Fina
W. Sina
Ewan
S. B. White
Lian A Sen Toree Stewie
J. T. Linville & CO
Jobe Street
AAASA
Aasaanasama
J. D. Weaver, Sons & Co
Contracting Carpenters
B. Pet
Secur
For
Dalton Marble Works
H. P. Colvard
Prop'r
Agents Wanted
Dalton, GA
D. D. Cox
Tate
Earnest
Williams
Anaka National Bank
Co. G. Mitchell
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