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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
2
A judgment for $8 drops again at the Morristown Telephony Co as the firm rises in the dispute. Capt. Carter admits some guilt but claims others are involved and refuses to face jail alone.
The Chicago Democrat opines that William Jennings Bryan will lead as the people's champion against McKinley in the Philippine war era. It argues Republicans weaponize attacks, while Bryan remains undeterred, with a strong national following and destination to win the presidency.
Governors McMillin and Tyler reach a settlement plan over the Virginia Tennessee boundary dispute. They propose filing a petition in the U S Supreme Court to appoint a commission and finalize the line from the northeast Tennessee border to Cumberland Gap, with Virginia and Tennessee agreeing to proceed without additional counsel. The move follows a long history of commissions and court actions dating back to 1802 1819 and a 1958 survey.
The town awaits a long sought extension of the O. & A. railroad southward amid vast hardwood forests. Officials say extending 15 to 20 miles into North Carolina will boost lumber and iron ore shipments, with a large work force already at Unaka Springs and rapid completion planned.
Readers contend over newspaper taunts and a noted note from the Commercial Appeal. Attitudes toward a new silver certificate design spark party hints while discussions of a large army for the Philippines continue with forecasts of bonds or taxes. Internal revenue stamp tax probes and enlistment orders draw out Navy and government tension.
The piece argues Bryan faces strong Republican fear of a Bevan Chicago platform. Bevan is depicted as patriotic fluent honest and beloved, predicted to be nominated by the Democrats and elected in 1900 amid imperialistic speculation.
Mamie Darnell, 15, lies gravely ill after ingesting landanum with suicidal intent. Several physicians attend as the Morristown family, prominent in Marble County, faces a crisis linked to a forbidden romance. Authorities and railway officials are mentioned in passing amid uncertain details.
A foreman at H P Wyman's plant suffered a partial leg wound when a feed roller propelled a one inch square oak stick into his left thigh. He removed the timber, sought medical care, and rests at a boarding house. The piece narrowly avoided arterial damage. The article notes Tennessee's fiddlers' tradition, highlighting a Dyersburg tournament and political lore around Bob Taylor and Alf.
Governor McMillin receives a large elegant desk from University of Tennessee students as the state mechanical department showcases its work. Morristown and Johnson City baseball teams clash in a four game set with mixed results and strong hits. The record includes game details, player notes, and remarks on team performance.
Sleeping car service runs Bristol to Cincinnati with through route via Natural Tunnel. Depart Bristol at 4:00 p.m. and reach Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. Return from Cincinnati at 6:45 p.m. to Bristol by 1:00 p.m. The journey passes Big Stone Gap Middlesbors Corbin Richmond Winchester and Paris with connections at Cincinnati for north and northeast points.
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