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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

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Largest Suit Against Pennsylvania Railroad Emerges in Chicago

A historic $400 million lawsuit opens in Chicago before Judge Kholeust, with heirs of N. C. Stewart seeking damages from the Pennsylvania Railroad over Stewart Avenue land once government property. The case mirrors a sprawling dispute over land rights and railroad rights of way dating to early city development.

Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Kholeust United States Court Beira N. C Browert

Ten mile line proposed from Bluff City to Johnson City

A plan to extend the V and 8 Wy railroad ten miles from Bluff City to Johnson City is discussed. If built the line would form a direct route from Johnson City via the WY and 8 W, L and N to the northwest. The item blends brief notices with broader rail speculation and local commentary.

Bomer Bluff City Johnson City Johson City Journal and Tribune

Historical Society Public Meeting in Nashville 1905

State of Lennoanee Historical Society invites members and interested citizens to a two day public meeting in Nashville on January 10 and 11 1905. Sessions cover history of the state archives preservation and an inspection of Tennessee Historical Society collections with addresses by state archivists from Alabama and Mississippi.

State of Lennoanee Historical Society Nashville Historical Society Watkins Building Serson T. M. Owen Alabama Dunbar Rowland Mississippi Tennessee Historical Society Fueoenicx Mooun W. A. Contin Conora Peres W. Kexsepy Joux H DeWrrr Rent. T Quances B. Kawenaew Joux Kussepy E. J. Hivton the Historical Society

Guarding girls and guiding boys in homes and schools

A Milwaukee Journal quote urges protecting boys by guiding associations and achievements while acknowledging boys seek companionship. It contrasts girls as winsome and sheltered with boys restless and difficult to reach, warning parents to engage them without neglect. An ad notes Bucklow's Arnica Salve for burns cuts and sores available at Miller's drag store, 260 HH.O.

DeWitt J. L. Tabhor Centre Ala Samuel Gaga North Bush C. Miller Milwaukee Journal Bucklow Hh.o Miller

Poke bonnets return as winter fashion statement

The December Woman's Home Companion notes the poke bonnet is stylish again for a typical girl, with high crowned shapes and a focus on adaptability to the wearer. White silk stockings become correct for dress occasions, paired with black satin or patent leather slippers featuring a rosette of velvet ribbon and rhinestone buckles.

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