Loss of the Old Hatteras
The National Tribune recounts the destruction of the U S S Hatteras by the Confederate steamer Alabama off Galveston Texas on the night of the eleventh last. Lieut Commander H C Blake reports the chase from 3 30 pm until the Alabama opened fire and the Hatteras closed in to board but was outpaced and overwhelmed.
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The
National Tribune
Hatteras
Alabama
H. C. Blake
Department
U.S
Commodore Bell
Galventon
Tex
U. S
Brooklyn
Aignal
Destruction of the Hatteras in naval engagement
The text details the burning and sinking of the Hatteras after repeated shell hits. Fire rages aboard as vital pumps fail, the ship loses maneuverability, and the magazine is flooded to prevent explosion. Alabama assists, and every crew member is rescued before the Hatteras sinks bow first despite heavy damage. Nearby social notes report residents Burleson visiting and local travel events.
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Arch Bay
Alabama
Galveston
Hatteras
Hattera
Saved from Awful Death By King’s New Discovery Cures
A. D. McDonald of Fayetteville North Carolina recounts his sister’s recovery from consumption with Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises its ability to cure coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. A trial bottle is free and the medicine is guaranteed by H P Miller at one dollar.
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A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
H. P. Miller
Forged whisky money order case yields weak evidence
Post office inspectors Reese and Graham failed to secure convicting evidence over a money order for 1 that rose to 60 dollars and funded a whisky house. An evolving, handwritten pattern appeared with every order, aiding a string of 25 quarts stolen before forgery was found. Also mentions Dr King's New Life Pills ads.
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Reese
Grahan
Carolina Mountains Firm Chartered to Link Rail Lines
Knoxville December 26 W J Oliver Construction Company of South Carolina is chartered to link the Greeneville and Knoxville railroad with the Knoxville Sevierville and Eastern railway. Capital is 100000. Incorporators include W J Oliver E G Oates T A Wright in Knoxville and H H Prince C W Ellis in Greeneville South Carolina. Dr Fahrney Teething Syrup advertised as conforming to Pure Food and Drug Law with a sample offered. Bucklen Arnica Salve promoted as cure for skin and burn issues with local retailer H P Millers listed.
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Knoxville
W. J.olliver Construction Company
South Carolina
Greeneville & Knox Ville
Knoxville, ‘Sevierville and Eastern Railway
W. J. Oliver
E.G. Oates
T. A. Wright
H. H. Prince
C. W. Ellis
Greeneville
S.C
Christmas Fires Hit Roan Street Cafe and Market Store
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Washington Oyster House cafe owned by Henry Hale in the King building on Roan Street. The room was damaged but fully insured. Monday evening a fire damaged the Hilbert and Co store on West Market Street, with building and stock badly damaged and fully insured.
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Santa Claus
Washington Oyster House
Henry Hale
King Building
Roan Street
Hilbert & Co
West Market Street
Where Is Your Friend The South Needs You Now
The south promotes a return home drive urging southerners to contact The Comet with friends' names and addresses. It costs nothing and could aid readers, their friends, and the country. 2711 Boome and Lyle just returned from Chicago after attending the Oliver Typewriter salesmen convention and visiting the factory, with a banquet at Hotel La Salle.
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South
Comet
Blanksj
T. P. Boome
H. W. Lyle
Chicago
Oliver Typewriter
Oliver Factory
Hotel la Salle
Mr. Boone
North Carolina
Mr. Lyle
Tennessee
A Good Reason For Dean's Kidney Pills
Johnson City residents testify to lasting kidney cures and relief from backache headaches and urinary distress. William Thorn of Ariington Hotel Johnson City Tennessee recalls severe kidney trouble a year ago with nocturnal micturition and constant pain. After using Downs Kidney Pills the pain and discharge subsided and he regained health with no recurrence.
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Dean
Johnson City
Willian Thorn
Ariington Hotel
Tonn
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Faheney
Bie Tay Wy Dell, Paurney & Son
Hawasiwns
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East Main Street
the Hatteras
Barney Burleson
Kenova
W. Va
Mra. O. Burleson
Williamson
Ed Cromley
Homefolien
Fred King
Elk Park
Prue
Bunny Su Foo
ORDFA
Heller Bros
Bristol, VA
TENN
Sil State
Banks
Dr. King
Carolina
K.S. & E. Railroad
East Tennessee
North
Carolina Mountains
Bucklen
Ase
Tomi
Knox Collie Kennels
Knoxville, Tenn
Seniassatay
Wildermead Farm
Berkshire
Roan Mountain, Tenn
Harry W. Cease
Main St
Carter
C. J. Broyles
M. D
New Burrow
Steet
Jouimion City
Dr. E. 8.Miller
Suromon vMee
Miller's Drug Store
King Street
Teo Kam
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Phisician and
Surokon
Ofice
George J. Sells
Cor Roan
Main
Bason City
Tennensee
E. N. Moore Arrouyer
Axp Counsetton
Law Ofleo
Unaks National Bank
Foutson City
Tennansee
Johnson & Miller
Brown Bidy
E. J. Vaught
Arrouyey
Axp
Hontorron
Johnsonway
Engert, House & Co
W. Main St
J. R. Gardner Attowney
Law
Armbrust-Smith
Coral
Pension Clits
E. B. Hensley Lawyer
C. Williams
Arronyny
Axp Sonrorron
Cuancum
Obmaon City
COX
Ads Cox & Sells
Arronnnys At
Axp Sonorrons i Onanceny
VieEs
Prior Vines & Price
Ahnson City
Allen A. Holsclaw
Erves
Britt F. Smith
Armbrust-Smith Building
Spring Street
Scemo
L. ©. Smith
W.C. Pierce Toerier Oy Rat Pack
Norany
Market Street
Hyder
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Nat Hyder
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Pell
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Luzianne Coffee
Erie
Draugt
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