Found Dead Prominent Civil Engineer in Morristown
Special to The Comet reports Chas D. Moss chief engineer for the New Port Development Company was found dead on a seat in the water at Cain House Morristown, at 12 45 today. He had been in Knoxville and was returning to Newport, and had been drinking heavily. It is believed he went into a closet around 10 40 and died shortly after.
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Texx
Chas, D. Moss
Newport Development Company
Newport
Tenn
Cain
Knoxville
Caught Up With Bob Fitzsimmons Murderer in New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 3 detectives arrested F. Fitzsimmons alias Bob and many aliases on fugitive murderer and burglar charges. He robbed a jewelry store six months earlier, wife acted as accessory, aiding an escape via jailwarden bribery and later beating a guard. Pittsburg detectives pursued him as he fled south.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
New Oreans
F. ©. Fitzsimmons
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Pittsburg
Cnjolery
Pitsburg
Fatal train accident near Lou D in February
This morning as passenger train No 3 westbound to the Chicago and Erie line entered the city, Engineer Mist was fatally injured by a projecting freight chord striking his head. The fireman noticed nothing amiss until the train crossed the Chicago and Erie crossing and sped into the depot yards at about 35 miles per hour. The conductor applied the air brake and stopped the train after it left the west yards, averting a possible catastrophe.
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Lou
Chicago and Erie Road
Chicago and Erie
Peculiar Case Involving Fugitive from Memphis Arrested
E H Hollister claiming kin to Secretary Rusk and a New York family was arrested in Chattanooga on a fugitive from justice charge. He had earlier served time for stealing a watch in Memphis and had a diamond ring given as security by his mother to suspend his sentence. The case involves replevin of the jewel and related legal actions.
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Cuattanooga
E.H. Hollister
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Rusk
New York
Memphis
Hollister
Chattanooga
Memphis Oi
Holixter
Remedy Promises Health Benefits From Sper 388
An old advertisement claims Sper 388 cleanses the body and poisons, strengthens mind and body, and prevents disease. It touts quick action and offers a free book by mail from Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia to provide more details and endorsements for use by adults and dependents.
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Streigt
Domite
Dwift Specific Co
Aarts, Ga
Goodbye Rivers Barge Case In Virginian Escapes
Virginian P Devers, who tried to murder Frank Bom Hors at Milligan, was allowed to escape under guard after a hearing delay. Reports state negligent handling and hidden intent to keep him free. A missing horse and missing tape add to the unrest as investigators probe the prison escape and the actions of Deputy Williams.
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P Devers
Frank Bom- Hors
Milligan
Lelay
Willems
Williams
Washington College Notes and College Life
Reports from Washington College include Miss Glora Broyles visiting Miss Lineon, Ahas G C Bogart returning from holiday, and Baxter passing the college Tuesday. Revival led by De Willoughby near the college brings hopeful signs. students and staff resume duties, and local chatter mentions weather and social events.
Notary favorites and old nursery tales mixed in verse
A fragmentary air of comic references blends Notary Favorites with lines about Chere Santa Piper Jack and Merry Kong Cole and a Thiel Wiss son, alongside references to a box Chrintitins and Five Little Peppers. The piece shifts to Pierce's Purgative Pellets, praised as mild and effective for constipation and stomach troubles.
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Soul
Jack Sprit
Merry Kong Cole
Thiel Wiss
Gothma
Panay
Lord Bauntleroy
Pierce
New Publication Watonga Valley News Debuts
The Watonga Valley News begins under Mol Pat Ditton as editor in chief in Sitzwhethton. Published in Washington and issued from Elizabethton, the edition aims to fund its parent Superative Town Company with a large monthly release. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for la grippe and related colds, offering trial bottles at M A McBurland’s drug store with a 1.00 price.
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Watonga
M.A McBurlands & Gite Drug Store
Fire department notice for June 30 meeting at Hillview
Attention firemen. A meeting of the Hook and Ladder Company is called for 6 30 sharp. At Howlynetersbury, urgent matters to be discussed. Heavon View Pres s.5. Craven, Sec pro tem.
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Howlyneters
Heavon View Press
Craven
Mary Keen 76 Died of Grippe Near City Home
Mrs Mary Keen aged 76 died of grippe after dining at a home near the city Tuesday Her death was noted by the Grispe A casket was sent out yesterday by IL Bering Co and the remains placed in care of that firm
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Mary Keen
IL. Bering &Co
Desperate escape and arrest haunt city precincts
A chaotic incident unfolds as a dangerous escapee eludes capture then is recaptured by police in a tense city scene. Officers escort the suspect to county custody while investigators pursue details of the breakout and protective actions.
Inland city growth and local notices loom large
Dense fragmentary notes report a weekly regulon meeting, bids to host a reception for John A Fine, church concerts for charity, altercations at a social event, and plans for a soldier's home in Greeneville. Mentions of Buhrerville concerts, local trades, and various residents visiting or traveling persist amid scattered ads.
Disappearance of Knoxville Woman At Tulace Hotel
A Knoxville woman identified as Nellie Black by a label in her clothing vanished from the Tulace Hotel in Knoxville after registering as Mrs Miller. She last seen leaving with a willow basket, while hotel staff found a worn sacque and fur trimmed cloth in her room. The case alarms hotel management as investigators note possible distress and morphine behavior.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tulace Hotel
Maxwell
Palace Hotel
Eb, Miller
Albert Brown
Rom
Arnold Constable & Co
New York
Nellie Black
J. T. Hoawker
Griscomds
Wing and
Upper Streets
Lexington
Joseph and Loeb
Birmingham
Ala
Swift Specific Co recommends 8 8 8 for eczema cure
Letter from Joe A Beard of Louisville Ky praising 8 8 8 as a blood remedy that cured his eczema after years of sufferings. He claims the product removed symptoms within days and prevented recurrence after three bottles. The notice invites readers to write for a free brochure about the remedy.
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Leon
Taye
Joo. A. Beard
Louiseville
Drees
Swift
Iyata
Sam and the Bakery Change Hands Again
The City Bakery has changed hands again with Mr. Broyles selling to W. Leach. Sam, formerly a wallpaper seller, now runs the bakery and is expected to maintain the shop’s good standing for fresh bread and other items. May Sam be successful in this new venture.
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Broyles
8. W. Leach
Sam
Child dies from cruelty and neglect in Horrinaytine Ky
A four year old child died in Horrinaytine Kentucky from cruelty and neglect. The youth, named Hoan Mason, a colored child, had been cared for by a guardian who mistreated the youngster last summer. During a recent cold spell the child was brutally beaten and severely neglected. Foot injuries and toe loss were reported, and the body showed significant mutilation from abuse.
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Hoan Mason
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