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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
1
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin touted as the greatest remedy for stomach and digestive troubles. It claims to impart life and vigor, keep digestive parts in prime condition, and offers refunds if it does not benefit. A postal offer promises a book of wonders and samplers for first-time buyers.
Turbulent Tennessee Republicans drift away from Brownlow Cox alliance amid patronage clashes. Evans favored by many leaders, Greer cites Evans strong statewide appeal, Wright pushed by some but seen as weaker. Debate centers on party loyalty, influence, and Evans potential gubernatorial bid.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway introduces a daily schedule from Shreveport at 1 pm to Dallas arriving 9 pm, linking with the Queen and Crescent Route for through passengers. An 11 pm departure connects with the Queen and Crescent Route’s sleeper to San Antonio via Dallas, Whetsel, and Smithville, with reverse service offered.
Crockett county Democrats grow restless over the early backing of Judge John R Bond for governor and push to rescind the action. Support for Patterson rises in Gibson Tipton Dyer counties with Hill and others predicting Patterson's nomination by April 15 and the state convention at Nashville May 29. Strong local sentiment favors a county primary to allow direct voter choice.
Chattanooga dispatch reports that I Clay Evans former consul general to London decided to seek the Republican nomination for governor. Evans plans a vigorous campaign with Nashville and Kansas City figures and rivals like Newell Lane and Peter Torney mentioned. Party optimists prepare for a primary across counties while efforts to harmonize Brownlow elements continue amid internal clashes.
General Joe Wheeler, famed cavalry commander and statesman, died after writing for the Golden Age magazine on a recently achieved goal to close his career as a historian. The issue features his reflections on West Point and his meeting with Robert E. Lee, plus a dramatic Chickamauga narrative by Dr. John Allan Wyeth. Golden Age costs $1 yearly, published at 48 West Twenty Seventh Street, New York.
Mary Waldo of 186 Second Street testified before Magistrate Breen in Yorkville against her former beau Giza Lawrence. The court mocked the exchange as Lawrence admitted slandering her and kissing her while Waldo described herself as uncommonly desirable. The magistrate ordered that she is willing to "hit her steady" and warned Lawrence he faces consequences.
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