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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1894

Page

8

Wholesale Holdups In St Loves Retail criminals nabbed

Six men William Sullivan John Prettaboire Janes Colles Sylvester Powers Howard Davidson and Walter Hammer were arrested for a string of New Year hold ups around Sixth and Market. Police report they committed nearly a dozen robberies between midnight and 2 am and were caught during a botched robbery at a New Year s gathering on Maple Street.

St Loves William Sullivan John Prettaboire Janes Colles Sylvestor Powers Howard Davidson Walter Hammer Metarhing Howe

Mayor Appointed General Agent for Pocahontas Coal Co

The Mayor of Johnson City Col. Thomas EH Matson is named general agent for the Pocahontas Coal Co. Southern territory. Notes discuss Southern bank letters on business, a shift to cash basis, and broad economic changes.

Thomas EH. Matson Johnson City Pocahontas Goal and Coke Co Comel

Weather guessing contest offers $1000 to February day

The 1¢ Weekly Courier Journal of Louisville, a Democratic paper, promotes a weather guessing contest offering one thousand dollars in cash to subscribers who predict the coldest February day in Louisville, with a January 31, 1594 deadline. New and old subscribers can enter for $1 each.

Courier-Journal Louisville Thame

Postoffices in Operation on Jan 1 1804 in U S

The Post Office Department record shows 68 806 post offices in operation in the United States on January 1 1804. Of these 3424 are in the Presidential class 151 in the 61st class 2 009 in the third class and 65 382 in the fourth class. Last four quarters postmaster compensation totaled 250 while receipts were 11 900 or less. Forty three fourth class offices were recently raised and included in the statement.

Wasnxivox Jan L United States Postoffice Department

Volcanic unrest and mixed global news reported

Vulkan Popochtapetl near Pueblo erupts violently as reports tie to international tensions. Brazil and American naval matters surface with new cruiser in New York. Gold and silver mines post gains despite silver baron claims, while Speaker Chap predicts Wilson Bill path to Senate by February.

Golnado Ste Chap Senate

Farmer Buries Wife and Three Children in Kentucky Fire

Thomas Randeal, a Bolton area farmer in Harrodsburg Kentucky, woke to a blaze in his home. He escaped with his baby while attempting to wake the three children upstairs. The house collapsed, killing his wife and all three children. the residence and contents were a total loss.

Harropssura Thomas’ Randeal Bolton

Two Riffian Chiefs Taken as Prisoners

Meuita a Moroccan envoy and Muley Areal turn over two Riffian chiefs, Sidi Maimon Mahatar and Hadedh Hadi, to General Martinez de Campos. They will be placed aboard the Spanish cruiser Luzon for transport to Tangier, while the sultan decides their punishment. Both prisoners led attacks on Spaniards.

Meuita Muley Morocco Martinez de Campos Sidi Maimon Mahatar Hadedh Hadi de Campos Ieland Luzon Tangier

Spate Seeks Divorce Over Married-To-A-Man Claim

Oscar F. Spate filed for divorce from Honorah Spate citing that his spouse was a man at the time of their Chicago marriage on March 17, 1887. He left the wife upon learning the truth and has resided in Omaha since.

Omaha Oscar F. Spate Honorah Spate Spates Chicago Spate Hame Onaha

Plucky Motorman Repels Electric Car Robbery

Denver Jan 1 Two men attempted to hold up an electric car on the Eighth avenue line last night. One smashed the headlight and charged the motorman who fired a revolver. The motor man then turned on full current, leaving both robbers behind. Four passengers aboard.

Denver Cer Eighth Avenue

A Novel Literary Enterprise in New York

The American Cooperative Library, formed in New York, offers nationwide access to major city libraries at a small daily loan rate. Members pay per book value, can borrow or buy, and special book clubs provide access to world literature for $2.00 to $3.00 annually. Free circulars and a 160 page catalogue are available. Address John B. Alden, Manager, 57 Rosa St. New York. Fresh bread pies and cakes daily at Leach's Main street.

American Cooperative Library New York United States Ben Hur John B. Alden Rosa St

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