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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1898

Page

2

Local political rants and notes from Johnson City

An array of sharp, satirical notes from Johnson City Tenn addressing politics, elections, law, and public notices. The column mocks Dortch law debates, district boundaries, and local candidates while referencing tax issues, newspaper errors, and currency counterfeits with pointed, long running punch.

Taalerr Loaded For Tim Senate And Debates Over Gold

A fragmented old column discusses Senator Teller preparing a challenge to expose stances on bimetallism versus gold monometalism. It references Secretary Gage and a historic 1878 resolution about bonds and silver content. Additional notes warn Southern Railway schedules and editor conflicts, plus tax payment reminders for 1807.

Tim Senate Taller Gige McKinley Teller Stanley Mathews Ohio Senate United States U.S Ilea Gage Aul Congress

Pension Vraude the Pension Roll and Costs Compared

A skeptical editorial argues against partisan pension favoritism and urges scrutiny of the rolls. It cites New York Sun figures showing about 200000 more "survivors" claimed than served, and estimates total pension costs at 141268880 for the coming year, prompting calls for reform and investigation. It also notes a Knoxville Tribune claim about a lost night-shimmy in Memphis.

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Local Notes From URPSH CREEK And Surrounding Area

Rev Clendennen preached at Bell's last Sunday. James J Huffine plans a visit to Missouri relatives tomorrow. Miss Retta Miller improving after illness. N A and A H Miller returned to Knoxville after a week visiting relatives. J F A Burleson recovered from frost and tends the Brush Creek mill. D A Vines teaching at Conkling visiting home folks and bird during holidays. Henry Miller of Knoxville visiting relatives and making tires near Miller's side track. A porch remodel near Summit may finish soon if weather holds. Miss Flora Saylor visited sister Mia Young. Flora reports pain since cold weather began at the Kwart. Elias Vines torn between tending Brush Creek mill or accepting call to Knob Creek mill. Miss Mamie Saylor bothered by a large berry weighing about 26 pounds. advice to can or freeze. Jane the cook and Titus discuss Cherokee mill and another Vine cluster. a time around March 15 set for a circle and possible marriage. Jan 8 1808.

Flora Saylor Mia Robert Young Flora Kwart Elias Vines Brush Creek Knob Greek Mamie Saylor Jane Titus

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