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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
4
Tue Comer has moved into the Hoss and Hodge building on Market Street near Roan Street. The notice records the relocation to a new commercial space and specifies the property involved.
Tus Comer sets a downtown office for ihs patrons at Lyle & Co book store beside the post office. Advertisements orders for job work and subscriptions may be left there and receive prompt attention.
The Comer offers cash in advance subscriptions for various newspapers and magazines including The North American Review The Farum The New Person The American Farmer and Farm News The Cosmopolitan McClure's Magazine Womankind Word and Works Demorest's Family Courier Journal weekly Philadelphia Times weekly New York World New York Herald weekly New York Sun weekly Ladies Home Journal World Almanac Word and Works Almanac with stated rates and terms.
A noisy political tirade runs through this fragment, criticizing public figures and institutions. It mentions Johnson City business interests, a renewed Claiborne Democrat, and disputes over tariffs on milk. It hints at forgery, perjury, and investigations, closing with references to a "schedule of assets" and ongoing probing.
A heated exchange over the Wilson Tariff Bill echoes through town as delegates for a convention to nominate Milennium are discussed. Supporters push Tariff Reform as a unifying Democratic aim while critics warn the party could lose power without decisive action. The House plans brief five minute debates before final votes, with optimism that amendments will address objections within the party.
A Memphis Commercial item reports Ex-Gov Robi Taylor traveling from Milan to Brownsville on Tuesday with a Commercial representative. He refuses candidacy for U S Senator but will give speeches where needed. The piece also cites remarks on the Wilson Bill and Ed Doxxy views from New York senators and Dockery Committee reforms in the sixth Auditor’s office, plus a brief note on Current Literature January issue.
The text extols a magazine praised for beauty delicacy and grace of its selections, calling it a literary clearinghouse through which world literature passes and is arranged. It urges examination of a copy to realize its unique appeal and delightful reading experience.
Hon. C C Collins retires from the campaign for Attorney General. In a Mountaineer card, Collins states he steps aside for the best interests of himself and family and offers good will toward opponents, pledging to support the Grand Old Party and good government.
The piece notes Alf Taylor’s polished oratory and leadership on the House floor despite opposing the Wilson Bill. It lauds his speechcraft after succeeding Bourke Cochran and laments his announced retirement while contrasting his talents with Sam Reed’s boldness. It emphasizes Republicans recognizing his abilities.
A new historical romance titled In the Shadow of the Alhambra or the Last of the Moorish Kings by Prof. W M Greenlee of Holbrook College, Knoxville publishing through 8 B Newman & Co. The story spans Spain during Saracenic power, blending war, persecution, chivalry and love with vivid cultural history. The author, an Arabic scholar, pledges broad appeal for its narrative and scholarly value.
The Postmaster General urged classing ten largest U S post offices separately and obtaining direct appropriations from Congress. He cited New York Philadelphia and Chicago as examples where large-scale operations and reduced red tape could boost efficiency and public service demand.
A dated plea calls for reducing friction among offices and consolidating control from the Postmaster General to streamline expenses and speed in delivering mail from Philadelphia to the South and beyond. It urges Congress to take the unwieldy system and create simpler, quicker service for all citizens.
The editor of Tuk Comer describes his open honest contest for the Johnson City postoffice as free of personal attack. He defends his character against false charges before the Senate committee and promises to publish all correspondence if allowed. He urges the people to judge fairly and seeks a clean confirmation process.
W A Dickenson says he seeks Johnson City mayor as a candidate not by choice but due to his party’s plan to run him anyway per the Courier.
Hubert Howe Bancroft’s Tur Book of the Fair will be completed in 25 parts of 40 pages each. The work features fine paper, pictures, and printing and serves as a memento of the great industrial display. It aims to describe the Expo for those unable to attend.
In the House Mr Wilson defended tariff measures and recalled a petition from enslaved people urging slavery’s continuation. Representative Doolittle demanded a comparison between laboring Americans and enslaved southerners. Wilson retorted with a sharp reply before withdrawing the remark amid Democratic uproar.
The Nashville Banner quotes Mr Doolittle and a WV senator in a wartime remark dispute. It notes the exchange reveals Republican agitation against Southern peace, while the judge’s view says it reflects the senator’s unguarded wit and prewar behavior rather than Mr Wilson personally.
The Globe Democrat announces a semi weekly edition eight pages each Tuesday and Friday, totaling sixteen pages weekly, priced at one dollar per year. It remains strictly Republican, providing full news coverage for readers who lack time for a daily paper. Free sample copies available upon request to Globe Printing Co., St. Louis, Missouri.
The Johnson City Comner reports ex Governor R L Taylor will not run for the United States Senate next winter. He will focus on lectures and financial planning for the future. The piece lauds his wit and public speaking, noting he may avoid political battles while remaining a popular figure.
The notice directs readers to obtain coal from L. O. Cartright & Co, located at the old F. M. George site on Cherry Street, signaling a supply source for fueling needs.
Ware's offers a fine line of four in hand tree all shades and colors. L. C. Cartwright & Co. advertise as dealers in coal and wood, promising warmth and heating supplies to customers.
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