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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

Page

2

Political turmoil and banking ties in national affairs

The piece outlines Democratic opposition to treasury and banking entanglements, naming Perry Heath and connections to Seventh National Bank of New York. It mentions General Miles versus Corbin, Senator Blackburn’s re election plans, reciprocity treaties under the Dingley tariff, and ongoing political maneuvering in Congress with Secretary Gage and Vanderlip cited in bank relations. It notes editorial staff rumors, Republican House proceedings, and local newspaper quips from East Tennessee papers.

Hanna Perry Heath Jane Patery Heath Seventh National Bank of New York City New York Heath Hanna School House Gage Sulzer Vanderlip New York National Bank Treasary Uty

Will Be a Candidate for Re-Election in Tennessee

Nashville report notes looming senator race as Governor McMillen faces renewed speculation about a bid. Carmack and Snodgrass shown as potential contenders with headquarters expected soon. The piece also mentions Kruger issuing a proclamation and urging Burghers to act in the Transvaal, quoting Psalms.

Nashville United States McMillen Carmack Snodgrass Mr. Carmack Snodgrasa Kruger

Tragedy in Kentucky Capitol Lobby Feared Fatal Wounds

In Frankfort Kentucky one o'clock today ex Congressmen Colson and Lt Beatt fought a gunbattle in the Capitol hotel lobby. Beatt was killed. Demarco and Julian died later from wounds. Captain Golden and Colson wounded. A bystander Scott was shot dead. The clash stemmed from a feud dating to the Spanish War. Colson surrendered to police. The scene left three dead and many injured as witnesses fled amid shock and chaos.

Frankfort David G. Colson Middlesboro Stheldert Beatt Somerset Beatt Colson Luther W. Dermarco Shelbyville Charles Julian B. B. Golden Barboursville Commonwealth Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Gol. Colson Harry McEwing Louisville W. C. Ridpath Chicago Scott Capitol Hotel Col. Colson Gol Demaree Captain Golden Coulson Ibin Beott Demarco Col Gulden Tanner McCreary Mtagoniata Colton Colaon Keveral Williams Gosport Thore Charles FH Julian Cppt Golden Kentucky Congress Republican Party Hooft Leutenant Qoldon

Soldiers Describe Fall Of Forti Hed City Retreat And Burned Depot

A letter details a chaotic retreat through a ruined city with burned depot and rail facilities. The writer notes the city’s desertion, quarters inside empty houses, and plans to reach Manila in days. Mention is made of Gen McArthur and Aguinaldo's vacated headquarters with enlistment nearing its end and hopes of discharge.

Forti Hed Manila Omas Marriews

Bob Taylor dies in boar hunt near San Antonio

Ex Governor Bob Taylor dies during a hunt after meeting a ferocious wild boar. He climbs a tree to escape as the boar charges the camp. William Onnwell from Knoxville shoots the animal with buckshot to finish it. The incident ends with Taylor’s fatal encounter as he faced the boar during the hunt.

Toras Om Bro Bryan Lansao San Anthonis Bob Taylor Bob William Onnwell Knoxville Nashville Banner

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Wilcox Bankruptcy

Creditors of John S Wilcox of Johnson City Washington County Tennessee are notified that on January 17 1900 he was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held January 27 1900 at 1 PM at the law office of J B Cox Johnson City Tenn to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Also a chancery notice orders nonresident defendants Ike T Jobe and others to appear February 1 1900 for defense or bill to be taken as confessed. Trustee sale announced by Howston Nortonas Bugnorsa & Loan Association January 27 1900 in front of the Jonesboro Court House for the property on Market Street Johnson City.

Benatoroleot Blackburn Washington Kentucky Tarlee Luson San Francisco Perac Paupange Columbia Denville Sam Atlantic Yakahoma Nagashi Japan Yakahama Yakuhome Nagashiwa Nuguakt Wii Trogenlad Ou Nila China Sea Manila Bay Dewey Porne Porno Malablot U. S. Infantry 9Th Infantry 4Th Calavry Wee Col. Bell Nigera Davis Arkansas Aguinaldo United States of America Rastarn United States District Court John Wilcox Tohncon City Ton John 8 Johnson City J. B. Cox Tenn A. D Jobe Ike T. Jobe John M. Brabson Ike T. Joneer Chancery Court Court House A. Buen C. W. Honox D. D Samuel H. Toy Elmira Toy W.C Jonesboro Market Street Johnson City, Formerly Known As the Residance Alow Howstox Nartoxas Bugnorsa & Loan Associatios Joan H. Bownay

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