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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
4
The notice lists filing fees for various offices including Chancellor Circuit Judge and Attorney General positions. It specifies 1000 for several high offices and smaller amounts like 500 for county offices and 250 for magistrate or lesser officials.
The Dofce of Removal announced that Tue Comer has relocated through the Hoe and Hodge building situated on Market Street near Kuan Street, altering its operating site and access point.
The Comet has established a downtown office at the book store of Lyle & Co next to the post office. Patrons may leave advertisement copy orders for job work and subscriptions to receive prompt attention.
The Comet announces a bundling deal offering various newspapers at cash or advance rates. Included are North American, Forum Lewutept’s Family, Mac Courier-Journal, Philadelphia papers, New York weeklys, Sun, Journal, and others.
The notice states that M. Hickey is a candidate for sheriff of Washington County, subject to Republican party action, with the party's wishes guiding the selection. It also announces Wm Gss as a candidate for trustee of Washington County, subject to Republican convention decisions.
A fragmentary political column notes a budding poet in demand, describes Iris Tobe Hickey as looming for sheriff with Irin Brownlow opposing, and jokes about party papers. It mentions a Republican Congressional Convention, taxes, and the public’s desire for a fair deal. Senator Walthall’s resignation prompts regret and health hopes. A skeptic claims a new congressman cannot quickly influence Washington departments.
Prohibition debates heat up as Deputy Collector Taylor wields power. Since his appointment he has seized moonshine fluid extract capable of wrecking thousands of homes and filling jails, or if misused, of defeating the Republican party in the First and Second Congressional Districts.
Luat Mre Chewland hosted a public reception at the White Hours on a Saturday afternoon drawing a large crowd. Many guests offered their greetings to her, and she received them with graciousness despite the event being seen as a novelty after her marriage.
The excerpt critiques anti administration papers alleging bias in inviting Hawaii officials to a state dinner. It notes that Heatings did not hold an official position and thus had no entitlement to an invitation, arguing many stories rest on fabrications rather than facts.
Senator Morgan pressed ex-Minister Stevens for testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Stevens admitted being an ardent annexationist and wrote letters to Blaine about supporting a Queen's overthrow. The exchange referenced Blount’s report and a controversial letter from President Dole to Minister Willis, noting public indignation in light of prominent U S papers coverage.
A cabinet member defended the bond plan amid Democratic criticisms in Congress. He said free speech is essential yet suggested critics should fund the Treasury to avoid default. The administration acted after Congress refused immediate relief and after confirming legal rights under the 1875 law. Prospects for Senate resolutions and Bailey's House proposal appear unlikely to alter the matter. Bond offers have surged into the hundreds of millions, with premiums making interest near 2.14 percent or lower.
A local note from a Democratic Party worker of the Comet signals a bid to run as alderman in the first ward. The writer, Gro. A. Ross, appeals to voters after becoming smitten with public life and the party’s aims.
A credible witness notes Maynard was seen smiling since learning Hornblower had been indicted, a detail reported by the New York Commercial Advertiser.
A statement from Johnson City officials signals an open field for Senate candidates after declaring that Bob will not run. The remark, delivered ex cathedra, clears the way for other contenders to enter the race with formal announcements to follow in coming weeks.
In a stormy county meeting the Honorable Oliriaus Bier Gaumboe and several nominees debated the State's Attorney race. W.P. Brownlow delivered a clear, practical speech that energized supporters, boosting his standing and signaling strong congressional potential for the GOP if elected.
Excerpts from William L. Wilson on Mr Noble’s claim that direct taxation liberates trade and equals a modern equitable system. He notes the income tax’s potential fairness but warns of administration challenges, fraud risk, and the difficulty of enforcing a nationwide collection across vast geography.
The article reviews current fashion journals and pattern magazines, noting styles for women and children, detailing influence on skirts, waists, and garments. It lists publications La Mode de Paris, Paris Album of Fashion, The Frock Dressmaker and La Mode with subscription prices and where to order from McDowell & Company in New York.
The Delineator’s March issue promotes artistic display and beauty, featuring a fresh Scarf Drill, Urepe and Tisane Papers, Hygienic Living topics like Housekeeper Cookery and Woodwork Renovation. It includes Child Life, Elocution, Social Club ideas, Tea Table notes, and Flower Culture with knitting and crochet designs. Price one dollar, single copies fifteen cents.
The Hartman plan to treat 12 000 catarrh patients free expands from 10 000 after a large premium and many assistants. Send name and address to Dr S B Hartman Columbus Ohio for first month directions. Free medical books on catarrh grip coughs colds and consumption offered prepaid. A Sheboygan Michigan car driver was fired for being a woman.
McClure's Magazine for February presents Robert Marr with a vivid train hold-up story, portraits of Society Leaders of New York, and an inside look at how newspapers are printed. The issue promises 600 illustrations, reader-friendly features, and novelty arts like table decorations and Valentine crafts.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat is offered free to readers of this paper with a notice on another page. The Weekly Globe-Democrat now prints in semi weekly eight page sections on Tuesdays and Fridays, sixteen pages weekly for one dollar a year. It remains strictly Republican, delivering full news for farmers, merchants, and professionals who lack time for a large daily paper. Sample copies are sent free by Globe Printing Co. Saint Louis, Missouri.
Knoxynix January 20 Knoxville held a hotly contested municipal election. Incumbent Independent Democrat M E B Thompson defeated Capt A J Albers by 49 votes. Representative Jones won the chair of the board of public works over T P McDaniel by 232 votes, with six Democratic aldermen elected to nine.
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