Weekly Comet An Odd Mix Of War Talk And Tax Debate
The item mixes editorials on tariff policy, treasury finances under Mr Spaulding, and calls for tax law reform. It cites McKinley act effects, Harrison era spending, and a Nashville Herald critique, noting surplus decline and potential bond issues. A Courier-Journal excerpt argues for clear tax definitions and no back taxes.
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Honce
Spaulding
the Treasury
Republican Party
Harrison
Nashville Herald
Courier-Journal
What Shall We Tax The Tax Question Across Wealth Growth
A discussion argues taxation should target wealth accumulation rather than debt or production. The piece contends a state must expand its taxing power without hindering enterprise or credit. It urges policies that encourage accumulation and forward-looking investments across sectors.
Primary style ballot invites mayoral candidate choice
The Comet announces a voter ballot to choose a mayoral candidate ahead of the municipal contest. The coupon runs until March 1 with Sunday results, and each legal voter may cast one vote. Ballots require a signature to be counted. voter names remain private to prevent repetition. ballot box is at The Comet office.
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Comer
Gateway to the Mineral and Timber Laden Alleghenies
A fragmented excerpt highlights IUNSON CHT as a hub for trunk lines and terminals, emphasizing central roles in natural resources and a gateway to the mineral and timber rich Alleghenies.
Johnson City Emerges as a Steel Center Prospect
The article details Johnson City Tennessee as a growing railway hub near Cranberry Mountains with lines to Greensboro and Wilkesboro. It highlights rich iron ore, limestone, timber, and a rising population of 4,160 plus numerous industrial ventures in operation or construction, signaling a potential steelmaking season for the region.
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Johnson City
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Shelby
N. C
Cranberry
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
Cranberry Mountains
Tin and Store Company
Man Nifsaturen
Iioware
Miller Bros. Crandall-Harris Tobacco
Cigar Partory
J. B. Harrlee
W. J. Gratai & Co
Botting
W. J. Graham & Co
P, Iving & Co
Buck
J. T. Hose & Co
Allison & Schafer
Campbell & Co
Bowman Walange Lumber Company
Cooper Brown
J. M. Carr & Co
Tennessee
Alabama
Dalgleidh
Embreville Freehold
Bessemer Haute
Hom
Bland
Raebrevne, Freheid, Tand, Iron and Railway Company
London
Johnson City City Directory and Church Directory
A fragment shows a Johnson City directory with government offices court officials post office hours and money orders. It lists law court officers mayor recorder post office hours trade board and church and Sunday school directories alongside names and roles.
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Johnson City
Kemi
A. J. Ae Hunter
Bolton Ott City Hoyelian
Lodges and Orders Meeting Notices and Members
Frayed OCR listing shows various lodge and fraternal group notices. It lists Dr. 6 8, Mill Moots, Royal Arch Chapter meetings on Thursdays, and K P nights with locations at Market Street halls. Names such as John Houels, Lyle, Miller, W. Dickinean, Maj. Cantwell, and Dr. J. W. Com appear as officers or attendees.
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Hell
Marwon
Royal Arch
John Houels
L. Boring
Our Letter Box for Public Views in The Comet
The Comet invites readers to send brief views on public matters and upcoming contest. Express opinions clearly and concisely for broad public airing in this community column.
Matson as mayor nominee praised by London meeting
Col Thos E Matson is named as a mayoral candidate by W H Coosry and TAMMANY ALL in typewritten remarks from London stockholders meeting notes. The letter lauds his public spirit and experience while discussing iron and ore production potential and furnace capacity.
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Eorror
Col
Thos. E. Matson
Mateon
Tammany All
W. H. Coosry
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