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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
2
McMinn and Sullivan counties work to submit road improvement bonds for a public vote. Sheriff Pax likely will not charge the usual turnkey fee to release Harvey Logan. The Knoxville Journal notes possible past overcharges in such arrangements.
Washington officials push a new plan for rural free delivery routes tying routes to filed applications and limiting patronage. The change aims to equalize treatment across parties, with effects debated for Congress members in the South and beyond.
A Jacksonboro case State ex. rel. vs William Collins and county officials found the redistricting act unconstitutional by Judge Henderson. Fifteen days given to appeal to the Supreme Court. Local dispute as magistrates ousted and refused seating at Hamblen court. The row over protests and seating persisted.
In Jonesboro on July 3 a failed escape attempt occurred at the Washington County jail. Constable John Hankal had six prisoners out during the day and tried to bring them back at night. Leonard and Adam Jackson assaulted Hankal and a woman nearby. The assailants battered Hankal's face and tried to overpower him with a blanket to flee.
An OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with prisoners, a revolver, and officers in a post office setting. It references a cold cure claim and a medical ad tone, mentioning Ei W Grove and Dr Thom Electric oil alongside pharmacy style pitches.
A testimonial notes subscription support for officers who safeguarded Harvey Logan and praises Barduck Hitters for keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys active, claiming health benefits and urging acknowledgment at the Journal and Tribute office.
The Circuit Court in Washington County Tennessee orders the sale at Jonesboro Court House to satisfy a judgment against J W Looper. The land described as a 40 acre parcel bounded by Hall Lowdy Hughes and Day is offered for cash to the highest bidder with homestead rights preserved.
A long list of taxes interest and costs assessed on numerous lots in Johnson City and surrounding additions, including the Carnegie Land and Improvement Company additions, East Park, Mountain View, and Watauga areas. Names include Wilton, Gilson, Molesworth, Stratton, Boring, and others with years spanning 1887 to 1898.
Government announces tax sale details for Watauga and nearby additions including Reeves and Dal land lots. It lists parcels 164 and 100 in the Walang and Watanga additions with tax amounts, interest, and penalties for 1718 era assessments. If the sale does not conclude on the stated date it will continue daily until completed.
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