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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
2
Rumors say Speaker Crisp’s departure from Washington sparks a split in the House over the silver issue. Silver men may nominate their own candidate and form a caucus to influence the speakership, with Democrats broadly divided and cross party allies aiding a pro silver bid.
Resolutions record the death of the wife of John A. Mangle in Sullivan County Tennessee in June 1893. The John Sevier Lodge No 59 Knights of Pythias extends sincere sympathy to Brother Mangle. The resolutions praise the deceased as a Christian woman and call for publication in city papers and delivery to the family.
The Gould estate moved from a high of 82 million to a low around 61 million, with values shifting amid Wall Street turbulence. Stocks valued at about 70 million at Gould's death surged to 82 million, later falling to 61 million as market conditions worsened.
Dock Taylor, convicted of murdering the Mullins family at Pound Gap Virginia, was denied a new hearing by the Court of Appeals at Wytheville and will be resentenced. He will be moved from Lynchburg to Wise County shortly, with executive clemency as his only life-line. Governor McKinney historically is not favorable to clemency.
Congressman McMillian announces the appointment of David B. Plumber of Celina Tennessee as Bank Examiner for the state. The position pays about three thousand dollars and is funded in part by Ripans Tabules.
Figures from the Manufacturers' Record estimate at least 25 million dollars will be disbursed as interest and dividends by Southern banks railways and corporations this month with most funds flowing into the region. Banks report strong dividend payments and a few high yields. A description of Arab courtship customs is included as a cultural aside with vivid scenes of tribal ties and celebratory weddings.
A Sunday accident on the Chickamauga battlefield killed ex Alderman Crimmins and seriously injured Chattanooga Chief of Police Mitchell. A gust toppled a tree as the men sheltered under an umbrella, crushing Crimmins’s skull and injuring Mitchell.
The Two Minute Trotter with a running mate and bicycle sulky trotted a full mile in 2:0815 on Kirkwood track Ayres P on Tuesday. Witnesses said a faster running mate could have lowered the record further according to the New York Herald.
Mr H A Robinson has informed the Secretary of Agriculture of the normal or full crop standard used by USDA reporters to measure impairment. The national normal bushels per acre has ranged over ten years from 14.6 to 15.60, averaging about 14.50.
A Maltese stoker aboard the Camel, off duty during a collision with the Victoria, crawled below to close water-tight doors as water rose to his neck. Admiralty officials plan promotion and a life pension if the tale of his bravery is confirmed.
Private Secretary P Turney Jr says once arrangements are ready for the convicts at Coal Creek the Governor will call in the troops as recommended by Superintendent Kirk and the board of prison inspectors Col Keller Anderson has been in Nashville reviewing the matter
An offer promises The Cosmopolitan Magazine along with The Combet for two dollars a year. The copy claims a vast reduction from previous rates, marketing 128 pages per issue with over 120 illustrations and a renowned staff of contributors.
The April term order to sue the B. and EB railroad bonds was rescinded last Monday week on condition the line connects with the Cranberry line and the Town Company permanently locates the tannery. If met, the county will pay interest on 20,000 bonds and halt further suit.
The 8 A and O and L N railroads offer daily Bristol departures at 3 25 p m arriving Louisville 6 55 a m with a quick Monon connection in the South. Tickets and sleeping car space available at the 8 A depot telephone 29 472 tf.
Frank P. Bond sworn in as collector of internal revenue in Nashville on Saturday succeeding D A Nuno who resigned. Sidney Harris of Dresden named deputy collector with B Martin as stamp clerk and ganger at Greenbrier. Mrs Gertrude Haynes daughter of Gideon Pillow succeeds Migs Spurrier as typewriter.
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