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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1893
Page
4
The notice lists a one year subscription price for the Johnson City paper. It notes mail handling and class designation for postal service. The item identifies the publication as a second class matter and references the city.
It states a subscription push with a $1.00 fee and advises notify if unsubscribing. Miscellaneous items note bonds, rumors, rain, a shock from an electric car conductor, real estate issues, a fire in Elizabethton, and various political and diplomatic mentions.
The item cites a push for space in town rules and notes many poor men endure crowded conditions in the calabooge for the same reason.
Mr. J. J. Brown a Culbertson trustee says the executors would strive to sustain the codicil that withholds Mrs. Leigh Frenchs fortune, a move seen as likely to be defended in court and upheld by heirs.
Malta dispatch from London Times reports Vice Admiral Tryon confessed the loss of the Victoria was his fault after ordering the Camperdown to turn when space was unavailable. The Courier disputes damage to electric cars and says arrangements were perfect with no charging during the storm.
Editor Eorror Adams announces the Bakersville News will permanently suspend after failing to cover running expenses. The notice cites financial losses as the reason for halting publication next week.
Tris reported that the President offered the U S Supreme Court seat left by Justice Blatchford to Justice Edgard M Cullen of the Brooklyn Supreme Court. A recent Internal Revenue ruling urged collectors to collect liquor tax from Keeley institutes. If the hair of the dog is used for the bite, payment must be made accordingly.
An editorial lines up a critique of silver markets and public trust. It argues the Uscle 8Am piece overstates scarcity and warns against boasting of declines. It questions whether the sentence should read There is instead of we.
The Herald and Tribune note that repeal of the Sherman law has shifted from likelihood to doubt as Congress convenes. They contrast with past optimism, and mention a fresh pension roll purge in Philadelphia, enlarging the total to about 400 pensions dropped under the 1890 dependent pension act.
Turlinois Steel Company of Chicago contracts with several coal firms in West Virginia for their entire output over six months starting July 1. The deal is viewed as a notable victory for West Virginia coke against Connellsville companies.
On the thirtieth anniversary of the battle, a ceremony at Gettysburg marked the dedication of a handsome monument by New York State. General Sickles gave the principal address urging the U S Government to buy the battlefield and establish it as a national park to prevent vandalism.
Senator Voorters, long pro free coinage of silver, now favors repeal of the Sherman law and believes it will pass. He is a powerful Senate figure whose support is valued in the fight. House supporters expect a repeal by at least 20 votes, aided by firm leadership and hard campaigning.
The Knoxville Journal notes A B Bowmon has retired from the internal revenue service after serving since Col W A Allen’s death. He, with faithful subordinates, earned a top record and broad respect in business dealings. The piece also mentions a vacancy on the U S Supreme Court from Justice Blatchford’s Newport, Rhode Island death and lists potential nominees discussed for President Cleveland.
Reports from Massachusetts retreat say President Cleveland’s knee and foot rheumatism is improving. The illness has caused only minor discomfort and has not affected his overall health. He has enjoyed Mehing and other recreations and is expected to return to Washington in better condition.
The Missouri National Bank of Kansas City closed Monday morning with assets of 1,254,785 and liabilities of 700,000. Grand Avenue Bank, also in Kansas City, assigned with assets 211,000 and liabilities 140,000. Six smaller Kansas City State banks suspended. Denver’s convention and threats of repudiation damaged Colorado credit, six Denver banks closed, while Missouri reported no failures that day and anticipated a recovery barring further bluster from Gov Waite.
Mourning arrives from Erwin over Col. W. C. Emmert who died July 7. He was a leading Unicoi County citizen, former State Senator, and lawyer. Married July 2, 1837 to Amanda Renshaw of Jonesboro. Six children, all grown and married, survive. Sympathy extended to family and friends.
Mr. M. Moser, manager of the Unaka and Nolashnoky engineering corps, visited the city for a day or two last week. He said the corps was within four miles of Embreaville when he left and expects to complete the survey to Erwin by Saturday. He noted few obstacles and that the route has easy grades and natural advantages. Morristown Gazette.
Hon Colling reported from Elizabethton that a potential disastrous fire was caught in time. Blase were found under the corner of the Temple of Economy in the News building, a block likely to be destroyed without prompt action. The suspicious circumstances led citizens to urge M Wills, store proprietor, to leave. he refused and chose to stand trial for arson.
W K Martin resigns as Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue after four years of service, praised for miles traveled and work done at low cost, with notes of moonshine raid collaboration. J Q Tilson visits home in Union County. Bucephalous the horse for sale or trade, seeks mill or beer saloon in exchange. A rural exchange with a humorously misread crowd at The Comer office and a playful jab about shoe making.
A Tennessee Press Association gathering in Nashville highlighted the press’s power and the editors’ civic role. The piece underscores editors’ contributions, quoting Gov. Francis of Missouri on the editors’ financial value to communities and their moral influence, as reported by the Nashville Banner.
A collage of quotes and quips from diverse papers. Bits joke about transit, money, first loves, baseball, and fame. It blends humorous anecdotes with social nods and playful wordplay from Philadelphia Times New York Press Dallas News and others through a single stitched page fragment.
A Bristol Courier column comments on labor woes and patronage, mentions Hast Tennesse sage, Adam and Exsary, Walter Brownlow and John Houk steering plans for next year, and questions on generosity and memory in social exchanges.
Friday July 21 at 7 30 p m a full attendance is urged at the regular meeting of Jon Sevier Lodge K of P no business of importance will be transacted by order of Chancellor Commander J P Mann
An ice cream supper is planned at the new Baptist church located two and a half miles northwest of the city next Friday at 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the church with everyone invited to attend.
J. M. Cane thanks friends for kindness shown during wife and mother Falling Cane’s illness and death. He says they will always occupy a warm place in their heart and expresses deep gratitude.
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