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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented column notes missing J N and found Birt y Peters in Chattanooga. It criticizes Judge Jackson transfer, cites county vote totals, and quips on Bristol, guns, and Republican finances. It references Blk Frick assassination hints and a comic take on kisses in hard times.
A long Perspective piece condemns Alexander Berkman for shooting Henry Frick. It argues anarchists originate in Europe, threaten US order, and must be harshly punished. The author asserts American labor capital conflict invites rattle snakes from within and calls for quick legislative and police action. The piece ends with a quip about subscriber incentives from a Southern newspaper.
The page blends humorous vignettes and odd quotes from Butts county Georgia and Detroit Frée Press style jokes. A crossroad notice mocks campaigns while family banter and a line about Galileo’s telescope via a New York Herald joke appear in this collage of snippets.
A Montgomery county committee urged Governor Buchanan to run as an independent for governor. He listened as the ten members delivered resolutions from Clarksville friends. With pressure mounting and no renomination, his possible candidacy remains uncertain and may draw third party support.
A New York baker named F. Mallick is arrested at Long Branch on charges of being a party to the attempted murder of Mr. Frick. He is believed to have sent money to Bergman, the would be assassin, while Bergman was in Alleghany City. Authorities move to transfer the arrest warrant to Chief Omara.
The Journal notes a growing stir over a ticket sensational case in E. TV. It mentions a prominent young Knoxville man in social circles and says the outcome is awaited with interest.
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