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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
2
The Comet notes a wavering sugar trust case and pending federal bids while the Dingley tariff faces senate scrutiny. It cites T G Peyton on political miscalculations, McKinley era appointments, and calls for a genuine sugar investigation versus another failure.
The speaker argues that only a fearless chairman and brave colleagues will bring guilty editors to account and reveal the sugar trust’s leaders. If the committee lacks courage, the investigation may fail to uncover wrongdoing.
The piece critiques Speaker Reed's readiness to reverse his own rulings and questions his authority on parliamentary law. It argues his decisions reflect will rather than rule, notes Republican inertia, and cites a Senate rebuke by Senator Morgan as warranted, suggesting possible constitutional scrutiny.
A severe quake struck at about 1:05 p.m. and lasted twenty seconds, causing residents to rush outdoors though no damage occurred. An additional slight tremor was reported at 2:00 p.m. with several chimneys shaken down.
The notice records unrest among section hands after paydays with several intoxication incidents. Martin Humphreys faced a fine for public drunkenness and profanity and is dodging a peace warrant. N T Shell was tried for assault and battery, while John Humphreys was drunk and reportedly robbed of most of his month's wages.
Brush Creek News lists visitors and congregational events with names like J. E. Miller Miss Maggie Lee and Rev. W Patton. It also includes a humorous aside about a debate at Bell's and a medical advertisement for LANOL and Mount Lebanon Shakers praising digestion and quick effects.
A minor earthquake tremor was reported in Morriatown with no noise or damage. Few residents noticed the event at the time.
A distinct quake was felt here and across the county a few minutes after 1 o clock. The shock was sharp and lasted only seconds. Loose metal and glassware rattled and an iron safe door swung shut with no damage reported.
The earthquake shock reported from various East Tennessee counties was scarcely felt here with very few persons aware of it.
At about 1 15 o clock two distinct earthquakes rattled windows and swayed floors citywide. In West Knoxville and Winston North Carolina people fled buildings while officials reported no major damage though several firms and homes felt tremors.
A Wilmersling Pennsylvania dispatch reports 600 angry men who once backed McKinley tore down and trampled his portrait in their clubroom. They had formed clubs and bought uniforms for a Canton parade in his honor seven months earlier, now lamenting their past support.
The excerpt notes corn work ongoing and wheat showing rust and potential damage before harvest. Health is generally good with a few illnesses and minor fines. Citizens await promised prosperity which has not yet arrived, hoping for eighteen months or more while they persevere, mend, and avoid debt amid cautious optimism.
Southern Railway offers a round trip fare from Knoxville to the meeting site for the Summer School of the YMCA. Tickets on sale June through to June the return validity extends to late June. Contact local agents for details.
Mrs. Aaron Shell of Morristown visited relatives while Dr. C. W. Bell of Piney Flats called on old friends and patients. Mrs. Lula Campbell and daughters Ida and Elberta weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leonard. Wheeler's cavalry veteran Wm. Biles visits his uncle and aunt G. W. St. John. An earthquake shock rattled windows and stirred reactions around noon.
Very low return rates to Nashville are in effect from all principal Southern Railway stations to celebrate the Tennessee Centennial. Special schedules with convenient through sleeping car service are arranged. Call an agent for full information and details on rates and tickets.
The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Asheville North Carolina for the YWCA Summer School meeting held June 1 to 25 1897. Fares are one fare for the round trip with tickets sold June 4 and June 11 1897, with return by June 27 1897. For further information contact the railway.
The Southern Railway promotes windwards summer retreats from Asheville to Lookout Mountain with low rates and convenient schedules. It issues a folder titled Sumter Homes and Resorts detailing about a thousand seaside and mountain lodgings and rail fares. Write C A Bonscoter Assistant General Passenger Agent Chattanooga Tennessee for a copy.
A vintage note touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds consumption and related ailments with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. It claims safety for all ages and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate the stomach and bowels. Availability at McFarland & Co.’s drug store.
An advertisement touts Cascareta as a candy Cathartic for constipation. It claims a refund from druggists and lists a portion of a price or code 100356 with a date or catalog line 11C C fall. The tone mirrors early 20th century medical ads.
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