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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
2
The piece captures Johnson City letters praising public ownership and condemning franchise giveaways. It notes opposition to street railway franchises, calls for a popular vote, and laments charter issues in Greeneville. Mentions Samuel Hunt traveling, cabinet chatter on Hitchcock, and Roosevelt treatment amid congressional hints.
The city faces a choice on operating its own light plant as the Watsauga Lighting and Power contract expires in January 2008. A purchase plan is proposed, with bonds at 2 percent to buy the plant for about 2000, plus up to 5000 for repairs, enabling street lights to be funded by commercial lighting revenue and possibly reducing or eliminating local light taxes. The piece also notes political commentary on Representative James D. Richardson and broader tariff policy trends, including McKinley era protectionism and sugar tariff concerns.
A discussion on Democratic strategy for vacancies on the rules committee and the 1870s Tennessee political scene. References to Bailey De Ar mond Underwood Swanson and the push for East Tennessee to secure governorship and supreme court judges, with concerns about breaking precedents and regional power balance. The piece cites editorials from the Commercial Appeal and Mad isonville Democrat.
Winston-Salem November 25 authoritative reports claim Seaboard Air Line will take charge January 1 of the Virginia and Southwestern railroad from Big Stone Gap to Mountain City despite denials. Rail officials anticipate a trans Appalachian route from Shelby through Morganton to Mountain City to access coal fields with surveying contracts already underway. Bristol officials deny knowledge of the deal and Bristol Courier notes uncertainty about the report. Baltimore reports Tsidor Raynor refused a fee for services to Admiral Schley with a mutual acquaintance noting the admiral sent gifts to Raynor and Mrs Haynor.
A rambling letter from Ropxn Asovr to Judge Cy H. Lyle criticizes delays and rewards related to the Field Edior position. The writer describes mountain travels, a blue jacket ticket agent, and hopes to return with historic information while avoiding pursues and pay issues. The note ends with goodwill and a sign off.
United States district court announces the first meeting of creditors for D M Lipton a bankrupt. The meeting will be held December 6 1901 at 1 PM at the law office of James B Cox Johnson City Tennessee. Creditors may attend prove claims examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Jane B Cox referee in bankruptcy. This day 25 1901.
Eastern District of Tennessee orders a hearing for Elijah H. Pearce's bankruptcy discharge on December 10 1901 at Knoxville. Clerk to mail copies to known creditors. Judge D. Clarry oversees the matter in the Knoxville district.
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