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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
2
An old ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as the cure for soft bones in childhood. It claims small daily doses strengthen legs, joints, and heads and urges sending for a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
A correspondent from Johnson City reports federal soldiers were denied registration by Democratic registrars and later voters in August faced voting obstruction. The piece argues the charge is partisan manipulation, noting the rule applied to Republicans and Democrats, with Soldiers as current targets.
The piece argues the voting rights of Home inmates should reflect legal non-residency and cites Ohio Supreme Court opinion. It notes Democratic officials rely on authority while GOP voices push court testing, urging higher standards for elections and questioning party politics behind the issue.
The piece recounts post commander reactions to Private Jobo J. Smith marrying a Black woman at Fort Mott New Jersey and the political fallout. It links Roosevelt’s tariff stance to protectionists, arguing revision should come from foes of the system, and labels protection as grand larceny with moral concerns.
The fragmentary item notes Roonevelt and Cy Lyle clashing over press circulation, a possible stage reading of The Curse of Drink, and a congressional race in the Tenth district sparked by Boss Brownlow's son. The piece hints at local media feuds and political expectations.
The piece argues against protectionist policy as immoral and cites past campaigns to warn of political manipulation. It compares 1902 tactics to 1892 and 1802, noting shifts in strategy with emphasis on New York, Indiana, and electoral surprises ahead.
The Johnson City Traction company offers street car tickets to school children and teachers at two and half cents each. This rate applies throughout the school season. HB. OH. Kimmarmiex, Superintendent. Up to Washington county Judge Tyler praises the boys who run ee tigers granting $50 and six months. calls for consistent law enforcement and a tougher standard for judges and juries. Chattanooga papers urge stronger adherence to justice.
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