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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
2
A collection of idiosyncratic items recounts editorials about McKinley era politics, a Chicago man confessing to forty wives, and a family obituary for Eleanor Blair. The column mocks multiple figures, recalls local notices, and closes with a sensational local crime reference.
Congressman EB W Carmack announces his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Turley. In a self written letter to City Attorney Oscar T Peeples Carmack confirms his candidacy and plans to visit Chattanooga before heading to Washington. Peeples says Carmack will carry the city and county, marking growing support in local political circles.
Formal announcement from Memphis Tennessee dated October 2 places E W Carmack in the race to succeed Senator Thomas B Torley. He notes good relations with Governor McMillin and plans to campaign publicly on public questions before returning to Washington. He also expresses confidence that Richardson will win the Democratic nomination for speaker.
Neabville October 25 Governor McMillin and allied leaders decline comment on Carmack’s announcement. Local Democrats weigh potential outcomes with Davidson County as a pivotal battleground and Nashville allies preparing counter moves to offset Carmack’s influence.
A Nashville American letter argues against displaying General Lee’s image at West Point. It questions placing Lee’s likeness in uniform, calling it a servile apology and a humiliation to his memory, while contrasting Washington's monument choices and praising Lee’s valor and leadership.
The Rhode Island avenue residence bought for Admiral Dewey by popular subscription was turned over to him by Assistant Secretary Vanderlip and U S Treasurer Roberts. The purchase price was about $50 000 with two new subscriptions totaling 1275 from Brooklyn and the Western Union Telegraph company completing payment. Dewey’s Washington home was formally transferred to him by the Dewey Home Committee earlier this week.
Taylor and Debong Rios join a Union City party for a duck hunt. Their boat overturns, leaving the governor and companions soaked and mud spattered as they retreat to camp after a failed outing. DeLong Rice jokes about the mishap while recounting the scene.
The closing session in Nashville heard Bishop Salter urge young men entering ministry to study diligently and avoid street corner chatter. He urged prudent visits, devotion to family, and lifelong fidelity, condemning kissing preachers and whisky or tobacco use as disqualifying conduct for appointments.
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