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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of late 1800s notes covers political shifts, marriages, divorces, taxation rulings, and local highway and rail news. It mentions a postmaster entering magistrate candidacy, Langtry’s widow status, a Fargo divorce case, cigar taxes, centennial reflections, and reports on a New York Central railroad tragedy.
The text describes pressure on McKinley to write a public letter favoring Tracy in New York mayoral politics while warning that such a move could backfire. Cabinet members caution that explicit support would not win votes or help the administration after Tracy’s defeat, and could expose inconsistencies regarding Wolcott’s international bimetallism push and promises made by the Republican platform.
The piece accuses the cabinet of hypocritical civil service rhetoric while alleging a blacklist against Ohio Republicans serving in Washington. Sidney A. Perkins allegedly channels Boss Hanna to threaten dismissals unless they return to vote for Hanna. Hanna’s fear of defeat grows as Democratic prospects hinge on Bryan’s visit and Republican opposition within Ohio.
Spedial health advisory urges thorough cleansing to combat germ covered conditions. Authorities warn against reliance on ineffective remedies and emphasize proper hygiene and medical guidance. Local agencies coordinate public information across clinics and pharmacies.
The town anticipates a Democratic candidate for magistrate with strong internal support and plans to hold ward conventions Thursday night the 28th to nominate aldermen and report to a mass convention the following Friday to nominate a magistrate. A special note urges opposition to be wary of mercenary motives and mentions Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey and Electric Bitters as remedies. An election for Justice of the Peace is set for November 1897 across all wards with named officers to oversee voting.
On November 24 1897 an election will be held in all wards of Johnson City Tennessee to elect one Alderman per ward for two years except the Fourth ward which will elect two Aldermen one for two years and one for one year. Polls to be open at voting places in each ward.
At Friday night ward conventions Republicans nominated L Q Miller for first ward J W Cloyd for third ward P H Wofford and Pearce for fourth ward with no nomination in the second ward After wrangling they adjourned until Democrats nominate I Mccown was nominated for magistrate
A collage of brief clippings from various papers mentions Transit meteors and W. W. Worley as foreman, Amelie Rives in a sanitarium, a Maine editor's kiss, Robert Demosthenes Taylor's adoption as a name, remarks about Walt Brownlow and Hanne, town improvement sentiments, ex sheriff G. K. Pritchard in town headed for Marshal, and marriage invitations noting no children.
A editorial note from MOTHERS FRIEND argues the sight of a newborn disproves the idea of a human race curse. It cautions expectant mothers face danger and suffering and should be avoided to reach birth with full vigor and strength.
The Synodical College music department held its second season concert in the college chapel with a large audience. Rev A T Grayhill spoke on Mexico missions and Dr Grayhill lectured on Sunday about missions. Rogersville residents and students planned trips to Nashville, while Hale’s Springs hosted a birthday picnic. A local paper gift quote from Ex Governor Francia extols community benefit. Stark Nursery ads invite postal inquiries and sales club opportunities.
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