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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1891
Page
1
The piece argues Johnson City must build industries or lure capitalists, warning that without growth land values and the economy decline. It proposes two plans: donate land for factories with nationwide advertising, and bond the city for $100,000 to finance ten plants, creating 2,500 new workers and a robust tax base.
Oct 24 in Nashville Comptroller Allen reports Capt ZW Ewing sent 8605.72 for the State from Knox Washington and Sullivan county clerks. Funds come from unreported collections, unclaimed money and amounts that should have been collected under a 187 act.
General Thomas of the Richmond Terminal Company rejects claims of terminal board extensions and asserts strong support for John H. Inman and John C. Calhoun. He states no financial aid has been required from him and he would not seek any Terminal Company post without Inman’s approval. Also notes he is not a candidate and has no conflict with the involved figures.
Pine Grove on the Newport News and Mississippi Valley road nine miles east of Lexinotos was swept away yesterday. Only one building remains as a brick warehouse and elevator burned. Fire started in the basement where workers were boiling heap. Holy coat exhibition at Treves drew over 1,000,000 pilgrims to see the sacred garment.
The October term lists Tennessee cases including Fred Pyleotech et al v Howick. Milly Express Co v Shelby County. Allan Daler v Kilgore. Empire Coal and Transportation Co v Empire Coal and Transportation Co. Coast Trust Co of New York v Mull. Middleton cases from East and Middle Tennessee circuit courts. Newport News Mississippi Valley Co v Martin. Pullman City Bank v Louisville. United States v various railroads including New Orleans and Texas. Capital City National Bank cases. Virginia railroad matters. and multiple Arkansas and Tennessee appellants from East and West Tennessee circuits.
The Chattanooga conference assigns Rev. Baldwin from Cleveland Tennessee to lead the Cleveland church previously served by Mr. Coleman who moves from Chattanooga to California and Ohio roots. Coleman has preached in Chattanooga and Cleveland, while Baldwin comes with support from the M E Church.
Fragmentary text hints at Carter Helm Jones and a planned event by M G A. References to nights, logos, and encouragement hint at an institutional training program. No clear date, place, or concrete outcomes are readable.
Oct 28 report from Burrs New York describes the Empire State Express running from Grand Central to Buffalo in 39 1/2 minutes faster than schedule, averaging 60 miles per hour over 400 miles. The train's weight and speed generate thrills as crowds along the line cheer the historic run and observation cars reveal dust and leaves whipped by the rapid passage.
A Johnson City letter to Prof Ruth, Knoxville Superintendent, objects to removing Butler’s Readers from Knox County public schools. The writer urges support for restoring favored texts and questions funding and access, dated October 20, 1891 from Jones County, Texas.
In reply to Oct 20 letter Maj F W Batsas Jonseon Cory Texs Dear Sirs, Butler's Roades have not been thrown out of Knoxville City Schools nor any intention to do so. They are in satisfactory wae hole and in Knox County. Very respectfully yours Avnene A Rune.
David M Young representing the Underwriters of New York plans to set up a local agency, placing Henry Amos in charge. The Underwriters联盟 comprises The Hanover and The Citizens, with combined capital of four to five million dollars, signaling strong local growth and enhanced indemnity offerings.
Mrs E B H Hale shows improvement after prolonged fever. Reeves sisters from Jonesboro visit DeVault families. J W Bowman reports a pleasant South Watauga event. Ki M Tucker plans Florida trip on the 27th. Union Literary Society forms with E B Tribert president and Emma Bowman vice president. Lula White serves as secretary. Brice Tucker and wife attend Dutch meeting at Lick Creek. Union school continues to do grand work, aiming for county’s best.
A list of hotel arrivals includes Jenkins Shelton Steward and many named guests from Knoxville Bristol Baltimore and Philadelphia among others. Wanamaker orders all female employees to dress in black with other new requirements for workers paid three to four dollars per week.
News from Was hington notes Blaine resumes state duties with quiet work at home while his health shows signs of wear. In political circles Colonel C P Haines is reassigned from Potomac river improvements to harbor work in Portland Maine, with Major Lewis C Overman replacing him. The move follows last summer’s Haines family legal saga and Thornton Haines murder acquittal.
A string of brief items reports people visiting, traveling, or staying in the area. Notables include Fall Branch and Locust Mount residents such as Fall Branch's Principal Fall Branch, B D White, and Locust Mount residents Mrs Dr White and Mrs Brunner visiting kin. Several trips to Jonesboro Bristol Sedalia and Knoxville are noted along with a Death at Double Springs and a sermon at the Baptist church.
Mrs Eu nice Ross Davis of Boston, surviving member of the Woman's Anti Slavery Board, marks her ninety first birthday in Petnam Massachusetts. Born in North Andover to mixed heritage parents, her mother Indian and white, father African and white. The Australian tour of the dagger Sullivan failed completely in Sydney and Melbourne.
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