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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
1
James H. Hickey attempted death by his own action after shooting his paramour and failing to end life. He wounded himself in the throat, but the knife did not hit a vital part and he survived. He is under guard at his parents home awaiting a preliminary hearing as the town reacts with shock and concern for the injured woman.
News from Santiago dated September 1 reports a decisive August 28 battle at Valparaiso leading to Balmaceda's resignation and a revolutionary government installed, with tranquility proclaimed. The State Department notes delay in receipt of the dispatch and confirms the report via Minister Egan. Acting Secretary Wharton is referenced in the telegram.
The Evening News reports Theodore Roosevelt may have resigned as Civil Service Board commissioner, citing overwork and possible nervous exhaustion. He allegedly travels to his South Dakota ranch as rumors of incipient insanity surface, though his abstinence is noted.
Mexars Campbell and Langley with Mr. Roan visited the city to scout points for an illustrated write up to promote the city for a World's Fair edition. Professor Kite guided the tour and may inform points for the stump topic. Eva Mann performed in All a Mistake at the Opera House drawing regional society crowds and press attention.
Oswego New York September 4 George R Woods 22 of Union Square died after a balloon ascent at the Oswego County Fair Grounds. While volunteers held the balloon the ropes entangled Woods as he rose head first from about eighty feet. About 10 000 spectators witnessed the tragedy.
A flurry of last evenings arrivals and travels includes E A Love of Bakersville Spells, J F Toney and two sons to Morrietown, Sheriff Hawkins on official business, and many other residents visiting the Piedmont Hotel or moving to new postings. Notables include Prof Rolla Mathes assisting at Limestone High, J H Clouse en route to Yale training, and J J Ivins editor of Knoxville Republican arriving in town.
The city board confirms bonds placed at par and contracts let for two new school buildings. Construction funds of 17 320 dollars will cover foundations and brickwork. One building rises at New Street and Myrtle Avenue for Carnegie residents and the north side, the other at Pine and Roan Streets. If weather permits, completion should be by the new year opening.
The E T V G depot is nearing full completion with dirt filling the front and a large platform planned extending to the mainline. The side track will be removed and the old depot will become ashes as the new facility aims to attract travelers with beauty and comfort.
M J Reams longtime locomotive engineer with East Tennessee is named traveling foreman of engineers based in Knoxville. He has twenty years on the line, a perfect safety record, and has run compound engine No 254 since October. Sam Smith handles 254 and John Swets 251. Press reports warm regard for Reams and a local note of congratulations. M Beckner plans a $50 gold badge for the gun club champion with a first-come rule and best five records.
Secretary Proctor has written a reply to Governor Page regarding the selection of a senator to meet Senator Edmunds. He will likely send it early next week or carry the letter in person when he travels north.
Typhoid fever ERUPTION hits Negaunee with over fifty cases and four deaths. The outbreak, traced to Teal Linke pond draining multiple dwellings and a laughter house, mines and pine logs rotting in filthy water, rising at six per day. Local officials warn residents to avoid contaminated water as sanitation efforts begin.
Henry Wilson, in Vienna during the sensational events, seeks to correct rumors about Crown Prince Rudolph and Marie Vetsera. He describes a long term intimacy with the Emperor and Baroness Vetsera, the Meyerling hunt, and a plot by Prince Auersperg to avenge a perceived dishonor, culminating in Rudolph's death and Vetsera's involvement.
The Cairo and Kanawha Valley Railroad in West Virginia claims to employ the only female railroad engineer in the United States. Miss Ida Hewitt, under 20, daughter of Colonel Hewitt, trained as a machinist and now regularly runs an engine on the line.
Once a flourishing town of 600 along the St Marys river Middletown faded after the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad arrived. Longland station grew nearby and Middletown's town site including saw mills and residences was auctioned for 650 dollars this week.
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