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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
2
The Connecticut Land Company stockholders’ visit proved beneficial for the city. An author who preached wealth is jailed for debt. Senator Hanna leads a hard money drive in Ohio. A man named Gott, a Black resident of Jonesboro, obtained a government post in Washington.
Samuel T Hunt, receiver for the Ohio River and Charleston Railway, travels with experts to inspect the route toward the Ohio River to complete the unfinished line. President Felton and Drexel Morgan Syndicate backers aim to finance the project if the report is favorable. Also discussed are silver monetary policy views and Hanna's Ohio campaign influence with Republican tactics and the ongoing congressional Record mailing.
A collection of remarks on contemporary women, a Macon murder confession, and political maneuvering. Ex Senator Irby admits Ben Tillman matter, McKinley and postmaster term rumors, tariff debates briefed, cabinet meetings planned, and a Maryland senatorial candidacy shrouded in confusion with Gary as a proposed candidate.
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter from William J. Bryan marks his first remarks after three months of travel. He critiques Republican credit for high wheat prices, warns of famine risks, and discusses monetary policy alongside commentary on local events and public figures.
The Supreme Court assembled in Knoxville last Monday and plans a three month sittings period as 898 cases await review. Docketed circuits list counties to be heard in order with opinions slated for Wednesday and Saturday each week, per a system adopted last year. The Washington county docket includes Joe Archer vs Arch Russell and other civil actions featuring J O Hardin as executor, plus cases involving the Mayor and Aldermen of Johnson City and a railway company.
A fragmented legal docket shows numerous interpleader and civil cases across Johnson City and surrounding entities. Names include First National Bank of Johnson City, East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad, Watauga Water Company, Maggie Grant, and various individuals such as Robt. B. Jones, W. Hodgen, and Charles McNeil. The list spans banks, railroads, water utilities, and mayoral litigation with multiple defendants and cross claims.
A Dunkard gathering drew many locals to Pleasant View over Saturday and Sunday. Misnes Retta and Jennie Miller visited relatives on Knob Creek Sunday. An ice-cream supper was held at Antioch on the night of the eighteenth. Mr J F Miller and Mise Maggio Lee were married at the officiant’s residence with J T Carr and Jane in attendance.
In Canal Dover Ohio Miss Clara Streb, postmistress, confronted two daylight cash snatchers at the post office as a circus parade passed. They fled with a hatchet and a jimmy while she protected the money order drawer containing up to 500 dollars. The crowd aided her escape.
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