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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
2
The Comet reports Senator Gorman plans a bold campaign to return Maryland to the democratic column and is confident he will be reelected to the Senate.
The piece argues Republicans face internal strife over finance with cabinet rifts on retiring greenbacks and treasury notes. It notes Secretary Gage pushes for a monetary bill to entrench a single gold standard, while McKinley wavers, having historic support for silver and mixed positions.
Washington observers warn the tariff law will raise prices on dry goods clothing shoes and household essentials. A Philadelphia businessman predicts widespread discontent and possible political backlash as wages fail to rise and mills shut down, fueling a revolt against the party that passed the law.
Alabama's Senator Morgan, a leading advocate of Hawaii annexation, will depart in September for a six to eight week stay in the Hawaiian Islands. He aims to gather facts and data during recreation to persuade the Senate that annexation is desirable and should be speedily accomplished. Ne Te Bae for Fifty Conta. Guaranteed eted trikes weal hydrogen AS.
The Nashville American reports that the July treasury sheet shows a deficit near 11 million dollars despite imports reaching levels higher than ever. Receipts total close to 40 million, but expenditures soar past 42 to 50 million due to pension costs and other outlays.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures inflammation of mucous membranes causing coughs colds and chest troubles. It claims relief for laryngitis bronchitis and hoarseness though not consumption warns against overclaims and offers bottles 25 50 and 1. It stresses safety pleasant taste and household necessity with factory address in Paducah Kentucky.
In Havana dated Aug 3 Cuban insurgents under Juan del Gado repelled Sanquintin troops near La Vivera and at Jarneo. The Spaniards suffered heavy casualties with sixty dead and ninety two wounded in one engagement, while the insurgents had two killed and few wounded. A military train with cattle and horses was seized between Agunacate and Bainoa.
An advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a cure for sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and related ailments. Pills claim to regulate the bowels and promote a vigorous body, positioning Tutt's Liver Pills as an absolute remedy.
Navhville Tenn Aujash Cover nor Taylor reports the last of the sought appoint ments as Maury County sheriff selects Capt Ellis Harper of Labanion to succeed Capt Joe Tarmey who has held the post for years The jailer Ragadale at Maury County was today en a mission at warden of the old penitintiiey The regional sheriff brings in prisoners from across the state.
Chattanooga dispatch reports H Clay Evans plans to abolish the deputy within the city site, with a field deputy to be chosen from McMinn county. Knoxville editor T Cox found murdered in Union County office. Union County notes: Mrs Rogan recovering, corn prospects good, Mrs McIntyre visiting Knoxville, and a local marriage. Rome cotton factory secures government contract for 1.8 million yards of heavy duck, value $250,000. Striking miners in Pittsburgh grow stronger as Indiana miners join. Local medical ad: Mall's Catarrh Cure offered with testimonials and nationwide distribution.
Drouth and hot winds devastate Kangas corn while other reports warn of turmoil in the Philippines. Nelson Dingley Jr. dies, SOWALL may declare Hawaii protectorate, Alabama tax collectors face action, and a Colfax statue planned at South Bend. Pinkertons pursue lynchers, Brady to host Nevada carnival, and Turkish warships head to Crete amid fresh tensions.
The notice promotes Southern Railway tickets to Philadelphia for the League of American Wheelmen meeting, Old Point Comfort for the American Dental Association, and special Tennessee Centennial travel. It lists fare details, sale dates, routes, and limited-time offers, encouraging readers to contact railway agents for complete information.
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