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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
2
A fragmented Johnson City column notes comets and jokes, cites local figures and upcoming events, plus political squabbles. It mentions Judge Turney's health, Cleveland politics, express company shifts, and disaster estimates from Puget Sound, with regional seed programs and tobacco notes shaping Tennesee inquiries.
The New York Herald notes the public wants rotation in office, but persuading leaders is hard. It highlights a Massachusetts election with over 10 000 defective governor ballots, two thirds misused against the Republican candidate, and a warning that legal action could have changed the result.
Reported strength on the fiat ballot for U S Senator places Gov Tavion at not less than 41 with some claiming 46. Insiders say further gains in the next weeks may push him to the two-thirds required on the first ballot.
The article reports that Guunt Barra France Germany Russia and Austria collectively pay under 100 million annually in pensions while the United States faces 180 million for the current year and could reach 200 million soon. It criticizes pension lawyers as greedy and urges treasury removal of sharks from funding.
Report on congressional views regarding an extra session and the McKinley tariff. Of 896 representatives, 184 expressed opinions: 72 for an extra session, 78 opposed, 38 non-committal. 75 for repeal, 44 favored with modifications, 57 opposed to change, 12 non-committal.
The Treasurer’s annual report records a $47,671,068 fall in net ordinary revenues and a $10,349,854 drop in ordinary expenditures for the year. Receipts total $736,401,200 with expenditures at $684,019,290, and public debt on June 30 stands at $1,585,404,144, up $42,467,553. The piece mockingly notes political chaos and a forecast of vast, improbable events amid shifting sentiment on an early extra session.
On return to Washington, Mrs. Cleveland will find the executive mansion lit with electric lights replacing gas, silk tapestries in the blue room, a new hand-painted ceiling, refreshed green room papering, and a redecorated vestibule. The rest of the house remains as it was on her departure. Mr. Harrison plans a thorough housecleaning before Uncle Sam's new tenant arrives.
The Atlanta Journal editorial praises Tennessee ex governor Bob Taylor as a powerful stump speaker and highlights Mr. Cleveland's speeches after the election. It argues the public now seeks principled policies and honest government, not partisan spoils, and urges Democratic unity on reform and fiscal restraint.
The Fiddle and the Bow by Bob Tayion has sold out audiences in Atlanta three times this year. Each recital drew larger crowds as listeners praised its beauty, wit, pathos, and wholesome humor. Governors Tayion promises an even bigger audience next week at the opera house.
The Philadelphia Times estimates the popular vote with Cleveland leading Harrison by about 250,000, noting Weaver gains in several states may push Cleveland’s margin over 1,000,000. Prohibition support is incomplete and figures vary, but the overall forecast favors Cleveland as returns come in.
A commentary argues President-elect Cleveland should not dictate New Yorks Senate choice or city and state officials. It urges Legislature and people to hold him to no more than a constitutional role, warning of discord from presidential meddling and recalling historical cautions.
Nashville talk on lifting the regular Democratic caucus stalls as independents align with regulars. Wm Bate, Robert Taylor, and John Savage eye the U S Senate seat with Taylor leading in pledged votes. Taylor HQ at Maxwell Hotel plans county polls to gauge support before the Legislature convenes.
Official state returns show President results: Cleveland 185,877. Harrison 99,888. Weaver 25,622. Bidwell 4,850 with Cleveland leading Harrison by 6,504 and Cleveland ahead of all by 8,026. Governor figures list Tur ney 127,347. Winstead 100,429. Buchanan 31,615. East 6,427. Also three Chattanooga firms chartered by the Secretary of State: Chattanooga Telephone Company, Household Publishing Company, and Bristol Novelty Company.
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