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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
2
A rambling Memphis column lampoons political and legal matters. It cites the Uawai fu treaty, Ohio senatorial dynamics, and a string of satirical jests about Hanna, Coburn and others. It mocks court oaths, newspaper circulation, and editor behavior with sharp, humorous asides.
A long, fragmented column features political commentary on civil service, party dynamics, and taxation policy. It references Senator Teller, McKinley, and Butler, discusses civil service reform and gold standard positions, and argues for tax amendments to aid manufacturing in Tennessee and Georgia. It notes editorial views from the Chattanooga Times and calls for a tax convention. Monthly pains cured by Dr Billed Pain Pita.
A Johnson City Knoxville Tribune correspondent reports a charged Tennessee politics scene. “Cy Lyle” and others discuss securing capital to local interests, with possible Nashville or Chattanooga convention venues. The piece mocks a court case where Judge Lyle presided over a marriage rite, awarding fees after contempt and an execution, with no appeal.
A collage of editorials and notices from several papers comments on 1896 politics. Mentions Benton McMillin Senate prospects Holcomb Hanna Ohio legislature and figures Kurtz Turley McMillin with dismissive lines about influence and integrity. Includes quips on finishing tasks and court rhetoric.
Uolambur January 12 The contest for United States senator for Ohio to fill the unexpired term of Sherman and the term starting March 4 1800 ends with Loren A Hanns carrying the victory. The piece notes a dramatic political clash and claims Hanna leads McKisson in the final tally. Also includes an unrelated medical advert for Cancurets Candy Cathartic.
An old advertisement proclaims Tutt's Liver Pills keep the system in order by an occasional egg of Tutt's Liver Pills. They regulate the bowels and produce a vigorous body. For sickness such as malaria biliousness constipation and kindred diseases they promise an absolute cure.
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