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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1886

Page

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Mis Dearest Love From a Times Family Paper

An overwritten melodrama from the Times Family Story Paper recounts a doomed romance. A Jesuit of jealousy follows Ted and Mary through business ties and forgery, culminating in a staged ruin where a forged check destroys trust and ends in tragedy for Mary and Ted after a long separation. The narrator recalls a past of ambition, deceit, and heartbreak.

Mollie Ainging-Schoul Abe Ted March Marley Mary Ted Obi Maud Marth Marc Halston and War Ando Willa Rolls Clarks Wille Maliton March Pane Rolle

Compromise on silver standard urged to end coinage dispute

The Star argues Congress will not repeal the silver dollar law and urges a practical compromise to retain a double standard. It notes Southern and Western opposition to monometallism, wage earners favor silver coins, and recommends plans to make two metals acceptable to all interests without inflaming sectional tensions.

Congress Treasury Star West New York Ananciers Rowton New York Star

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly January 1846 contents

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for January 1846 features works by noted authors such as Chrastian Reid Brander Matthews and Henry B Moore. It highlights stories and sketches set in Boston Bermuda and England with serials and contributions from Lily Higgin Noel Ruthven Vernon Les and others. Published by Mrs Frank Leslie at Park Row New York.

Frank Leslie Chrastian Reid Brander Matthews Kenblea Exta W. Pierce Boston West Henry RB Moorr Bermuda Storm W.E. McCann Mra Sarah K. Bolton Lv, Crawford Park Tined New York City Poupaid

Voorhees for President 1888 Prompts Public Debate

A long letter extols Senator D. W. Voorhees as a likely 1888 presidential candidate. It lauds his eloquence, judgment, and universal appeal, challenging rivals to name a stronger figure. The piece also notes other political figures and strains of Democratic politics surrounding Grover Cleveland and Hill.

Voorhees D. W. Voorhees United States Senate Lafayette Bulletin Hill Cleveland Blaine Latrack Hill Tix Buffalo Brooklyn New York Tammany Hall Champacin Ani Albany Hill The Cincinnat Enquirer

The Slanderer and Its Foul Voices

A harsh warning against slander notes it as a widespread moral threat. The text calls slander devouring and corrosive, likening it to murder in spirit, with excerpts showing virulent lines from family quarrels and social circles. It emphasizes envy and malicious talk as foundational sins and highlights public, private, and gendered tones.

Hell

President sends state department silver correspondence to senate

The president transmitted to the Senate the state department letters with ministers Pendleton Phelps McLane and consul general Walker regarding silver. Phelps cites England's refusal of bi metallic standard and gold only. McLane notes France rejects re minted coinage. large foreign silver in France risks 600 million francs if silver coins lose gold redeemability. Pendleton finds Germany similar. Walker says Germany favors restoring silver to full monetary sanction.

Senate Department of State Pendleton Phelps McLane Walker Paris England France Geremany Germany Consus

Republicans Name John Sherman For U S Senate

On January 7 the Republican caucus of the general assembly met to nominate a candidate for the United States Senate. All Republicans attended except Tomlinson. Senator Ely chaired, Cowell was clerk, and Washburne nominated John Sherman who received the majority of votes as the roll call proceeded.

Commare United States Senate Tomlinson Avin Ely Cleveland Cowell Washburne Loraine John Shirman Cauown Ee Sherman

Also Mentioned on This Page

VOL. I Isaac Harr Johnson City Tennessee Circuit and Chancery East Tennessee Supreme Robt Burrow Alderney Elider Chaney Tenn Washington, Sullivan, Carter Johneon Unicel Amy H. H. Carr Avery Law Saar Chae Johnson City, Tempases Geo H Berry Truslow's Block Dentistry J. A. Pierce Moe Jones Sam W. Rhea Heaith’s Gallery Atrest Bristol Medical H. Toy M. D J. B. Jones City Drug Store Siders DR. ©. J. Broyles Truslow Block Johnson City, Top Eous Nico Oc. G. Mitchell Jonnron City Tean Sim Hyder Barber and Hair Dreaser BB. Clark & Co Matt Barber City W. A. Ducringom Propene Depot A. P. Hart’s Public Square Crouch Building Nickels House Wear Depot Traxster OF Balulee VLE Milion Petr Bristol Tomas Philadelphia the Family Journal of America Momes of the Land Evory Fedpare Rit Ve Task Teens Iiss Hong Cewa TIMES Kaw York ‘Family Story Paper Tom New Emma Garrison Jones Charlotte M. Kingsley K. Burke Callina Misa Geraldine Fleming Gainey Byaty Avery Vader bYery Ted Marek Halston War Deak Mary Malston T. W. Hanshew Indy MUNRO Forlighing House Vandewater Bt Texas Mulligan Chicago Honor Bright Texax Riftings Elin Wheeler-Wilcox Lacheck Giltas Rolla Caughlogly Nimi St. Paul the Slanderer Jenstrle Ros John Sherman
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