Harmony article and political notices from The Comet
A compilation from The Comet cites Democratic and Republican factionalism across Tennessee in late January 1886. It cites Nashville dailies praising unity and criticising rivals, mentions Robert L. Taylor as a potential governor candidate, reports on party letters and editorials, and notes discussions of silver coinage and impeachment talk in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Nashville Banner
R. L. Taylor
Washington
Congress
House
Treasury
Grant Monument Bill Advances in House Committee
The house committee on military affairs directs Weile to report favorably the Dewdney bill authorizing 500000 dollars for a Grant Memorial on New York City ground. Funds to be drawn only after 250000 is paid into the Grant Monument Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuisorox
House Committee On Military Affairs
Weile
Dewdney
Gen. A. Grant
City of
New York
Engineers
United States Army
Grant Monument Association
Local Malt Robber Confesses in Registered Letter Theft
A man known as Hernandes, a longtime leader of Pensacola Republicans and secretary of the local Republican committee, was arrested between Pensacola River Junction and Pensacola Junction for tampering with and robbing registered letters and packages. He confessed after his arrest and pled guilty at preliminary trial. bond set at 200. Post office inspectors W. C. Daniel and Chas. K. Dosser led the arrest and investigation into 30 to 40 such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees Montha
Pensacola River Junction
Pensacola Junction
W. C.dainlind Chas, KE
Dosser
Hernandes
Baird
Pensacola
Florida
New Orleans
Labor committee probes eight hour law enforcement
At a Washixeton meeting the labor committee urged a resolution of inquiry to cabinet secretaries about enforcement of the eight hour law. President said the law is good and should be enforced. he will remedy any abuse and ensure full day’s pay for eight hours work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palley
Naasville
Washixeton
Committee of Laborer
House
O'Neill
Local notes on weather and social events in 1886
A distant community diary describes severe cold dulling business and bad roads. A.C. Longmire sold 34 acres to Jerry Cox, with tax assessor J. T. Carr starting duties. Social gatherings at A. H. Broyles and Mrs. Edna Harris are noted with numerous guests and thanks. Also reported are charity ball at Baltimore with President Cleveland attendance and various garden and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths
A.C. Longmire
Jerry Cox
Texas
Thomas Scott
Knoxville
J. T. Carr
A. H. Broyles
Edna Harris
Laura Walter
Allice Hunter
Kate Murray
Jennie Harris
Willie and
Mattie Broyles
Cherokee
Mina Alice Long
Austin Springs
Mite
Mary Lyle
Green Meadows
D. B. Simpson
A. N. Harris
Lamont
Endicott
Vilas
Marshall Wilden
Wilson
Col. Cassidy
Charles D. Fisher
Hodges
Lynch
Washington
Society For the “Infection of
Scott's Brain Specific Medicine Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Scott's Brain Specific Medicine as a universal cure for numerous nervous and sexual ailments. It claims to treat impotence, memory loss, back pain, premature aging, and insanity from consumption, with a money back guarantee if no permanent cure is achieved.
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Scott
Price
Stampa
Gay Portage
Siz
J.B. Scott
London
Eng
Bcon Medicine Co
Heanepia
Minneapolis
Miam
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Col. Taylor
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Robtn Taylor
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James Vink
Sordiman
Horlastey
Dednerel
Danny
San Antonio
Baltimore
Rocky Mountains
Rankin
Wisconsin
M. de Leasups
Panama Canal
Samuel J. Tilden
Cotopaxi
Mexico
Louisville
Moody's
Cyrus H. McCormick
Chicago
Paul Boynton
Senate Committee On Territories
Washington Ter
Idaho
Isham G. Harris
Board of Assay Commissioners
Philadelphia
Gen. Grant
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Wasnixoton
Joseph Rankin
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Bright
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Atlanta
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Buga
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Parsons
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Mitchell
J. W. Truslow
Jonxson Crry
Tanneesee
Lamberson, Furman & Co
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