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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
2
A collage of briefs covers currency woes with silver dollar effects and high politics. It notes President appointing Walker Allen to Denver Mint, Rhode Island election rules, and Briggs case verdicts. Pension discussions spark Chicago speech by Gen Black and reactions to Grand Army actions.
The article notes that 28 years after the war ends the pension list has thousands more claimants than the largest wartime force. It criticizes pension abuses and calls for reform while quoting mixed editorials on mob violence and public safety. Weather and storm damage report follows with Paducah and surrounding areas suffering unroofed buildings and sunken boats.
Newspaper editorials reflect on former Secretary Charles Foster’s financial distress. Comments quote multiple papers praising his public service while noting his personal financial trouble and hope for recovery. The varied tone includes regret and sympathy from Kansas City to Pittsburgh.
The article discusses claims that the administration was reluctant to remove Republican officeholders before term ends unless proven malfeasance occurred. It cites Postmaster General Blanall and other cabinet members, the probing question “what can be done?” and hints the policy may come from the president. Supporters say delays reflect applicant vetting, not partisanship. Cleveland reportedly demands proof before removals and promises to replace offensive Republicans with Democrats.
The article criticizes the U S pension system with at least 1 000 000 names on rolls and high costs amid suspected fraud and politics It cites incidents of exceptional pension awards including a sunstroke case and a soldier with a missing foot seeking front line duty It notes reform efforts by the Pension Bureau and a World’s Fair electricity building opening with thousands of lights.
A muddled column surveys Cleveland era favors and Tennessee power players. It names figures like Judge Howell E. Tuckson, Gen. W. H. Jackson, Gov. Porter, and Bob Taylor, noting few actually seek office while many are seen as business men and potential appointees. It critiques coinage policy and immigration claims while referencing bank failures and federal posts.
The excerpt discusses Whittier's poem In School Days and the rumored romance in the poet's life. It notes that critics deny the tale while admirers say the story reflects his bachelor years and deep affection for a girl from long ago, with lines describing a classroom scene and a shy confession.
The poem fragment rails at a rascal in office across the country from Minnesota to Texas while praising Adlai and his supporters. A separate note reports English painter Lee Stanton finding 107 Western Gag Improvement shares worth 107000 in a Grant Trunk valise among unclaimed baggage. The bag belonged to Louis Halberstadt, who died in Brockville in 1891, leaving missing money and jewelry suspected from a robbery.
Mrs L P Hunt of Mauka Minon has collected over eight hundred wild flower varieties from the Shire. Mrs Tania, gymnastics professor, notes dashing workouts by muscular young Boston women who discard corsets and high heels. Helen McGollie joins Berkeley Athletic Club, often attends classes. Mrs Burgess accompanies Newfoundland Assembly member husband walking 80 miles in snow wearing shoes. Mrs Jaco laments city women who are constantly out in the streets.
A collage of quips from The Courier and other papers notes pointed barbs on debt, luck, superstitions, doctors bills, lawyers, and photographers. It cites phrases about lightning, auctions, and a humorous exchange over a dinner bill, reflecting playful editorial tone and social banter from multiple cited sources.
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