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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1885
Page
2
The paper announces a change in ownership and staff with Comer and Inezette replaced by C. Lyte as purchaser. Lyte will arrive from New Orleans soon to take charge, while K. L. Taylor remains as editor.
The text argues that Democratic gains will steadily rise as political defeat leads opponents to yield or resist. It predicts a peaceful transfer of power, with some clinging to influence while the administration shifts into Democratic control without alarm or disturbance.
A collection of 1885 era items discusses US war stance and neutrality rules, a judge candidate praised for judicial temperament, and local notices including bids for a school building, a Johnson City powder agency moving in, a merchant partnership forming, and a railroad stockholders meeting notice with election of directors.
The article reports that President intends to suspend Mahone era appointees in Virginia and replace them to align with public sentiment. Protests arise across the state as about five hundred appointments are expected to be filled under new policy, signaling a major shift in governance.
The case of Mrs. Dickson foreman of the jury in the Star Route trial ended with a not guilty verdict. An attempted applause at the announcement was stopped by the bailiff and Dickson was discharged. He seeks libel damages from ex Attorney General Brewster for remarks in a Philadelphia Press interview.
President Arthur refused to pardon General Swalm whose court martial sentence of twelve years confinement on half pay remains in effect. Swalm appealed for clemency claiming an unfair trial, but the new administration did not intervene. The half pay about 3000 dollars yearly.
Rev Dr Burchard formerly of Murray Hill Presbyterian had his connection with the church dissolved by the Presbytery of New York on the 18th. He retired on a $500 a year salary after trustees transferred church property to the presbytery following his concession that relations were not in accord with him.
The piece defends Mr. Lamar as a practical and industrious leader. It notes his shift from dreamer image to disciplined executive, emphasizing regularity, decision, and ability to deliver work. Authorities praise his management style and capacity to turn out results.
Mayor Carter H. Harrison filed three heavy damage suits in the Circuit Court. One seeks 200000 against the Inter Ocean Publishing Co and another 200000 against Edwin Lee Brown. A third 400000 suit targets the Inter Ocean and Brown jointly over a Brown speech alleging Harrison consorted with thieves and ballot box stampers.
A Rochester group of marriageable men faced a funding dilemma. They drafted a document arguing two incomes of modest levels could support marriage and lifestyle, sending copies to the men to spur proposals despite tight finances.
The New York World reports Whitthorne arrived in Washington and stayed at Senator Harris’s house. He refused to discuss his feud with Gov Porter but indicated more developments may come. Tennessee readers expect the dispute to influence local politics as Whitthorne remains on the scene.
Grant expresses thanks for birthday greetings from army posts, secretaries, cities, schools, states, corporations, and individuals across North and South. He notes the flood of dispatches made it impossible to reply while in recovery and sends public acknowledgment signed U S Grant.
Chief Justice Hines of Kentucky recounts the 1868 Morgan raid escape from an Ohio penitentiary. He and Capt. Hines with six others tunneled through a cell floor to reach a sewer, then to the yard and freedom in twenty two days. Morgan and Hines fled toward Cincinnati crossing the Ohio river unseen.
Telegrams indicate the Initian commurmary department completed mobilization for a ling coffe transfer to the northern frontier. The five corps total 19 000 British troops 16 000 native troops 80 000 camp followers 100 000 horses and 80 000 transport animals. Second corps lists 124 000 British and 15 000 native troops with 28 000 camp followers 6 000 horses and 28 000 transport animals. Supplies for one month to Punilow Killa Abe halla and three months to utitca. Russians occupy Aktep and build a military road from Penidely to Hemt. Government accepts Australian contingent for service in Indin.
In a House of Commons debate Gladstone urged a vote of credit of 55000 for arts and imperial resources. He called for unity across the empire, defended England's protection of the Afghan Ameer, and suggested Russia’s actions in the Soudan were not a proximate war threat. Governor Curtin predicted war between England and Russia as inevitable, arguing it would boost demand for American goods and raw materials during a long conflict.
Whitehead's famous torpedo factory in Fiume is making 220 torpedoes for England. Shipping Grain Danvite April 27 British vessels laden with grain have left Riga. others in harbor speed purchases for departure.
In the house of commons today the government faced questions about a report of confusion between Russians and Afghans claiming heavy losses. Mr. Gladstone replied he had not been advised of any such fight.
A Reuters dispatch from Luxvoy reports tensions between England and Russia escalating toward war. The Czar heads to Moscow to issue a manifesto, while rumors of Afghan clashes unsettle London and continental capitals. Gladstone in the House of Commons seeks an 855,000,000 credit for army and navy.
A woman, Sulliy Carter, residing in Shieldstown, eastern suburb of the city, gave birth to a four and a half pound baby with a ten pound body and a neck head shaped like a snake. The mother attributes the monster to fright during labor. The corpse was examined yesterday and the mother is said to be recovering.
The House voted 655 million for government needs after Gladstone’s stirring appeal on special preparations. A prior split rejected separating Sondan credit from the main package, amidst cross party debate and strong supporter cheers.
The Tent master General is appointing about seventy fourth-class postmasters per day. He will continue from now on to shnect his attention to offices of thre ve until most of the vacancies are tilled.
April 27 report states Tor Mont’s condition does not improve and he will be away from the office for a week. He is ill from malaria and exhaustion after overwork. Friends fear the illness is serious.
New York reports Dr Douglas says General Grant rests well and grows stronger daily after a night of wakeful periods followed by natural sleep. He, Mrs Dent and Mrs Sartoris left for a drive at noon after a quiet morning at home.
A group led by P Francis Areastegi and associates in Jackson, Alabama advertised a deal offering 10 for 1. They answered with a fake perfect counterfeit that they would sell at face value. They received 2,600 letters with money but kept the funds. The scheme drew response from several postmasters who wished to buy counterfeit money as sensational developments loom.
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