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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1884
Page
2
A brief notice from New York outlines a vice presidential candidacy linked to Thomas A Ben Bdeelchn. The fragmentary text identifies the candidate and political affiliation but lacks fuller context or dates.
The piece reports varied editorials and slogans on war taxes from newspapers and political figures. It cites Hurd's speech praise in The New York Times and tari reform cries from Massachusetts with cross party support. It notes The New York Sun labeling Frank Hurd an crank and mentions Conkling preferring Blaine to Arthur, with Democrats seen as capable to win if Grant is nominated.
A 19th century political preview proclaims the Democratic party will win in 1884, asserting victory over Randall and opposing powers, conveying a partisan forecast with bold certainty.
Medley of partisan lines: a district claims two delegates at the Chicago Democratic Convention while Bend men vow to crush wartime taxes in peacetime.
Honorable C C King of Morristown famed as a bold opinionated Democrat, is likely to be the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee's First District based on current polls.
The Bristol News editor, formerly aligned with the Democratic Party, switches colors to the Republican camp. He cites opposition to a tariff or revenue only as a key excuse and notes approval of Atta administration. The piece questions his loyalty and warns against endorsing the Richmond platform.
The Morristown Gazette rebukes Knoxville Tribune editors over a disputed piece on family coalitions in Tennessee's First district. It defends Governor candidate Bate, praising his honesty and urging support while criticizing rival coverage and editorial tactics.
The text opposes abolishing the Congressional executive committees and the Bulleu executive committees, arguing that transferring all powers to the State committees would be unwise and should be objected to.
A final vote of 159 to 14 defeats the Morrison Tarif Bill. Democrats led by Randil of Pennsylvania and Converse of Ohio suffer a decisive setback for their agenda. The piece questions the durability of democratic control amid Republican loyalty to party principles.
The directors met in the city office with all present except Col. A H L Yocum. Matson was elected temporary chairman Reeves temporary secretary. Carr named president of the board and Bowman secretary treasurer. Matson Reeves and Hardin named to draft by laws. A preliminary survey will start soon and additional business steps will follow.
The Union extols Frank Hi Hurd praising his speech as turning the tariff debate from demagogy to literature. The Chicago Hearld lauds his clarity and ability to debunk protectionist falacies, asking why we pay war taxes twenty five years after the war.
Proponents argue against high tariffs claiming the protective system impoverishes nineteen twentieths while aiding a small elite. They frame Morrison’s bill as a first strike to curb taxation and push reform, warning opponents not to appease party interests.
The message argues taxation harms taxpayers, insisting taxes should fund public peace and security. It condemns luxury protections for rich individuals and corporations and opposes tariffs as relics, urging revenue reform and opposition to Morrison’s bill.
The piece argues that Republicans must unite on a single platform and candidate to defeat the current power, noting that a strong platform is essential while a poor one risks defeat. It cites historical caution from the Whig example of winning without a platform.
The Farmers Convention in Joncaboro Tennessee, led by President A. B. Dobson, appoints a three member committee to select delegates, names J B T Harris W T Taylor and J M Wells, and asks county papers to publish the proceedings. Dobson is elected permanent chairman with J A Worley as secretary. The convention plans assembly at Knoxville May 20 21 1884.
J A Worley secretary reports listed delegates by district including Copp, Smith, Was, West in 1st and 3rd districts John Bolton John Keeblow in 3rd, Henry Hous Geo Rwingle in 4th, and many others across 6th through 22nd districts plus county at large names. The committee’s report was adopted.
The author argues for protectionist policy to shield American labor from English competition. He derides free trade as ruinous, cites farmers and manufacturers prospering under protection, and denounces English influence pushing cheaper goods and pauper labor. He cites The Youths Companion to contrast English workers' conditions with American factories.
The piece argues against protection and warns it would lower wages by raising raw material costs while boosting domestic prices. It cites English trade history, factory layoffs, and the impact on farmers, urging free trade backed by historical reason and national prosperity. It also notes various unrelated notices and anecdotes.
St Louis reports Charley Ford died by his own hand in Richmond, Missouri after years of morphine use to ease illness. His death follows a troubled period of lower income, failed dramatic ventures, and a public fallout that included allegations and a list of prominent names amid sensational reporting.
A reader complains the Cherokee to Johnson City road, once benign, has deteriorated since 1885 becoming a rough track through saplings and hills. The writer asks the County Court for a remedy and whether court members have examined the latest location before ruling.
A fragment recalls a man named Aman who never forgets his first trip to a barber shop. The account hints at nostalgia and personal growth tied to a simple childhood outing.
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