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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1885

Page

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A Daring Exploit at Sea by Captain Boyton

Captain Paul Boyton conducted a daring test by placing an inert torpedo against the British warship Gannet off Tempekineville S C to show that torpedoes nets would not guarantee safety in war. He attached a nonexplosive torpedo, swam away unseen, but was spotted. a dramatic pursuit ensued with a boat crew and guards demanding surrender.

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Tilton Family Mystery Echoes in Brooklyn

The once famed Mrs. Tilton now lives quietly with her mother on Macifle Street in Brooklyn. Rumors of a scandal trial persist as observers recall her past prominence and compare it to the quiet, ordinary life she leads today with her sister and two young sons nearby.

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Two Years for Betrayal in Missouri Court

John A. Wheeler was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for the betrayal of Ida W. Wheeler under a promise of marriage. The case, tried three weeks ago, faced a motion for a new trial and now awaits possible appeal to the Supreme Court. The incident, centered in Kansas City parties, marks the county’s first such sentence as a notable moral and legal confrontation.

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Antique organ drawing and statue tale from 1885 paper

The article describes a Cottage Organ Company instrument valued at 150 dollars with walnut case, multiple reed sets, and a five year warranty, plus a long feature on the Statue of Liberty’s global debut and arrival plans, with cabinet members described at the White House. It also reports obituaries and a memorial note for David Swingl of Johnson City Tennessee and several brief political notices on senators and wealth.

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Surgical ‘watch’ metaphored in injury report at Bellevue

A dramatic medical description recalls surgeons at Bellevue mending a severed forearm for Annie Finnell. It notes lacerated muscles and limb replacement ideas with a dog’s healthy leg graft, raising questions about restoring grip and use as doctors seek full recovery.

Annie Finnell Bellevue Mias Finnell Aurgeane Hernke

How the Law Makers Choose Their Seats in a Draw

A historic account describes lawmakers selecting seats by drawing slips from a box after the organization of the house. The oldest member was allowed to place his bid first, then others chose seats as slips named them. Senators use a first come, first served method once Congress begins, with some cases of exceptional behavior and quick speaking for seats.

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