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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
2
Reports from St Louis describe alleged corruption in four to five wards with possible vote invalidation and imminent government action. Gov Stone and election officials faced scrutiny as crowds grew and saloons reopened after polls closed. Several precincts were visited by judges and detectives amid speculation of suspended commissioners.
The Chicago Timet-Herald prints a pro monarchy piece attributed to EB Smalley editor of campaign literature at Republican Headquarters. It questions majority rule amid slavery debates and warns that workers lose wages and money value, noting its source has official sanction from Mark Hanna.
A UK statistics report shows England and Wales averaged 24 paupers per 1 000 in government aid, with London reaching 24.9 in mid December and annual highs since 1870s. The piece notes private charity and dire poverty beyond official counts.
In York Pennsylvania Edward Spangler, a Spry farmer, found a bag of gold and silver votes torn from a reel. His hired man William Sullivan seized the bag and fled with it, threatening to harm Spangler. Spangler pursued but Sullivan escaped with the estimated $500 note. police search continues.
The piece describes signals of dyspepsia such as short breath and dizziness, noting symptoms are varied and misleading. It asserts Dr Deanes Dyspepsia Pills relieve these signals after each meal and mentions Dr J A Dea Co Kingston.
A fragment from The Comet previews next week’s details and notes chatter over McKinley and Bryan. European diplomacy focuses on Armenia and Ottoman reform under a united stance, while Madagascar questions surface profit and autonomy plans.
Marion Indiana November 1 Assistant Chief M A Middleton of the fire department was killed while riding to a fire when boys threw corn at his horse causing a fall onto a railroad track. Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain caused his death. Charleston Ohio October 31 Francis O Carlson a white prisoner hanged himself in the county jail after being accused of drawing a pistol on a woman on King Street. He was awaiting trial and was found hanging early this morning by jailers.
Czar’s Paris tour notes reveal 1,850,000 words in telegrams while Lady Alby Duncombe enters Girton College to study philosophy. Julian Story paints the Prince of Wales. Mercedes of Orsini turns sixteen. Bishop Temple becomes fifth London bishop translated to Canterbury at seventy five. California pledges $4 million in donations led by Phoebe Hearst, pending $500k state building spend. Royal conch roof features palm trees and genii of Britain. Susan Slocum marks her 90th birthday as a remaining war veteran pensioner. Adams house in Quincy presented to Adams Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution on Adams’ 161st birth anniversary with grandchildren Elizabeth Adams and Isaac Holl Adams present.
Covington Ky November 3 Signs point to a confession or truth finding in the Pearl Bryan murder case as Jackson and Walling remain in separate cells for two weeks. Walling questions punishment for a crime he says he did not commit while Jackson is named as the man who killed Pearl Bryan.
An assortment of fragmented notices reports a hotel keeper voting after illness, a New York dealer in notions, a bankruptcy assignment of 70 000 dollars with 49 000 in liabilities, and a grand jury bill finding against Mr and Mrs Walter Castle of San Francisco for shoplifting.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe medicines for seniors including tonics and stomach aids. Mentions dosing at 6.00 per bottle and references a station's shop or supplier. The text is garbled but centers on elderly patients needing prescriptions and digestion support.
An article notes cost differences between Europe and the United States in travel and living, with Europe offering cheaper open air leisure and lower servant wages. It contrasts lodging quality, transport fares, and the influence of income on European living standards. A bridge inspection in England shows a dramatic safety test using a moving train to reveal a dangerous droop.
A garbled report notes Henry White in Columbus Jail amid a recent murder inquiry. It mentions his father J A White a shoemaker and references safe keeping charges, with vague hints at locations and a claim about Gold Dust flour.
An old advertising fragment touts remedies for eye trouble skin and sore hands including Biles Mate Pills and a claim of quick skin improvement. McFarland & Bolton druggists offer the listed products for sale.
The fiscal year end report by Charles Neilson, second assistant postmaster general, shows total mail transportation spending at 49 523 982 dollars. Inland costs reach 47 998 067 dollars, with foreign service making up the remainder.
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