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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1886
Page
1
An earthquake struck during a burial at Lagaretto station as Father Wilson read the Roman Catholic service. The church shook, coffins swayed, and onlookers bore a grave, stunned silence while nature interrupted the ceremony. The report notes the profound impact on mourners and the solemn atmosphere of the moment.
Latest returns show Democrats gaining ground with Carlisle winning Kentucky Sixth by 768 votes while other districts in California Minnesota and Indiana tilt toward the party. The Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina results indicate further congressional gains for Democrats as rumors of Hearst and other candidates surface amid a volatile national vote scene.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes partisan battles over pensions for soldiers while highlighting President Cleveland’s record. It says he signed many private pension bills, vetoed 108, and supported large pension appropriations. Folklore, anecdotes, and historical asides fill out a brisk, period-voice roundup of politics, society, and curiosities.
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