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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
2
The piece rails at Governor O Farrell and the GOP, mocks McKinley tariff stance, and predicts Bryan as next president while noting factory openings and labor unrest. It criticizes the Republican Party as corrupt and discusses electoral outcomes in the First District.
A fragmentary reminiscence cites 1886 telegraph musings and 1896 election tensions. It laments money power controlling the nation, predicts Republican victory tied to finance, praises Bryan’s effort, and notes distrust of McKinley and press hostility. It reflects era anxieties about labor, industry, and the gold standard.
Johnson City Tenn contains scattered lines titled Eatored at the Poatstoe and references to George Tillman Grover Cleveland Mark's boodle and Brownlow. The piece mocks reform efforts and political figures while noting Hanna Nelson and a pie brigade, all in a satirical political commentary tone.
The author praises Robert L. Taylor in a centennial year forecast, noting a small but decisive victory amid strong opposition and calls Taylor a capable, prudent governor. It contrasts with Tillman and cites 20,600 more votes than any other Democrat under the circumstances. Also reports California returns and legislative party makeup.
Fragmented lines indicate Ward and Friberg will not relocate their sons, while a tannery works on a water main to a large springs source. A person named L Nu Becknor is involved in a large jewelry purchase decision.
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as suitable for undernourished children. It claims it helps them become plump, supports growth and prosperity, strengthens digestion and nerves, and furnishes material for rich blood. Free sample offered upon request.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Delaware electors split with McKinley collecting 20,462 votes and Bryan 16,615. A counting error with Jas. G. Shaw doubled his tally, and 4,691 votes were lost. Har rington will receive the Bryan ticket certificate. court action expected. Higgin's and Tufnell outcomes noted. coda urged readers to buy Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey.
Mrs Mary Louise Vanderbilt widow of Wallin H Vanderbilt died at 1 PM at the Shepard residence Scarboro West Chester County after heart failure following a visit with her granddaughter She was born Mary Louise Kissam Albany minister and married William H Vanderbilt in 1841 The notice also advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for respiratory health with local druggists named McParland Bolton and the E B Subvert and Medicine Go.
Milwaukee sources say Senator John L Mitchell plans to support gold measures in the next Senate, potentially aligning with Hobart to decide the crucial vote. Gold Republicans number 87, gold Democrats 9, Silver Republicans 10, Silver Democrats 20, Silver Democrats 20, populists 9. House composition largely unchanged. News item also notes patent medicine ads and local remedies including Eagle Eye Salve and Stiles' Pain Pills.
The article argues health issues are usually caused by indigestion and overuse of spring tonics. It recommends Dr Deanes Dyspepsia Pills with proper diet to restore stomach liver and bowels. It notes Dr J A Deane Co Kingston as the maker and urges a fair trial.
Charleston W Va November 6 Benjamin Trapnell a young attorney who recently moved from the county home of Postmaster General Wilson has been appointed assistant United States district attorney in place of J H Church Jr removed by Attorney General Harmon for voting the democratic ticket for judge in this circuit He was one of the democrats in the county who supported McKinley.
An old public notice extols blood purity for health and warns against cataracts and lung consumption. It urges a remedy with Hood's Sarsaparilla, presenting a patriotic medical claim amid garbled OCR text.
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