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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1893
Page
4
A historic note marks the Johnson City postoffice as a second class matter under postal regulations. The entry records routine publication details for the periodical and its mailing status.
Tue Coner has moved into the Hoss and Hodge building on Market Street near Ryan Street, update shows relocation of the tenant to a new premise.
Tun Comer operates a downtown office at Lyle & Co's book store beside the post office for ad copy orders job work and subscriptions left for prompt attention.
The New York Sun notes that Maxsy and a crowd await orders as the Democrats face losses from hard times. It cites the Democratic President and Congress as needing to improve conditions before next elections. The First Assistant Postmaster General Jones recommends ending experimental free delivery in small towns and villages at year end as its $10,000,000 annual cost is not justified. The ocean mail subsidy is described as a flat failure, with Congress likely to seek repeal.
The Johnson City pie hunters at Washington organize a mutual relief society with Jasper Phil lips as president Iketobe secretary and time-keeper Will Gentry as outside guard and Geo Ross and Will Banner as generals. Dues and a leave of absence for some members are noted as they prepare to report on territory conditions and conduct for travelers.
The Bancroft Q Company of Chicago proposes a 1000 page imperial folio edition The Book of The Fair to reproduce the Exposition in high art form with prints and descriptions of the display buildings contents and surroundings The author is Hubert Howe Bancroft.
A new religious organization titled The Christian Men's Union for Total Abstinence has emerged in New York City. It aims to unite Christian men nationwide to mobilize in Christ’s name and to save the youth from intoxicants.
A letter urges Christian unity across denominations to back nationwide Prohibition while criticizing Sunday meetings in saloons. The writer likens efforts to the W C T U movement and warns voters to oppose the saloon with votes, advocating total abstinence and ballot action.
The Cleveland Star notes the President's enhanced reputation after a Democratic defeat, with countrywide confidence holding firm. W. E. Ragsdale of Cloudland Hotel plans to reveal details on an electric road from Roan Mountain summit to its base.
The piece argues off year elections usually hurt the ruling party due to hard times and oppositional resentments. It notes Massachusetts Sherman act delay and Western silver questions hurting Democrats, with New York's anti Hill revolt seen as a broad rebuke of Tammany methods. Kings County shows shift from Cleveland to Republican majorities as independent voting grows.
The Philadelphia Times notes a nationwide Republican edge from recent elections. It credits New York influence and Ohio McKinley gains while cautioning that results alter little and Congress remains on its path toward the 1896 political climate.
The Atlanta discussion centers on repealing the purchasing clause of the Sherman law and its effect on silver and gold parity. Proponents argue silver remains legal tender and redeemable in gold, preserving currency value, while past policy under Sherman caused gold redemption strain and market panic.
Fragmented OCR snippet discusses saving ability and repeal to maintain dome parity, mentions the silver dollar and reference to wiping it out with unclear context. No identifiable names, dates, or places to anchor a concrete report.
Arkansas Attorney General Garland announces the death of his daughter Mien Dalry Garland under distressing conditions. He describes a long period of illness and mental strain, noting depression and nervous temperament contributing to her decision to end her life.
Ellen Smith widow of Will Smith sues Southern Express Company and several named individuals in a pauper's oath suit filed yesterday. The case, tied to a high profile crime, drew wide attention in Knoxville as Smith, once linked to a Crozier Street establishment, seeks damages of 50000. The action names lawyers Taylor Roberts and Breele.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for many ailments. It asserts relief from dyspepsia scrofula catarrh rheumatism and boils and promises renewed vitality. It emphasizes the product as a sovereign cure for various conditions.
An OCR fragment references a smoke shop advertisement at M Jack sons with a note about Cuban stogies. The text is fragmentary and offers minimal detail on products or location.
A prospecting party led by Prof Samuel Aughey and Col E P Snow strikes rich ore in Randolph County Alabama called the gold belt. The Goldberg Mining Co is formed with Snow as president and Aughey as VP to raise capital and fund a 25 ton plant within forty days. Shares offered at ten cents with potential 25 percent annual dividends and tripling value, urging immediate purchase at ten cents a share. The notice promises vast returns and asks readers to send remittance for stock certificates.
Local ad lists McNeils Coal and Wood and groceries including apples oranges lemons bananas grapes. Mentions Mrs M M Browns place on Spring and a Bee Hive contact for prices. Shoe and boot offers at the Bee Hive and celery at Offy Restaurant on Spring Street. Menola Cigars at M. re.
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