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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1893
Page
4
The Tennessee Tomahawk plans a Butler department while lamenting local press humbugging and promising a Thanksgiving turkey to the postmaster. Publication notes note a weekly Thursday edition with a Jonesport origin and a jab at Stockton’s Anticeptic as inferior.
The article argues Cleveland should use his experience with Hawaii to reform the throne business and remove a large number of Republicans still in office.
Sam Crumley, known for selling chestnuts, visited The Corner office yesterday with a bag of chestnuts and left with fewer again, a natural sight that drew local notice.
Kate Freep assesses recent elections blaming Democracy for misdoing. She argues defeat would have differed with earlier repeal tariff changes and swift adjournment. The piece evokes Bourbons and a divided house as factors in political strife and opposition ammunition.
Washington correspondents claim the State Department holds authentic documents detailing the overthrow of the Queen in Hawaii. They allege Minister Stevens acted on higher authority and assert the President and Cabinet expect public support once the facts are revealed.
A local company defends Embreville Iron Works amid rumors of creditor control and plant closure. It states indebtedness is under 15 percent of assets and that debts will be paid soon, urging readers to doubt hostile speculation and avoid harming the industry.
The Courier-Journal argues the annexation scheme was a corrupt plot led by Minister Stevens to install a foreign-backed regime in Hawaii. It condemns opponents for deceit and urges adherence to the Monroe Doctrine and international law, predicting justice will prevail.
The Courier-Journal notes Governor McKintry likely understands the initial step toward the presidency is simple. The key challenge lies in sustaining the hard pace during the final stretch.
A readable Courier Journal quotation decries external influence and pressure reducing to prewar status. It frames Uncle Sam as restrained rather than aggressive, noting attempts to reestablish former order before stepping back.
The Courier Journal reports on questions of royal authority and judicial appointments amid a union crisis. It discusses the General Act, Chief Justice Simon, and potential nominations by Sweden and Norway, highlighting tensions among powers and the demand for popular consent.
The Courier Journal notes that the Ways and Means Committees should not reopen hearings on tariff changes. It argues public revenue aims at benefiting government, not private bounty, warning any overreach would harm individuals and the economy.
Nov 177 report from Rose Hill Tennessee recalls a fire on the J. H. McNabb property near Bowman's, a barn and blacksmith shop burned at 9:00 pm. Crops and fodder were destroyed, no insurance, loss about 400 dollars. A reward of five dollars is offered for the conviction of the guilty party, Bowman named as claimant.
From Mogersville November 15 1893 Prof Hans Mettke the celebrated violinist gave a concert at Rogeraville Syndical College. Miss Minnie Dobson read recitations praised as the best elocutionist in years. Mettke offered two concerts for the college girls and next Friday Dr J B Henneman of the University of Tennessee will lecture on Woman in Literature. The college term starts anew today with new students and growing enthusiasm among teachers and pupils.
At his Johnson City residence on November 16 1898 J E Helversox died of consumption. Born in Giles County Virginia he was 43. A Presbyterian and man of good character, he leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services led by Rev J C Cowan followed by burial in the old cemetery, with community sympathy offered.
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