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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1892
Page
1
In the future Tur Weexay Comer will be mailed on Wednesdays, sending 60 a8 to reach subscribers the same week of issue and will include a complete summary of the week’s happenings.
President elect Cleveland leaves Cleveland for rest amid heavy press and letters of congratulations. He says he cannot read all missives, cannot reply to many, and will avoid interviews on office applications until inauguration. He plans a two week absence and hopes for quiet, with a move to a quieter place.
New York reports a great comet visible to the naked eye as it approaches Earth, projected to grow larger next week. Observatories including Columbia and Harvard note its possible identification as Biela or a new comet, with expert speculation on impact odds and atmospheric effects.
In Mimestead on November 41 the strike action was approved by a narrow margin. The area workers voted 101 to 92, triggering a key decision by the local authorities and workforce.
New York Nov 21 Grover Cleveland’s dinner remarks praising supporters and Democratic victory were made public. He speaks of gratitude for party loyalty, duties ahead, and avoiding factional spoils while upholding true democracy and national promises.
South Carolina moves toward a dry state as prohibitionists claim a popular mandate from the election. Lawmakers will face pressure once in Columbia, with counties already trending no license under Local Option and calls in Charleston for a high license alternative.
In Bararrone on November 24 a coordinated push for higher wages among Baltimore and Ohio Railroad skilled workers grows clearer. Telegraph operators won a partial victory, then conductors sought talks with General Manager Odell on a new scale, followed by Trainmen demanding raises for brakemen baggagemen and yardmen. An equalized scale could boost pay by about 80 percent, affecting roughly 4 009 trainmen.
Dr. Thomas Hicks of Bristol wed Miss Mamie Maxwell of Knoxville yesterday in Knoxville. J I McDowell of Bristol served as best man and Trula Hicks was maid of honor. Ushers included Masara Sam King H B Graves Frank McChing Jr and Joy J Reed.
St Louis Nov 24 Knights of Labor session adopted resolutions urging immigration restriction to those able to support themselves for a year and requiring literacy for ballots. The convention refused to back abolition of the National Guard and re-adopted a boycott on Armstrong Co cork. It condemned tax repeal on state bank issues and supported national money issuance. It opposed Sunday World's Fair closure and left liquor sales to the state. The General Executive Board authorized plans for a homestead building and an insurance association to fund employee liability. adjourned sine die at 12:30.
A list of postmaster salaries in Tennessee towns shows Athens at 1490? Bristol 2100 Brownsville 1500 Chattanooga 2200 Clarksville 2500 Cleveland 41600 Columbia 2000 Covington 1100 Cumberland Gap 1200 Dayton 1300 Dyersburg 1400 Fayetteville 1400 Franklin 1500 Gallatin 1500 Greeneville 1500 Humboldt 1200 Jackson 2200 Jellico 1000 Spokane City 1800 Jonesboro 1000 Knoxville 3200 Lebanon 1000 McKenzie 1000 McMinnville 1800 Maryville 1000 Memphis 5500 Morristown 1600 Murfreesboro 1700 Nashville 8409 Paris 1000 Palaska 1500 St Elmo 1800 Shelbyville 1500 South Pittsburg 1500 Springfield 1000 Sweetwater 1100 Trenton 1200 Tallahassee 1500 Union City 1700 Winchester 1800
Cal A Dickenson of Augusta city reports a fire last Tuesday near Craigt ville Augusta county burning his barn with twenty tons of hay twelve head of stock and total losses about $3000 with no insurance. Suspected arson by a man staying in the barn. Col Dickenson left for the scene and vows to return to mend fences and continue his campaign for Adam Bowman's shoes.
Chas Range of this city and Mise Lia Ramsey of Lenoir City united for life on Wednesday. Range is a prominent local businessman and Ramsey one of Lenoir City’s fairest daughters. The couple will reside at Range's father’s home in Carter County before settling in Johnson City. Friends extend best wishes for a joyful life together.
Constable C M Hinkle of Carter County brought in J N Steffey to jail in the city yesterday morning. Steffey is wanted at Elizabethton for the Hyders robbery at that place. He had previously been arrested for the same charge but was released on bail when he left with his band, then was caught in Bristol on Tuesday.
Nov 24 The governor of Cennessen John P Buchanan appears dejected at the state capitol after a surprising loss. When pressed for reasons he quips that it was "a lack of votes" and avoids further discussion about his defeat.
The train carrying President-elect Cleveland arrived at Exooux Virginia at 6 11 am and he and party planned a land and water journey to Broadwater Island home of the Broadway Club. Locals in Harrington and Laurel greeted portents but Cleveland remained unseen. The island, part of Broadway Club property, will be isolated with no landings without club permission making the stay a virtually secluded excursion.
Rev Thomas Dixon Jr reviewed the presidential election results before today’s sermon. He said Cleveland’s victory was not party driven in New York and Tamany’s national role would decline. He praised God for the deliverance and noted New York is no longer the pivotal state.
Johns City shows steady growth with several new houses nearing completion on multiple avenues. The large project by WW Kirkpatrick advances, while Chas Brown builds on Watauga. A warehouse by G W Slater on Jobe Street nears completion as numerous residences and contracts rise.
Mrs. M. E Lease breaks silence on using her name for U S Senate. She would accept the seat if offered but not engage in a scramble. She insists she is not attacked merely for being a woman and notes she is the only woman named for such a post.
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