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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1886
Page
2
The Comet reports Patti’s farewell visit with extravagant pricing rhetoric, notes the death of Arthur and its impact on ex presidents, and mixes humorous quips about Bob Taylor and Wheeler. It comments on Vice Presidents and acting officials, praising Chester A. Arthur as an honest gentleman and reflecting on political satire and public memory.
Mr B B Pardee, staff correspondent for the New Haven Palladium and special for Baltimore Manufacturer's Record and New York Commercial Advertiser, said the Cincinnati Charleston and Chicago railroad will be built and completed in two years. Route uncertainty hinges on right of way. the line will traverse rich iron coal timber districts in North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky and construction may start next spring if surveys are approved. Local effort is urged to secure the favored route through Johnson City to avoid losing the opportunity.
Ex-President Hayes denies rumors of failing health as a political satire appears in the Potteyitio Chronicle. The Watlington aritte notes a Republican official mocked by a hungry Democrat. In Washington, Nov. 22, President and cabinet members arrive by special train for a funeral procession, with many officials attending.
The letter reflects on the life of a seventy six year old Lexington figure, praising his patriotism, wisdom, fidelity to convictions, and courteous nature. It notes his unlikely rise from Vice President to President after Garfield’s death, his Republican but broad-minded stance, and his universally mourned passing as an American of generous heart and stable public service. The piece laments the public sorrow and honors his legacy.
Wasaararox November 22 reports the executive departments closed by order, mourning emblems on public and semi public buildings, half mast flags, a thirteen gun salute at daybreak, and a military cannon announcing the day. Navy yard crews were paraded and the proclamation read before release from duty. The House appropriation committee signed bills to sub committees and planned meetings for the Sundry Civil and Legislative bills with the District of Columbia bill set for Wednesday.
Malone New York reports that Gen Arthur’s death brings to mind lingering remnants of his era. Hannibal Hamlin, elected with Lincoln in 1860, and William A Wheeler, marked as vice president in 1876, are listed as the last survivors of their office. Hamlin, aged 78, remains active yet travels Washington in cold without an overcoat, while Wheeler, ten years younger, has vanished from public life alongside Hayes, fueling beliefs he was dead.
The long night of vigil ends as dawnbreaks at Chester A Arthur's residence on Lexington Avenue. Police guard the street while crowds gather to honor the late ex President and magistrate. President Cleveland and Postmaster General Vilas arrive to join the mourning in the house of mourning. Governors Hill and Judge Muller attend as the scene remains somber and orderly.
The scene outside the mansion shows mourners and crowds as Chester A Arthur Jr and Nellie Arthur accompany the ex president's coffin into a hearse. Pallbearers include Gresham Lincoln Chandler and other officials. the church service at Fifth Avenue and 45th Street features psalms and Nearer My God to Thee. The procession winds to the Woodlawn car and the Albany train carries the remains to the grave where Doane delivers the committal and benediction.
Judge G C W Heiskell lauds East Tennessee legacy in tribute to Hon H M Doake. He chronicles Sevier and Shelby, Jackson and Farragut, Hugh Lawson White, Andrew Johnson, and Tennessee press and preachers, foreseeing a future of industry, commerce, and marble wealth across the mountains.
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