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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1884
Page
2
The piece portrays a 1885 political vision with lines invoking ruined figures and a nation in turmoil. It laments Butler and Orleans figures, evokes liberty’s goddess, and hints at revived governance under Democratic control amid battle’s echoes and a nation’s solemn reckoning.
A historic East Tennessee speech extols Democratic unity and perseverance. The speaker praises loyalty to the party, vows no wavering, and frames East Tennessee as a stronghold of democracy amid attacks from northern and western factions. The rhetoric emphasizes faith, principle, and resolve to keep the party intact.
Mon 8 W Enwicina reports a lively waltz between The Tay of Tae Comer and Judge San Towkink during a festive political gathering. Judge Mhinkina praised as a beautiful waltzer though sometimes over spins causing head sway and perspiration. Samuel W Hawkins praised as a fair, courteous speaker and diligent campaign advocate.
A fragmented historic political election reflection urged Americans to return to business, growth, and national unity. It praises democratic reform, industry protection, and labor rights while urging citizens to work together across regions for a prosperous future under God.
Fragmented prose outlines a transformative political shift with Democrats celebrating victory and Republicans facing reform. It laments civil service reform, praises Cleveland era hopes, and recalls jubilant Raleigh style demonstrations, speeches by Kirkpatrick and Thiersol, and looming state electors in Nashville.
A humorous sketch describes a baby as a source of endless pleasure and disruption. The lively infant wakes hundreds of times, demands attention, and provokes laughter and exasperation as it plays with books, eats coal, swallows buttons, and follows its mother everywhere. The piece ends noting how two babies can keep a household awake and entertained.
A sermon urges a public duty of honor in every job from cook to president. It stresses that employment carries responsibility to act with disinterested care for employers and society, warning that eroding honor threatens future calamities for the nation.
The Philadelphia Times editorial argues the South’s loyalty to the GOP failed due to persistent obstruction of honest Republican sentiment. It claims honest Republicans could not control national delegates and that Washington punished reformers, hindering Southern Republicanism. The piece predicts a new South will emerge as federal corruption wanes and honest growth proceeds.
An editorial argues Blaine cannot be elected by Pennsylvania lawmakers. It cites his Maine ties and likely opposition to Cameron’s veto as reasons he would not seek or win the Senate seat, labeling discussion of his candidacy unprofitable.
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