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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1884
Page
2
The passage protests reckless extravagance across federal departments and urges a return to rigid economy and accountability to halt systematic plunder by favored partisans. It cites recent fraud and corruption in the federal metropolis as proof that an entire administration change is imperative.
The piece harshly assails Pettibone for arrogance and weak leadership in Congress while accusing him of broken promises to Taylor Republicans. It notes a rally planned by Democrats in Knoxville on October 1 and questions Pettibone’s concessions, honor, and response to Taylor allies.
Hon B Ly Taylor will speak at Bean Station in October, Union in October, and Bristol on November 1. At Johnston City Monday night Tom Reeves organized speakers to rally support for Alf Taylor while R M K Deakins urged backing the Republican ticket but cautioned voters to refrain from full commitment to Pettibone. He claimed Republicans could split the ticket and still back the rest, ending with cheers for Alf Taylor. Pettibone’s election would hurt the party and its prospects.
A fiery anti Pettibone piece mounts in Limestone asserting Gillinwaters’ letter exposes mass corruption and a Republican ring led by Brownlow Reeves and others. It argues Taylor loyalists must unite to defeat Pettibone, recounting fraud in county conventions and urging Blaine Logan supporters to withhold support from Pettibone.
From Minntol Rin Comer the Holston Methodist District Conference opens with churches offering visit doors while townsfolk gather. Next Sunday is the big day with all churches filled for the Methodist services, as locals report large attendance and renewed community ties.
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