Political shifts and Senate actions amid tariff repeal talk
A lengthy wartime tone piece cites post office notices and political maneuvers as the Sherman Act repeal looms this week. It notes Ohio Republicans rushing home to support McKinley, possible Democratic gains in Virginia, and ongoing Senate debates over rules and the silver compromise. Four Democratic Senators opposed Van Alen’s Italy ambassadorship, while 10 Republicans backed him.
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Martin
Kansas
Hill
N. Y
Vance
N. C
Irby
J.J. van Alen
Italy
van Alen
Congress poised to take up silver compromise this week
The House may act on the silver compromise if it passes the Senate this week. A recess is likely if disposed, as lawmakers plan to participate in state campaigns and await the tariff bill for the new session. President Cleveland seeks a short vacation before the session.
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Senarons Voorhses, Hill
Senate
Voorhoes
House
Congress
Cleveland
Populists Push for Vote Despite Doubts in Virginia
The Populista effort rolls through the state with many speakers and loose funds. They even try converting Black voters to Populism, but observers doubt success as Virginia remains solidly Democratic and committed to sound money.
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Virginia
Tyler
Washington
Col. O’ferrall
Ber
Old Virgina
Reform of Senate rules becomes priority amid obstruction
The piece argues the Senate must adopt stricter rules like a previous question to curb minority obstruction. It notes Senate growth to 88 members and rising divergences demand procedural reform, with the silver debate exposing the need for decisive change. The same page also notes a hardware firm announcing immediate settlements after selling stock to Lyle and Summers and a House passage of a loyalty proof waiver for Civil War era land claims.
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Lyle & Summers
Parliament Jibes and Witty Observations Across Papers
A compilation of satirical quotes from multiple papers notes political jabs about Congress teams and government, marital quirks, sea decisions, the Hungarian crown, death in politics, and a quip about lawmaking pace. The items mix humor and critique across newspapers.
Poverty Party Delight Lights Up Presbyterian Hall
Tuesday evening the Young Peoples' Christian Endeavor Society hosted a playful Poverty Party at R. A. Wood's Spring Street residence. Attendees wore eccentric outfits, prizes awarded to Annie Gentry and E D Duncan, and local talent performed with refreshments served at 10.00. Fresh oysters and coal were advertised nearby.
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Young Peoples’ Christian Endeavor Society
the Presbyterian Church
R. A. Wood
Spring Street
Wilbegin
Jonatham Astel
Heg
Mary Mc Dugal
Jane Krowel
Ide Koney Larance
Katherin Lul Ader
Spekin
Sivgin
Pussons
E. D. Duncan
New York
Annie Gentry
Mr. Duncan
Notice to unknown owners to appear in Johnson City court
A court notice directs unknown and non resident owners to appear on or before the first Monday in November before the Clerk and Master in Johnson City to show cause why real estate should not be condemned and sold on credit. It warns that in default the bill may be confessed and the cause set for hearing ex parte. Published four weeks in The Comer newspaper dated Oct 2, 1898.
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Johnson City
City Restaurant Promotes Oysters and Tobacco Offer
Fresh oysters served in any style at the City Restaurant on Spring Street. Leave your orders for F. M. George & Co's Jellico and anthracite coal at M. Jackson's grocery. Tobacco and cigars at the City Restaurant.
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F. M. George & Co
Jellicoe Coal
Jackson's
Spring Street
F. M. George& Co
M. Jackson's
Wanted Active Man to Travel for Establishment
Classified notice seeking a reliable male to travel representing an establishment with a $65 monthly salary plus traveling expenses and potential increase. Include references and a self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Omaha Building Chicago 482-6.
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Dominion
Omaha
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