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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
1
Tiane Lewis of Sabina Ohio a longtime Sabina Bank president testifies Hood's Sarsaparilla improves blood purifying effects and aids nerve and digestive strength. He notes personal relief from long standing pain and praises the medicine to readers.
James H. Kennedy, an Iowa-born former Civil War veteran and longtime resident of Sinaloa, Mexico, declares in a sworn affidavit that common claims about Mexico and silver are false. He asserts Mexican currency stability, a growing railroad system, and government solvency, inviting investigation and offering his contact in Sinaloa.
Col Nat Wood Fitzgerald and other state ticket nominees withdraw in favor of the Democratic ticket led by Bryan. He cites desire for unity of silver forces, fusion with Democrats, and belief Bryan will carry West Virginia. Robert Lillingler comments after canvass, predicting a sweeping victory for the Democrats.
Washington reports the Populist National Committee led by Senator Butler urges Populists to back Bryan, praising him and Watson and urging unity despite dual vice presidential candidates. Springfield and Indianapolis dispatches cite strong Democratic odds for Bryan, with optimistic county-level sentiment and a $100 reward notice for catarrh cures embedded in the era's filler content.
Charles F. Crisp former speaker of the U S House died in Atlanta Friday afternoon. Born January 29 1845 in Sheffield England he became a Confederate lieutenant and later a Georgia lawyer judge and Democratic congressman serving from 1880s into the Fifty-fourth Congress. He was speaker during the Fifty second and Fifty third Congresses.
Democratic National Committee chairman Jonas Jones states the campaign outlook is favorable with reports from all regions showing confidence and enthusiasm. He cites positive news from Indians Michigan Minnesota Iowa Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia and asserts an overwhelming Bryan victory is possible.
A damaged catalog ad promotes a keyboard typewriter with easy operation and frictionless bearing carriage. It highlights touch lightest performance, ribbon self reversing, self adjusting platen, automatic locking, and durable wear distribution. The piece claims high sales and lists Knoxville Tennessee agents at Gay and Vine Streets.
A telegram from Frankfort Kentucky quotes Robert W. McKee of Tecumseh Nebraska predicting Bryan’s statewide lead in Nebraska. He cites Bryan Club growth and Hebrew Club support, estimating Bryan’s Nebraska majority between 30 000 and 40 000 with Palmer failing to reach 200 votes. He recalls historic Republican figures and signals a shift toward Bryan in November.
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