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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
2
A fragmentary political notice cites State Senator D. R. Smalling and others, touts various candidates and reactions, mentions upcoming elections in Florida and Georgia, and references criticisms and campaign letters. Readable names include G N Tillman, Bob Taylor, and Bryan, with scattered remarks on supporters and public opinion.
Fragmentary report hints at candidate dynamics across districts with mentions of Lucy Lawrence Flo Browplow and Wuex Mack Hanna. It references silver advocates fading in some areas and ongoing calls for sound money campaigns, with vague allusions to McKinley, Cabton, and other figures.
In a dispatch from Dalle Texas dated September 20 Governor Culberson reads a long exchange with Prince Bismarck on the money question. Bismarck advocates international bimetallism and urges U.S. independent action to establish silver alongside gold. The piece cites U.S. figures including Culberson and Bryan, and notes American political rhetoric around the gold standard and the silver issue.
The statement reflects Manx Hawa's firm stance on economic inequality and his accountability for the resulting social divide. The remarks suggest a clear division and place responsibility squarely on his own actions.
A broad appeal from the University of Texxessre president urges young people out of work to pursue education. The notice promotes free tuition, on campus housing, and affordable rates for dormitories and lodgings, urging time spent in study over idleness and inviting eligible students to enroll this session. The message emphasizes practical education and good living conditions to reduce expenses.
The Augusta Chronicle publishes Hon George D Tillmans favorable view of William Jennings Bryan. Tillman extols Bryans intellect memory and character, calling him the greatest man he met and predicting he should be president. The piece includes a medicinal ad for Botanic Blood Balm and local druggists selling it.
In a church gathering Cyrus Field and Russell Sage, both noted multi millionaires, discussed a charity contribution. Dr Paxton urged donations for a worthy cause as the duo pondered the pledge with Field offering five dollars and Sage lamenting his limited ability despite vast wealth.
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