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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1893
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment reports on editor and proprietor subscriptions, prices, and a weakened silver act. It mentions Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Bakersville, with assorted political and economic notices, including layoffs of hours and local government aims. The text is incoherent and reads like a patchwork of stray phrases.
The fragmentary text shows a heated discussion about public expenditures and federal policy. It mentions votes, a bill named the Torker bill, a debate continuing until October, and a party alignment on the floor. It hints at opposition from Democrats and anticipated critic votes but lacks clear names or dates.
Representative McCreary presses a bill to create a joint Congressional and Commercial monetary committee to investigate the entire financial system and propose improvements. The House committee on Coinage is considering the measure and has not yet reported favorably.
Brunswick correspondent Bagax stood firm on three queens but failed when the jack-put formed. Nashville’s Jor LL Pearcy named Consul at Colon, Columbia, delaying his office chase. Levenn reports public building pensions show 906,012 on roll in Mort and Bristol at 20,000 cost with 711,150 pension applications awaiting action. Excluding 1812 and Mexican war pensioners, about 1,650,000 Americans receive or seek civil war aid, with 1861-65 pensioners up nearly 400,000. three pensions per man could result if all are granted. Ben Harrison and others face a grudging public sentiment toward saviors. Representative Byxus pushes a graduated income tax to House approval. James H. Breve of Chattanooga named United States District Attorney for East Tennessee. a capable choice for the post.
Suckeraay Gresham, now in Indiana, is not in good health and intends to travel to California soon for six or seven weeks seeking a beneficial change.
MacQuare's Magazine for October recalls Balzac as a noted influence on Congressman T. B. Reed and notes that his first oration on The Fear of Death was delivered thirty three years ago. The piece suggests it's worth hearing the statesman's inaugural effort today.
The Courier Journal notes Tre William McKinley blames the panic on tariff reform fears while contrasting with his earlier criticism of President Cleveland for not convening Congress to repeal the Sherman law to end the panic.
Mrs Many Crew Camrrina and Kentucky young women lead a Chicago rally in support of corn as the nation’s floral emblem. The article notes corn blooms on noses as a world wide flower and mentions a supposed $50 million gold loan negotiation from Paris, prompting Secretary Carlisle to dismiss the notion as preposterous.
In a decisive 142 to 57 vote, the Tre House rejected providing clerks at $6.0 per day to each of sixteen House committees, marking a clear stance against the proposed extra pay.
Holman, long time chairman of the House Committee on Indian Affairs, promises material reductions in all directions without harming Indians or government. He plans to implement these savings in the appropriation bill reported by his committee. Critics call him frugal, but his stance aims to keep the Democratic party from wasteful habits cited as past Republican faults. President Cleveland urged the government to set an economy example.
Representative Wrrsos argues that critics misstate the tariff committee's intent. He says the committee will allow ample time for industries to adjust stock and duties before the new tariff takes effect. Democrats seek a tariff for the greatest good, trimming profits of favored manufacturers at the public expense.
Members of the committee will devote their entire time to preparing the bill. The action signals a focused legislative effort and underscores the priority given to drafting the measure.
The article discusses Tennessee figures including Governor Harris, his Civil War era service, and later roles as United States senator and senate leader. It notes his evolving appearance, baldness, white mustache, and prominence with Cleveland and John Sherman.
A lobbying tone notes the Senate faces a deadlock over the Voorhees repeal bill and other measures. It argues a vote cannot be forced while opponents block debate, warns prospects for relief bills depend on cloture rules, and urges Democrats to use available options to pass promised legislation.
In Akron on Tuesday Governor McKinley argued that a revenue tariff would end tin-plate production at home. He warned that free tin-plate by a Democratic vote would cost jobs and force the United States to buy the product from abroad unless labor costs drop. The piece notes the GOP struggle to interpret Democratic tariff policy.
In satirical tone the piece critiques Democratic calls for a revenue tariff and labels McKinley’s free tin plate plan as illogical. It argues the old protectionist formulas are obsolete, urging study of a revenue-only tariff and highlighting broader political shifts and local happenings.
M Lipps fixed a dangerous woodhouse after visiting from Bristol. Dr J W Wallace’s marriage is delayed to next Thursday though he remains single but not heart free. Mrs W B Bachman walked feebly to Ewing’s. M L Thomas sent horses to Knoxville to assess a speed contest, hoping for improved form. Local banking sentiment shifts as confidence returns and several banks resume operations after closures, with deposits exceeding withdrawals on reopening.
The Cosmopolitan’s September edition reaches 211000 copies the largest for the month. It offers a twelve writer treatment of the World’s Fair expositon with Walter Bessot Mark Twain and other notable contributors. The issue includes nearly one hundred illustrations and eleven full pages and sells for 12 cents as a durable illustrated guide.
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