Morristown Union bolts show split in Democratic convention
Reports from Morristown describe a dramatic split at the Democratic county convention with Taylor supporters clashing with McConnell and Allison factions. The Taylor group claimed a majority, organized, and faced a bolt by the minority, while newspapers in East Tennessee largely supported Taylor. The event sparked debates over convention rules, manipulation, and the political momentum toward Governor Taylor.
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Morristown
Taylor
McConnell
Allison
Mike
Boler
Newepepere
Posulaely
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Dlim
Wemn Tennemet
Unis
Tate
Notriti¢ Tribune
Athens Post
Hamblen County
Newport
Greene Gary
Democrat
Sullivan County
Bristol Courier
Jeffers
Who is Tom McConnell and where did he come from
The Spring City Herald questions political loyalties as Bob Taylor's renomination falters under McConnell’s backers. The piece notes Memphis leadership, Tennesseemoney help, and a push from East Tennessee to show state patriotism. It cites Memphis Scim and reviews the April Dialectic Magazine issue with critical remarks on Taylor and McConnell.
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Greene and
Cocke Cven
Bob Taylor
East Tenneseer
Bob
Taylor
East Tennessen
Knotsille Tribune
Spring City
Tom McConnell
Damfino
Shelbeyville
Christ
C. Wenham Smith
Myrta Harper Lockett
Maria A Agur
George Macdonald
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Thie
Tennessee
Memphis
New York
East Tennessee
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Hurley
Cardinal Richelien
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E K. Peires
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Germany
Frank Leslie
India
Buenos Ayres
Gobnelhaille Long
Egypt
O. Hildreth
M.A. Denison
A D. Brine
B. Edgecombe
B. C. Green
A. Locher
David Kerr
Wake Up
Euonth
The
Pari Tribune
Vale of Democracy
Spring City Herald
Bubs Taghie
Bob ’ Taylor
Tom McCaneell
Taz Court
Bert
Warner
Maggie Kerchwal
Lexington
Hugh Harkins
Toth St
Philadelphia
Aares Smith
Topten
Berks Co
Log Cate
Somaparilla
Levers Whoere
Memphis Scimitar
R. J. Morgan
Shelby
John J. Barry
Scimitar
Shelby County
Fanallonion
Perssons
Uou
Ozarks
United States
Willie ‘Uscott
Aged Sunshine and Shaking Septembers Memory
A vivid reminiscence of September days, describing an elderly awakening to cold damp floors, shifting light, and a creeping fear as the season changes. The piece blends personal reflection with mentions of The Cosmopolitan and literary notes from The History Gazette, April issues, and European affairs.
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Bafery
Three C s survey and delays loom over Augusta line
Capt O A Rumswar leads a 14 man survey crew along the Augusta Newberry route. Track work reaches Lancaster, with rail rates issued and injunctions halting grading on lands of Cowan Williams and O Brien. Melbourne hosts a grand exhibition while domestic magazines tout fashion and warnings about safe living and polite conduct appear.
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O. A. Rumswar
14 Corpe
Augusta Idivium
Augusta Newberry
Inet
Lancaster
Rock Hill
M. Williams
Thos. O'Brien
Tagall Speech Sparks Debate Over Pension Speech
In a note from Mr. Perkine the Kansié delegates in the Ftonen deny using the Senaverogalls speech as campaign material. They say the senator erred by attacking the President and accusing McClellan and Hancock of Confederate ties, amid reports of wide subscription and distribution in Kunaus, the Capital.
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Senaverogalls
Kunaus
Perkine Han
McClellan
Hancock
Syrup of Figs Public Notice in Tribune Reprint
The notice notes the popularity of Syrup of Figs California liquid fruit remedy praised for flavor and action. It claims cleansing effects for the bowels and relief from headaches colds and fevers. Advertisement appears with seller M A Mc Farland at 206 210.
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California
M. A. McFarland
Turbulent 19th Century News From Tennessee and Nearby
This 1888 column reports a mix of local events across Union City to Cumberland, including political items from Democrats in Rogersville and Republicans in McMinn county, deaths such as Mr Wyly Redwine and Aunt Purah Hothe, a bull injury near Sweetwalter, a timber shipment to Europe, and a fire at Sweetwater Seminary.
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Hawkine County
Rogersville
Mike Luque
Jackson
Morristown
Wyly Redwine
Cumberland County
Sweetwater Seminary
F Armors
Meige County
Farmers' Conrestion
Kanxville
McMinn County
Fros
Wlr. McCarran
Conegrees
Kentucky
Red Boiling Springs
Macon County
Septembber
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Bawner
Prank Leslie's Bandy Magazine
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Brabeon
Aelf
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Paljow
Histon Gasette
Cosmopolitan
Young
George Edgar Montgomery
Daly's Theatre
Chief Justiceship
Waite
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Miller
Senate
Jonesboro
Columbia
Charleston
Augusta
Edgefield Advertiser
North and
South Carolina
Australia
Melbourne
Congress
Victoria
Alexis
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John M. Ives
Antipodes
H. H. Warner & Co
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Donwallo Monthly
Broadway
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Wolfe
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Daniel Tiner
Indianapolis
Stanton, Va
Rgier
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Union City
Pete Ford
Fowlkes
Dyer County
Purah Hothe
John O. Woods
Sweetwalter
W. F. Locus
Dyersburg
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Prairie Fork
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Mary Conner
Knoxville
Wheener
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James Gordon Bennett
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