HHE Comet appears over Johnson City in April
A report from Johnson City Tennessee dated April 19 1888 notes sightings of HHE Comet across the night sky. Local residents observe a bright tail and unusual brightness suggesting a significant celestial event. Scientists and observers discuss potential origins and provide cautious commentary on future appearances.
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Orsona? Teynesven
E Weems Nowrt Canouta Railroad Company
Jomynox City
Wasnixavos Co
Teas
East Tennessco
Fenn North Carolinia Railroad Company
Jobson City
Tennessee
Kerve
Tous
Wier
Tennessee politics and Conkling death rumor spread
Long compendium of Tennessee political maneuvering centered on R L Taylor and McConnell's county alignments with detailed county by county delegate instructions. The piece also reports the death of Roscoe Conkling in New York and notes on his funeral, plus editorials defending prison conditions in East Tennessee and a New York death notice for Dr Cornelius Agnew.
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New York
Alpril Weyndge Coxe
Conking
Conklig
Ati
Tribunes
Roscoe Conkling
American
Cornelius R. Agnew
Democratic Mass Convention Endorses Taylor Elector Pick
Henry County April 16 report describes a large stormy Democratic mass convention. W. M. Daniels received instruction for over Taylor with a close vote, and a majority of delegates back Taylor as second choice. Only two McConnell men noted. ER. P. Cole unanimously endorsed as state elector.
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Taylor
Benton
Claiborne
Cook
Carter
Greene
Grainger
Offivaon
Madison
Putnam
S Kelby
Sulivan
Bledsoe
Bradley
Hamblen County
Hawkins County
Hamblen
McGonnell
Campbell
Vannon
Hancock
James
London
Marion
Minn
Nonroers
Roane
Vier
Total
McConnell
Hawkins
Bacon
Washington
Pants Texy
W. M. Daniels
ER. P. Cole
Young Men's Democratic ticket wins large majority in state
Louisiana, April 13. Nichols and the state ticket are elected by a wide margin. City count continues slowly but shows the young men’s ticket generally successful. The association calls merchants to send clerks to assist a fair count, claiming the ring is broken and bossism ended.
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New Oaleans
Nichols
Young Men's Democratic Association
State convention delegate standings by county summary
Table shows delegate tallies by county with Gibson leading at seven votes and others trailing. The snippet lists counts such as 7 for Gibson and 2 for several counties, indicating a distribution of support among delegates at the state convention.
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Lundh
Goats, Goods, and Local Politics Highlight Late April Appeal
A Morristown advertisement urges customers to visit on Wednesday April 25 for cash goat sales and a broad spring stock display. It touts cash pricing, warns against long credits, and promotes local candidates led by Hon. O. King. Peterson’s Magazine and a hardware/shoe sale follow, with emphasis on cash-friendly pricing and stock variety.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Endorsed by User for Cold Relief
A testimonial notes the remedy helped a patient overcome a severe cough and weakness after a bout with colds. The writer credits Ayer's Cherry Pectoral with restoring health and longevity, urging continued use of the medicine. Also mentions local lawyers H. Carr and practices in East Tennessee.
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Webster
Pawtucket
H. Kh Simpson
Permanent
Roger Prime
Texin
Avei
Eupal
Childres
Reid
Robert Vanderpool
New York
Hele
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Ee McConnell
Washington County
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Henderson
Marion County
East Tennnessee
Morristown
KR. BR. Butler
Alf Taylor
Bownlow
Bronlow
Congress
Arch Hughes
Hawking County
R.L. Taylor
George
Utica
Calvary Chapel
Mr. Conkling
Judge Shipman
Abram S. Hewitt
S. L. M. Barlow
Clarance A. Seward
Manton Marble
John P. Jones
Don Cameron
Wm. J. Wallace
Walter S. Church
Isaac A. Bailey
Rigge
Gazette
Comrt
Chattanooga Times
Inman
Chattanooga
John Henderson
Raven
Jirison
Gov. Taylor
Times
Toman
Jackson, Tenn
R. L. Taylor
Guv. Taylor
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry County
Louisiaa
Democratic
Gibson
Geo. H. Berry
Johnson City, Tennessee
Truslow's Block
Elizabethton
COAL
H. Pouder
Tiga
CRESE
Johnson City, Tenn
Mitchell
Hamilton
Ormerly Virginia House
Hamilton & Sow
Paps
Bristol, Tenn
Piedmont House
N.C
J. J. Weiler
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King
Peterson
Jband
Petersons Magazine
Philadelphia
Zeigler Bros
Zeig
Suttons
Hood
Hood & CO
Lowell
Masa
Cotuen Cold
Benim
Tilly
Ayer
Awernt
Jon Burrow
Omancery
Chencery
Washington, Sullivan
Carte Johnson
Unicel
East Tennessee
H. Carr
Yeane Harr
Attorney AT Law
Knoxville
I —G. Angel
Crme
Sam W. Rhea
Dentigt
Main St
Bristol
Binith
Ta Hare
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