Tennessee Politics and Convention Hopes Rise in May
The Knoxville area parties plan for the Tennessee Farmers Convention in Knoxville on May 20. Delegates from Washington County and Carter County are named, with optimism for strong representation. Rumors swirl about Republican delegates in Chicago and rivalries between Pettibone and Honk amid debates on Blaine and Edmonia.
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Knoxville
Tesday
Dr. Dobson
Washington Co
Geo. D. Taylor
Carter
A. J. Pettibone
Gladiatora
Why In i The Bristol News Roasts Democracy and Party Shifts
A letter condemns The Bristol News as a partisan Republican paper attacking Democracy while praising Republican figures. It questions editor J C Fowler’s party switch from Democrat to Republican, and notes the Republican State Convention in Nashville with nominations for Governor and railroad commissioners. Delegates to the Chicago convention and local names are listed.
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Bristol News
Tilden
Carlisle
Morrison
Arthur
J. C. Fowler
Hancock
English
Fowler
Democratic Party
Democratic Convention Call in Terminusane Illinois 1884
The document outlines a state executive committee notification for a May 1884 convention at Nashville Capitol to nominate a governor and railroad officials, appoint delegates to Chicago for the National Democratic Convention, and call county committees to assemble June 18. It includes names like John J. Vertrees and Hillsman, plus broad references to county actions and delegate appointments. It also contains local commentary about the Casual Observer column in Jonesboro Journal and a satirical exchange about tariff protection affecting hay prices and labor, with quotes about protection and a critique of foreign tariffs.
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Republicana
Nashville
L. C. Monk
A. J. Pettibone
Frank T. Reid
Davidson
Reid
Webster
Clayay
A. M. Hajda
Middle Tennessee
W. W. Murray
West Tennessee
RR. Butler
East Tennessee
John Rogers
Union County
Chicago
L.C Honk
Knoxville
J. C. Napier
T. F. Oannette
Bhethyville
W. FP. Brownton
Washington
W. G. Hoge
Hiwilton
Mons
Williamat
W. Boyd
Tipton
Bradford
Jefferson
Pettibono
Greenville
John W. Brown
Rogereville
Tate
Ratlesge
HU. Jarvis
Anpedville
Damar Qiitle
Democratic Party
Termusane
Penn
Bate Denveritic Executive Committee
Neemble
Capitol
Railrow
Jane
John J. Vertrees
Hillsman
Congress
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Let The People Retain the Surplus in Elections and Treasury
Apr 22 reporting quiet city and state election results with Democratic wins. City McEnory loss predicted. Stevens leads GOP ticket amid factional fighting. Statewide Democratic landslide with 25k margins. legislature solidly Democratic. Also notes treasury surplus propaganda and Effingham Bank run ending with $40,000 missing after closure.
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Stevenson
McEnory
Citizen
Revolt in Garston Prison Ends After Bloodshed
A revolt broke out at Garston prison on April 22 involving educated inmates. A military detachment suppressed the uprising after heavy fighting, leaving about thirty prisoners wounded and seven seriously injured.
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Virssa
Garston
Fast Railroad Trip Attempts Record From Cincinnati
A Cincinnati departure by the Queen and Crescent Railroad with the Knights of Pythias left at 10:20 am to beat the Louisville and Nashville line record for 921 miles to New Orleans. The journey reached New Orleans at 8:10 am next day after a two hour delay. The run took about 28 hours and 16 minutes, with strong crowds cheering the effort. The trip occurred amid discussions in Mormon leadership about closing or uprooting church practices, stirring public interest.
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New York
Cuarrascogs
Queen and Crescent Railroad
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Knights of Pythies
John Taylor
Experiments in carp culture from 1880s Florida ponds
A handwritten reminiscence from G. E. Swansey in 1884 details carp breeding in a Florida pond starting fall 1882. It notes stocking, growth from fry to 18 inches, losses to turtles snakes and muskrats, and repeated draining checks. Also includes a Florida letter from 1854 describing Altoona, the silver spring, and town uplift plans.
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Okelona
Lys. Compr
Nimber
Roscoe
Pettibone
Devin
Mr. Hyder
G. E. Swansey
Earthquake Shock Strikes England With Severe Damage
An April earthquake in eastern England jolted BeWex Suffolk Colchester Chelmsford and Southend. Towns reported collapsing chimneys cracked walls and a church spire toppled. Fires broke out in some streets and widespread panic halted business as residents fled outside amid shattered glass and overturned furniture. Damages in Colchester were estimated around £10000 with extensive destruction elsewhere.
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England
Tospow
Bewex
Buffolk
Tyrwich
Suffolk County
Walla
Colchester
Basel
Chelmaford
Besox
London
South End
Bribery Charges Rise From Washington Convention
Sworn affidavits set to be presented to the central committee reveal allegations of fraud and bribery tied to the District of Columbia Republican Convention. Named figures include A M Clapp chairman, Conger delegate, Dr Adana and Perry Carson, with about 11000 dollars in bribes and government patronage claimed. Carson is described as a notorious saloon keeper and former rail van driver dismissed after prisoner escapes.
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Washington
Waisoroy
District of Columbia
Chicago
Central Committee
Mer
A.M. Clapp
Central Committed
Perry Carson
Marshal McMichael
Pocahontas Mine Catastrophe Relief Appeal
Prinaperrdia April 24 Mayor receives relief appeal from Pocahontas citizens for widows and children of miners killed in a recent Virginia mine disaster. One hundred eight bodies recovered. mine to be reworked with expert engineers to prevent repetition. Also mentions The Joleen Chly Comet and Slater fund activity and medical transients in New York.
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Prinaperrdia
Pocahontas
Iri
Virginia
Persidh
John F. Slater
Norwich
Conn
New York City
Tn A. G. Haywood
Georgia
Mic. Blafer
Arthur's Chances in a No Majority Delegates Vote
A fragmented report notes Ute convention voting with no clear majority among delegates. Apparent tallies show Elivinn and Avihiin leading, while Arthur trails, with Elivinn at 198 and Avihiin at 156 and others close behind. The piece reflects a contested field and uncertain outcome.
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Arthur
Whately and Lectures on Vile Temponah Speaking
A garbled business note mentions Whately and a ticker agent discussing lectures on the viles of Tatenpar. Dr Wrinkwater is quoted promising lectures nightly for fifty rents, with talk of old coin lectures and reputation.
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Wrinkwater
Commercial Treaty Visit Stirs Washington Dialogue
United States Minister to Syanko John W. Buster arrived in Washington to confer on the commercial treaty details between Spain and the United States. Official remarks deny any link to the alleged plan by the phrelinae or to broader military ventures. a local courtroom exchange provides a curious aside in a dialect-heavy interpolation.
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Wasinsaros
John W. Buster
United State
Syanko
Washington
Hie
Uie
Spain
United States
Phrelinae
Ciba Oy
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