U.S. Plans Against Annexation in Hawaii Policy
Washington reports a forthcoming Cabinet discussion on Hawaii to craft a treaty with Blount's report, aiming to curb foreign interference while avoiding annexation. The administration favors military privileges and moral support, denies restoring the queen, and cautions against overturning the provisional government.
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Congress
Washington
New York Herald
State Department
United States
Hawaii
San Francisco
Honolulu
Liliuokalani
Morrison
Shooting Incident In Newport District Attributed To Disturbed Father
Last Monday night J. H. Knight, impaired by excessive drinking, fired several shots from a pistol at his son, who restrained him and prevented harm. The son, aware of his father's condition, tried repeatedly to seize the weapon.
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J. H. Knight
Hiason
Newport
Bankers Offer Compromise In NP Elevator Forgery Case
From Boston comes the story that certain employees of the Northern Pacific Elevator Company have victimized New York and New England banks to the extent of 1,500,000 by using forged duplicate certificates for grain in the company's elevators. Instead of sending the culprits to prison the bankers are listening to offers of compromise.
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Boston
Northern Pacific Elevator Company
New York
New England
Tax Attorney Notice and Public Cloaks Sale in Johnson City
Delinquent taxes for 1802 in Washington County Tennessee are demanded by a tax attorney for payment within 90 days at his Johnson City office. The notice lists numerous district and heirs names and warns of a tax lien and sale of real estate if unpaid. Also advertised is a three day Johnson City cloaks and ladies wear sale from New York Cloruin Go managed by J F Crumley with other district notices and bank note data interwoven.
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Washington
Tennessee
Johnson City
Hart-Brown
Tax Attorney Signs Washington County Notice
Witness my hand as Tax Attorney for Washington County Tennessee this the 8th day of August 1893 G T Ler Tax Atty for Washington County.
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Washington County
Tennessee
G. T. Ler
The Silver States and Senate Representation Debate
The passage analyzes the distribution of political power between the Silver Party and Republicans in the Senate versus the House. It notes the impact of Northwestern state admissions in 1890, the rise of a new Northwest party, and provides vote tallies for silver-producing states totaling 457 816, with overall national votes at 12 068 595 and a per senator basis of about 187 000 votes.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Republican
Senate
Northwest
Harrison
Kansas
Colorado
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wyoming
Silver Men Strength in Senate Attributed to Republican Action
A New York Sun remark blames Republicans for undue representation that allegedly boosts silver men’s power in the Senate, arguing the party bears direct responsibility for their strength.
Composition of the House at August convening
The lower house will have 356 members, 31 more than the tenth census apportionment and 24 above the last change. It includes 221 Democrats, 127 Republicans, and 5 Populists. Two electees Mutcher and Enochs died. Howard Mutcher was elected to replace his father, leaving one vacancy for General Enochs. Ten of fourteen new members are Republicans, four are Democrats.
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Congress
Mutcher
Pennsylvania
Enochs
Ohio
Howard Mutcher
Saved by a Woman in a Tazewell Shooting Scare
A Tuesday clash in Tazewell between merchant W. A. Johnston and lawyer Frank T tone escalated to a pistol shout. The wife of one party intervened to avert a deadly outcome and likely prevent a funeral.
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Tazewell
W. A. Johnston
Frank Ttone
Appointment of Chys. B. Morton as Fourth Auditor
The President appointed Chys. B. Morton of Maine as fourth auditor of the treasury to succeed the resigned John R. Linch of Mississippi. Western railroads at Chicago decided not to grant special rates for the G. A. R. encampment in Indianapolis in September.
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The
Tenauay
Chys. B. Morton
Maine
Treasury
John R. Linch
Mississippi
Western Railroads
Chicago
Indianapolis
Virginia College Ad Promises Landmarks and Learning
Advertisement for Virginia College Roanoke dated September 14, 1803 promotes a new campus with elegant buildings, modern improvements, new pianos, and scenic surroundings in the Valley of Virginia. It touts European and American teachers, full courses, and minerse offerings with a catalogue by A Harris D D in Roanoke Virginia.
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Virginia College
Roanoke
Valley of Virginia
Harris
D. D
WATAUGA BANK Promotes Strong Capital and Trusted Stockholders
WATAUGA BANK touts the largest paid up capital in the city and lists prominent stockholders. It pledges a conservative banking policy with branches and promises faithful prompt service for all entrusted business.
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John Prest
Gearga D
Taylor
J. C. Hardin
X. Hons Jamnon
Martin
Hoya
Tei
Lide
J- Barionie
T-Taplor
C. M Taylor
Caphdlol Eny Bank
Paere
Winhington
Binaxlagtnyinea
Wiilbe
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Eve
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Cloruin
J. F. Crum
Ley
Ististrict
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Jaok Moore & Miller
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Sheet Wa
Wheeler
Chas Sau DidoRier
Cloyd
Johnson Kite
McPeak
Joshua Walker
Henry
Gol
Gdh
Strain
J B
Monroe Love
Isaac & Co McCallum
G W Mongle
TN Mongle
A’sheira Milton
O Mille
Mary K Mooman
WP McRewry
Bryan McDonough
P M McDowell
Nick Marion
I’ McVoy
Mason
M |Patterson
A J Preas
Wilder & Nichols
Patton
R L ‘ Porter
Andrew Proctor
TJ Patterson
Rogan Preston
RA Esr
Preston
Rhea Quinby
LG Rhea
Preston Hinge
WL Runkie
AD Rodman
Rhea
White Roberts
I Roberta
Alex Reeves
Matson & Co
Runkly
Reed & Miller
Sallie Sefton
Gilmer Sefton
Frank Smith
WO Stratton
Crumley
Lyleee Sefton
Lyle & Crumley
Summers
O Spalding
H Strain
Mra LO South
Robin Stratton
GT Parritt Woodrill
D Webster
BA Wallace
Piel
Ford Walker
Above Cash
White
Ste Pistrict
J Conner
Henry Garet
WG Mallonee
J M Meyers
Mra Minerva
Spurgeon
John
Nellie
May
James
Sherrill
Sallie Stover
Edna
Williams
MV Wrighteman
Weisner
Log
National Bank
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Parker
Ihentiatlan
Engin Simon Enwnes
le PiiLs
Ciara Rishla
W.t.hill
Johnson City, Tenn
Watauga Bank
Jonnson City, Tennessee
Ouah
A.B. Bowkan
Aaintant Gastter
Peepe
Wilhoit & Stone
McNees
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