Tennessee Politics and Alf Taylor Nomination Reflections
A Tennessee telegram from Johnson City dated August 19 1886 discusses the Democratic judicial ticket victory by a $1000 margin and Bob Taylor's nomination as governor. It notes criticism from Republicans, party dynamics in Washington and Hamblen counties, railroads growth as a GOP boast, and calls for united state committee representation amid regional debates. The piece blends factional opinion with campaign rhetoric, quoting papers and local figures while underscoring tensions in the 1886 gubernatorial race.
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R. H. Dungan
State Committee
Hamblen
Hawking
Nomination of Bob Taylor Praised by State Democratic Leader
The Democratic convention elected Bob Taylor for his proven loyalty and vigor, praising his long service to the party and asserting his inevitable victory. The piece also suggests Thomas Curtin of Union Depot as a strong, energetic nominee for the Democratic Congressional convention, noting Curtin's eloquence and knowledge of Butler's record.
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Bob Taylor
Jonesboro
Herald & Tribune
Taylor
Tory
Isell
East Tennessee
Democratic Party
Thomas Curtin
Union Depot
Heo
Butler
Dibrell
J H H. Acklen
Davidson
McConnell
Johnson City tannery praise prompts tariff debate
Judge Butler lauds tariffs as a driver of Johnson City growth citing a tannery that pays a thousand dollars weekly in wages. Opponents argue the industry owes its existence to free trade and low tariffs, noting beef hides come from abroad and current duties would ruin local jobs.
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Tynesboro
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North Carolina
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HOR TAYLOR NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR IN DEMOCRATIC RALLY
The Democratic meet at the Custom House venue in Tennessee featured Hon. R. L. Taylor as critic candidate for governor with 2,000 in attendance. Walter Cocke nominated Col. J. W. Gant as chairman. Taylor urged party unity and biennial drive while recounting party leaders and past campaigns.
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Custom House
Gay Street
R. L. Taylor
Congress
Crouch
Walter Cocke
Col
J. W. Gant
Democratic Party
Seymour
Hancock
McClellan
Hendricks
Samuel J. Tilden
Tennessee
Republican Party
Party of the People
Party of Prosperity
Peace
Progress
Backlow Arnica Salve Offered With Noted Guarantees
Backlow's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents per box sold by J B Hash. Also notes bargains in Plano organs by B S Overman Bristol Tenn and a Waite of call for 100.
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Plano
Organs
B. 5. Overman
Bristol
Tenn
Waite
Republican executive committee names five appointments
The Republican executive committee lists five appointments for Democratic designation of a time allotment. Mountain City on Tuesday August 24, Greeneville on Thursday August 26, Newport on Friday August 27, Dandridge on Saturday August 28. The Knoxville Journal notes Bob Taylor’s strong appeal to voters.
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Mountain Cuy
Greeneville
Newport
Dandridge
State Executive Committee
Bob Taylor
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