Senator Howell Br. Jackson Advises Dems to Ignore Local Questions
The Comet urges Democratic conventions be separate for state and federal nominees. It critiques party platform moves, praises Col. O C King’s canvass as Democratic, notes allied speeches across campaigns, and defends King’s role while warning against conflating tickets with railroad commissioner races. It also addresses a column by The Comer, rejects the Northern paper clipping, and calls for good men in the Democratic party.
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Post Office reshuffle and Mugwump forecast in 1880s news
Col Stevenson acting Postmaster General vows busy reform drive as Mugwump Boston Advertiser predicts August postmaster changes of 2500. Projections claim 2700 monthly after cooler weather, with 10 hour days turning out 100 Postmasters hourly and Republican posts steadily replaced by Democrats. Sun Knoxville notes Major John F. O'Brien may resign from East Tennessee line, eliciting regional regret.
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A Republican Tribute to Clever Tam
A Delaware County Record editorial lauds a Republican figure for honest, faithful, and fair governance. It praises his steady stance against partisan rancor and his focus on economical, good government for the common good, noting broad support across parties.
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Washington News Highlights from August Dispatches
Reports reveal John Norris, a Montgomery post office porter, arrested for rifling registered letters. Treasury secretly sends a Mint inquiry commission to New Orleans via New York. Civil Service discussions on post office messenger appointments under the new delivery system. Navy yards to resume work soon with new foremen. earlier furloughs due to funding. State Department releases correspondence with Austria on Minister Keily's rejection, including a Bayard letter asserting U.S. contempt for certain prejudices. Emperor’s reply pending.
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Maxwell case holdings and latest legal moves loom in St Louis
No developments of broad interest. Maxwell remains in police holdover with limited visits. He retained John J. Martin as counsel who will oppose waiving preliminary examination. Maxwell plans newspaper engagement and says he has £6000 in English funds, awaiting transfer amid authorities’ controls. Also notes Democratic State Convention expected to renominate Governor Lowry. contest for other offices wide and uncertain.
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Telegraphic Mires and Deaths Across Counties
A string of brief notices covers sermons by Sam Jones in Viexkoong and August 16 events in August towns. Obituaries report An Hagan dying at 120 in this county, John B Guthrie aged 78 in Pittsburg, and Louis Tenke, first baseman, dying after a collision in Atlanta. Also reported are wage strikes at the Alabama Great Southern shops, a Lord Coleridge marriage note, an assassination attempt on Governor Gray, and multiple local crimes and incidents across August 16 to 18 including shootings, stabbings, and revolver use in various towns.
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Gas works holder project and furnace repair in Tennessee
CitaTTAxocos Tenn August 17 Work began today on a new holder for the gas works and four miles more main. The Chattanooga furnace shut down for repair and will be remodeled and enlarged. Nashville August 18 The Commission of Referees meets at 9 am to take up the Lincoln County docket. State Comptroller Pickwed received 34.71 from Hamilton County County Court Clerk Z W Ewing found owed state. Bonds issued 4 100 000 and retired 800 000 old bonds by the State Pleading Board. Treasurer Thomas to pay 20 000 interest today.
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Undertaker Merritt's Bill for Grant Funeral Draws Fire
Reported estimate places Merritt's charges at 30000 to 50000 causing surprise among city undertakers. Others doubt the high figure, noting Lincoln's funeral cost 4000 to 5000 and suggesting the Grant arrangements seem extravagant yet possibly fair within bounds.
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Backlen’s Aruba Salve advertised for skin ailments
An advertorial notice for Backlen’s Aruba Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and several skin conditions including fever sores and piles with a money back guarantee. It states the price is 25 cents per box and that it is sold by J. B. Hash.
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