Shields for Atty General in East Tennessee contest
Judge J K Shields, current chancellor of the twelfth chancery division, announces candidacy for attorney general. He faces incumbent Pickle, with Hon H G Kyle set to succeed when Shields’ term ends September 1. The race hinges on merit and political claims as both candidates hail from East Tennessee and the outcome awaits the Supreme Court’s September decision.
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J. K. Shields
Twelfth Chancery Division
Pickle
Attoney
Supreme Court
East Tennessee
Judge Shields
Bari
Wkely
Knorville Sentinel
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Local Trust
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for gouts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum fever sores, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and piles with a money back guarantee. It is sold by McFarland & Look and urges supporting local production and buying ivory flour.
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McFarlood
Returns Show Democrats Sweep Supreme Court Vote
Official statewide totals reveal Caldwell leading the ticket with a wide margin. County figures from Coffee Grundy and Sevier show Caldwell 435 in Sevier and 160 in Coffee, with Bannock Walker high on the Fusion side. Overall results place Caldwell ahead of Walker by about 1 1/2 times the fusion tally.
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Supreme Court
Sevier
Caldwell
McAtlerar
Snodgrass
Wilkes
Beara
Walker
Garrett
Shepherd
Tillawn
Randolph
Coffe
Grundy
Chilee
McAlister
Snoverosa
Wilkow
Beard
Tillman
Bute
Addu
McAlster
Fuvian
Tilman
Bear
Registration books open Friday and Saturday dates listed
Registration books for the 9th civil district will open on Friday and Saturday September dates for the November election. First ward books will be at Hart lock Baifilo Street with registrars Lusk Democrat and Smith Republican. Second ward books at the courthouse with Crouch Democrat Osborne Republican and Care chairman Hosen commissioner.
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Hart Lock
Baifilo Street
Hy P Lusk
F. Smith
G. P. Crouch
E. Osborne
Republiman
Barn struck by lightning destroys Abe Kirk's barn
A barn about one mile north of Mohawk owned by Abe Kirk was struck by lightning yesterday at 4 PM and burned, with $500 worth of farming tools lost. cattle were saved. Heavy rain and hail accompanied the storm, praised by residents. Advertisements tout Hale's Ointment with testimonials from Mrs. Jacobs and D. S. Filley Salisbury supporting its effectiveness. Sold by McFarland & Co.
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Abe Kirk
Attempted lynching thwarted near East 4 Angust
A group of moonshiners in Ruawhi Quanty Virginia attempted to lynch deputy U S Marshal Clapp who had switched sides months ago and was appointed marshal. Most assailants are jailed and face an upcoming hearing.
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East
Ruawhi Quanty
Cbe
Clapp
United States
Grasshoppers Fight Mountainside Infestation Near Spring City
Grasshoppers or locusts have invaded Grand View near Spring City, swelling to one and a half inches and forecast to reach three inches at full growth. The reddish insects redden the woods, creating a lurid scene like a fire. Residents form reliefs to drive pests from fields, burning and beating plants to kill them. Hogs are used to aid in consuming the pests.
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Grand View
Spring City
See the World's Fair For Fifteen Cents
An offer from Bucklen and Co to mail a prepaid Souvenir l'artfolio of the World's Columbian Exposition for 150 postage stamps after requesting the item and providing address. The book, eight pages or more, features full page views with descriptions, priced nominally compared to 50 cents, with a refund option if unsatisfied.
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BE. Bucklen
Uaeago
Convention planned for Southern boards of trade in Washington
At a Washington board of trade meeting on August 17 it was decided to hold a convention in Willard's hall with headquarters at the Willard hotel on August 30 and 31 to discuss a permanent exhibit of southern resources and related topics. Governors mayors merchants and manufacturers are expected to attend from southern boards of trade.
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Southern Boards of Trade
New congressional library to be decorated with 25 statues
Washington Aug 15 The congressional library nears completion and Librarian Spofford selects 25 statues of famous literary figures for interior and exterior display. The choices include Shakespeare Dante Newton Goethe Bacon Franklin Demosthenes Hawthorne Scott Irving and others. A committee of artists will supervise the statues.
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Washington
Congressional Library
Spofford
Shakespeare
Angelo and
Beethoven
Newton
Henry
Herodotus
Gibbons
Plato
Bacon
Columbus
Fulton
Solon
Blackstone
Moses
St. Paul
Franklin
Demosthenes
Danis
Irving
Macauley
Sir Walter Scott
Emerson
Hawthorne
Goethe
Changes to Southern railway schedule may affect Chattanooga routes
Early reports indicate a major timetable change on the Southern system. The Chattanooga to Washington vestibule train would depart Chattanooga about two hours earlier and Morristown will see a split of the train to New York via different routes with a substantial arrival time difference. A new local train is expected, with an official announcement in a few days. A general schedule overhaul may follow. The notice also advertises Dr. King’s New Discovery and a free trial from Hi Bucklen & Co, with McFarland & Cols Drug Store selling it.
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Southern Railway
Keat Tennessee
Chattanooga-Washington
Chattanooga
Morristown
New York
Norfold
Weston
Shenandoah Valley
Paint Rock
Richmond
Danville
Ihis
de. King's New
Hi Bucklen& Co
Chicago
Dr. King
McFarland & Cols
Ninth District Republicans nominate General Waller for congress
In Wramryinle August 1 the Ninth district Republicans nominated General James A. Waller for congress. They denounced the state election law as unjust and the Cleveland administration as weak, opposed trusts and monopolies notably Whitney Canadian coal trust, and backed free silver and tariff to protect labor and home manufactures. Dr Hale’s Household Ointment advertised as universal remedy including catarrh rheumatism piles and pneumonia cures with claims of superiority and wide product availability through McKarland & Co’s drug store.
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Wremryinle
Ninth
Janes A. Waller
Congress
Cleveland
Whitney Canadian Coal Trust
McKarland & Co's
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property on August 25th
Auction will be held at the late Henry Ruberween residence on Watwiga avenue CL. W. Cooper house, featuring household items from Min wid extnve inventoried list including piano, bedstead, chairs, pictures, and more. Office furniture and related items to be sold in the same session at the attorney’s office, starting promptly at 6 o'clock a.m. Terms of sale to be announced.
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Henry Ruberween
Watwiga Avenue
CL. W
Cooper House
Min
Convrix
Democratic Platform of Tennercer Endorses Tariff Reform
The Tennessean style platform endorses tariff reform and strict immigration limits, opposes foreign labor import via contracts, and praises President Cleveland and Governor Turney. It calls for income taxes, an avoided 10 percent bank tax repeal, and bimetallic coinage. It supports Nicaragua canal and public education, urging arbitration between labor and capital and fair governance.
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Democrats of
Tennercer
Ita
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Congress
Federa
United States
Bintee
Motline
Cleve Incl & Wice
Wnt
Dill
Nicaragua
Senate
Isham G. Harris
Wm. B Bate
Alwaye
Monopio
Not Pronounced Correctly Common Errors in Accent and Vowels
A long critique of mispronunciations in American English, listing examples from New York advertisers and general usage. It flags errors in stressed syllables, vowel lengths, and foreign names, urging adherence to standard pronunciations for accuracy.
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New York
Adonito
Diana
Mattron
Jesus
Knowlex
Webster
Worcester
Confederate Veterans reunion plans at Rogersville formed
The committee of arrangements of the Confederate Veterans Association of the Upper Tennessee met at Rogersville yesterday to formulate prebe and appoint committees for the reunion to be held at Rogersville in September. A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting was had.
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Rogersville
Roguetl
Confederate Veterans
Majority Rule Replaces Two Thirds at Tennesee Democratic Conventions
At Nashville August 16 delegates approved a platform change replacing the two thirds rule with a simple majority for nominations. The resolution, adopted by the committee on resolutions and endorsed by the state executive committee, urges future conventions to follow the majority rule to promote harmony and reduce bickering. The report also endorses calling a constitutional convention to amend the state constitution.
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Committee On
Uig
Tennesee
Percena
Knights of Pythias Biennial Enlistment to Washington
The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias announce a biennial en ample from Washington, D C starting Monday August 27 1814 Tickets to Washington and return via Southern Railway Company one fare round trip on sale August 28 through September 7 extendable to September 15 1804 A special train departs Chattanooga August 26 at 1 15 p m arriving Washington August 27 at 9 30 a m Details for sleeping car reservations available from John Ly Milam Knoxville Tenn O A Benacoter Knoxville Tenn W A Turk Washington D C и Clothing prices at 26 percent lower than ever before Buy now.
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Rnit Knights Pythias
Washington
D. C
Southern Railway Company
Western System
Knights of Pythias
Chattanooga
Jno
Ly Milam
Trav. Pass
Knoxville
Tenn
O. A. Benacoter
Pass
W. A. Turk
Gen
Paws
Washington, D.C
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