Democratic Convention Called for First District Race
By order of the Democratic congressional committee a convention is called to meet at the Opera House Morristown on September 9 1886 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Washington county executive committee members are asked to hold district conventions on September 4 1886 and a county convention on September 6 1886 to nominate a candidate and select delegates. August 24 1880 A S Deangnick chair.
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Opera House
Morristown
Lennessee
Dicxaos
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington County
Jonesboro
Deangnick
Ch'm
Dem
Frances Cleveland
County Convent and Political Talks Stirring Morristown
The Democrats of Johnson, Carter and Unicoi counties plan to meet on the first Monday in September to select delegates for the congressional convention in Morristown on September 6. The piece discusses candidates like Col. Jim White, Win. McFarland, and Col. Chas. R. Vance, plus commentary on party strategies and past election outcomes.
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Johnson, Carter and
Unicoi
Montag
Morristown
Taxation and liquor repeal debate cited in Tennessee item
The piece condemns higher taxes on sugar and other goods while opposing whisky taxes, arguing repeal of internal revenue laws leads to drunkenness. It endorses Col Charles R. Vance for Attorney General and praises his Democratic record, noting his suitability and prior service. The notice also mentions appointments to the new Supreme Court and Bristol Reporter.
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Chas
RK. Vance
Bristol
Col. Vance
R. Vance
Fife
Republican Party
Chas. R. Vanes
Atrney
Vance
East Ténacesey
Supreme Coarh
PSE Pre
The Actual Democratic Majority In Tennessee
The Secretary of State has received returns from most counties with Lawrence pending. A compiled table shows Democratic candidate totals around 157k for Lurton and five totals. the average state majority is 64,462 with the top Democratic vote 157,164 and top Republican 128,109. The Knoxville Chronicle urges Republican control amid Senate hopes. Nashville American mocks Senator Harris and critics. The Chicago anarchists verdict awards death for most, 15 years for Neebe, and a push for liquor repeal faces strong opposition due to fiscal and social harms.
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Supreme Judge
Turney
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Snodgrass
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Warder
Baxter
Waton
Murray
Lurton
Watson
Mr. Lurton
Knoxville Chronicle
United States
Bo Taylor
Tennessee
Chicago
August Spies
Michael Schwab
Samuel Fielden
Albert R. Parsons
Adolph Fischer
Ove. Engel
Louis Lingg
Oscar W. Neebe
Republican Party
Mie
Newcombe's New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
Mr Wm Thomas of Newwi La touts Dy King's New Discovery for coughs after twenty five years of illness. He claims first bottle eased pain and second cured his wife after thirty years of poor health. Trial bottles offered at Hugh's Store with large sizes available. Tory Ministry criticized by Lord Salisbury as worst dressed in Britain.
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Condons Beat Johnson City Reds In A Seventh Inning Clash
The Condons club from Knoxville defeated Johnson City Reds 18 15 after a late seventh inning delay caused by darkness. Umpire John Houk earned general satisfaction as the two teams, including Leibers miscommunications, disputed a partial score before darkness ended the game with the Condons ahead.
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Knoxville
Tennessee
Dleo
Tittle “Condon’s
Johnson City
John C. Houk
Ummpire
Johnson City Reds
Atkin House
Reds
Leibers
Isabel Park
Will Houk
Cheera
John Houk
Morristown
Williams of Buffalo Creek Dies in 1886 Burial Told
Obituary note from Carter county recalls Bro. Williams born near his death place and buried near kin at old family cemetery. Lifelong church clerk and secretary of East Tennessee and Virginia Co operation, he aided Milligan College origins and displayed charity, faith, and leadership. A nod to reformation and local religious life follows. Also mentions Minneapolis Exposition and Ohio Democrats tariff stance from the era.
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Fales
Carter County
Bro. Williams
Buffalo Creek
East
Tenn
Ieslo
Bro
Willliams
Institution of
Buffalo Male and Female Institute
Milligan College
Lnborn
Basvrn H. Mincano
Johnson City
Taylor brothers trade shots in Tennessee governor race
The piece notes Alan and Robert L. Taylor, Democratic and Republican nominees, as clear headed and outlines a local campaign push by the Bald-headed Club to back Bob Taylor. It says the brothers will campaign separately across the state and avoid meeting in person during the heated race.
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Little Alf
Iecates
Taylor Brothers
Tennessee
Alan
Robert L. Taylor
Alf
Bob
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