The Comet Dispatches Virginia and Tennessee Political Stir
The Comet notes removal allegations against Pension Department examiners in East Tennessee and Virginia politics. It cites Burns and Perkins, a Readjuster surge led by Col Fulkerson, and Buchanan in Virginia, plus John S Wise's controversial gubernatorial talk at Bristol. Col Sam Jackson stays at Taylorsville amid Pandora unrest and post office chair sparring as Democrats seek Taylorsville and Pandora fills.
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Jonesboro Herald & Tribune
Burneide
Perkins
Pension Department
East Tennessee
Washington
Pettibone
Washington County
Virginia
Col. A. Fulkerson
Bristol
Jnc. A. Buchanan
Abingdon
Col Fulkerson
Buchanan
Mahone
Col
Sam Jackson
Pandora
Taylorsville
Keily
Taylorsville Tomahawk
Editorial notes on weekly papers and political campaigns
A discussion from Knoxville and Philadelphia papers reflects on the role of weekly editors in guiding public opinion and on President Cleveland's approach to political campaigns. The Treasury issues new rules to name beneficiaries in bond transfers, and news from Washington notes resumed gold coin transfers via registered mail facing delays.
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United States
San Fran|isceo
New York
Tilden Policy Echoes In Presidential Friction
The Philadelphia Times denounces rumors of a rift between the President and Mr. Tilden as unfounded, noting repeated unverified interviews and urging readers to see that Tilden and Cleveland share similar policies. It mocks Mugwump gossip and condemns attempts to promote hate and jealousy toward Tilden based on past financial ventures.
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Cleveland
Tilden
Cyrus W. Field
Philadelphia Times
Mr Cleveland Stronger than the Party
The Washington Evening Post argues that President Cleveland is stronger than his party, with party managers seeking his support more than his support for them. It asserts his enduring strength since public life and his selection as Democratic nominee due to public faith in his championing of core principles.
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Johnson City
Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Mugwumps
New York
Washington
Washington Evening Post
Hat Etiquette Sparks Laughter in British House of Commons
In the Commons members keep hats on and address the Speaker seated and uncovered. Mr Courtney attempted a point of order, searched for his hat, then borrowed one to speak uncovered, prompting laughter and cries of Order.
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Tike
Mr. Courtney
Courtney
Frightened Husband Demands Missing Drink in Night
A confused distressed speaker confronts his wife in a tense late night scene asking where she hid a bottle of liquor. The fragmentary dialogue hints at suspicion, fear, and a domestic disruption as the husband searches for the bottle.
Various Early 1900s U.S. News Snippets in Meridiaa and Nearby
Reports from Aug 24 to Aug 28 describe labor unrest with Knights of Labor striking Queen & Crescent shops and possible engineer walkouts, a Hyde Park demonstration debate, pension district closures and examiner moves, Lookout Mountain railroad construction plans, and a Greeneville depot accident causing serious injuries to two youths plus a Main Street shooting with uncertain details.
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New Omznans
Titus-Democrat
Meridiaa
Knights of Labor
Queen & Crescent Tailroad
Anid
Greeneville
Wm. Barnes
George Harrison
Geeneville
Main Street
MelInturf
Boyd & Brown
William Robinson
James H. Robinson Esq
McInturf
Robinson
Boyd
Arrest of Col. A. B. Mariner Stuns Caryville Mails Scene
Col. A. B. Mariner, postmaster at Caryville, is arrested by U S Marshal Ivins on charges of robbing the mails after several registered letters were found at the Caryville office. He is held for trial following a preliminary inquiry at Jacksboro before Commissioner Johnson. Mariner, a former lieutenant colonel of the One Hundred and Fourth Ohio, was active in Knoxville politics.
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Caryville
Mariner
Hart
Knoxville
On One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Infantry
Bicyclists From the South Describe Journey to Springfield
Three young men in corduroy knee breeches travel from Macon to Asheville to Baltimore on a voyage across four states. The Little Three bicycling party led by Hothill Maxwell Steffner recounts crossing the Blue Ridge, noting their first bicycle across the Blue Ridge area and plans to join a world bicycle tournament in Springfield, Massachusetts starting September 8.
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Phaadelpha
Ninth Street
JH. Holhill
Macon
Wm. Maxwell
Charlotte
N. C
Frank Steffner
Asheville
Bieler Steffner
Mr. Hothill
My. Maxwell
Mr. Steffner
Maxwell
Blue Ridge Mountains
Winchester
Martineburg
W. Va
Woodstock
Greencastle
West Virginia
Maryland
Staunton
Springfield
Mass
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Virginia Politics
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Ohio
Philadelphia
Washxorox
Register of the Treaury
Mr. Cleveland
the Standard
Hyde Park
Standard
Pall Mall Gazette
Gazelle
Dilke
Pearce
Exoxville
Texy
Commissioners of Pensions
F. W. Edmonds
CuarraNnooga
Lookout Mountain
Col. Cole
Nashville
Major King
United States Enginees
Tennessee and Cumberland River
Gail
Backlen
Honda
J. B. Hush
J. C. Harris
Johnson Cuy
Tennessee
W.P. Brower
J. K. Brower
TLE. A. Brewer & CO
General Life & Fire Insurance
Aussi
CMA
Nickels House
W. B. Bamilech
Bristol, Tenn
Geo,h Berry
J. F. Cramley
Sam. W. Rhea
Rmnith's Gallery
S. H. Toy, M.D
Johnson City, Tenn
J. B. Jones
City Drug Store
ILE
A. P. Hart’s
Public Square
Crouch Building
J. A. Cargille
W. K. Todges
Cargille & Hodges
THE
NEW Art Gallery
Upper East Tennessee
Sale & Livery Stable
G. H. Matthews
Newr R
McNever Blackmmlth
H. H. Carr
Amternay
J. A. Pierce
Jonusnong
Dickey & Anderson
City Drugs
HOWE
Pt Aneen
M’neil & Wolfe
L. Taylon
Honth
Dennon Taylor & Burrow
Amarneys
Chancery
Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Simon
Unicel
Isaac Harr
Supreme Courta
City
Depot
J. C. King
D. DS
Martie
Orate
Sim Hyder
E. B. Clark & Co
TRE Best Barber
Will Hart
Gdraler
Boole
Puis! PH
Lovisvittr
Marah Tat
Hy A. Hans
Feliner Winter, Jr., & Co
L. Warren
Samuel Hodges
Campbell Brothers
Jones
Price
J. M. Hawkiss
Blood Ratio Co
Atlanta
Atlante
Maparvenen
King
Pout Akin
Killneys Thewmalien
Old Wisers
Wind Padsoos
Wtp
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Alood Halal CO
Minnie, Ca
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