Nominee Tillman Embraces Gubernatorial Bid Despite Doubts
An analysis notes George N. Tillman, a Republican candidate for governor, accepted the nomination after resisting it and suggests his bid hinges on political maneuvering. It covers past GOP hopes, Evans and Brownlow connections, and the 1894 Tennessee voting context with Tillman’s weaker performance and the likelihood of Democratic skepticism toward backing a Republican.
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George N. Tillman
Wtter
Monsoaner
George Newton
Iirat
Tillman
Ixiki
Bob Taylor
Bryan
Mckintey
Taylor
Tillmian
Por
Evane
Becmee Brownlow
Evanites
Kerang
Brownlow
Evans
Patterson
Eoane
Ind
Evans Wie
Tennoesne
Hit
Ball
Patterson in Chicago raises funds for Democratic campaign
Governor Patterson and Minnesota Governor Johnson visit Democratic headquarters in Chicago. Patterson says money is coming in to fund a strong campaign, while Johnson plans to focus on Minnesota duties but supports the national ticket. The piece also covers party chatter, a cake walk controversy, and critical views of Senator Tillman.
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Chicago
Chas. N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Democratic
Jonson
Minnesota
Democratic National
Mack
Culberine
Lexus
Malcolm Li. Patterson
Loncolved
W. G. Canerad
Montana
Patterson
Alaska Wheat Miracle Leads to Record Yield in Idaho
Abram Adams, a Kentucky native, found a single wheat head in Alaska that grew into a 222 bushels per acre yield when planted in Idaho. The extraordinary crop weighed seven pounds per head and drew global attention as the highest known wheat yield, prompting testing at a Moscow experimental station to gauge market impact and potential trends.
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Oscar
Abram Adama
Kentucky
Alaska
Idaho
Jutinetta
Adams
Hoe
Abraham Adama
Adame
Stare Ily
Experasatiog
Moncow
Winterstown
Chemint
Alabama
Np Tannery
All
America
Missouri
Aod
All America
Governors' Day Proclaimed With State Holiday at Fair
Nashville officials announce Governor Patterson designated Governor's Day at the Tennessee state fair as a holiday. All state offices to close and business largely suspended. Governors from Mississippi North Carolina Kentucky and Arkansas have indicated attendance at the event at the fair grounds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee State Fair Association
Tennessee
Patterson
State Fair Association
Tennersye
Fair Grounds
Noel
Mississippi
Vardamac
Glenn
North Carolina
Wilson
Kentucky
Arkan- 816
Elderly woman tears up on train to Oshkosh
An elderly woman travels with a boy named Bobby who helps and comforts her as she tears up on a train nearing Oshkosh. The scene unfolds with trains, station calls, and a light hearted exchange about hay fever and a kind gesture.
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Wisconsin
Grendina
Bobby
Oshkosh
Divine and Tyler contest stirs Tennessee politics
A Knoxville republican asserts Maj. Paul F. Divine will seek judge and that H. W. Austin is set to replace him as National Soldiers Home treasurer at Johnson City. The claim ties Austin to a possible congressional succession, while Austin’s allies deny a bid if defeated. The piece shifts to a two page wheat feature praising Alaska wheat bred by Mr. Adams, detailing high yields, favorable tests, and potential national impact on prices and farming.
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Knorville
Ang
Firat
Paul F. Divine
A. J. Tyler
Maj. Divine
Brownlow Organization
H. W. Austin
National Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Austin
Brownlow
Col. Austin
Knoxville
Stevenson Predicts Democratic Gains in Illinois and Maine
Chicago August 2 Stevenson Democratic candidate for Illinois governor conferred with National Chairman Mack and campaign manager Peabody, predicting Democratic wins in Illinois for both gubernatorial and national tickets. Jones, Maine Democratic committeeman, discussed Maine speakers and campaign strategy as Maine votes September 14.
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Chicago
Mirmer
Adlair. Stevenson
Ilinois
Bloomington
Mack
Francis Peabody
Stevenson
National Committee
Tzht
Illinois
View
Ths
Troquois Inncheon
Cleveland
Bryan
Moalao
BE. G L. Jones
Maine
Jilace
Jones
Hare
Kern
American bishop's grand turn in English church memory
A Tennessee bishop Rev Thomas I Gailor drew 2500 in Birmingham and Westminster Abbey as he preached twelve sermons abroad. An English parish story says a church bench holder praised his sermon saying it among the best ever heard, while remarking it would be good to take cuttings from him before he returns to America.
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Wilbur C. Mann
Evangelical Lutheran Chorel
el Rama
Wm. Atkins
David
M. H. Cook
Col
Gy Lyle
God
Shiloh
Dannce
Benjamin
Matthew
Linke
M. W
Etkdom
Thos. I
Guilor
Tennesses
England
Wertminster Abbey
Edward the Confessor
America
Lonnenice
Birmingham
Thos
Gailor
Tennessee
Midlands
Hendle
Herviog
Bandie
Ataurica
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Horel Company
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Bullok
White House
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M. 0. Wetmore
Finance Committee
O. N. Haskell
Acre
Ten-Cen
Nessee State Fair
Herald-Courier
Merald-Quaker
C., C. & O.raitrona
Retould
Divine
Tyler
Dick Austin
Soldiers’ Treme
MR. Mack
Stev
Enson
Tennetace
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