Peace at Paris with Spain Accepts U S Demands
Spain agrees to cede the Philippines to the United States for 20 million dollars and relinquish Porto Rico and Guan. Cuba’s debt issue remains unresolved but Spain accepts terms to avoid further bloodshed and a broader conflict. The agreement covers sovereignty over the Philippines and colonial handover details.
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Spain
Paris
United States
Philippines
Porto Rivo
Guan
Casa
Philippine
Cuba
Fragmented Tale Leaves Readable Snippets Across Cities
A garbled jumble cites Bristol and Johnson City with talk of a Comet paper by Cy Lyle and comments from W. L. Robertson of Roanoke. It references political figures in Tennessee, Harper’s Weekly editor claims, and a praise-filled obituary-style note for Governor Taylor, ending with Democratic reflections.
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Touniosyen
Johnson City
Bristol Times: Courier
W. Li. Robertson
Roanoke
Cy Lyle
Tenn
The
American
Bristol
Wieker
Trig Coane
Tennessee
Furnace notes reveal relentless work to ready plant
The Watauga Lighting and Power Co accelerates furnace operations with round-the-clock shifts. Civil Engineer Dyar oversees outdoor work including track and water main ditching. Limestone from Watauga quarries will fix the furnace, a third rail may move ore directly, and manager Tobinson shows heavy freight activity exceeding one million dollars in a single Wednesday shipment.
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Watauga Lighting and Power Co
Nomerone
Dyar
Alwu i
Hindreville
Watauga
Lee Smith
Infant dies. memorial notice from Boring church
Memorial for Edna Reverts, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K L Boring, died at 17 months. She was laid to rest in the family burying ground on the 10th. The obituary speaks of her brief life and the family’s sorrow with faith in God. Washington dispatches report war updates, including Fourth Tennessee Regiment’s move to Cuba and plans for a newspaper, The Volunteer, in Knoxville with Major W C Tatum as editor.
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Edna Reverts
K.L. Boring
Boring
Oharoh
Sieh
Juss
Jesus
Tennessee
Santa Clara
Cuba
Savannah
Cleveland
Tenn
Macon
Georgia
Knoxville
Ttin
Krag Jo Genron Atin
W. C. Tatu
Tribune
Apn
Rextmen
Caton
Major Tatom
Clarvey Hannah
Le 5
Goddard
Maryville
Aexoviates
Wil Meardis
Lojen
Regiett
Lak
Btn
Knorvilie
Tennessee Official Vote Totals From Recent Election
Nashville report canvasses state results with governor races showing McMillin 105040, Fowler 72011, Turnley 2411, Richardson 1722 and McMillin ahead by 93029 statewide 28890. Railroad and federal races listed with Baptist and McKenzie figures and several congressmen candidates totals.
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Nashville
Teunessee
McMillin
Fowler
Turnley
Richardson
Republican Lowg
Railroad Commission
Baptist
McKenzie
Williams
Greer
Taylor
Haggard
Tennessee senatorial race shifts in 1884 municipal scene
The Tennessee senate contest moves unexpectedly as Governor-elect McMillin and Governor Taylor vie against Sen Bate. Nashville figures suggest Childress could challenge Bate, testing McMillin's strength in the legislature while campaign talk shows changing alliances. A notarized blurb for a Catarrh cure appears amid the text.
Word to Doctors Liniment Claims to Aid Pregnancies
A medical ad proclaims high regard for doctors while arguing internal remedies harm expectant mothers. It promotes an external liniment to ease childbirth discomfort, detailing a unique blend the seller claims softens overworked muscles.
Mother's Friend Offers Relief for Expectant Mothers
The text touts Mother's Friend as a boon for pregnancy, claiming it eases morning sickness tightness and swelling, shortens labor with less pain, and is widely recommended by doctors. It promotes trial, asserts no injury risk, and invites sending for an illustrated publication.
McMillin Senate Move Sparks Tennessee Backroom Talk
Political circles in Nashville report a move by Gov elect McMillin supporters to appoint him to Senator Bate’s seat. Morgan Fitzpatrick and John McMillin are said to lead the effort amid opposition from Gov Taylor and Bate allies. The timing hinges on future elections and a potential speaker race in the state senate.
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McMillin
Tenmesser
House
Washington
Senate
Henntor Bate
McM'ilin
Indivindala
Elect McMillin
United States Senate
Senator Bate
Nashville
Friends of
Slect McMillin
Morgan Fitzpatrick
John McMillin
R.L. Taylor
Gov. Taylor
DeLong Rice
Read House
Senator Torley
Gov. McMillin
Bate
Gov.Taylor
Bute
Texas
Taylor
State Senate
John Thompson
Sidney Waddell
Tracy City
Odde
Wadldall
A. W. Chamblins
Non-Resident Notice in The Comet
Non resident defendant W L Eckols must answer complainant's bill in Tennessee. Publication ordered for three successive weeks in The Comet Johnston City Tenn to appear before the Law Court at the Court House on the Third Monday in December. November 17, 139. Fox W Deovagny Clerk F M Darat Attorney for Plaintff.
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W. L. Eckols
State of
Tennessee
Jobneon City
Tenn
Fed County
W. L. Eckels
Fox W. Deovagny
F. M. Darat
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John City
Steond
Tne Comurt
Mentiossoo
U. S. Senate
Gy Lyle
Rogersville
Thurston
West
Hale
Hoar
Congress
McKinley
Cockrell
Congres
Hawaii
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Old
Canal Company
New York Syndicate
Panama Canal
Loga
Carvera
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Sehley
Long
Mr. McKinley
New York
Ohio
Harper's Weekly
Admiral Schley
Jennesnee
Pulaski
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Hardeman
Bam
Springfield
Lenneasve
Guv. Taylor
Robi
L. Taylor
Ymre
Tle
Embreville
Baubreville
Tuetton
Carnegié Furnace
Tobnson
Southern
Wednessy
Bummer
Plamach
Tony Nh
Universalite
War Department
Manila
Zealandia
First Tennessee
Otts
Voworth Tennness
Simmons Squaw Ring Wine
Majoritina
Brownlow
Gibson
Moan
Snodgrass
Nichard van
Gaines
Cox
Sime
Pierce
Carmack
Jasycoing
Mire Collum
Giddings
Tex
Peru
Mr. Collum
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Dean Suee
Wlc
Poe
A. P
Ollum
Ofrele
Iit
Taylor Lad
William J. Bate
Rute
John W. Childress
Shack
Onto
Gere
Darmno
FRASK
J. CrreNty
PJ. Crrwey &Co
Ling Baslards
Toledo
Lars
Catarre
HaSh
Rank J
Carney
A.D
A.W. Glason
Halls
J, Cheney, & CO
Hill
Mothier
Atlanta, GA
Excelsior
Galuker & CO
IR. S
Bolton
Prop
W L
Woodworth & CO
American Laundry
Johnson City, Tenn
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven, Conn
Chattanooga Timon
Board of Trade
Express
Johnson
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Duondaff
Mary Eckols
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