Democratic party and political history through ages
Circulation 1450 note traces the rise and fall of parties from the Federalists to the Republicans, recounting Births of Know Nothings, the 1884 era, and a century of party vigor. It contrasts the Greeneville Herald’s blunt critique of The Comet’s manners and slang with a dismissal of the comic bug reference.
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Democratic Party
United State
Whig Party
Know Nothing Party
Republican Party
Inez Party
Acme
Greeneville Herald
Spirit of Jackson Mall Liven Reflects Loyalty and Party Ties
Tennessee veteran of 1812 bears electoral vote to Washington. Robert T. Chester of Jackson, born 1702, served as quartermaster under Andrew Jackson and remained a steadfast Democrat, voting for James Monroe in 1816 and through the eras. His long lineage of public service underscores a mission of love for country and party fidelity.
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Tennessee
Washington, Co
Robert T. Chester
Jackson
Col. Chester
James Monroe
Markes
Robert I. Chester
Messenger
Washington
Tenneswee
Gen. Jackson
West Tennessee
Ode to the Central Star poem and temperance sheet
The Central Star prints a satirical verse sparring over Prohibition voting and temperance leaders. It rails against editors flipping positions and calls out public figures for inconsistent stance on alcohol issues.
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Central Star
St. John
Daniel
Phillips
Anil
Joe Anderson
The Electors and Local Clergy in Tennessee Towns
The piece lists Tennessee electors with ages weights and traits, names Harris Atkins Whitthorne and others. It critiques ministers living in Jonesboro and urges more local residency and church funding. It also mentions Mitchell county N C canvassing on a railway line to Charleston and a potential route to either Jonesboro or Johnson City.
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Hodge
M. E
City
Carden
M.E. Church
South
Tey
Bly
Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Whitlock
Baptist Church
Jonesboro
Johnson City
Mitchell County
N. C
Charleston
8. C
W Bickerarde
N.C
Totten City
Corporal Babb Becomes Justice of the Peace in Jonesboro
The piece notes Corporal LN Babb of Jonesboro becoming a Justice of the Peace amid a playful, rollicking depiction of editorial wit. It references Kinelov, editor, and a joke about newspaper circulation during a Presidential year, mentioning the New York Sun and a curling principle.
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Babb
LN. Babb
Jonesboro
Justice of the
Daprnal
Kinelov
Corpors
New York
The
Sun
Campain
Depot Shame in Johnson City and Notable Political Echoes
Readers lament the Johnson City depot as a shabby, dangerous building with no waiting room while freight remains heavy. The letter lauds Robert I. Chester as a Messenger candidate and reflects on Tennessee political rallies, Democratic gains, and calls for a government of the people free from monopolies and corruption.
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Johnson City
Ater
Knoxville
Bristol
Evolution and Darwinism in the Bible Versus Science Analysis
The piece argues that Darwinism offers a theory of evolution tied to natural selection while biblical creation asserts divine origin. It notes conflicts between science and faith, claims scientific theories change and may not demonstrably explain evolution, and suggests Christian faith endures despite evolving scientific views.
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Patel
Hoodvaw
Columbia
Theological Seminary
Fleet Place
Chas
Darwin
Nalure
Ninkop
Lamar on Cleveland's election shapes Southern North relations
Senator Lamar of Mississippi comments on Cleveland's looming presidency noting a disciplined, honest administration and non immediate tariff changes. He sees the North's political preponderance persisting, but anticipates better federal cooperation with the South and a strengthened alignment of Southern interests with national governance.
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Lamar
Mississippi
Cleveland
Dixon
North
South
The Caldwell Church Centenary Letter from Grover Cleveland
A 19th century excerpt reflects on a towering unfinished shaft symbolizing past patriotism and war era revival. It notes Horace Greeley and Horace Healy quotes urging advertising for town growth, then mentions a Senate bill for a $500,000 grant for Chicago World Exposition. Letters from Gov. Cleveland recount his father's Caldwell church centennial and his heartfelt message to the parish. Cleveland endorses steadfast work, gospel doctrine, and charitable unity.
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Horace Greely
Dome Enterprisea
Abels
Horace Healy
Gov. Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Caldwell
Hallony
Bainchy
Mr. Berry
Max
Alnany
Déomber
T. Berry
Dean Sre
Citele
Jaratoy
Boston Capital Builds Northern Carolina Wire Gauge Rail
A Boston capital company contracts to lay a wire gauge railroad from Gaffney to Rutherfordton by October 1. Mitchell county votes $100,001 in 6 percent bonds for the project, private for 20 years. Surveyors locate Heiford as the line may extend through McDowell and Mitchell to Johnson station on the Norfolk and Western. An election on the bond proposal is ordered by Mitchell county at the end of this monthly session.
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Boston Capital
N. Carolina
Boston Capitaliate
Gaffiley
Rutherfordton
N. C
Pryate
Hieford
Rutherfordiay
McDowell
Mitchell Counties
Johnnon Station
Norfolk & Weatarn
Mitchell County
Exposition Opening Delayed and School Schedule
Grant returne LW neBehL a pation announces the Exposition opening next Tuesday. Belemeo Wall. By order of the county Superintendent the public school connected with Science Hill Institution will close at Clint nine. The high school will continue for nine months. Reap t W A Evans principal. Dec 11 1884.
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Tudelay
Local notes from Johnson City and surrounding area
Local items mention Knights of Honor activities and officer elections on December 17 in Johnson City. Reports describe ore mining near Cranberry and a proposed road to connect coal fields of Virginia for smelting, with figures like Mr. Johnson and George Hickey noted. Citizens discuss elections, local commerce, and community character in a period-voice column.
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Johnson
Prive
Moccasin Gap
Wonbin
Cranberry
Pennsylvania
Othe
Virginia
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted for Many Ailments
An old reader’s advertisement extols a product named Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it cures consumption, colds, bronchitis, hay fever, and related chest pains. The text imitates period language with garbled entries and exaggerated medical claims.
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Tringi
Dr. King
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