Prohibition and tariff issues dominate Johnson City notes
From Johnson City Tenn December 22 1887 a broad sweep of political chatter is presented. Gen Dibbrell spurns governor bid and Tariff Reform is named Democratic watchword. Senator Hurria lean vies for re election. The NY Tribune outlines youth voting contrasts Democrat versus Republican. England’s Jem Smith vs Kilrain draw in Paris. Ex Governor Porter seeks the US Senate seat. The Chicago ship trial impresses with sustained engine power. President Cleveland's tariff stance and Blaine’s political posture are debated across multiple papers.
Tariff Debate Divides Republicans and Democrats
The piece contrasts party positions on tariffs. Republicans favor removing duties on whisky, beer, and tobacco, leaving fiscal policy to the present arrangement. Democrats advocate repealing taxes on fuel to improve shelter and on raw wool to lower clothing costs and revive mills, creating jobs and wages for workers.
Chandler Plays the Same Old Game at Republican Convention
The Herald mocks Senator Chandler for praising a resolution against suppressing workers and urges him to draft another resolution condemning Bluebeard’s polygamy. The piece questions his memory of examples to illustrate his stance and notes the party’s moral veneer.
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Chandler
Bluebeard
Perhapia
Y. Herald
Bob Taylor Likely Democratic Governor Nominee in 1888
The Tennessee press debates the Democratic nominee for governor next year with broad agreement that Robert Taylor will be renominated and reelected. Supporters praise his lifelong Democratic service and warn against challenging a tradition they deem essential to party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. McCord
Gov. Taylor
Navy
Whitney
Taylor
Democratic Party
Bob Taylor
Robert
Trial in Nashville acquits officer and grants resignation
The court martial in Nashville on November 25 found Firet Lieutenant Charles TL. Bader not guilty of charges tied to tor tube duties and accepted his resignation. Meanwhile Gov. Robert L. Taylor plans to lecture December 27 at Mongy Creek Baptist Church, drawing a large audience, while local notices urge readers to welcome the Comet carrier and collect subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Charles TL. Bader
Robert L. Taylor
Mongy Creek Baptist Church
Bob
Mosay Creek
Charles, Dye book on childbirth seeks safer delivery
A column advertises Perfect Companion Painted Childbirth by Dr Jon A Dye. It promotes safer birth methods, touts personal history of physicians, and invites readers to request statements and memberships while noting local merchants and community events. It references Ellen and Henry Hodge and local businesses in Flourville and Union, with Christmas goods and church events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon A. Dye
New York
Ural
Lester
Shulay
Hannum
Limba
Jon Wrendas
Antnnes
Frank Theniad & Co
Graded Schools Push Gains in City Meetings
Public interest grows over graded school proposal. Prof. Frank Smith, state leader, and Public Instruction head spoke at city events Friday and Saturday, urging a system of graded schools. Mayor to convene council to elect a Board of Education and advance steps. Community sentiment appears unanimously in favor. Prof. Smith offered to relocate and lead the school, citing past success in Jackson Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Gay
Taylor
A. A. Taylor
Hum
Smith
Jackson
Tenn
Johnson City
Georgia and Carolina Midland Road Sale and Consolidation
A Marion report states that Three C's Company paid 876,000 to consolidate the Georgia and Carolina Midland road with the Consolidator and that ownership now places the Midland line as a branch under Three C's management. The payment followed clearance of title and the company claims no responsibility for laborers on the construction.
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Georgia
Carolina
Arguhonrt
Marion
Bugle
Gd CO. M
Georgia and
Cyroting
Midland
Georgia and Carolina Midland
The
O's
Notice of Due Process in Tennessee Court Sale
Allegations name Adam F. Wagner national or resident of Tonnewell state. Publication in a Johnson City Tennessee newspaper informs the defendant to appear before the Washington County Court in Jonesboro on the second Monday in January next to plead answer or demur or risk a default. Case involves Phils Tied Ltd and other parties with collection actions across Tennessee.
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Adam F. Wagrter
Missouri
Tonnewell
Johuson City
Tennessee
Waahtakin
Boar House
Jonesboro
Supreme Court of Tennester
Knuxville
Jacob Adler
Austin
Johnson City
Teen
Wahington County
Tend
Xaid
Walaina River
Walt County
Khem
Riley Hijains
Prank Williame
Devaulttarma
MU Wren
Lowe
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John Allison
Jus. D. Porter
United States Senate
Chicago
Long Inland Avend
Cleveland
Congess
Carlisle
Tawmany Hall
James G. Blaine
Henry
Ives
Dexter
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Mr. Lamar
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Republican Party
Blaine
Pittsburg Dispatch
James
Frat Statesman
Albany Argus
Prohibition
Joe” Manley
Herald
Brother Medill
Tribune
Jon
Republican Clube
Jas. G. Blaine
Cincinnati Enquirer
Merrill
McGill
P. Timer
New York Herald
General Grant
James Boyle
Cincinnati Commercial Gasette
Yeaterday
Chickering Hall
Aline Brown
Boyle
N. Y Herald
Bill" Chandler
Smith Carolina
Florida
Missisippi
Lone Island
Bill
Will Patton
Naf
Range
Ueder
Bertha Zine
Pulaski
Congress
James Eb’ Surgaine
Cleveneland
Edmond J. Wood
McMinnville
Wm. ER Rhea
Jehureh
Christian, Hoss & Hodge
Henry Hodge
Plourville
Alwaye
Jind M Anderson
Union
Unicoi
Jin
Isaac Range
Flourville
Uricen
Jonathan M. Range
Ius
Brother Jonathan
Presbyteriana
Jobe
Baptist Sunday School
Lowing
Kool
J.B Wade
Alvex
Will
de Sun
Hare
Chaplin Red
Lusk
Boer
Guard
W. Hodges
Wattiame
Pouen
YMG
A. Hall
Hota
Ark
Prescotts
Anderson
Bay
Aleck
Ziegler
Eal
Exemine
Mike
Wren
W.w.kirkpatrick
Gea
Hampton Notes
Haserow
Texx
J. A. Jones
J. W. Williams
Me Finney
Elizabethton
Santa Claus
Hampton
Jolinann City
Phils Tied, Ltd
Acob
Shvanty
EC Reeves
Ayer
Judson B
Chapel
Peabody
Mass
Foss
Milwaukee
Wis
Dre. C. Agar & Con
Lowell, Mage
Utd
Uy All Dealera In Medicine
Reaccs Burrow
Line Law
Chentey Court
Coulitier Waellagen
Dullivser Carters
Johieon
Uateal
Katt Tennesay
H. Carr
Ne Ouancery
Johnson City, Tenn
Pease
Attorney AT Law
East Tunneeee
Knoxville Collosttore
Angel
Elizabethton, Tennessee
R. Geo. H. Berry
Truslow's
Sam W. Rhea
Main St
Clark & M'Grary
Hamilton House
Main Street
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Bridge
Bristol, Tenn
W. P. Banilton & Son
Proprster
Nickles Horer
CG. G. Mitchell
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COALA
City, Tenk
Hood
Boston
Cutte
Mims
Ella A. Gary
Terrace Street
C.smood &Co
Lower
Maas
Fasork
Eall
Portland
Honery
Bernie
Ea Seow
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