Public notices and political quarrels crowd through Johnson City era
Fragment from a Knoxville Journal item notes Johnson City’s push for railroad stock in Chicago Cincinnati and Charleston line funding. It reports remarks on South Carolina divorce law history and quotes a jurist on policy. It also mentions Tilden will contest and Bank issues with colored depositors.
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Try Again Morrison To Aide Tax Reform Effort In Congress
A historical editorial urges Morrison not to be discouraged by a second failure to push tax reduction in the House. It compares his perseverance to Plimsoll and Colden Bright in sustained battles for reform and suggests he must work with renewed vigor to win congressional support.
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Washington Letter Recaps 49th Congress Work and Tariff Drama
Regular correspondent Wasnixuros notes the Forty-Ninth Congress entering its second week with steady work and less talk. He cites bills on lands in severalty, redeeming trade dollars, repeal of the tenure of office act, postal appropriations, and debates on interstate commerce, fisheries, tariff, Beck Railroad Attorney bill, and a Kentucky senator who would curb railroad counsel use. Gov Morrison’s tariff motion caused a hush in the House. the motion to commit revenue bills failed by five, with Morrison and Randall calm near each other as Republicans cheered.
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Democratic Rule and Southern Prosperity Debate
The piece argues that Democratic governance funds the South more than prior eras, noting Northern capital surge in Virginia and the South since Cleveland’s presidency. It cites The Staunton Vindicator and contrasts Republican years, claiming wealth flowed south under Democrats. A White House anecdote praises Mrs. Cleveland and highlights a joke about the president’s attention to his wife.
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Borne to the Grave by Negro Tallbes ers
In Nasville Tennessee on December 17 the burial of Gen W Harding drew a large crowd with a special train. Rev D C Kelroy preached the oration as twelve former slaves born on the property carried the casket to the grave followed by the archery company and other mourners. Mary Anderson is mentioned as appearing at private theatricals and Winnie Davis is referenced in a critical note about Chicago editors.
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January Reltic Review Highlights Notable Essays and Works
The January Rel tic presents a frontispiece titled For the Pastor and features essays on The Salvation Army and American Schools in the Turkish Empire by Rev. J. F. Riggs with illustrations. A long-awaited new serial His Banner Over Me by F. A Mathews starts, plus pieces on The Moujiks and Russian Democracy and Economic Socialism by Prof. Sidgwick.
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The Philadelphia Times Ad Offers Low-Cost World News
The Times promotes delivery in cities around Philadelphia for six cents weekly and one cent per copy by newsboys, touting AP news and world coverage. It markets 64 columns of reading matter, illustrated war annals, Women writers, Times Young People, and fashion, with annual rates from 1 to 3 dollars and club offers.
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Divorce petition dismissed after adultery verdict
Judge Butt dismissed Lady Colin and Lord Colin Campbell's divorce petition after a jury found neither guilty of adultery. Lady Colin received £140 costs and full costs for her defense. the Duke of Marlborough, Chief Shaw and Dr. Bird were granted full costs in Lord Colin's suit. Gen Butler did not apply for costs.
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Tennessee Boom Linked to Inman’s Wealth and Iron
Congress man McMillan of Tennessee says the state is experiencing an unprecedented prosperity boom driven by coal and iron. He notes iron can be produced and sold below Pennsylvania costs, attracting capitalists and investment toward Tennessee, crediting financier Mr Inman for the state’s rapid development.
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Two Trainmen Die In Derailment At Pine Knot
Two Cincinnati Southern railroad workers were killed when a wheel burst causing a locomotive to derail near Pine Knot at midnight. Engineer Chris Toole and fireman Jen Rhody perished as the engine tumbled down a precipice while two colleagues watched. Frances A Nelson widow of Rev David Nelson D D died at home near Quincy Illinois on December 5 1886 at age eighty eight.
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Extraordinary employment offer for agents nationwide
An energetic nationwide job offer promises high profits for capable agents with percentages over ten percent. It touts large pay, agent protections by deed, and support to recruit subagents to cover new counties, claiming many already earn substantial sums.
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