Temperance push marks Tennessee races in 96
Senator elect W M Garter of Marshall favors preserving existing temperance laws and tighter controls on liquor in dry districts and minors. Senator Greenlaw of Maury backs statewide Adams law extension, saloon licensing fees, and anti gambling measures as major issues. Other lawmakers pledge education support, tax reforms for schools, and increased veteran pensions while urging county election reforms and compulsory education.
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Nashville
Vec
W. M. Garter
Marshall County
W. B. Greenlaw
Maury
Greenlaw
Tennessee Stack
Meadors
Giles County
D. J. Campbell
Hardeman County
General Assembly
M. E. Neely
A. D. Hassell
Gibson County
West
Middle Tennessee
Consolidation of Bob Taylor's Magazine to form Taylor Trotwood
Bob Taylor's Magazine and Trotwood's Monthly, both published in Nashville, consolidate into the Taylor Trotwood Magazine with a capital of 100000 dollars. Ex-Gov Bob Taylor and John Trotwood Moore named joint editors, D F P Wallene Jr business manager, and Tapa D McGord exits to serve as private secretary to ex Gov Taylor after success of Senator Carmack.
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Bob Taylor
Bob Taylor's Magazine
Trotwood's Monthly
Nashville
Taylor Trotwood Magazine
John Trotwood Moore
D. F P. Wallane, Jr
Tapa D. McGord
Magasine
Taylor
Carmack
Slang origins and editorial caution on word lore
A New York Brewing Post note discusses the rush to trace slang roots, offering several plausible origins for "twenty three" and "fomon." It laments overconscientiousness in tracing phrases while urging readers to accept uncertainty, then shifts to local notices about church, school events, and a coal land debate in Tennessee with Col. Shock praising state potential and convict labor economics.
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Catling
Lloyd's Weekly
Belleyne Hospital
Kiden
Stewo
Eant Side
Turnbewry
Roswell
Boston
Lewis Carroll
New York Brewing Post
Mia
Elizabeth Love
Bristol
James Shell
Piney Plate
Wateadga Academy
Scout
M. E. Church
South
Shock
State of
Tennessee
Bledsoe
Herbert Collain
Sewanee
Tennesse
Nashville Banner
Josh Billings Advice and Burdock Blond Bitters
A fragment from the New York Weekly presents Josh Billings style aphorisms on human folly and judgment. It also promotes Burdock Blond Bitters as a national cure for dyspepsia, claiming it strengthens stomach membranes promotes digestion and purifies the blood.
Supreme Court Decision on Sheriff Shipp Lynching Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled against the defendant in the case involving Sheriff Shipp of Chattanooga Tennessee and twenty others charged with contempt for lynching a Black man named Johnson after the court took cognizance. Justice Holmes announced the opinion, indicating the case would continue with prosecution. The text also reports on other local incidents and public notices from the period.
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Washington
Supreme
Sheriff Shipp
Chattanodge
Tenn
Supreme Court
Johnson
Janticn Holmes
Maxey and Hoar to Wed in Local Christmas Ceremony
Mrs Nellie Dew Maxey of this city and Mr Boswell Hoar of Johnson City will marry Christmas afternoon at 7 pm at Mrs Maxey’s mother Mrs W W Dew’s home 414 Chamberlain Street. Rev W A Achity of Broadway Baptist Church will perform the ceremony.
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Altapass
N.C
Jacob
Quince Irvine
Charlie Wilson
Eli Wilson
Mitchell County
N. C
Richard Irvine
Allen
Chattanooga
G. G. Yolver
Greeneville
W. B. Grady
Jebonon City
Raswell Moanix
Johuvon City
Flosu
Jouly
W. A. Achtoy
Broadway Baptisl
Knoxville Journal & Tribune
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S. E. N. Moore
Law
Armbrast-Smith Building
Spring Street
Johnson City
W. 4
Matthews
Gillespie
Ors. Matthews & Gillespie
Physicians and Surgeons
Kirkpatrick, Johnson & Miller
Attorneys-At-Law
J. R Gardner
Eagle Building
D. M. Guinn
SSI
S. C. Williams
Thad. A. OX
Hart-Burrow Building
D. A. Vines Sam W. Price Vines & Price Attorneys - At - Law
C. J. Broyles
M. D
Omee Ia
New Burrow
Mais Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Russell & Hamed
Bobbie
William F. Kirk
Nick Curter
Sherlock Holmes
Nick Carter
Tom Barris
Steath
Sherlock Homer
Dr. Watson
Made In
New York
Faet Benjamins
Aves
Alfred Benjamins& Co
Watanga Notes
Robert Carr
Fork
Sullivan County
Thomas Combe
Kimball Piago
Charles Combs
Kiislantla
Morristown
Herbert
TennenNew
Amian
Josh Billings
Philosophy
Thorodigh
New York Weekly
Supre Court
Maud Irvine
Rod Bradley
Kraftor
J. W. Wallace
Bradley
W. Matthews
Commissioner
Labor Statisticn
Augusta
Confederate Soldiers Home of Tennessee
Ted
Gove F
Abranotte
Chicazo News
Willions
Creok Len
Dan
Rudy
Chicago News
Fire, Life, Plate Gliw, Boyer, Burglar and Employers Liability
Armbrust-Smith Building
Ellis Bros
Cw. Markt Pubes
Central Barber Shop
W. O. Phillips
New Buildng
Water Tak
Nat Hyder
Allright
J. A. Ankrom
Jnc. F
Pierce West Market Street
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