Political Gossip and East Tennessee Nomination Talks
The Comet reports on National Review backing for A. B. Wilson for Chancellor and Col. A. J. Brown closing on Judge Hacker for Circuit Judge. John Fain appears set for Attorney General. Knoxville and Philadelphia editorials critique Pan-Electric affair. East Tennessee blocs urged unity to win the Democratic nomination. Pettibone, Brownlow and Pettitbone are debated in local letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. J. Brown
Judge Hacker
John Fain
The Telephones War and the Bell monopoly attack
A Philadelphia Telegraph piece defends Secretary Lamar and Attorney General Garland against Bell Telephone monopoly attacks linked to Pan Electric. It argues no official conflict, condemns grounded accusations as efforts to shield a powerful monopoly, and questions motives behind the smear campaign as legal battles loom. The article frames the fight as a public interest clash over lawful regulation versus monopoly protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-Electric
New York World
Garland
Lamar
Pulitzer
Foundation of the World
Johnson, Lamar
Philadelphia
Timse
Pan Electric Corporation
Washington
Bell Telephone
Senate
Pan Electric
Larmor
East Tennessee urged for governor candidate
Knoxville Tenn January 25 1888 a Tennessee editor argues for East Tennessee to receive the next governor citing Rob L Taylor of Carter county as a strong choice and praising his past campaign triumphs and stump eloquence while noting other aspirants. The piece calls for sectional balance and East Tennessee loyalty to Democratic principles against rivals. It also mentions Elkins Blaine and Mark Twain in brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Middle
West Tennessee
Robi. L. Taylor
Carter County
Hill Country
Pettibone
Firat
Tennessee
Taylor
King
Ledgerwood
McConnell
Smiths and newspapers praise Bob Taylor for governor
The Jackson Dispatch notes Taylor as the strongest governor candidate in East Tennessee. Murfreesboro Free Press and Cannon County Courier laud him as the leading choice, highlighting talent, magnetism, popularity, and broad support across Cannon County and the state as the gubernatorial convention nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Dispatch
Johnson
Shelby
Bob Taylor
East Tennessee
Murfreesboro
Cannon County
Reight
Governor Neill obituary notes Nashville death
The article reports the death Saturday morning in Nashville of Mr. Brown after months of infirmity. It describes him as one of Tennessee's greatest men and states he died at his home with no special illness but long infirmity. The piece combines multiple local items and notes political actions and social happenings from Bristol and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill
Brown
Nashville
Tennessee
Mies Ann Smittsn
Johnson City
Asheville
N. C
Mies Bettie King
New York City
Col. C. H. Lynch
Goodson
Judge Hutton
Abington
Goodaon
W. P. Brewer
J.C. Cowan
H. H. Newman
Quitman
Eva Brewer
Bristol
Pointe
Courier-Journal
United States
Dakota
Ohio
Boutelle
Senate
Garland
Cleveland
Senator Morrill
Dakota Town Offers Baby Prize Sparks Dodge
A Dakota territory tale describes Dunleith’s $800 and a town lot offered for the first baby born there. A distant wife born a boy in 48 hours, claiming the prize and deed, prompting commentary on swift, enterprising residents. The Virginia bond cases were decided, allowing taxes to be paid in coupons. News notes include figures like Grant monument funds, public works, and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macrgy
Dakota
Virginia
Supreme Court
Congress Brady's Greatest Es ta in Cincinnati Inquirer
Congressional report from Cincinnati describes Representative Brady of Virginia planning a fiery on floor rebuke of Wise amid posturing over earlier taunts during a speech on tablets. Senate executive session discusses Attorney General Garland report on justice papers and removals, with open-door debate and partisan positioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weshington
Cincinnati Inquirer
Representative Brady
Virginia
Representative Wise
Brady
Wise
Boutelle
Mahone
Wasuinotoy
Senate
Garland
Sesson
Edmunds
Butler
Hoar
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
National Review
A. B. Wilson
Greene
Philadelphia Times
Knoxville Journal
Green County
Milburn
Briatal
Courier
Front Street
Ind
Brownlow
Hem, Robt
Stephen B. Elkins
James G. Hisine
Blaine
Spencer Haird
Gulf of Mexico
Mark Twain
Mom
Neill &, Brown
Wasurorox
Mr. Mateon
Sal Jierw
Call
Committee On Military Affairs
Sherman
John Slack
Maj. A. D. Reynolds
Tampa
W. C. Carrington
Mardigras
New Orleans Exposition
New Orleans
Asia
Bristol Courier
Jonesboro
J. W. Whitlock
Baptist Church
Daniel Devault
Brownaboro
Washington County
J. Kirkpatrick
State Historical Society
Samuel H
Robin L. Ford
Ford Bros
U. 8
W. G. Mathes
Federal
Herald & Tribune
Vassar College
Endowe Observatory
Itiw
Parnell
Ireland
Mies Love
Buffalo
Anid
Casper Auch
Presbyterian Church
New York
Walker Blaine
Chicago
John B. Gough
Thomas A. Edson
Camden
West Virginia
Lesojousning
Florida
Dion Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Cincinnati
Stonewall Jackson
Lexington
Bayard
Union
Mr. Dalgrympis
Davis
Piedmont
Congress Brady
President
Railway
Tae
J.H. Larinen
P. A. Avanta
W. T. Rogers
Enterprise
H.P. King's
Mitchell
Emington Ifles
Lamberson, Furman &Co
E. Remington & Sons
Broadway
H. Lamberson & CO
Biert
Cricage
WION
Armory
Remington
Remington Agricultural CO
Thom
Fulwalen
Linmett
Aldo
W.r. Lewis
Ttoelitsolt Cllirtyzt
TSN
Strian
Br. i
Yohasee
Dow
Bristol, Tenn
J. H. Winston & Son
Dickey & Anderson
Clliry Drug Stores
Io J. B. Jones
Will Harr
Queenesware & Groceries
Louisville
Nashvile
I Jean
Keating
H. A. Hale
Naanvitee
Tesx
Lowmavitee
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