Brownslow's Kentucky political battles and military bills
The piece covers Brownlow backed measures to fund a Greenville court house and post office, a Johnson City Soldiers' Home plan with $750,000 total cost, and political maneuvering around McKinley policies and Idaho and Porto Rico issues. It notes opposition and support from various lawmakers and parties, plus local contest voting schemes and wartime veteran home discussions.
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Brownlow
Brownlow button leads to political skirmish and public debates
A fragmented teensy collection of quotes from newspapers reflects political jockeying around the Brownlow movement, Kentucky politics, and public sentiment. The items discuss Civic figures, riots over gun laws, race discourse, and the assassination aftermath affecting Colson’s health and Goebel’s tragedy.
Public Highway Repairs Bids Sought for County Roads
Jonesboro Tenn January 14 1900 bids invited for keeping in repair public roads and highways across districts One district lists 2nd class 14 miles etc multiple sections and classes totaling many miles Bids due for current year and must cover whole district with bond double the value of the bid. The county reserves right to reject all bids and no excess mileage will be paid.
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