Governship prospects and local political chatter in Tennessee
The Comet reports Johnson City chatter on governorship pursuit with L. Taylor leading and Elizabethton Republicans awaiting developments. It notes Monk's relapses, mentions Washington county tares in John Fain's wheat, and discusses potential Republican candidates for Congress and Floater positions, including Sam W. Limerly and W. B. Bachman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Jarvis
Hancock County
Washington County
John Fain
Hancock Dead General Hancock Dies at Governors Island
A telegraphic notice from Adjutant General Whipple on Governors Island reports the death of General Winfield Hancock senior major general of the United States Army and commander of the Atlantic division. The illness began as a neck eruption worsened to a carbuncle with diabetes, leading to delirium and death at 7:53 PM. Doctors Janeway Stimson Sunderland and Fry attended, with Oliver Russell and staff present. tributes poured in as flags went to half mast nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Whipple
Governor’s Island
Winfield Hancock
United States
Atlantic
Washington
Army
Governors Island
John H. Janeway
Janeway
Charles Sunderland
Oliver Russell
D. M. Stimson
West Seventeenth Street
Jas. B. Fry
Hancock
Dre, Janeway and Sutherland
Robinson
Pan-Electric stock rights defended by incorporator Garland
The piece argues Garland’s stock in Pan-Electric is earned as an original incorporator and part owner, not a gift, stressing his equal entitlement to stock. It also notes Knoxville correspondent Dante in Chattanooga Times discussing Col. C. C. King of Morristown and Governor candidacy rumors, plus Saylor’s prospects and a potential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Pan-Electric Company
Alonzo Dante
Knoxville
Chattanooga Times
Sun
Col
C. C. King
Morristown
Saylor
Taylor
Cannuss
East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad reorganization gains
The Journal reports rapid bondholder confidence in the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad rehabilitation plan. Over half of the unissued holdings have bonds placed with the Trust Company, applauding committee chair Col. C M McGhee and renowned financiers on the reorganization effort. A Chicago dispatch notes Bam Jones arrival, revival plans, and a meeting at Hill Grant Pacific Hotel to discuss events and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Trust Company
Col. C. M. McGhee
Kwerrilieonrnad
The
Ath Inst
Chicago
Bam Jones
Chickys
Hill Grant Pacific Hotel
State
Servia Prepared for Renewed Honilities in Frigid Era
The article notes a deep cold in early February with temperatures around 23 degrees below zero. It covers political talk in the Senate, calls for mobilization of regiments, and a broad array of society items from Maine to New York, including notable deaths and local curiosities.
Exclude Wine From Minte Dinners Bill to Limit DC Liquor
Senator Colquitt of Georgia will introduce a bill in the Senate this week to establish a local option in the District of Columbia. The measure requires a vote by the people on prohibition and is described as extremely rigorous. It would ban manufacturing or importing intoxicants in DC and, if enacted, bar wines from official presidential state dinners.
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Wasnixerox
Colquitt
Georgia
Senate
District of Columbia
President weighs Seattle martial law crisis in cabinet
Wasnixaros reports the President has been fully advised on Seattle Wyoming troubles. No formal appeal for executive interference yet. Gov Squires telegram says martial law imposed and volunteers called. Secretary of War and Attorney General also notified. Cabinet to meet today to decide if federal troops will be sent to scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixaros
Seattle
Wyoming
United States
Yankee Doodle Not Prohibited, State Says
The South Carolina Secretary of State received a Massachusets resident August D Small letter refuting Appletons Cyclandias claim that Yankee Doodle was banned at war start. He says if true it would have been a mistake by an individual and urges editors to correct future editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
South Carolina
August D. Small
Allston
Mass
Appleton
Parnell and Salisbury Ties Highlight Crisis in British History
The piece traces lineage from Warwick the Kingmaker to Mr Parnell, noting dynastic links through the Salisbury line and historic beheadings. It then shifts to U S events with Secretary Manning’s reply on Internal Revenue Collector for South Carolina, and a social dinner of three former politicians, including Louis St Martin, Alfred P Edgerton, and Gov Price, recalling Hendricks and Flarrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parnell
Lord Salisbury
Gladstone
Warwick
Earl of Salisbury
Ireland
Parnell
Duke of Clarence
Countess of Salisbury
Richard Pole
Lord Montacute
Earl of Huntingdam
Earl of Peterborough
William and
Mary
John Parnell
Ironside
Salisbury
Senate
Manning
Internal Revenue Collector
South Carolina
Garland
Finance Committee
Edmunds
Thirty-second Congress
Louis St. Martin
Congress
Louisiana
Alfred P. Edgerton
Indiana
United States Civil Service Commission
Gov. Price
New Jemey
Thomas A. Hendricks
Isham G. Flarrin
Tennessee
Martin
Messrs Edgerton
Price
Washington
New York World
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Johnson City, Tann
L. Taylor
Bristol Courtley
New York
Pan-Electric
Monk
Elizabethton
Judge Hucker
Col. Brown
Walt Brownlow
Sam W. Limerly
W. B. Bachman
Union Depot
Carter County
Bachman
Waterbury
V. & G. Reorganium
Philadelphia
Timon Vancuim
Man
Mercury
Zern
Servia
Republican Party
Extarane
Gov- Parnall
Cmetry
Sherman
Maine
Logan
Kennebec
Augusta
Knights of Labor
Oklahoma
Horace Greeley
Gen
Grant Haseen
Mexico
Packard
Malden
Maas
Dorsheimer
Cleveland
the Voice
Dr. Crosby
Sam Jones
Ohio
Mark Twain
General Grant
Joaquin Miller
Maud
Bowery Theatre
Harry L. Hartmyer
Lancaster
South
Lancaster Boup
Byron
Meg
Townsend
William Good- Hill
Portland
Nee
Tutt’s
Rm Evlor
Gajvece
Regelpe
Murray St
Tee
Ratiway
Lavine
Pla
Atlanta, Ga
W.T. Rocena P. A
Chattanooga, Tenn
T. A
Nashville
Tenn
Enterprise
H. P. King's
Mna
Mitchell
W.R. Lewis
Jollinsone City
Johnson Anodyne
Babe
Babes Parsons
Ceuteia
Titstom
Bristol, Tenn
East Tennessee
J. H. Winston & Son
Bristol
Dickey & Anderson
Clit Drug Store
B. Joner
Will Harr
Queenesware & Groceries
Louisville
Ote
H. A. Hale
Lamberson, Furman &Co
E. Remington & Sons
Devote
D. H. Lambergon & CO
State Street
Ilion, N. Y
Armory
Remington
Remington Agricultural CO
Mlion
O@co
Chambers Street
America
Focheer
Lomo
Brixton & Co
Patel
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