Ohio River and Charleston Rail bond vote set for April in Johnson City
Stockholders of the Ohio River and Charleston Railway Co meet April 16 in Johnson City to decide bonding at fifteen thousand dollars per mile for completing the line. Other notes mention Tennessee Press Association meeting at Cloudland, postal law arrests, and political commentary on Reed and Gorman.
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Tennessee Press Association
Cloudland
Johnson City
The
Ohio River and Charleston Railway Co
Gorman
Senate
Call
Louisiana and Honduras Lottery Co
Florida
Maryland
Congress
Democratic Party
Gold bond plan stirs Senate clash over $16 million save
President backs 3 percent gold bonds to raise as much as $62.4 million in bonds, tied to purchasing gold abroad. Chairman Wilson aims to bring the bill to the House to record support or opposition, while silver advocates warn of endorsing a gold standard. A quote-filled civics aside follows, joking about Thomas B. Reed studying Italian and suggesting Senor Germano outperforms Machiavelli in the Senate.
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House
Congress
Congres
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Carlisle
Treasury
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Italy
Reed
Sunny
Italia
Machiavelli
Mir. Reed
Senate
Signor Germano
Signor Y Germano
Baltimore Sun
Don’t Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away
A dubious claim touts No-To-Bac as a harmless cure for tobacco use promising to reduce nicotine and restore strength with a money back guarantee. The ad lists a free book and mailing addresses in New York or Chicago, signed by the Blersing Remedy Co and Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder as endorsements.
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McFarland
Cen
Ramon
Deelers
Mai
Brown Myg
New York
Wofford & CO
Tennessee Legislature Debates Deposition Bill and Other Measures
Tennessee lawmakers debate a bill by Mr Heiskell to allow depositions by stenographer, arguing over costs and convenience. Amendments shift payment rules, while opponents warn of litigant interests. Additional actions cover women as district school directors, stock liability for crop damage, and rosters of Confederate soldiers, with votes and brief remarks across several committees.
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Heiskell
Buford
Waddell
Obion
Gordon
Maury
Heigkell
Shelton
Heisen Kell
Duncan
Rowan
Tipton
Hull
Giles
Heinkell
Brinkley
Walker
Committee On Agriculture
Baker
Richardson
Haywood Puke
Legislative actions on bills and court procedures
The record notes various bills debated and votes recorded. A 26 to 3 vote approved a measure on juror oaths and avoiding slavery, with support for faster clerical processing, while other measures were tabled or failed for lack of constitutional majority. The Caney Fork navigation bill passed for floating logs. a marital contract bill and double taxation bill faced setbacks.
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Rhodes
What a Woman Can Do in a New Home Business
A Columbus Ohio based company markets the Climax Dish Washer to women, claiming six months of profits totaling 907.02 after expenses. The seller notes at home sales, strong demand, and rapid growth, with washers priced at five dollars and promises of easy daily earnings.
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Mig. Co
Columbus
Ohio
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Mia
M.A. Strad
Muncy
Pas Ayer
Tenn
Tens
North Carolina
Thomas RB
Thej
Thomas B
Courier- Journal
Senator Hill
Cleveland
Tennessee Lugislators
Agricultural Committee
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Bean
Washington County
Byrnes
Tennessee
Secretary of State
Hill
Shelby
Sheldon
Allentown
Carter County
Middle and
West Tennessee
Caldwell
Oomain
Hawkins County
Morgan
Ledgerwood
Mercy
Tris
Trifles
Sean Hen
Jobe’s
OPERA
A. Q. Scammon Company
Augustus Thomas
Gump Bros
Watson
McFarland & Co
Watson Medicine’ ‘Company
Nashville
Rspans
Lenox
Monarch
Austin
Chothihe
Clark
O.N.T
John
Kirkham
St. John Kirkham Company
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