Tennessee governor deals and press responses in 1887
The Comet notes Knoxville Tribune criticism of Gov. Taylor after his nomination and lists political appointments. J L Pearcy becomes Warden of the penitentiary. B M Hord appointed Commissioner of Agriculture Statistics and Mines. The Coal Oil Inspector post, worth about 4000 yearly, linked to Louis McWhirter who denies promising the job. The piece cites partisan contention and defense of Taylor’s administration.
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Goal Oil Tnspector
Nashville
Louis McWhirter
McWhirter
Knotville Tribune
Taylor
President Veto Message on Civil War Pension Bill
The President vetoes a bill to grant pensions to dependent widows and disabled veterans. He argues the proposal departs from Union soldier tradition, risks broad eligibility and abuse, and would impose vast ongoing costs while raising wartime tax burdens. He favors restraint and preservation of fiscal integrity.
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Wamington
Sergio
Terchlalaves
Boston
Matson
Clevelini
Thorn
Hhis Law
Himerself
Thor
Porter Iresume
Fis
Union Ealdiens
Sncres
Fim Triotic Service
Hole Minnie
Desire Wilsie
Bill
Congress
Anys
Governor Taylor and the Surplus Debate in Tennessee
Gov Taylor’s first message to the Legislature defends allocating a national surplus to educate poor children, stripped of federal supervision, and rejects Blair Bill ideas. Tennessee Senate backs a committee probe into the agricultural bureau, while University of Tennessee funding and Johnson City bond and charter actions pass or advance.
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Taylor
Tennessee
Blair
Gov. Taylor
Andrew Jackson
Army of Progress
Nashville
Senate
House
Agricultural Bureau
University of Tennessee
Committee On Education
McDowell
Tolley
Johnson City
Bill Peetien
Johnson Bie
Eer Taylor
Murfrees
Mr. Cross
Duel Fatal in Ashe County Stirs North Carolina Politics
In Ashe County two leaders, Dr W G Wilcox and Mr John Baker, settled a long feud with a pistol duel after a confrontation. Five shots were fired, Baker was mortally wounded, and Wilcox cared for him. Baker claimed self defense. Wilcox bore two bullet wounds and is said to have acted to avoid further bloodshed. The incident sparks political backlash and charged rhetoric.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
W.G. Wilcox
Ashe County
John Baker
Wilcox
Baker
Wilcx
Acquittal in Capitol Pension Debate Sparks Reactions
A long dispatch from Washington on February 15 discusses the criminal court sensational trial over the murder of J Tom Dalton, the President veto of a universal pension bill, and the divided response in Congress. Supporters hail the veto as courageous while critics warn of widespread financial impact and abuse of pension policy.
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Maurits
the Godwin
Capitol
Tom Dalton
Peabody
Springer
Love- Find
Congress
CIA Lwwoethigdes
North
Bouth
House of Representatives
Hurden
United States
Federal Army
England
Congrede
Stalnecker
Messige
Cleveland
Toros
Oates
Alabama
Electric Bitters Aided Man Against Phehish Ailments
Saved Mis Life Mr Db Wilcoxton of Mowe Cove Kentucky was afflicted with Phehish for many years and often convulsions. He used Eleotrie Bit Turk and after six bottles felt relief, gained weight, and believed he would have died without Electric Bitters. Sold at McWarland's Drug Store for fifty cents a bottle.
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Db. Wilcoxton
Mowe Cove
Kymyele
Electric Bitters
McWarland
Dray
Assumed Normal Shape On New York Riverview Piers
February 15 New York reports the steamship and railroad pier businesses back to normal operations after a major strike. Freight handling resumes systematically, with many workers returning and former strikers replaced by accustomed hands. Agents resume familiar tasks though some lack Eight knowledge. Men admit defeat and harshly denounce leaders.
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New York
Death by own hand and political resignation noted
An obituary notes a prominent Rockey Valley man who died after neglecting friends advice and ill health. It warns readers to avoid similar fate and promotes Symphyx. Also reported is Secretary Manning’s resignation at the White House to become president of the Western Bank of New York, with a temporary continuation in office.
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Rockey Valley
My. Jones
Gough
Wastixeros
Manning
White House
Steetsaur
Wexturn Bank
City of New York
Mauning
Jik
Py Dent
Biunrron
Buckien Arnica Snive Clarifies Trade Offer
Buckien Arnica Snive advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores and skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Sold by M. A. McFarland in Washingtoy. February 14. The President nominated Adolphus W. Greeley of Arctic fame to be chief signal officer with rank of brigadier general.
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Ibis
M. A. McFarland
Washingtoy
Adolphus W. Greeley
Arctic
Land Exchange Offer Involving Farm Lands In Tennessee
A distressed supply of text describes a land exchange in Tennessee near Touticases Farm with mentions of hundreds of acres for sale with owners and purchasers listed. It offers ample information on request and directs inquiries to W. L Osway Nashville. It references the Fourth National Bank and a committee urging Congress to act on Canadian fisheries history measures.
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Owsay
Cole Building
Nashville
Tenn
Fourth National Bank of
City
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Demorest Fashion and Sewing Machine CO
JT Best
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Nomoe Land Exchange
Maine
J. H. Pierce & CO
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Wane
Vranite
MAIN
Joienbon Otty
H.C, Edmonds, MD
Bank OF Johnsonery
Europe
East Tennessean
Sargent & Greenlief
J. BE. Crandales
Guinn
A. McFarland
Florida
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Macon Medicine CO
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Will Harr
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Yalnerton
J. G. Hodgson
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