Grover Cleveland’s stand on silver sparks South visit talk
A Northern observer notes Grover Cleveland’s firm silver stance making him the typical American. The piece suggests a South trip by the President and his Cabinet would show Democratic rule’s gains and argue against a Force Bill amid Southern prosperity. Johnson City is highlighted as a future manufacturing hub due to nearby iron ores and coal.
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Chattanooga Evening News
Johnson City
Grover Cleveland
Chauncey Depew
New York World
Calvin
Brice
Argonaut
Chicago
Pennsylvania Iron Men
Central Traffe Association
Southern
Onnaylvania
Los
Watauga Water Company
R. A. Johnson
Carnegie Land Company
Jeter & Boardman
A. Dana
B.A. Johnson
Clevel
Dana
Cleveland
New York
Buffalo
Ecenes Eich
Th. Dolgatv & Co
Winegar
Chicago Horological Institute
Court House
Chancery Court
City
Jobe
Corporation of
Washington County
Ube
Jonesboro
Joba
Whiteside
Miller
Gildersleeve
Simcox
Maton
Crumley
Faw
Town Site Visit and Mixed Local News
South Watauga and Johnson City reports cover a site tour by Senator Brice and party, railroad work progress, a log drive plan, real estate moves, and a wedding. Editorial comments on mayoral duties, saloon scrutiny, and bonds for water works are included alongside clippings from Atlanta and Chicago papers.
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J. F. Robertson
Callie Bowman
H. K. Bowman
J. T. Kincannon
Bristol J
Calvin
Brice
Maj
Edwin Fitzgerald
Improvement Company
John W. Huffman
Philadelphus
Thomas B. Heycock
Knoxville
Jobo
Poughkeepsie Business ' College
J. R. Chambers
Gen Sherman Dead Surrender to the Great Conque
Gen Sherman dies in St Louis at 1:60 pm after a peaceful collapse surrounded by family except Thomas Ewing Sherman en route from Europe on the Majestic. Funeral plans are led by Gen Henry W Slocum with interment likely at Calvary Cemetery. Messages of sorrow flood in from Ex-Senator Koran and others praising his unblemished life and Civil War memory.
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Youre
Shermoan
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Henry W. Slocum
Calvary Cemetery
St. Louis
Europe
St. Lonia
Korran
Sherman
New
Citizen Challenges Police Bribery Rumors At Dark Saloon Hours
A reader letter questions police conduct and asserts a 7 pm closing rule for saloons, demanding proof before action. The piece contrasts this with a claimed open door at 10 or 11 pm and calls for investigation and accountability from the Police Committee.
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B. Warrearoess
No Reciprocity New York Brazil treaty in doubt
A Brazil to World cablegram reports the Blaine treaty with Brazil is not ratified and unlikely to be. The Brazilian constitution must be adopted, then ratification is doubtful. Merchants oppose the treaty while President Fonseca aims for stronger U.S. trade relations despite mercantile hostility.
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Youk
Batrea
Brazil
Blaine
Prassident Fonseca
United States
Blaing
Chattanooga
Jonesboro
Johanon City
Law and Chancery Court
Johnson City
Washington County
Wars Mag Tree Logic large stock praised to Trade
A brief notice proclaims a renewed display of a large and well bought stock for the Trade, asserting superior selection and value. The announcement signals renewed commerce and confidence in offerings.
Groceries Ever Exhibited in Johnson City Event
A Johnson City display features groceries under the motto Underlay, Undercell, with a breast plate and shield as part of the exhibition.
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Johnson City
Open Cash Store Promises Low Prices and Fast Service
A cash only merchant proclaims open competition against credit terms, advertising granulated sugar 14 lb for 1.00 and 16 lb brown sugar for 1.00, coal oil 156 per gallon, and a full line of Thurber Whyland's goods. He rejects new accounts, touts stock of Produce and pantry items, and urges customers to pay cash for the best goods at the lowest prices.
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Thurber - Whyland
California
Momaja
Jersey
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Watterson
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al Valley
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Coal Creek
Tenn
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Lew Horse
Scimitar
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John H. Inman
Terminal Co
Atlantic & Danville Railroad
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India
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Gen. Sherman
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Atlanta Constitution
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Birmingham
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Chicago News
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Senator Bate
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Los Angeles
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East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
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Pointe
Tenneson
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Jas. A. Borrow
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Arlington Heights
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Martial
Arlington
Sheridan
Washington
Bero
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Crosler
Mia French
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John H. Grapige
Lhite
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Knoxville Tribune
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Milligan
Hughes
General Tom ‘'Hamb
Count
Baron Magii
Ogawa
Royal
Tom Thumb
Congress of
Prrane
James H. Kyle
Toveno
Messie
F. J. Cheney & Co
L. L. Goseccn
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Summit St
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Spot Cash
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the New York
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Christian
Fast Market Steel
Johnson City, Tennessee
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