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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1888
Page
2
A Tennessee newspaper column bundles political gossip and candidate views. It cites Blaine’s withdrawal, Voorhees speech, Gen Drawer not seeking governorship, and mayoral talk around W A Dickinson. It also rails at Simon Pure and notes a presidential and Mrs Cleveland Jacksonville Florida visit with Florida welcome.
A discussion argues for a single ticket nominated by citizen convention and composed of business leaders to represent both parties. It criticizes party-pure tickets and notes reactions to Blair Educational Bill opposition, naming several newspapers supporting Governor Taylor and predicting strong East Tennessee support at the convention. It discusses Maj McConnell’s prospects, past ballot results, and urges fair reporting to back Taylor’s re‑election.
Jeffersonville dispatch reports a strong Democratic push for Gov. Taylor’s second term. The party argues unity, cites his proven service and clean governance, and predicts a larger majority to nominate him again despite opposition claims. News from Mount Vernon cites a devastating cyclone wiping out much of the town with many killed or injured. Mount Vernon, Illinois. Evansville dispatch notes a murder case in the State versus Hamilton and Bolanks. prosecutors appeal, with a later date set for the Hamilton matter.
Morristown dispatch reports Hon J D Atkins writes Dr F F Porter that he is not a candidate for governor, though willing to accept a nomination. The piece notes Democratic prospects in the district as presidential year politics loom, with Major H Jones favored by some as best available for Cobypreda. The column cites editorial views from The Commoare on municipal issues and party unity ahead of March 2 elections.
In 1878 Bob Taylor, aged 28, defeated Maj. A. H. Pettibone in the First District race and went on to multiple statewide victories, including governorships, while Democrats highlight his record amid Republican gains. The Democratic National Committee met to decide the time and place for the national nominating convention with Chicago favored for an early July date.
A Sunday column by Christian, Hoss & Hodge nudges boys to stay home from fishing while selling varied goods at bargain prices. The text then shifts to a humorous exchange between a young doctor and an old physician about a patient who dies after oysters and a bed saddle under the bed are revealed, followed by a discussion of tariffs, a fish treaty, an auction notice for Knoxville land, and notices of railroad stockholders meeting in Johnson City on March 14, 1888.
A local column item urges shoppers to visit the town store for a best stock of ribbons embroidery floss filecell zephyr yarn and similar notions. It invites readers to call when seeking bargains and to visit the indicated shop for deals.
A local notice advertises low prices on fabrics and dry goods with clashing spellings and odd items. It touts butter with hair in it as a joke, urges returns, and promotes a wide range of household staples and health products while inviting customers to visit and quote cash discounts.
A medical note claims the remedy provides relief in bronchitis cases and stops progression to chronic lung involvement. The physician cites twenty four years in practice and twelve years affected by annual bronchial infections, endorsing the product after trying various therapies.
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