Norfolk and Weston Railroad expansion linked to timber land schemes
Knoxville Tenn January article recalls mountain land deals tied to the Norfolk and Western extension. Boston backed Haat Tennessee Timber and Mining Co has bought vast Cocke and Sevier county lands and river frontage near Newport. They survey thirty miles of the proposed route and seek contracts for road building and equipment with aims toward a Smoky Mountain foothills corridor to Knoxville via Bristol and Elizabethton.
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Ovation to Bryan at Jacksonian banquet in Omaha
The Jacksonian club banquet at the Paxton Hotel honored Wm. J. Bryan with several Democrats speaking. Bryan received an enthusiastic reception and praised Populists for reforms and Republicans who joined the fusion. He cited Nebraska’s harmony and education on party platform as a model for national victory.
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Jacksonian Club
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Wm. J. Bryan
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McKinley selects Col John Hay as ambassador to Britain
Washington dispatch reports President elect McKinly will choose Col. John Hay of Washington to succeed Bayard as ambassador to Great Britain. Hay has diplomatic experience including Paris Vienna and Madrid posts and served as Lincoln secretaries. Knoxville note says the Workingman's Building and Savings Association failed after usury ruling, with assets and liabilities at 40,000. trusteeship assigned to C M Funekia.
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Chimay's Bay Princess Seeks True Self Imitation
A long, era ref describes Princess de Chimay in England, urging countrywomen to live true to themselves, reject hypocrisy, and avoid social pressure. It notes her stance on independence, society, and European life in contrast to American values. The piece also includes various census figures, crime notes, and local curiosities.
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Irea
Tolstoi
Gold Democrat Wing Abandons Gold Standard in West Virginia
In Charleston the Daily Kanuwa Patriot reveals a shift by a Democratic faction branded gold democrats toward free silver. It criticizes the gold standard and asserts the benefits of bimetalism, arguing a fifty cent dollar would better serve labor and trade than depreciated currency.
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Jan
Kanuwa Patriot
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Gold Menocrats
West Virginia
U S Minister Willis Nearing Death Amid Pneumonia
San Francisco reports from Jan 1 say United States Minister Willis is very weak and near death after pneumonia with complications. Doctors have given up hope as prayers were offered in churches on Christmas Day at Mrs Willis request. Altoona Pa New details say Mrs Oscar Adams died of starvation in a Fourth Ward tenement with her husband found nearby in critical condition. The board of health lists sixty five families about 300 people utterly destitute.
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Scott's Emulsion Aids Grippe Recovery and Prevention
An ad describes grippe symptoms and urges twofold treatment to strengthen the body and calm nerves using Cod liver oil and hypophosphites, combined in Scott's Emulsion. It claims relief from despondency throat and lung inflammation, promotes rich blood, and claims prevention as well as cure with genuine Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Muir in New York.
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Scott & Mwne
Nicest line of neekwear at lowest prices
PF V Kingraratox and Co advertise a clothing line with low prices and a quick call to purchase. The playful groan suggests bold marketing language and informal sales pitch.
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PF. V. Kingraratox & Co
Miners in Masailou district vote to strike
About 1,800 miners in the Masailou district have decided to strike amid protests. Other brief items note political moves, legal actions, and corporate finance developments in various states.
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Boston
William M. Farrington
Memphis
Pernna and catarrh cure front pages a scattered tale
A mixed digest of anecdotes notes and claims. A young man overcomes chronic catarrh with Pernna after friends urged use. Dr Hartman’s book and free offer are advertised. Other items include a tariff hearing debate by Sigmund Muhlhauser a Henderson mob case involving Deputy Marshal Moses Bullington and Owensboro officials and a Maryland governor office move to Baltimore. Miles Crawley is described in biographical terms.
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Marine City
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Delaware
Perana Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Henderson
United States
Moses Bullington
Owensboro
John Ashby
John Born
Bullington
Old Doctor's Favorite Hotunfe Balm Tonic Promoted
Dr L M Gillam touted Hotunfe Blood Balm as a universal tonic and purifier used for decades and claimed to cure malignant ulcers sores rheumatism catarrh and blood diseases. The ad urged beware substitutes and advertised price per large bottle sold by druggists and McParland & son. A Kansas City woman was suspended over alleged links to a robbery. Senator Chandler noted little Senate opposition to a proposed international money conference. Emma Speckle Watson deeded property to her father over marital objections. Secretary Carlisle set certification conditions before proceeding on the Tennessee Centennial bill. A claim of world’s best cure for various conditions ends with a mail offer to receive a free sample.
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L. M. Gillam
Tobacco Fertilizers and Rates Advertised by Hekets Line
An old advertisement touts tobacco cultivation tips stressing high yield leaf quality and potassium rich fertilizers while warning against chlorine content. It promotes rail travel via Memphis and Charleston RR and urges buying tickets through the advertised gate, claiming lower rates and reliable service. It cites ERMAN KALI WORKS and a Memphis gate routing for passenger travel.
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Charleston
Atten
Stormstows
Ce Tean Cla
DeLanestire
Metptis
Tean
The Reason Why Compound Oxygen Entered 0
A fragmented discussion suggests compound oxygen has been touted as a germicide and possible treatment. The piece references bacteria presence, claimed advances, and notes contact with Drs Markey and Maten offering a 200 page book by mail for further information.
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Dave
Markey
Maten
Notice of Trustee Sale for 80 Acre Austin Can Property
By deed of trust recorded in the Washington Tenn registry, Vol 10 pages 404 405 dated May 27 notice, the trustee will sell January 0th 1897 at premises during legal hours in the 10th civil district of Washington County the 80 acre tract known as the Austin can property for cash to repay the debt secured by the deed of trust unless the debt is sooner paid. January 7 1807. Hh. Ht. Cann Trustee Hibbett
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Austin Can
Washington County
Ht. Cann
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