Civil Service Controversy and Tennessee Appointments
The piece discusses opposition to the Civil Service Commission and claims of partisan bias in classified service staffing. It notes Republican dominance in federal offices, a possible repeal sentiment in Congress, and mentions rumored postmaster appointments in Knoxville amid a Tennessee Supreme Court session on Mobile & Ohio Railroad case.
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Wastixatus
Republiy
Medaon
Tio Pontionain
Register
Treasury
Democratic Party
House
Senate
Berry
Arkansas
Harns
Masachusetts
Vvarioun
Civil Service Commission
Missouri
Thomas Williams
Knoxville
Williams
Biscell
State of Tennessee
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Supreme Court
Blaine's Handy Manual of Useful In formation
A new 500 page compendium by Prof. Wm. H. Blaine from Lancaster University offers useful information and reference tables. Priced low at 26 cents postage, it is bound in cloth and available postpaid from G. W. Caugh & Co., Chicago.
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Chicago
Wm. H. Blaine
Lancaster University
G. W. Caugh & Co
Franklin Jt
Ill
Letter from Wille Howard before hanging urges restraint
Wille Howard wrote a farewell letter from Eddyville penitentiary to a brother and an uncle urging them not to seek revenge after his execution. One relative faces life, the other a long term, so readers can weigh the request with mature consideration.
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Wille Howard
Eddyville
Noted Outlaws Killed In West Virginia Shootout
Noted outlaws Tor and Frank Malling, once linked to the Virginia murder of Lou Taylor, were tracked to Buvertep county after a weeks long hideout. A $2000 reward spurred Sheriff Johnss and Deputy Hall to the scene where both sides exchanged fire. Hall was shot in the head and later died. Frank Mullin was killed at close range while Tom Mullins wounded Hall’s jaw and hand. Hall survived briefly to tell of the engagement before succumbing.
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Buvertep
W. Va
Tor
Frank Malling
Lou" Taylor
Virginia
Johnenn
Hall
Johnssi
Tall
Selena
Mallins
Martina
Frank Mullin
Tom Mullins
Tom
Verdict Unanimous for St Hale’s Cough Remedy
A jury of the American public renders an unanimous verdict affirming St Hale’s Household Cough Dire as a speedy cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. The advertisement boasts great care in making it the best cough cure on the market and invites readers to try a bottle, noting McFarland & Co. Druggists as the sellers.
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St. Hale's
McFarland & Co
Embezzler Redwine Confesses Bank Theft Before Jail Shuffle
ArLaxta January 25 report details Lewis Redwine's confession of stealing forty thousand dollars in worthless checks from Gate City Bank. He claimed responsibility to a Constitution reporter, saying President Hill and Cashier McCandlase were unaware until his disclosure. Redwine described burning the stolen checks while in hiding and expressed relief at facing prison.
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ArLaxta
Lewis Redwine
Columbus
McCandings
Redwine
Tom Cobb
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts 19th Century Notice
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co., swears to pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. Cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Toledo company sells for 75 cents through druggists.
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Svare
Onto
Crry
Tompo Leaf County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Hall
Prawn J. Camyny
A.D
F. J. Cursey Co
McAllens Business College Praised by Knoxville Clerk
Mr W H Crawford, bookkeeper for J Allen Smith Co of Knoxville Tennessee, a leading milling concern, writes praising McAllens Business College. He spent weeks there in 1885 studying bookkeeping, secured a position before finishing, and has remained employed since. He also notes prior penmanship lessons and ranks McAllens above any other college he knows.
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W. H. Crawford
J. Allen Smith & Co
Knoxville
McAllen
Battle memory amid cannon fire and fleeing for the river
A soldier recalls a chaotic Confederate assault with cannon fire and musketry. He describes hasty retreat down a hill, the ground torn by artillery, dust, and splintered tents. Among the wounded and dead, a lone Irishman from the Fifteenth Iowa vows to retreat, lamenting the gray and blue clash at close range.
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Himsulf
Seroma Aniall
Linois Qavaley
Lowliuu
Mies
Tarose Lowes
Sibley
Fifteenth
Iowa
Love Potion Recipe Trial Reveals Mail Deception Plan
John Alexander McLean faces charges of sending love potion recipes by mail to entice payments. The case details include an offer to customize potions via a Rochester printer and a recipe involving tincture of sandalwood and burnt sugar syrup to alter affection, with delivery by mail and use on various foods and drinks.
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Post-Express
John Alexander McLean
United States
Gilbert
Maine
J. Alexander
East Main Street
Rochester
N. Y
McLean
Coate
Burra
J Alexander
N.Y
Dean Lin
John Crapman
Bwandt
Miffalo
Exchange Street
Mc Dean
Avon
No-to-bac quit smoking remedy bolsters life choice
The pamphlet Dont Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away promotes No-to-bac as a harmless guaranteed aid to quit tobacco. It claims low cost and no physical or financial risk in using Nerto-bac, sold by J A Preas and Sterling Remedy Co at Indiana Mineral Springs Indiana, with mail order available.
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Ioan
J. A. Preas
Sterling Remedy Co
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
No Trace of Sanner Rumor Mysterious Absence
The Big Stone Gap area reports Mr. Sanner missing after leaving a L N railroad between here and Ol linger. A search by Gordon Gilley and others failed to locate him near Crab Orchard or Powell's River. Local belief suggests he may be alive, possibly involved with Norton’s Big Stone Gap Colliery venture, with officials declining comment.
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BE. A. Banner
Myster Kuualy Gisupegten
Ollinger
Powell's River
Crab Orchard
Gordon Gilley
Big Line Gan
Mr. Sanner
Hia
Four Big Remedies Sell Strongly At Local Drug Store
Four noted medicines claim exceptional merit and record phenomenal sales. King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs promises cure for ailments with bottle guarantee, Electric Bitters touted for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve called the best in the world, and King’s New Life Pills described as perfect. Claims of guaranteed results accompany endorsements by the attaching dealer. Sold at McFarland & Cos Drug Store.
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McFarland & Cos Drug Store
Sights and Scenes of the World photo series offer
The Tribune advertises a Knoxville Tennessee readers program for a 20 part series titled Sights and Scenes of the World. Each of 16 views with accompanying brief historical notes costs 10 cents in stamps. Participants mail name and address with payment to receive Part I and instructions for the rest.
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the Tribune
Heuer
Knoxville Tribune
Knoxville
Tennessee
Son
Pinback runs for Abe a bac United States Senate seat
Gov W M Pinback announces candidacy for the United States Senate in Arkansas. He says he will not canvas the state himself, citing the Democratic Party in power and respect for Senator Berry’s absence. He urges unity and defers to the people’s intelligent patriotism in choosing the party’s path.
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Littis Rock
Ark
W.M
Abe
United
Seaaloe Doe
Betey
Arkassay Tee Ortei
Wright
Alrgrd
Democratic Party
Berry
Bautholus
Tennessee’s central role in the South cited for growth and climate
In an optimistic overview from the Sentine Advertiser, Tennessee is praised as a hub of the South with vast railroad reach and river navigation on the Tennessee and Cumberland. The climate is described as near perfect, soils rich, and resources ample, positioning Tennessee as an ideal destination for northern settlers and capital, urging readers to learn about the state before moving south. Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
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Tennessee
Wear
Cumberland
Mississippi
Amenea
Sentine Advertiser
Hope Valley
R. I
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Howores Nurseries
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