Another Account of Republican Convention Swindle
A critical Republican writer accuses the Hawkins county convention of swindling Hacker and Fain. The piece urges readers to judge if Brown and Campbell truly reflect the people’s choice and questions the fairness and rightness of endorsing such actions.
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Herat & Tribune
A. J. Brown
Wf. Campbeil
Judge Wacker
Gen. Faint
Wort
Cincinnati
Leon
Hacker
Fain
Hawkins County
Soan
Brown
Campbell
Call for a Convention in Jonesboro Tennessee 1886
A convention of delegates is hereby called to meet at Jonesboro on Saturday July 10 1886 at one oclock p m to select delegates for the Democratic General Convention in Nashville August 11 1886. County district committees are to hold meetings Friday July 8 between two and three oclock p m and appoint delegates to the county convention. A B Daapnien is chairman of the Democratic County Convention.
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Jonesboro
Tenn
del Gates
Democratic Governatural
Nashville
Daapnien
Dem
Judge Hacker
Hancock
Campbell
Hacker
F. L. Bray
Pat Bray
Lawson
Esquire
M. Williams
J. J. Beal
Beal
Jathers
Fain
St. John and Burrow
Repubican
Taylor to seek Tennessee Governor nomination at Democratic convention
Col Robert L. Taylor announces he will run for the gubernatorial nomination at the Democratic Convention in August. He has received many letters urging his candidacy but will support the eventual nominee if not chosen. He predicts a landslide victory for the party and notes if not selected he will back the nominee.
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Morristown
East Tennessee
Iain
Bob Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Knoxville
Robert L. Taylor
Taylor
Tennessee
Democratic Party
All Taylor
Winn
Bnet ‘Trrnostee Deseres
Bol Taylor
Peiatot
Courier
Nashville
Aug
Middle
West Tennessee
Cleveland
Vaite
Brixtol Courier
Yeatenlay
East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia
D. M. Keys
Jackson
East Tennowhee Virginia
Georgina
Wm. Rule
Frederic P. Olcott
C.M. McGhee
Frederic D. Tappany
George Warren Smith
Edmond W. Corliss
Colvins. Brice
C.M. McGhire
Samuel Thomas
Wm. Rale
Central Trust Company
New York
Butler, Stillman and Hubbard
H. B. Tompkins
Atlanta
Georgia
Brice
Thomas
Col YeGhee
Knotville
Cam Americax
Iis
Judge Reid
Republican Executive Committee
Frank T
Bob Looney
Benton County
Robert I. Taylor
Alf
Knorville
Turbulent Hawking County Delegation Fraud Alleged
A long letter from Hawking County, Virginia, describes a contestedJonesboro County Republican convention with claims that delegates to Jonesboro were packed for Campbell while Hacker backers were disenfranchised. The writer asserts fraud, praises East Tennessee politicking, and endorses Taylor for governor, citing strong local support and prior vote tallies.
Judge Reed Seeks Davidson County Attorney General Post
Judge Frank T. Reed conducts a vigorous canvass for the office in Davidson county. He seems a capable lawyer and many doubt he will prove an efficient attorney general. The office requires statewide attention for curbing criminal proceedings and upholding lawful conduct.
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Frank T. Reed
Davidson County
Mindoo
Knorrile Jmernal
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Merah & Tribune
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Ellis Cocke
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Frank T. Reid
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