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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1886
Page
2
In a stinging attack, editors denounce Col. A J Brown and Mr H Campbell as fraudulently nominated. They urge Republicans to reject the ticket, condemn fraud at the ballot box, and warn that the pair will be defeated to cleanse the party.
A historical letter alleges corrupt delegate picking for Hawkins County to the Jonesboro convention. It claims Campbell's brother in law chaired the delegates committee, stacked districts, and ousted rival delegates to block Gen Fain's renomination. It warns the brother in law would profit eight years if elected.
Lee Vanier reports July 12, 1936, that a Rogereville political organ criticizes Jonesboro convention fraud and backs W. P. Gillenwaters while predicting St. John as next judge and Burrow as attorney general. The piece cites party donors and alleges manipulation by A. J. Brown, T. Campbell, and others amid district politics.
A letter dated July 17 1886 defends Republicanism against Democratic fraud accusations in the Jonesboro dispute. The writer denounces Democratic deceit and recalls Brown as an independent Democrat in 1868 and a candidate in 1870, noting his attempts to influence judicial nominations and impeach Ham Smith.
An incoherent political tirade mentions H T Campbell and Browns amid a Presidential era dispute. It accuses party managers of manipulation and urges casting a vote for an unnamed candidate while criticising opponents and wavering allies.
The piece denounces Col. A. J. Brown and J. Camper as corruptions in the Jonesboro circuit judge race. It accuses party leaders of frauds in Hancock and Hawkins counties, notes Brown’s shifting allegiance and mocked military record, and claims loyal Republicans were robbed of their rights by plotted maneuvers.
An unusual recruitment notice seeks live energetic agents in every county of the United States and Canada to sell a patent device with high profit. It promises 10 percent commission, claims strong agent earnings, and offers refunds on unsold goods if targets aren’t met.
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