Pension Roll Expansion Sparks Civil War Legislation
New pension commissioner Mr. Ware reviewed the fiscal outlook as a 3 million dollar bill passed late in the session expands pension eligibility. Senator Pritchard led a plan to grant or restore pensions to Confederate veterans who served pre 1865, and deserters who re enlisted, growing calls for aid despite Roosevelt vetoes.
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Ware
Congress
Pritchard
North Carolina
Senator Pritchard
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pension Department
Roosevelt
The Hasty Man and Cleveland's Traitor Remark
A Pittsburgh Dispatch quote contrasts the hasty man with steady judgment while a Greensboro Democratic convention erupts over ex Senator Ward labeling Grover Cleveland an arch traitor to democracy. Mayor A H Boyden objects as Ward loses voice amid jeers and shipyard and drugstore ads frame public life in Henderson and Salisbury.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Cleveland
Charlotte
Greensboro
H. 8. Ward
Grover Cleveland Jas
A. H. Boyden
Salisbury
Ward
Russian Proverbs Gathered From a Fractured Text
A string of fragmented Russian proverbs and sayings covers themes of heart, home, calumny, sorrow, pride, poverty, and faith. The garbled lines mix metaphors about ears, boots, wolves, dogs, eyes, and blessings, with several impossible phrases and misspellings.
GOOD SON, INDEED. Robert Lee a model at home and school
A historic vignette on Robert Edward Lee as a devoted son. It recalls his care for his ailing mother in Alexandria, waiting at home after school, helping with medicine and the daily drive, and tempering her loneliness with cheerful distraction.
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Robert Edward Lee
Robert
Alexandria
Kay
Wout Point
Killing of Father by 15 Year Old in Knoxville
A 15 year old, William Fair, shot and killed his father near Marnox, Greenecoun. The boy entered the home and procured a shotgun after a dispute, then turned to flee as the father attempted to stop him. The gunfire killed the father instantly during a tense confrontation at the table. The incident is noted alongside stray promotional texts and a testimonial about Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, with local druggists selling the products.
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The
Herald and Tribune
Life
Walla
D. B. Pitiunies
Taaid
Allie
Florence
HL Winterburn
England
Turaiel
Thor
James
Dublin
Robinson
John Robinson
Helder River
Skelder
Scheldt
Lepuss
Halifax
Coventry
Joe Dan
Lincoln
Knoxville
William Fair
Wm. Fair
Marnox
Greenecoun
Fred
Pated
Chamberlain
Levarshouse
Chawberlaln
Lansing
Lawa, Journal
Mound City
Kana
Dr. Caldwell
Fashion Gowns and News From Knoxville and Union City
The page reviews a noisily described reception gown with long shoulder effect and ornate embroidery, then shifts to news from Knoxville about Sergeant Charles Cook missing since May. It closes with notices of Allen’s Foot-Base and a Union City report on ex-senator J H McDowell’s mental collapse after a family tragedy.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Census figures and stray ads from a 1900s issues
The item cites the U S population on June 1 1900 from the twelfth census and compares world populations with the Chinese, British and Indian empires. The rest includes short health notes about summer complaints and a batch of advertisements for patent medicines travel tickets and railway notices with names and places such as Lansing Iowa and Chattanooga Tennessee.
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United States
Wie
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Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
Eee
J. W. Cox
Axp Sunoney
Johnson City
I. N. Beckoor
I’. M. George
Wilbourn Atrest
J. H. Preas
Postotice
BC Reeves
Leroy Reeves
Reeves & Reeves
Johnson City, Tenn
J. Kirkpatrick
C. Williams
J. H. Bowman Kirkpatrick
Williams & Bowman
Attorneys-At-Law
Solicitors IN Chancery
Johnson City, Tennessee
Thad, A. Cox
Chancery
Olive Eagle Building
Main St
Ss. BH. Millar Arrowsey
Johnsonerry
Tetionn
Robt
Burrow
Washington, Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unteot
Hans
East Ten
D. A. Vines
Pomice Eagle Building
E. A, Long
M. D
Orrick
J.D. Cox
Public Square
Walnut ST
Hotel Piedmont
Southern Depot
N. P. Brower
GH. Loley
Nat Hyiter
City
Russell & Walden
Mais
Buffalo Streets
Chamberlains Cokie
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C
City Drug Store
E. B. Warners
Floyd Medicine Co
Detroit
Mich
Owens Pink
Coraly
J. Weathers
Holy
Goa
Robert EB. Lee
Caldwell
Kixxs
Alma
Kans
Dee
Wenly “Prashion
Sergt
Charles Cook
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
China
Memphis
Higginsville
Ark
Sergt. Cook
J. H. McDowell
Union City
Tenn
McDowell
Buchanan
Farmers Alliance
Carmack
Mat P. Taylor, Jr
Over Tennessee Purtiuee and Supply Co
Malmatrott
Blair
Watauga Avenue
Johnnson City
W. B
Wdc
Arctic Circle
Antarctic
London
Dr King
H. O. Miller
OEP
Calliventa
Mmnport Pacific Railway
San Francisco
Sow Angeles
L&e Techlander, T. P. A
Chattanoowaged
National Baptist Convention
Heme Haghan
Ala
Mme
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Minsouri Pacific Ry
Reckion
Pacific Coast
I. B
Reblander
Chattanooga
Jobeo
Neem Fund Crescent
Colorado
Utah
Aule
Queen & Crescent
RK. W. Bonds
Movid
Society of Anerinan
Asheville
N.C
Bonthern Railway
Southern Ry
Anit
Tennermee Star Tewelers Association
Montengl
Tennessee State Teachers Association
Monteagle
Dr. Miles
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