Watterson on 1888 politics and the bloody shirt
In an interview the famed Col Henry Watterson analyzes coming party lines for 1888, predicting Democratic victory aided by tariff reform and anti Reconstruction sentiment while Republicans rally around Blaine. He flags the South’s solid support and a shift away from the bloody shirt issue as crucial factors shaping the campaign.
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New York
Col
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Blue Grass
Union Square
Herald
South
John Sherman
Massachusetts
Treasury
Jisrald
Cleveland
Blaine
Loguerleads
White House
Democrata
Gulf
Kentucky
Meral
Democratic Party
Res Publicans
Fairchild
Hay
Randall
Watterson
Jen
Ib Hey
The Magnetic Line and Consolidation Plans
The Atlanta era notes general Butler believes early construction of our end of the 80s is assured. He leaves Eaglefield for Washington until the 22nd to attend New York meetings ratifying consolidation with Georgia and Carolina Midland. Butler also reports meeting Schofield in New York, who is confident about building his road and plans a Europe trip for funding.
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Butler
Eagefield
Washington
New York City
Georgia and Carolina Midland
New York
Gen. Butler
Schofield
Cumberland Gap
Europe
Edgefield
Langtry must appear in California court in person
Justice Field notifies Mrs Langtry that before renaturalization she must appear in court in person and take the oath, with prior work previously done by proxy. Captain Sam Brown reports Troubadour crippled and near retirement, while Young Man’s Miss Brown remains at home and engaged. Wilson convicted of murdering his wife in Abner New York and sentenced to be hanged on September 4.
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Captain Sam
Brown
Misa Brown
Wilson
Abner
N.Y
Paper dealer credibly praises King’s New Discovery
W D A Bradford of Chattanooga writes he suffered a severe lung cold that resisted remedies until tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. After a few bottles he was cured and has used it for coughs and colds in his family. The firm advertises the product at McFarland’s Drug Store. Carlisle’s daughter is said to be the prettiest girl at the Great Sulphur Springs.
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Buncombe
Halstead
Cincinnati
Cleveland
England
Kentucky
Herald
Bennett
Gleveland
Wd. A. Bradford
Deater
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. King
Jay
Wos
McFarland’s
End to Hone Scraping F Howard Shepherd Claims Benefit
Murrishy TH resident F Howard Shepherd reports recovery from a leg sore after eight years using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits the remedies with restoring his leg, noting doctors had suggested amputation. Product prices cited and local retailer McFarland George Gould mentioned in passing.
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Howard Shepherd
Murrishy
Bucklen
McFarland
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