Ohio GOP split could aid Democrats in fall vote
From The Comet Johnson City Tennessee July 28 1887 the text notes a GOP quarrel between Sherman and Blaine likely helping Democrats in Ohio this fall. It also mentions President Cleveland appointing William A Fragot Louisiana as Supervising Architect and other scattered items including heat deaths in Chicago Cincinnati Enquirer coverage and Lynchburg Virginia invitation to Cleveland for a state fair.
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Sherman
Blaine
Ohio
Cleveland
William A. Fragot
Louisiana
Treasury Department
Mr. Bell
Town
Arthur
Invitation to Tennessee leaders to address reunion in Missouri
An 1887 Springfield Missouri invitation from the Tennessee reunion committee requests Gov. Bob Taylor and his brother Alf. Taylor to speak at the September reunion. The note promises full expenses paid and an audience of 15,000 to 20,000 Tennesseeans. The item also recounts political chatter and local remarks about national figures amid a broad transcription of press items.
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Ie Association
Tennessee
Jolson City
Springfield
Ilo
Jouhavon
Streit
WH Meeks
Jackson
Tenn
Harry M. Hill
Memphis
Thow
H. Paine
Nashville
Frincis Fentress
Boliver
J— “Ourself
South West
President Cleveland Tour Return and Treasury Notes
Washington July 25 1887 President and Mrs Cleveland return from a northern New York tour praising the reception at the President's boyhood home. The Post Office cash and securities are counted as of two months into a Treasury changeover, with minor deficiency noted. Interior ruling allows pension payments from January 1887 for certain cases. The Patent Office chief clerk resigns amid exposure of financial irregularities, survivors of Republican ties, and questions on accountability.
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Owe Eo
Washington D.C
Cleveland
New York
Alinnip Tai
Ohio Democrats
Bivie
Treasury
Commisioner of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Patent Office
Washington
United States
Three 06s to finish Georgia and Carolina Midland route
Engineers Butler and Whitner arrive from Caro ling to inspect and grade the Augusta Edge field Newberry line for a standard gauge connection. They plan to begin work tomorrow and aim to complete the link to Augusta soon. Possible extensions to Gaffney City or Yorkville under consideration. grading toward Yorkville progresses with five weeks left if rights of way are secured.
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Georgia and
Carolina Midland
BW. Butler
Caroling
Mr. Whitner
Augusta, Edgefield and
Newberry
Georgia and Carolina Midland
Butler
Augusta
Richmond Academy
State University
Government
M.C. Butler
Big Three C's
Gaffney’ City
Yorkville
Keening
Col. Matson
Iis
Twink
Rock Hill Herat
Ayer's Pill Labeled Best Remedy for Headache and Liver Ailment
A consumer testimonial from Richmond Virginia praises Ayer's Pills and Ayer's Hair Vigor as top remedies for sick and nervous headaches constipation and liver disorders. The speaker claims one dose quickly relieves pain and bowel discomfort, crediting the medicines with prompt safety and curative properties.
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Prurxec
Ayer
Willian J. Page
Richmond
W C T U Department Plans Prohibition Work in Rogersville
The W C T U met with absentees noted and report that the Band of Hope is well organized under Mike Edith Whitesides as president Will Barnex secretary and Bessie Dille treasurer They plan Sunday afternoon meetings at 4 in the Presbyterian Church to teach temperance songs and marching The union approved a donation of thirty dollars from the Amateur Dramatic Club and urged cooperation with the Jonesboro Union in a new WC T U Bulletin to recruit members and fight liquor The county is described as organized with Col James White leading new Amendment Clubs in multiple districts and active committees in civil districts pushing prohibition efforts.
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Veril
Band of Hope
Mike Edith Whitesides
Will Barnex
Bessie Dille
Presbyterian Clurch
W.G.T. U
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Amateur Dramatic Club
Ladies of the Union
Jones Hore
WC. T. U. Bulletic
Mike Katie Blevins
Rogersville
Hawkins County
Col
James White
Meeting of Farmers Alliance and Cooperative Union
Je 1887 meeting of the Farmers Alliance and cooperative union of Anterien convened to plan originage a vatity Aline. Delegates from Central Alliance and numerous local members attended chaired by CAL Hall with officers J. W. Brimly and A. Gillispie. A county engineer was named and bylaws committee appointed. next quarterly gathering slated for Cathal Springs on the first Saturday in October. copies ordered for local newspapers.
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Tdnwertone
JW. Baker
taGenad
Shasun City
Cosremn
Farmer's Allie and Cooperative Nto
Anterien
Central Alliance
Carmack
Wai
Powells Limestone
J. W. Brimly
Sony Ashland
Treas
A. Gillispie
White
Awe Lee
McCrary
JS. Ford
T. Bo Gibson
Walls
Don
W. Smith
A. Mull
Tom. Wels
J. M. Wilk Viatis
Johnson City Cone
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Jaco Sharp
Woldo Glock
Sharp
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Daniel
McCoys
Northrup
Cincigenati Enquirer
Tinquivers
Bob and
Alp
Taylor
Tennessee Ree Union
Cizenovia
N.Y
Fayetteville
Grover
Ohio Republicans
Toneno
Jaily
Ueter
Twee
Wills Music
Fourker
The
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Gramming
Congress
Powell
Philatelphia Times
Dy. Tarter
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Dudson
Chapel
Peabody
Mass
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Avor
Mary N. Hammond
Agor
Mr. Be Foss
Milwaukee
Wis
Ald Uy
W.C. T. U. Department
Io W. Oa
Bey
Virginia
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Pat Eacturid
Ay Wright
Craighill
Lynchburg VA
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A.J. Barnes
Agi
Piedmont House
N.ca
Roan Mt
Francistelet
Piedmont
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J.J. Weiler
Clark & M'Grary
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Johnsin City
Mitchell
Spromwi
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Diennak
Elmestone
J.P. Neinow
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Souri Or
Erwin
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Prers
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Jonesboro
Tennnessee
Robert Burrow
Suucitor 440 Chancery
Law and Chancery Court
Washington, Sullivan
Carters Johnson
Unicel
East Tonneance
H. H. Carr
Solnator
Johnson City, Tenn
Pane Harr
AY Law
Jolmeon City
Tennessee, WI
East Tennene
Supreme Courts
Knoxville
I. Og, Angel
AD Waw
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Attorneys & Counsellors AT Law
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Tonteeee
Oltice
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East Tenn, Lumber CO
Rast Tennesdoowe
White Keel
Roan Mountain
Carter CO
J. Lusk
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Ecole “Yuarantierd
Bolta
Johnson Outundry and Machine Works
Henderson & Pierce
Pare
Main Street
Bank OF
H.R. Kexvox
D. Sam W. Rhea
Sella Exchange
Main St
Bristol
East
Sargent & Grosalier
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Lore
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Tolaneon City, Tenn
Johnsonity
Casseria Centaur Liniment
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