Political and war notes mix in late 19th century dispatches
A scattered editorial summary discusses Admiral Sampson and battles against Spain, Gen. Wheeler and U S war aims, and critiques of Gov. candidates Taylor and Deaderick. It notes yellow fever impacts on Shafter’s army, Hobson’s praise for salvage efforts, and internal Democratic Party tensions led by Loonan Wood. The piece closes recalling a mishmashed reference to a Haitian governor and a blown up Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Washington
Corbin
Miles
Porto
Rios
Loonan Wood
Hautiaga
Main
Guptala
Roosevelt aide Wood named Rough Riders colonel and brigadier general
The article notes Dr Wood as Teddy Roosevelt s ally and the president's doctor who rose from captain to brigadier general for gallantry. It mentions Gov Taylor illness and a Nashville meeting of GOP leaders weighing candidates for governor and party chair. Alfred Taylor preferred for governor, Evans or James Jeffrey for chair.
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Thone
McKinley
Teddy" Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Wood
Gen. Wheeler
Joe
McKibbin
Santiago
Shafter
Gou
Nashville
State Committee
Alf Taylor
H. Clay Evans
James Jeffrey
Sam Hawkins
Huntingdon
Geo. W. Winstead
Alfred
Scattered Civil War Era Snippets and Local Board News
A collage of miscellaneous items mentions Captain Gary O Gibson and a naval engagement, religious appeals by Deacon Stallman, Cuba Spain and Uncle Sam, Maj Tatom as a heroic figure, and a brisk city board meeting in Johnson City. New aldermen elected include H W Weiler and W G Mathes with Warren Pearce resignations discussed. A public library appeal urges voter support and zero tax impact, calling for community backing ahead of the August election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stallman
St. Ananias
Spain
Cuba
Sam
Chicago Dispatch
Thurasday
Beckner
H. W. Weiler
Weiler
Pearce
Vines
W. G. Mathes
Mathes
Jtennings
New Public Library
Johnson City
Sual
Alltns Pout-ase Foot Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Alltns Pout-ase cures painful swollen corns callouses and bunions instantly. It touts foot comfort for tight or new shoes and promises relief for tired aching feet. Free trial offered by mail from Alva Olmeted New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adidreys Alva
Olmeted
Koy, N.Y
War Situation and Peace Terms Face United States
Spain asks for terms on peace while President McKinley weighs Cuba independence, Porto Rico and the Ladrones, with a possible coal station in the Philippines. Spain admits war losses. negotiations may take days. News covers Dewey, Shafter, Miles, Torres, and military movements in Cuba and Puerto Rico, with reports of fever, prisoners, and troop deployments amid the evolving peace outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
M. Cambon
United States
McKigley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ladrones
Phillippines
Shafter
Santiago
Miles
Torto Rico
Brooke
Dewey
Philippines
Auction of Wilder land in Washington County Tennessee
A chancery sale in Johnson City Tennessee moves to auction the John T Wilder estate tract of about 62 acres in the ninth civil district of Washington County on August 13, 1898 at the courthouse in Jonesboro, to satisfy a mortgage debt of 5500 dollars in favor of the National Bank. The description covers Sinking Creek area with multiple boundary markers and mentions prior deed details and the court action dated December 12, 1894. The notice also references a mountain climbing party and a meteorite event in separate items.
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Vierk
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tenn
Sane J
Court House
Jubneon City
Tron
Eale
John T.wilavr
Washington County
Ternomee
Sinking Creek
W. G. Morison
R. Patty Farm
Scott
O'Brien
Norch
Ellis’ Corner
Ewid Creek
W.T. Range
J. T. Wilder
Register
Jonesboro
Tino
Henover National Bank
Chancery
Jotneon City
Costa
Ani
GFP
Camrusis
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OY HL
Johmabn City
Claes Matter
Sherif
Pritchett
Ross Smith
Cirout
Geo. P. Crouch
Constable
Rd, Henson
Vth Dist
Joan F. Lyle
Henry Wilbourn
Prank Mountcastle
Onr Sampson
Mass
Taylor
Maine
Sampson
Watson
Cadiz
Camara
Hobson
Merrimac Horo
Cervera
Hon
al. Deaderick
Chattanooga
Sud H
Alf
Hardeman Free Press
Reaves
Pegassus
Deaderick
Sopucle Aake
Othonty i Hess
Rheabes Ia
Erick
Iit
Tin Sound
Asmneriic
Czors
Democratic Party
Taylor Ih
Robin'a Roost
Pavorltr
Gary O'Gibson
Gon
Scoval
Hobgen
Knoxville Sentinel
Maj. Tatom
Knoxville
Tatom
Cuban
The
Public Library Movement
Cnn
Manila
Gen. Aguinaldo
Gon. Shatter
Sabarday
Cabs
Sylvester Scovel
Yellow Journal
Nbs
Port Guanica
Ponce
Monce
San Juan
el Canoy
Gomez
Guantanamo Harbor
Sandoval
Sykes
Adjutant-General
Tennessee
Charles King
Miller
Presidia
Merriam
Germany
Milne
Shatter
Pation
Antilles
Havana
Milén
Lee
Yavana
Remaii
Garcia
Dorethus Castillo
Santiago Harbor
Adjt
Express
H. Jounsor
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Dundaff
P.O, Pa
Bun Agence
Jand Naus
Vestanontaie Lgulator CO
Brvos
Sy McEse
T R. S. Bolton
City Drug Store
W L. James
Dopete
Cae
Evoran
Chang Fe
Iran
Tel Tenn
Cooper
Tule
Hanover National Bank
Juba C. Wilder Et, al
Praleesia
Boston
Adirondacks
Flume
Anatria
Sui
Howe
Detroit
S. B. White
Tenn, Willcome
Johnson City Laundry
Cherry Street
Roan
B. F. Woodworth & CO
Oak Hill Cemetery
W. O. Dyer
Emory and Henry College
R. G. Waterhouse
Pres
Emory
Virginia
J, S, Galliker
Main Street
Old Hash
Chicago
William Nef
Colorado
Edward Barris
Richmond
Han
Alt Denggista
J. Cherey & Co
Tloto
Vie
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