Republican Convention Deliberations Undecided Unpledged Delegates
Roiling reflections on the first day of the Republican National Convention depict unpledged delegates as pivotal to the nomination. Blaine supporters cheer prominent figures while Harrison camp remains quiet. observers doubt any clear lead will emerge until decisive ballots resolve the secretive balance of power.
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Republican Party
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Fasset
New York
Harrison
Reed
Ingalls
Thomas J. Need
Watauga Man Tries Fire Plug Prank on A Route
A man living on Watauga Avenue borrowed a wrench from Mr. Evans of the Watauga Water Co to open a fire plug. He opened another plug on his route, water flowed, he could not stop it, and sought forgiveness from Mr. Evans.
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Watauga Water Co
George
Prohibition Convention Nominates County Candidates at Jonesboro
Prohibitionists held a convention in Jonesboro on Monday to nominate candidates for county offices. Prof. J. B. Wilson was elected chairman and Henry Hafline secretary. Several speeches praised hopeful nominees. Nominated: J. J. Adams for sheriff, W. A. Keys for trustee, Col. R. H. Dungan for representative, Dr. Isaac Boring for tax assessor.
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J. 8. Wilson
Henry Hafline
J.J. Adams
W. A. Keys
Col
R. H. Dungan
Isaac Boring
Bargain Days Offer From Mrs Brunner Millinery
Mrs Brunner dedicates the next ten days to special bargains with a large varied stock of millinery. Call for what you want and you will be suited in prices. Do not fail to accept this generous offer. Bitte.
Railroad Leaders Attend Elizabethton Meeting
Railroad Party headed by N W Taylor J M Barker and B J Dulaney president of B and KE along with John J Caldwell and R Boyd passed through the city last evening en route to Elizabethton to attend a meeting on a projected Asheville to Bristol railroad via Elizabethton.
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N.W. Taylor
J. M. Barker
B. J. Dulaney
B& KE
John J. Caldwell
R. Boyd
Bristol
Elizabethton
Asheville
Merited Success at Mrs. Branner’s Fashion Bazaar
The article praises Mrs. J.H. Branner for two years of steady mercantile success on Main Street. It notes careful selection of goods, latest novelties, chic hat trimming, and universal customer satisfaction. This season she offers a large initial line of rare head wear and invites women to visit before summer orders.
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J.H. Branner
Main Street
The Contest Standings Of Daily Candidate Totals
The table lists weekly updated candidate standings with many names and scores such as Mamie at 8718 Gertrude 811 Laura 791 Nora 144 Laura Cooper 1617 Flora 1979 Pearl Hendrix So. Watauga 722 Mollie 7H Edna 660 Nellie 616 Nora 580 Bonnie 548 Ada 491 Sallie 422 Dora 415 Sue Wood 863 May Hicks Gordie 257 Dollie 208 Annie 200 Ethel 196 Mamie 25 Donna Blizer Esther 15 Clyde 80 Bernie 58 Mattie 3 Annie ? Beth Bran fea.
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Mamie Patty
Gertrude Mitchell
Laura Darden
Nora Kilby
Laura Cooper
Flora M. Taylor
Pearl Hendrix
Watauga
Mollie Odell
Edna Lusk
Tya Johnson
Annie Burgie
Lottie Tones
Quiet Ivy Street Marriage Unites Truslow and Maud Austin
Yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Austin on Ivy street, W. A. Truslow wed Maud Austin in an impressive ceremony conducted by Rev. K. C. Atkins. The couple left by 2:38 train for Beaufort, N. C., amid warm wishes from relatives and friends including W. L. Taylor and Cilla Taylor.
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Ivy Street
Maud Austin
K. C. Atkins
Beaufort
Mra
W.L. Taylor
Retta Howell
Cilla Taylor
Messrs
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Fay Dulaney
Carl Truslow
Tux Comer
Personalities and visitors fill Greeneville streets yesterday
A flurry of locals and visitors noted in Greeneville includes Col John Hughes, J A Edmonds, J Hartman, P M Walker, Mrs K C Atkins and children, T A Cox, Williams and Taylor, Col D S McIntyre, AIC Jenkins, W Quesenberry, T S Patty, J Bassett, Miss Bessie Sandusky, W Reeser, J A Mathes, Prof J M Warren, H Goff, D J Hyder, Miss Lucile Ball, P H Ponder and children, Justice Deaderick, Major Epps, Willie Worley, Snowdrop Norwood, Snowbird Bow men, Bonnie Broyles, Nat W Taylor, Rev G Sutton, J D Crouch, Flora Tipton, Tolula Brown, and other residents visiting or en route.
Harrison's Opinion Pointing to Nomination Possibility
In June 8 dispatch from Wasuinotox Elaine reports President Harrison’s lieutenants expect a nomination, doubt Blaine can win, and flag a possible dark horse. Administration voices grow chipper, with Chandler backing Blaine but acknowledging uncertainty about the nominee.
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Harrison
New York
Nashville Banner
Blaine
Minneapolis
Chandler
Washington
New Dressmaking Firm Opens in Sullivan County
Miss Mary Bachman and Miss Ella Kitzmiller have established a dressmaking business at P G Range’s E Market Street residence, former home of the Misses Rothrock. They announce moderate prices and prompt service, urging ladies to visit promptly for their dress needs.
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Ella ‘Kitzmiller
Sullivan County
P. G. Range
E. Market Street
Rothrock
They’ll Buck in Memphis Suburbs Third Party Plan
The third party wing of the alliance met in the Memphis suburbs, announcing plans to form a statewide third party with county meetings. A gubernatorial candidate may emerge if Buchanan is not nominated by the Democratic convention, a move seen as likely by many. National issue stances remain unclear.
McKinley Elected Permanent Chairman at Meeting
Wm McKinley was elected Permanent Chairman and took the chair amid great enthusiasm His short but pointed speech set the tone for the gathering Special to the Comer Misyearous June 8
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Wm. McKinley
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