Notable Fourth of July in Elizabethton attracts national figures
Elizabethton prepares for a grand Fourth of July celebration with Henry Watterson as principal speaker. The guest list includes Senator Taham G. Harris, Senator John G. Carlisle, Rep. J. C. Burrowes, speaker J. Dolliver, Benjamin Butterworth, Senator H. C. Hansborough, L. E. B. McComas, James J. DuBois, S. M. Johnson, J. A. Price, and Secretary of Agriculture J. M. Rusk. Accompanied by President Robert P. Porter, attendees will travel by private car from Washington. The event features music, oratory, fireworks, and excursions from nearby towns drawing large crowds to the Shenandoah and Watauga valleys.
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Elizabethton
United States
Woodstock
Conn
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Watauga Valley
Taham G. Harris
Tennessee
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
J. C. Burrowes
Michigan
Tts
J 2. Dolliver
Town
Benjamin Butterworth
Ohio
H.C. Hansborough
U.S
North Dakota
L. E B. McComas
Maryland
Co-Operative Town Company
James J. DuBois
Warhlaton
D. C
Watauga Valley News
8. M. Johnson
Knoxville, Tenn
J. A. Price
Scranton
Penna
National Board of Trade
J. M. Rusk
Agriculture
Robert P. Worter
Washington
Porter
Shenandoah W
Bristol
Knoxville
Dee
Upper Watauga Valley
Cloudland
Cranberry
Linville
Local notes from Pall Branch area and Chicago political dispatch
A column from Pall Branch lists residents and visitors, including Dr. J. M. Yeewah and Rev. G. B. Draper, with travel to Hawkins and Greene counties, Miss Cynthia Grimsley's funeral, and a U S marshal visit. A Chicago dateline notes strong support for Cleveland with Jolly M. Pannen reporting.
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Ofie Sherfey
Lula
Morgan
Lovelace
W. A. Keen
Cynthia Grimsley
EB. P. Morgan
Jacob Lovell
Greene County
Cleveland Nomination Sparks Satirical Plot in Chicago News
The Chicago News notes strong opposition to Cleveland’s nomination with biting mockery. It cites speculation by W C Whitney and the Sun, then reports Gov. Buchanan’s denial that Cleveland cannot win Tennessee and his travel to Chicago, asserting he won’t join the Third party or back the nominee.
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Cleveland
Sun
W. C. Whitney
New York Sun
South
Carlina
Hill
Nasuvilla
Tenn
Buchanan
Memphis
Tennessee
Gov. Buchanan
Chicago
Cheer Up Doctor in Town Finds Solace in Return Hope
A reflective verse urges a young doctor facing strain to endure by recalling a patient return. The speaker notes shared hardship on the road of care and counsels cheer to ease the doctor’s heavy heart.
Third Nomination Indicated for Democratic Tariff Reformer
Indications from Chicago point to a third nomination for president by the Democrats. Cleveland leads for first place with Indianapolis in second, signaling a consolidating field for the tariff and civil service reformer.
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Chicago
Ex Governor Gray for Vice President on Cleveland Ticket
The article states that by agreeing to place the Hoosier leader on the ticket a deal was struck, ensuring Indiana will cast its vote solidly for Cleveland, described as the Man of Destiny.
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Indiana
Cleveland
Man of Destiny
Morrison Flotation Fails as Cleveland Backers Dominate Illinois
Under Senator Palmer leadership the Illinois delegation opts for Cleveland, killing the Dark Horse. One ballot will decide. Ex Secretary Whitney reports the Favorite with 5560 pledged votes and 36 more favorable. Anti Cleveland efforts falter as Morrison fails to gain expected Illinois strength.
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Senator Palmer
Illinois
Cleveland
Whitney
Morrison
Brice
Ohio
New York Leaders Badly Worsted in Convention Fray
Reports from a chaotic convention trace heavy clashes as Murphy Croker and Sheehan struggle amid roaring crowds. Cleveland nominated by acclamation with intense demonstrations and floor seating disputes shaping the proceedings. Delegates vote on platform and minority reports, with Ohio and several states favoring Brive on first ballot.
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Alabama
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Abbott
Cleveland
Michigan
New York
Hill
DeWitt
Fellowe
W. Green
Minois
Political Convention Drama and Cleveland Nomination
The report details rollercoaster action at a convention with heated debates over tariff planks and coinage. It notes Abbott and Cleveland rising as favored names, with chants, roll calls, and dramatic floor fights shaping the eventual nomination landscape.
Debris removal rebuild looms after Reese House fire
Sour Warawas notes June 21, 1892 as debris from the Reese House is cleared and a brick structure will replace the burned building. Sparks from burning soot caused the blaze, weather hinders harvest, and visits from local folks are logged alongside various local business and church matters including a forthcoming M E Church South quarterly meeting.
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Sour Warawas
Reese
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Pall
Jong
JK. C. Galloway
A.D. Wexler
Jonesboro
J. M. Yeewah
R.H. Shepherd
Swanay
R J. White
JH Mopper
Derons J
Brunner
Meadow Brook
Land
Baxter
Horse Creak
J.M. Brandon
G. B. Draper
M. BE
Shepherd
Hawking County
John W. Yankey
Margaret
Hawkins County
A. R. Moulton
Limestone
Myrtle Klepper
N.D
T. A. Barnes
J.L. Shepherd
Clover Bottom
Miss Sallie
Horse Creek
W.H. Bolin
M. T. McCraty
Beech Creek
R. H
Ceveland
Minis
Jolly M. Pannen
The
Chicago News
Buck
Pura
Indiaka
Gray
Dark Horse
Hull
Miles
Fair Authority
Committee On Platform
Brive
Jones
Mi ‘Nority
Patterson
Vilas
Hall
Towa
Mississippi
Bores
Dls
Col. Jones
Neal
Saya
Watterson
Minority Report
Vilns
Majority Report
Vilus
Missouri
Ita
Colorado
New Jersey
Duncumb
Boies
Baseball
Johnson City
Elizabethton Clube
Our Boys
Proples-Adams
First Baptist Church
J. F. Crumley
Thad A. Cox
Misa Lucile Kirby
Chas. D. Fine
J. H. Snow
J. Peoples
Cora Lee Adams
Our City
T. J. Peoples
T. E. Hurst
Dora Cargille
Chas. H. Jennings
Mary Means
Fast Tennessee
Female College
Glade Springs
Watauga
T. T. Reese
Selma
Ala
Geo. A. Reese
Radford
McDonay
Bluff City
Carter
Atlanta
Gammon
Unaka Tobacco Co
A.B. Wing
M. E. ‘Church South
Boston
Charles Bradley
George Pinkston
P.C. Hoss
Mr. Dickens
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