Fragmented 1806 political notes and local reforms
A collage of 1800s political commentary notes including a claim about Johnson City newspaper circulation and a $100 reward offer, references to Hanna, McKinley and Hobart nomination talk, a Louisville streetcar ordinance, Chicago Democratic convention dynamics, and calls for electing judges and uniting silver and populist factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Compr
Termessee
American Newspaper Directory
New York
Political turbulence at Chicago convention and McKinley clash
The piece surveys tariff politics and possible nominees as factions split within parties. It notes Teller as a potential but unlikely Chicago convention pick, McKinley enjoying weak appeal, and Campbells potential impact on Ohio. Eulogies follow for Albert Hughes, a long-standing church member, who died June 18 1806 at 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hughes
Sinking Creek
Church of Christ
Hughes
Wim. C. Maupin
Donation to National Press Aid Fund Cited by Press
The June 16 issue notes Queen Victoria gave $100 to the National Press Act aiding editors and others in need. It cites annual disbursements near $25,000 and the fund’s investors totaling about $200,000 in U S bonds earning about $8,000 yearly. It laments American workers funding British capital via foreign investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Commercial Advertiser
National Press Act
Fnd
United States
British National Press Fund
Rurope
Hobart as Vice President Nominee and Critique of Monopolies
The Louisiana Press notes Hobart as a Republican vice presidential nominee at St. Louis, labeling him a corporation lawyer tied to East Jersey Water Company and the national railroad pool. It mocks his qualifications, laments campaign ironies, and declares a preference for cash over political campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
St. Louis
McKinley
New Jersey
East Jersey Water Company
Wall Street
National Railroad Pool
Avi
Goddes of Liberty
Thander
Rain Clouds Loom Over District as Farmers Struggle
Fragmentary notes describe persistent heavy rain in parts of the district hindering farm work while nearby valleys stay dry. Obituaries note the death of Squire Peoples and funeral references mark community loss as political tensions rise. a Baptist church meeting ends with a member's disassociation. Weather speculation and a local sale advertisement round out the clipped column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire D. W. FP
Ellen Martwell
Attia Lonel
Squire Peoples
Ketrov
Prohibition and Silver Debate Stir Michigan and Nashville
Newspaper reports from Lansing and Nashville detail a prohibition and silver movement clash. Gov Reed announces a prohibition meeting in Lansing for July 4 to mobilize against a silver victory, with 20 000 prohibition voters in Michigan. Senator Tillman sparks Tennessee politics with sharp attacks after praising silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grail Rapids
Lansing
Michigan
United Statox
Ben Th. Till Din
South Care
Nashville
Tennessee
Tillman
N Cal
South Carolina
John C. Calona
Wade Hampton
Senate
Little Napoleon Nominated for President on Waterloo Anniversary
An odd English clipping notes the Little Napoleon being nominated for president on June 18, the Waterloo anniversary, referencing Napoleon I’s historic end as a prophecy in a Cincinnati Enquirer style observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Waterloo
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Hamilton
Andrew K. Woodard
Lincoln
Aus
Judges Court of Chancery Appeals
KR. M. Barton
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James
Pritchett
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Wilson
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Washington
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Congress
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Teller
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McKin Joy
Campbell
Ohio
Inter- Atate Democratic Association
Murphy
Gov
Guv. Campbell
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Brown
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Chattanooga Times
East Tennessee
Chittanooega Times
Bruner
Props
Sutherland
Mulanlar 40
Dregudsls
Newwe
Battlean, Plug
FIBA
Blaisdell Paper Pencil Company
Wayne Junction
Philadelphia, Penn
Dreetarkey di Taten
Emforce
Richantvon & de Leng Mews
Philadelphia
Nas
Ell
Everrston
Southern Railway
Blood Balm CO
The
Peni
Pari
Pania
SERS
Lie
Geo. R. Brown
Lce
Lake Watausee
Well
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Johnson City Brass Band
Gho. R. Brown
Drs
Starkey & Palen
Arch
Nceca
Cal
Toware
C. M. Taylor's
Post Ofice
Devsey
Duet
Holpom
Stedicat
New York Produce Exchange
Cysne Kilsen
Inelies
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TRE Traveler's Medicine Case CO
Thediuce Iterhangy
Nagneth
Bee al GN. Brown
Tan E. Sith
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Ian D. Cox
Pssociat
Johnson City, Tennessee
Association
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Eivertiagate
Syrik
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
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Johnson & Son Manufacturing Chemists
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W. O. Dyer
New York Mail and Express
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Company
Tate
Magnétic Building and Loan Associae
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