Political factions and factional remarks in Tennessee notes
A long, fragmented Tennessee newspaper excerpt covers Democratic and Republican tensions, mentions delegates to Chicago, criticism of John Slack and W. L. Ledgerwood, and remarks on the Nashville convention. It comments on tariff debates, party unity, and alleged government overreach, with caustic asides about varying personalities and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jive
Slack
Bristol
Chicago
Democratic Party
Holt
John Slack
W. L. Ladgerwood
Knox
Ledgerwood
Houk
Jte
Nashville
Mupali
Orton
Man
John J. Littleton
Chattanooga
Littleton
Brother Littleton
Turbulent Editorial Rants At The News Board
A lengthy partisan derision targets editors who shifted Republican to Democratic lines. It rails at tariff debates, questions motives, and mocks spiritualist tales linked to Major Pettibone while accusing the paper of changing with the times and urging transparent reasons behind editorial flips.
Corrupt Ring in Tennessee Revenue Case Exposed
Fragmented text details a long case involving officials, opposition to law, and a Petty revenue dispute in a Tennessee district. Mentions Marshall, depot, and a corrupt ring with Absolite power over Vietinia, with references to leaders, charges of violating revenue laws, and political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siato
Union Depot
Fung
Vietinia
Pennessee
Freeh Gendt
Koorem
Aml
Carter
Outlaw tale and arrest details from the county sessions
A fragment recounts arrests and legal proceedings involving an outlaw group in the county. It describes warrants, improvised detentions, transport to Knoxville, and debates over bond, with officers pressed to justify costs and actions. It notes tensions between justice officials and civil liberties, plus local reactions and broader commentary on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duhae Sound
Prikonore
Avin
Vest
Hristal
Wien
Bristol
Joseph A. Caldwell
Marshall
Caldwell
Justion Wat
Knoxville
Marahall
Virginie
Bern
Mto Beleio
Justicn
Blountville
Remarkable 1884 Washington letter from W J W
A long letter from Washington Nerrbory in 1884 recounts travel from Ten nieneed to the coast, with notes on rail tickets, agents, and hardships. The writer describes climate, vegetation, crops, and local life while praising the land and offering cautious advice for aspiring settlers or travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wistock
Jugeith
Copans
Walshy
Isle of Tennieneed
Miraber
Milam
C. E. Oahorne
Young
Dante Jneniey
I Praber
N.pr
Dematsroe
Congress Passes Pension Bill Amid Disability Provisions
Washington June 24 The Senate today passed a Mexican pension bill by 87 to 27. The measure expands disability and dependent pension coverage for surviving soldiers and those disabled in the Civil War era. Debates centered on eligibility and wartime service requirements including questions about proof of illness and the wartime role of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasasutos
Pension Lawers
Soltis
Aarons
Goa
House debates a broad land and preemption bill in Senate context
The House filed a broad land and homestead reform bill addressing preemption timber lands and desert land laws. Amendments aimed to restrict agriculture only to bona fide settlers and exclude mineral claims. Senate action references electoral gallows and per capita voting, while foreign language prose interrupts the session with literary digressions. The House substituted its own count bill for the Senate measure, risking no final agreement before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Fteen Iliys
Almines
Thalanen
Onlifornia
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Aldbarna
Tonowry
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MC. Love
Tallolra Rep
Burrow, Biltors
Jonson City
Tenn
Governo
William E. Bate
Havideon
Therife
Edward II
Stattee
C. Robertson
Reid, Te Piping
W. J. Bate
Muni
Bates
Reymiblicuns
Tre Coser
Tennes
Jonesboro
Herald Coud Tribune
Boons Creek
Garst
Mfr Warner
Gmrty
Fetter
Jonesbarn Terald & Tribune
Hare
Grisham
Warrie
Ms. Grief
Havre
Hier
Bristol News
Tate Comet
Oll Corpora
New
Republican Party
Newa
Weekly
Advocak
God
News
Blaine
Gange
R. Tider
Democratic
Pettibone
Milton
Milas Hines
Howe
Joline
Laine
Bolink
Aitall
Guy Fens Wolief
Wilaut
Capitol
Tennessee
Potlbone
Altel
Leonore
England
Ehowks
Potihone
Elie Wbathidn
Snn
Evizene
Veirgetiona
oMoxais
Gronak A
Siti
Atlan
Jobe
Siam Tak
Trom Pingy Pinte
Febrrong Coserm
Nis Eleotorat Niles Aa
Livibaney
Uris County
Congres
R. EH. Dixon
Victor Dortit
H. Dizon
Opnonito Thomas
Toan
Our Republic
Repiblie
Noah Webster
Cornwall
Oven
Ted
Noah Webstur
Alfeed
Ieee
Wie
Anil
Niki
Buck Side
Philadelphia
Miro M. E Itiison
Hytehiusem
Katy
Raphael
Tagua
Hiickuls
Depot
Huckiews Araicn Kalve
Trrvives
Borye
Vioors
Teor
York Towers
Itean
Tee Msie Root
Tak Finsmqiasa
Anne Katonawa
Tassknaen’'s
W. T. Rowers Pi A
WL. Tanne
G. Pot
Penn
Sama
Ladiege Ol Glotinnon
I ’ Aihiton Sh AL Cargitie
Jolineon City
Enterprise
KR. J. Rankin
Eal. W.5
Mitchelag - Vroretetor
Opiumesarzeesanraes
Banner House
ELK Bark
C. J. Es Burleson
Prop'r
Bone
Mega
A. Sade
Webster's Ridged
Uwa
Russia
Turkey
Rindtogs
Eit
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