Figuring Qn The Fiat and 1890s Electoral Drift
A lengthy analysis estimates between 12 million and 13 million Americans cast horoscopes for the coming presidential election while about 3 million seek facts for prophecies. It outlines Democratic and Republican plausibilities, cites legislative and regional supports, and presents multiple electoral college scenarios to show how Cleveland and Stevenson might secure 223 or more votes.
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United States
Cleveland
Stevenson
Harrison
Reid
Blaine
West
Pacific
Tammany
New York
Virginias
South Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
Grand Army of the Republic
Scimitar
House of Representatives
Predicts Cleveland Victory With Largest Majority Yet
The Observer predicts Grover Cleveland will be elected President with the largest popular and electoral majorities ever, citing party demand and independents' support. Reports from Bennaix note German papers praise Cleveland while calling for repeal of the McKinley Tariff. An ad for Dr Hale’s Household Cough Care and a note on local job printing complete the page.
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Vina
N.Y
Jane
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Grover
Senator Hill
Bold attempt at rape shocks New Town suburb
In Boornsville Tennessee on June 29 a 1 year old boy named Jes Wolfe was accused of attempting to rape nine year old Annie Lawson in New Town near Rogeraville. Wolfe was captured, bound over to court on a five thousand dollar bond, with fears of lynching as mobs press for justice. Meanwhile Dr Mary Walker proposes a dress reform department for the Worlds Fair, requesting appointment as president for the department.
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Boornsville
Tenn
Jesse Wolfe
Annie Lawson
New Town
Rogeraville
McCarty
Esquirds
Piper and
Powel
Wolfe
Chcaco
Meay Walker
Democrats bow to convention decision in 1888 tariff battle
The Union and Advertiser notes the nationwide Democratic vote for Cleveland despite New York delegates opposing him. It asserts Democrats will accept the convention’s choice, and that Hill and supporters will back the ticket in November, aiming for a large New York electoral vote.
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Rochester
Union and Advertiser
Dem
Cleveland
Hill
New York
South Watauga News June 20 1892 Highlights
June 20 1892 South Watauga notes a lively weekend meeting. Visitors Lula Ramsey and family from McMinnville stay with A. W. St. John. Reese House foundation begun by M. J. Campbell of Johnson City. Mrs J W Morrow injured foot. Andrew Carr’s child dies of Cholera Infantum. Local team loses 16 to 4 to Austins Springs in baseball. Carnegie Hotel builder I W Cooper now oversees Reese House project.
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M. J. Campbell
Johnson City
Reese
Austin’s Springs
W. Cooper
Carnegie Hotel
Democratic Club of Johnson City Meeting Tonight
Johnson City Democratic Club plans 7 30 PM gathering in Clot room, urging all members to attend. Brac presides as business of great importance is on the agenda.
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Democratic Club of
Johnson City
Frage P. Brac
Pres
East Tennessee to hold grand July celebration tour
East Tennessee plans a large 4th of July with Knoxville leading efforts. Lake Ottosee Park will host bicycle and boat races, a balloon ascent to 5000 feet, a parachute drop, and many other entertainments ending with a night pyrotechnic display. Fountain City Park will host Ed Maynard Post G A R events, including a grand drill and speeches. Elizabethton will feature talks by Henry Watterson and Robert Porter. Excursions will be offered at one third fare by the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway for travel along its lines and beyond. Tickets good July 2 to July 6 892. A visit from Flora Crouch Carrie Hodges Boone s Creek and Mrs TL Hart and daughter Bessie brought a tour of the office. Boats for Lake Watasee were launched by M Dederick. Dr Hale s Household Tea advertised for health.
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Knoxville
Lake Ottosee Park
Leona
Fountain City Park
Ed. Maynard Post
Elizabethton
Henry Watterson
Robert P. Porter
Flora Crouch
Carrie Hodges
Boone's Creek
Hart
Bessie
Foreman Bell
Tur Conner
Whitney May Become National Committee Chair in Democratic Drive
The fight to secure Illinois for the Democratic National ticket includes naming W. C. Whitney as chairman of the National Committee. Brice will vacate the post, with discussions in New York about Whitney taking the helm, while Lt. Gov. Sheean and others shape strategy. Whitney left for New York aboard Pilgrim with a telegram from his daughter Dorothy praising him.
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Inno
Illinois
Brice
W. C. Whitney
Beecome
Sheean
New York
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Mr. Sheean
Whitney
Cleveland
National Committee
Pilgrim
Francis Stetson
Don Dickinson
Vilas
Lin
Dorothy
Papa
Bristol Items From the News
Bristol items note a Johnson City baseball engagement and a Fourth of July game between Bristol and Johnson City clubs. Miss Janie Slemp of Lee County Va visits Bristol en route to Johnson City to see friends. A Johnson City guest list includes Robert Burrow and his family. The little boy admires Cleveland and wears a white hat in token of faith.
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Lee County
Bristol
Fron the Courier
Big Stone Gap
Robert Burrow
Neson
Littl
Cleveland
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