Murphy Says Cleveland Best Bet for Democratic Ticket
A New York political circle reports strong support from New York and New Jersey for Grover Cleveland’s nomination at the St Louis convention. Tamany Hall leader Charley Murphy asserts Cleveland would win key states and deliver the governorships of New York and New Jersey, with wide backing from other states.
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New York
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis
Charley Murphy
Tammany Hall
Erie County
New York State
Henitor Smith
Cleveland
Murphy
Tammany Ball
McClellan J
Delaware
Connecticut
Marypana
Indiana
Illinois
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Mackachusetts
Cod liver oil tonic and cures advertised by local druggist
An advertisement extols cod liver oil as the most valuable medicine from fresh cod livers and promises health benefits for all ages. It pledges a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and notes sales by H. O. Miller, a local druggist. Includes testimonial about Cousin's Honey of Tar for coughs and a brief nod to kidney health.
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H. 0. Miller
Pennsylvania
Ex-Gov Robert L Taylor backs Senator Bate bid in Tennessee
Ex-Gov Robert L Taylor urged support for United States Senate candidate Senator Bate in a Tennessee address. He framed the issue around preserving the legacy of Confederate leaders and questioned Tennessee's honor in denying Bate. He praised Lee and Stonewall Jackson as historical figures whose memory Tennessee should respect.
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Bate
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert L. Taylor
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Tennesse
Daughters of the Confederacy
Tennessee
The Logical Candidate and Political Notes
The piece cites the New York World praising Grover Cleveland as the strongest Democratic hopeful, urging the party to drop obsolete issues for a successful campaign. It also includes truncated dialogue with a judge and an ad praising DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for liver support and overall health.
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Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
New York World
Watauga Lead Mine Investment Appeal Seeks 12 Investors
A former advertisement excerpt invites twelve trustworthy men to invest $500 each in the Watauga Lead Mine project near Watauga Point, Carter County, Tennessee. It promises property leasing for five years, a 10 generated workforce, and potential profits around $100,000 from ore production.
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United States of America
Dixie
Watauga Point
Carter County
Tenn
Elizabethton
Watauga
Apex
Barn
Tenn P
Trish-American and Northwestern Mining, Developing
Contested Election Opens to Young Ladies in First District
The contest closes at 9 p m Thursday September 1 1904 and voting certificates are valid for 15 days. Weekly counts will be published in THE COMET. The vote invites young ladies to cast ballots for sentiment, encouraging early and frequent participation.
Campaign notes and remedies claim in early 1900s papers
A collage of 1902 letters and notices mentions Ballard’s Snow Liniment for pains and coughs, DeWitt’s Ointment for piles, and praise for Roosevelt era policies. It includes political jabs, tributes to Col Josiah Patterson, and a bill influencing state tar laws tied to interstate combines.
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Albany
Beef Combine
Standard Oil Company
Carmack
Senator Carmack
Josiah Patterson
Ed Carmack
Bond
Tin
Col
Patters
Yan van
Pointed Paragraphs and Early 1900s Ventures
A collage of aphorisms on happiness status and wit. notes on hair tonic market, marriage fever, and social vanity. Mentions racing stables of William Whitney with kept breeding stock, then shifts to international tension fears by General Wheeler. Includes a 1901 medical testimonial for Cousin's Honey of Tar and a local druggist ad, all in fragmented newspaper prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
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Doors East
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J. D. Cox
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Walnut
Samuel M. Arnell
Johnson City
Washington
Hart
Thad
A. Cox
Chancery
Hart-Burrow Building
J. Kirkpatrick
Williams, J. H
Bowmar
Johnson City, Tennesse
E S. H. Miller Arrorney
Law
Nh. O
Leroy Reeves Reeves & Relves
Iater
J. Miller
Miller, Physicians and Surgeons
B.S. Miller
King Ntree
W J
Chas
Longley
Piedmont Hotel
Phillips
Nat Hyder
MR. Murphy
Don
Mra
Bob Taylor
Judge Rowndes
Aeroman
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DeWitt
H. ©. Miller
Crawford
Ocrabehaw
Haines Bros
Rochester
N. Y
Rosenblatt Piano Co
Greeneville
Wm. Silver and Co
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John
Dognan
Kinsman
H. C. Miller
Times’ Washington
Panama
Lovie
Monet
Jadae
Lexington
Town
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Bonett
Forrest
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Dean
Chicago News
Pabree
Joseph Wheeler
France
England
Japan
United States
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Baltimore Insurance Paper
Sae
Counson
A. Vliet
New Castle
Colo
Couson
H. O. Miler
Paul Morton
Atchison
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hull
Ohio
Fr. Cheney & Co
Drugiists
Oedegowa
Lhdacdyt
Raflomag
Romie
Diode
Nollsionini
Erram Laundry
East Market Street
RK. Williams & CO
Bath Department
Hartfort
Act- Nia
Dulaney Bros
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