Three C s Railroad plans and Marion growth debated
This dispatch reports active construction on the Three C s Railroad north of Marion, with Gen Thomas L Rosser directing two civil engineering corps from Johnson City to locate the line toward the Tron mountain and nearby points. It notes a proposed new city Minneapolis on the Clinch River, spearheaded by Rosser and associates, plus regional political sentiment in East Tennessee favoring Gov. Robert Taylor for re election amid widespread claims of misrepresentation by McConnell backers.
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Unire
Iris
Black
Marion
Thomas L. Rosser
Corps of
Civil Engineers
Cumberland Mountains
Tron Mountain
Bakersville
Johnson City
Rosser
Raterfordton
Impant
Thos. L. Romer
John Tb
Wilder
Mediatyre
Lrge
Clineh River
Virginia
Minneapolis
Tenn
Henge
North
Gen
Mapitaliste
Marion, N.C. Biale
Vindor
Jack
Von
Tennesee
Senator
Gov
Taylor
McConnell
Atkins
Caldwell
McMillin
Harris
Cleveland's Wisdom and the Democratic Party Rally
A fragment of a Bristol Doweler letter rails at Mr. Cleveland for leaving Washington during a party meeting. It claims the gathering aimed to advance the Administration and asserts Cleveland remains the party’s sole candidate. The note also mentions corporate payers in chancery cases tied to regional steel and railway interests across Virginia and Tennessee.
Washington notes on pensions and fisheries treaty
The article discusses Pension Commissioner Benedict's handling of pensions, cites a Pension Office table showing higher averages in Republican areas, and notes criticism from Republican papers. It mentions Rep Boutelle’s push on Confederate flags, the Fisheries treaty as a major issue, and a brief rumor about Secretary Bayard marrying Mrs. Folsom. It also covers Mille’s revenue reform in New England and Springer’s Oklahoma Territory bill.
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Mrr
Benedict
Black
Fuyor
Wuntes
Pension
Buates
Boutelle
Maine
Secretary of War
Batelle
Democratic Party
Presty
Mille
Honce
New England
Providence
Cleveland
Thim
Springer
Oklahoma
House
Bayard
Mre. Folsom
Mre. Folon
Paris
Blaine Favored for Republican Nomination Says Platt
Mr Plates Poreca reports ex Senator Platt of New York says Blaine is the strongest Republican candidate and likely to be adopted at the national convention. The plan involves multiple nominations with Blaine possibly chosen by secession and backed by New York New Jersey and Connecticut if Cleveland’s platform shifts. Cleveland Banner criticizes GOP factions over Taylor support and party loyalties.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Platt
New York
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Tadinna
Alger
Michiel
New Jersey
Connecticut
Cleveland
Hob Taylor
Guy
Taylor
Florence
Sherman
Searth
Alwaga
Party of the People
Cardina
Tenth annual YMCA convention at Jolson City
The tenth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Associations for the Busters District of Tennessee will meet in Jolson City over Friday Saturday and Sunday The program lists devotional sessions talks and addresses from multiple college and university representatives along with district officers and ministers The article also discusses Republican and Democratic party positions and the potential impact of Grover Cleveland in the 1888 campaign noting the administration under Cleveland as honest and frugal.
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Young Men's Christian Associations
Busters
Tenneasne
Jolson City
Bristol
King Gerooge
Johnson City
Milligan College
Washington College
Toxculum College
Rogersville
Morristown
Dandridge
Flat Gap
Mt. Moreh
Knoxville
University of Tennessee
Maryville College
Lenoir
Sweetwater
Hiwasane College
Athens
Grant Memorial College
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Dayton
Rheatown
Harry Lyle
Johnnn City
Presbyterian Church
Lynn Walker
T. Wilson
Fragmented 1880s Tennessee political snippets and gossip
Letters and clippings recount Tennessee political loyalties and figures including Gov. Taylor, the Blair bill, and national elections. The collection notes party switches, nominations, and voter leanings, plus a Beaton ladies’ Florida trip and a critique of ballet dancers.
Violent crime and disasters sweep Tennessee region
Across Tennessee reports tell of suicides including Geoystield haan and others, robberies injuring locals, a Cedar Hills cyclone damaging property injuring four, a Memphis broker overdosing on morphine, a Mascot Station fire, and a shooting in Pond Switch. Authorities note a surge of violence as communities cope with these events.
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Keller Anderain
Memphis
Wishile
Samuel Lenimoann
Mascot Station
Inez
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Ald
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R. L. Taylor
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Bob
Rice
Gov. Taylor
East Pennessee
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Middle
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Hibrania
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Justin Tiks
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Kerptre
Morristorn Democrat
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Ageinet Es. A. Orr
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Jonesboro
Jas
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J. W. Read
Bert Thompson
D. D Taylor
Asst
Lucy
H. B. Taylor
Briestol
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Mhinttanooga
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E. M. Davis
J. ¥. Rendt
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Senate
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Hancock
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Jame P. Payton
Nashville
Guv. Taylor
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Mortaniga
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Beaton
Florida
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Spain
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Menales
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Janke
Columbia
Sin Devault
Centreville
Ab. Cather
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Andrew Baugh
Franklin
Robert Browning
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Cedar Hilla
J W. Wateon
Kinent
Alarkaville
Win
Katie
Mand Mil
Lake County
Danean
Nile
Humboldt
Mee Kensie
Tes
Grimes
Ofteen
Fig
Mr.t. Wilienie
McCaulin
Pond Switch
Dickson County
Astiland City
Pond
Trish Tramp
University
Love
Benjamin Magill
Jay
Sohmein
Breame
Cry Eputer
Jolie Ton
Rillime
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