Democratic nominating convention in Johnson City names ticket
Johnson City Democrats held a large convention at Jobe’s Opera House to nominate a mayor and aldermen. The event featured committee elections, platform adoption, unity pledges, and announcements of the ticket: Mayor W. A. Dickinson and aldermen W. J. Thomas, E. L. Wolfe, W. R. Lewis, J. H. Pierce, G. W. Lindiiwood, Jack Crumley, Lincox.
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Johnson City
Jobe
Isaac Hart
Cy. H. Lyle
M. I. Gump
H. H. Carr
W. A. Dickinson
E. L. Wolfe
W.R. Lewis
JH. Pierce
G. W. Lindiiwood
Jack Crumley
Lincox
Ike Hart
Flint
Robert Burrow
Dickinson
J.J. Adams
Nomination of Maj. McConnell for governor voiced
The Pulaski Citizen quotes The Chattanooga Times praising Maj. McConnell as a strong businesslike choice for governor. It claims his leadership would bring virile energy to state departments, accusing opponents Brown Porter and others of folly and ignorance.
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The
Chattanooga Times
Maj. McConnell
Atate
John C. Brown
Porter
Marke
Bate
Pulaski
Washington Notes on tariff bill and local politics 1888
Washington notes discuss a Democratic tariff bill authored by Mille and Ways and Means committee members, its chances in the House, revenue impact estimated at 50 million dollars, and potential opposition from members harming local interests. It calls for public opinion to pressure Congress and notes upcoming Senate District of Columbia votes and pension bills, plus Edward Cooper’s visit denying Cleveland opposition.
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Washingtox
Mille
Hones
House
Democratic Party
Altgether
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
District of Columbia
House Committee On Pensions
Tia Pensuin
Hagale
Edward Cooper
New York City
Hewitt
Cleveland
Lamont
Mrs Cleveland Deflects Jeer On White House Etiquette
The text depicts Mrs. Cleveland calmly rebuking critics who pity her for limited pleasures as White House wife. She responds with firm dignity, stating she is glad she married her husband, asserting pride in her married life and role despite public expectation.
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Mra
Cleveland
White House
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Remedy
An advertising piece touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a healthful spring medicine to purify blood and fight diseases like scrofula and rheumatism. It also reports a fatal fall from a college building in Helena, Arkansas, and a separate assault incident in Valdosta, Georgia involving Tom Aldine.
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Sesson
Mr. Grimes
Riverton
Miss
Southerland College
Helena
Ark
Land
Tocksie Lane
Valdontx
Tom Aledine
Aldine
Poem and Note on Harahan Aide Endings in Georgia
A fragmentary piece references a satirical poem about prohibition and race in Georgia ranges between verses about a keg of juice and critique of anti movements. It notes O W Graham named private secretary to General Manager Harahan of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and mentions long term services at the African Methodist Episcopal church in Talbetiod, Ga.
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O. W. Graham
Harahan
The
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Talbetiod
Clarke
Blum
Tex
Prof
Payne
State Normal College
Nashville
Peabody Institute
Atlanta
Texas Biazo Press Association
Dallas
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Garland
Little Rock
Ark
T. J. Churchill
Churchill
Mitchell Sullivan Fight Ends In Draw At Rothchild Grounds
The bout near Oriel ended after over three hours with Mitchell edging Sullivan in rounds early, but Sullivan’s inability to KO him led to a draw. Both fighters left in poor shape with bruising, and backers agreed to declare the match a draw amid a blue American crowd.
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Sullivan
Bank deposit clash over identification in Chicago
The narrator recalls a visit to the First National Bank of Chicago where staff insist on depositor identification for a 62000 certificate. A debate ensues on the banking rule, with the teller stressing strict identity checks before accepting deposits amid broader city and state notes.
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First National Bank of
Chicago
America
Washington
Union
Cincinnati
Lincoln Park
Queen Victoria
Cleveland
Cabinet
Senate
House of Representatives
Sunday World
The Terimi Protection Tariff Debate Cited
The Philadelphia Times notes the tariff bill is not perfect yet overall it offers wiser protection than current law by reducing wartime duties. It warns against lowering duties below full protection levels and warns that overreach fosters monopoly and harms workers.
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Philadelphia Times
Life of the Three Rail Line Tie Between Towns
Bakersville Journal notes progress toward railroad completion linking nx Yeu and Bakersville. Editorial urges action, arguing rail access will end isolation, boost business and prosperity, and invites continued support as cars begin to move.
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Three C's Road
Ahin Point
Kone
Thos. L. Roser
Iewlong
F.P. Lunt
New York
Gitleapie Gay
J. F. Butler
Stout Town
Three O's
Marion
Mason
N. O
Bikersville
Bakersville
Bakereville
N. C
Mey of Succens System Promises Quick Book Learning
Prof Loisette claims a method lets pupils learn any book in one reading. Endorsed by notable figures including Prof Richard A Proctor and others. System offered by correspondence with hundreds of pupils in Baltimore Detroit and Philadelphia. address 237 Fifth Avenue New York for prospectus.
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Rosentiat
Loisette
Richard A. Proctor
W. W. Astor
U. S
Mally
John Gibson
19Th Judicial District
Penn
Judah P. Benjamin
Jarim
Baltimore
Detroit
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
New York
Prospectua
Electric Bitters Discoveries Stir Public Hype
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for liver and kidney diseases, pimples, salt rheum, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises complete satisfaction or money back and lists Dr J M McFarrin’s Drug Store as the seller.
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J. M. McFarrin
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