Morton writes a letter educating Mr Cherry on silver a monetary issue
Secretary Morton sends a Denver letter challenging Mr Cherry on silver coinage history and policy. The note traces 1794 and 1795 coinages, 16 to 1 ratio, 1805 shortages, 1806 suspension, 1834 ratio, and 1873 demonetization claims, then discusses currency theory and credit instruments, with side mentions of Lome political figures, a Tennessee medical society meeting May 23 24 in Bristol, and a Southern Railway fare note. The piece blends fiscal debate with local notices and ad blurbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Denver
Morton
James A Cherry
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Jelferaon
Europe
East Tennessee Medical Society
East Tennesnee Medical Society
Bristol
Tennessee
St. Omer Commandery
K. T. No
Southern Railway
Not Guilty finding shocks Louisville murder case crowd
Judge Thompson acquits Gordon Brown in a Louisville murder trial, calling the defendant not guilty in law and warning adulterers of peril. The courtroom erupts in wild hilarity as defense attorneys cheer while the State contemplates a grand jury outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Brown
Louisville
Thompson
Gordon
Brown
Visions and Dreams lecture at Mezerots Hall draws large audience
Ex Governor Bob Taylor Knight delivered his lecture Visions and Dreams at Mezerot's Hall in Wasttscron May 9 with Secretary Carlisle and Secretary Hoke Smith present. The program featured maps, exhibits on agriculture, cotton, soils, and pest control, plus treasury, post office, and war department displays. A bustling mix of politicians, reporters, and spectators filled the venue as various government and civic exhibits promised detailed demonstrations.
Free Life Pills Offer From H Bucklen Co Chicago
Free samples of Dr King s New Life Pills are advertised with a request for readers to send their address to H Bucklen Co Chicago. The ad touts constipation headache malaria and liver relief with pills that are vegetable gentle yet invigorating. A regular bottle costs 25 cents and is sold by McFarland & Iee Rists. Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder is also promoted as forty year standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Levene
Rosamayne
Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
McFarland & Iee
H. F. Bucklen & Co
McVarland & Cova
United States Government Exhibit at Cotton States Exposition
Dr Charles W Dabney Jr chairs the government board for the Atlanta exposition. He says the government exhibit will be among the most interesting ever made with materials now on hand and ready for display within thirty days. The Smithsonian will be featured at the northeast entrance with ethnological displays of Cherokee Chickasaw and Creek peoples and a Patent Office exhibit. Models show the evolution of cotton gins plows and farming implements and a special display tracks cotton manufacturing machinery. The description notes ongoing geological workings as part of the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Agriculture Department
America
Treasury Department
Atlanta
The
Fish Commission
United States
Post Office Department
Brathoreeback
War and Navy
War Department
Charles W. Dabney, Jr
United States Government Board
Dabney
Wade Sam
Government Building
Department
Smithsonian Institution
Patent Office
Whitney
Dancing Reform Association Dance Promenade Woes
A playful dialogue contrasts the Dancing Reform Association with a ballroom scene where gentlemen dance with gentlemen and ladies with ladies. The exchange showcases novelty and humor, noting a ring as proof of change and mentioning free samples of Dr. King's New Life Pills and Sarsaparilla as advertised remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Clara
The
Dancing Reform Association
Penitentiary Bill Proposes New Prison and Oversight
A Tennessee senate summary outlines a penitentiary bill by Mr. Thompson. It calls for locating the main prison at the Qdvkri farm, voiding the Fulcher contract, and drafting new plans not to exceed 350000. It envisions temporary prisoner housing, possible sale of the old prison silo, and a shift to coal mine operations under an amended act. Also noted are a divorce case in Clarksville and an editorial praising a tobacco cure claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys County
Murfreesboro
Pennsylvania
Rogersville
Sevier County
Marion
Fentress
London & New York Land Company
Jellico
Pulaski
Express
Bell's
Crocket County
Athens
McMinnville
Overton
Clay
Pickett
Putnam
County Enterprise
Royal Coal & Coke Company
Coal Creek
Senate
Thomp
Thompson
Penitentiary Purchasing End Building Committee
J. P. Fulcher & Co
Board of Prison Inspectors
J. 2 Fulcher & Co
Brushy Mountain
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8. A. Lefeber
Physicians and Surgeons
Ka Miller
W. F.milter
Drs. Miller
Physicians and Surgeons Office
Houte Bulld
Joan Hill
Mit Jarvis
G. M. Peavler
Male
Will
Johnson
City
B. A. Long, M. D
Citizens Bank
Marr Burrow
Walnut Street
Hort What
Robert Burrow
Attorne
Jonidow
Tendon
Will Ravtson
Gointics
Washington
Curti AP
Borel
Briatol Tenn
Tobira City
Tans
Curlin & Burch
W.W. Faw
A. Fox
FAW & Cox
Chancery
Booitel
Alloa
Faw Block
Marketatreet
Justice of the Peace
Main Street
Watauga Bank
Chas
H. Jennings
Changery
Otiwo
Moor
Hart Bullding
Secretars
Tan
Kirkpatick
Kirkpatrick & Bowman
John 4. Bowman
Attorneys At Law and Solicitors In Chancery
Johnson City
Tennesee, mavidosAl
G. 1. LE
Uarr
Market Street
Tenpornee
JM. Maptin
Votary Public and Justice of
theyPeane
OMO
Grup's Clothing Store
H.d.gump
Jobacon
Kate R. Stakies
Nashville
Cubomns Duces
Capt. Smith
Honest Money League
Hades
Lydia Pinkham
Noah
Ark
Paris Figaro
J. B. Ebstie
France
Ries
Aera
Coeth
Accarcam
Dave
Galena
Kangse
Merckandise
Usc
Oxfords
Gordon GO
R H. Freeland
Free- Fand
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
EAMS
Bob Taylor
Physicans
Yass M’r’o Co
Canal Street
New York
Southern Methodist Church
Cleveland
Iddad
Gump Bros
Yeddo
WBS. J.B
Rome
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture
St. Louis
McFarland & Qu
Brerling Remedy Co
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