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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1888

Page

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Nomination of Gov. Robert L. Taylor Dominates State Party

Tennessee newspapers react to Gov. Robert L. Taylor's renomination by the Democratic party. Some praise his leadership and insistence on sticking to the platform, while others oppose the choice but promise to support the nominee. The coverage traces the convention's outcome and each paper's stance.

Lebmon Register Bob Taylor Democrate Bia Murfreesboro Gay Taylor Deliberat Shelbyville Gazete Gov Aleve Lin Gazette Dyar Dayton Democratic Gobvention Robert L. Taylor Tennessee Dyer County Times the Times R. L. Taylor Phiraki Bob Alf Gallatin Tennenean Jackson Dispatch Cannon Courier Gov. Taylor Democratic Party Wingo Hieplace Ie« Muocracy Nashville Obion Gallatin Examiner the Examiner Browns Dresden Enterprise Garth County Diviocists Willitus Ulrikeon Saylor Enginy Hambolt Mewengers Knoxville Tribune the Tribune Jims Agiinet Seouks Hardee Congress Young Taylor East Tennessee Baie Nin Degieratio Romie Ing Ing Teamn Ondat Inet Having the Breater Part Unawallowed. (Thers Athens Post Eateh Nimbe

Battle and Peace Rally for Gov. Taylor Wins Big in Tennessee

Nashville papers hail Gov. Taylor’s statewide reception after his nomination with crowds at depots and public gatherings. Delegates from Madison, Tipton, Giles, Rutherford, Knox and others backed him as banners and speeches marked a historic return. The Memphis and Knoxville beams praise Taylor’s magnetism and leadership while noting rivaling factions and strong showings from Jackson, Franklin, and Washington counties.

Gov. Taylor Tennessee Gov Taylor Madiamn Tipton Gilsgow Rutherford Giles Greene Dad Knox al Uae Tous, Dalé Mallory Madison Mjnouneed Benton McMillin Aother Taylor Memphis Clapp Washington County Gen. Jackson Kirkpatrick Pranklin County Jack Skidmore Robert L. Taylor Lupe Mi Cori Midivan Densor Gideon Smith Knox Sparks Gareou Morrell Madien

Allcock’s Porous Plasteres praised by editors in rambled wide note

A jumbled historical fragment praises Allcock’s Porous Plasters while recounting local civic work on a road bed near Newberry and Augusta. It includes humorous political table talk between Clarksville and Obion Democrat figures and ends with affirmation of the plasters’ value.

Union Col Rameour Mupveyore Aving Newberry Newberry Augusta Knoxville Allcock Clarksville Griffin Tatum Obion Democrat Atom Kiefane Robert Ie Diablo

Don't Experiment With Dr King's New Discovery

Fragmented ad and editorial clippings urge caution against cheap imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung complaints. The piece promotes genuine medicine at McFerrin's store and relays assorted political banter about Governor Taylor's renomination and party feuds alongside anecdotal testimonials for Electric Bitters and Hood's Sarsaparilla. It mentions figures from local papers, political commentary, and a medical product sale amid a chaotic montage of texts and names.

Dr. King Geeneville

Indian Reservation Opened in Milk River Valley

The Montana Reservation Bill opens lands in the Milk River Valley for settlement. It describes grazing country and minerals, with agricultural prospects and new opportunities for settlers. C H Warren, Gen Puss Agent, invites inquiries and notes parcels available for settlement exploration.

United States Great Falle C.H, Warren Gen Pass Pal Mino Montana Aelow Milk River Montina Texhown C. H. Warren Vail

Washington Notes on Hemp and Reform in Congress

A condensed Washington Notes column reviews political maneuvering around the Mills tariff bill, Democratic caucus dynamics led by Mr Randall of Pennsylvania, and a looming debate in the Ways and Means Committee. It notes a Hancock monument bill, judicial appointments, and broader party shifts as conventions shape the national scene.

Wastuxoroy Cleveland Husmor Melanyu Congress Weasage Democratic Party Cindi Demcratio Member Same Randall Pennsylvania Chen House Gen. W. 8. Hancock Judiciary Committee Puller United States Supreme Court Ways and Means Committee Randall Spantin Senate Dickinson

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Tennessee Party Newa United Democracy Wray News Tennesawere Republican Party Gow Taylor Rnod Leonidas Hank Chattanooga Times Mr. Vertrees Guv. Taylor Ith Denncrat London Haynes Prohibition Party Ail. Pettibone South Hie Comer ii Johnson City Glevehing Ob Hrilii Danence Mont W. Hawkins Balitanary Toylie Ted Bia Damoeriey Ingidielle Alcock Obion Independent Council House Brownsville Ger. Taylor Carroll County Carmack Nashville Democrat Silas Bainbridge Alunday County Atty J. B. McFerrin Virchow Frederick Hood Washington Capitol City
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