Political maneuvers shape 1896 GOP hopes and possible nominees
Washington dispatches report potential supreme court considerations for Josiah Patterson of Tennessee and Catchings of Mississippi. Rumors swirl about Benjamin Harrison courting Levi Morton, McKinley’s stance, and Tom Reed’s anti-Harrison coalition. Democratic support grows for Harrison’s form, while Whitney’s presidential boom sparks excitement among Democrats.
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Benjamain Harrison
Gov. Morton
New York
Levi P. Morton
Whitelaw Reed
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Morton
Snow
Whitney for Democratic Candidate Gains National Attention
A cabinet member notes Whitney as a popular Democratic choice with strong backing from President Cleveland and Tammany Hall. He may unite reform and machine factions if allowed to use his name, promising revival of business and broad party support. A national figure, he is seen as central to party rehabilitation. A Visitor.
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Washington
Whitney
Cleveland
Tammany Hall
David G
Hill Fairchild
Grace
Lila of Nopateva and Chicago visual history noted
Literary notes review a rare set of McBlure’s plates depicting Napoleon’s Russia campaign and Chicago before and after the Great Fire. The June issue features Aubner’s magazine style history, Godey fashions, orchid trends, and illustrations of national topics. It highlights Hetcher’s review, a National Academy piece, and a Battle of Salamanca novel in Lippincott’s June.
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McBlure
Nopateva
Marc
Moscow
Napoleon
Aubner's Magquaine
Chicago
Melyilick, Stone
Tomg
Geowtry of
Newaperet
New
Ficity
Andersons
Bent
Catley
Miracine
Hetcher
W. Rooper
National Academy of Design
Henry Mann
Wighy
Godey
Godey Company
Lafayette Lace
New York
Archidas
Magasine
Bonehite House Orelice
Apedal
Mra Sleveland
White House
Cle Ward
New Yorke
Lippincott
Salamanca
Renito Mere Galdos
America
Galdus
Rollo Ogden
William ‘Thome
California
Asa Diay
Sternover Steiis
Murder in Unicoi Feud Ends in Fatal Shot Near Grindstaff
Reported in Unicoi county Friday a man named Grindstaff was killed by a single ball near Unicoi, heart wound causing instant death. The shooter fled. a family member connected with the case was tried and acquitted. The feud allegedly stems from a years old dispute linked to a local scandal involving Grindsteln. A letter from M H Metteta of Washington county discusses business college prospects and Draughon’s College claims amid local education debates.
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Gar Gytd
Uncle Tom
Toim
William S. Tally
A. Grindstaff
Unicoi
Tally
Grindstaff
Tully
Colo
Grindsteln
M. H. Metteta
Washington County
Colbng Street
Nasuyupe
Venn
Detter Bitheer
Abyall
Neering Wit College
Draughon
Business College
United States
Business
Norere
Tuty
Draughon's
Smith
Dranghon
Dranghon's
Money Making Dish Washers Becomes Daily Earners
A reader shares success with the Tran City Dish Washer Co in Pittsburg Pa claiming rapid earnings by washing dishes at home. She reports first day income of 5 dollars and up to 18 dollars daily, urging others to join in and noting no prior experience is needed.
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Robert E. Lee
Dixie
Pechea and Publ
el Abolim
Tran City Dish Washer Co
B. BE
Pittsburg
Virotxta Herve
Self reliance and hardship in a Nashville student letter
A letter from MoH. Merrerat discusses personal effort and growth through adversity, noting time and expense barriers to completing a Draughon’s course. She describes finances, plans to defer information, and experiences in Nashville including a reservoir visit and starting stenography lessons. The letter references nearby places, the Cumberland picnic, and a steamboat ride appeal. She asks for tuition details for one month with the next payment.
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Lins
Draughon
Draughorn
Nashville
Cumberland
Yourson
Merrerat
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Tenn
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Tris
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Tennessee
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Mississippi
Tarrison
Gov. McKinley
Secon
Tom’ Reed
William C. Whitney
Aris
Rossmore
Kexneny House
Dasteees Center
Cape Separatn
Ibee Hotel
Orper
Union Depot
Crue
Fern
Apnaw L. Ross
Prop'r
Cherha
W. T.eies
Gep
Ingle
Tutt
American Medical CO
Cincinnati
Moramend & Co
MARSH
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Similu
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Lewis
NEW York Ragket
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Prop're
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Opty Gengtee
Parker
Tusuran Growth
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Tetiare
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Rootheer
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Milwles
Brown Chemical EO
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Douglas
RENGH
Marine Ness
Catal
W. L. Douglas
Shay
Bauwen
Prope Ake
Selentitie Inspimelie
Uday
Uudfiato
Charter Oak
Johnson City Tin and. Stove CO
City
Alto Amull
Boulhorn Nursery
Naveen Street
G. Hamilton & CO
Hwick
C. M. Taylor
Nxt
Avery
Old Jobe Stable
Otable
Buililo Street
Piedmont Motel
Oxford
W. C, Snapp
Beaeers
Blair Conta Company
Fide Ee Blair Camera CO
Tremont Street
Boston
Wll
Toad Ig
Stork Dowlers
Pierce and Myler Rocling Co
Tiavary
Main &T
Bfets
Jonmnsonecity
McNish, Meinhardt & CO
Lynchburg, Va
Pic
Rational Educational Association
Denver
National Young People’s Usion
United Society Christian Endeavor
Baptist Young People's View
Baltimore
Keighte Templar
Mane
K. of P
Canecliva
Minneapolis
McCormige
Martin
Traflo Mer Gen
Paws & Teket Apt
Bristol
Main Street
J.T. Berrhuenix
Prop
Sunvaan
Mgr. Bout
W. W. Hopper
Cebab
Miss
Amerina
Tom O'Neal
Alabama
Léynietona
Edwarde
Ohio
Loncaater
Hopper
Dekalb
Hotel Vendome
Knoxville, Tenn
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