Rumor and rant mix in a late 19th century political broadsheet
The fragmented text riffs on Democrats and Republicans, local post office appointments, and political theater. References to Denver elections, Judge Hacker, and “Turin democrats of New York” mix with mentions of Adams, Alf, and Brownlow. A Thanksgiving proclamation by Grover Cleveland and a riot tale from Norfolk illustrate era politics, public notices, and partisan fervor.
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Cleveland
Taylor
Tennessee
Grover Cleveland
Wasuinaroy
Norfolk
Portsmouth
High Street
Dinwiddie Street
Samuel Oust
Jas. Mahoney
John Reiger
T. A. Suoctm
MM. D
Pearl Street
New York
Harrison Favored in Electoral College Victory Prospects
The report details projected outcomes of the 1888 presidential race with Gen. Harrison leading in the electoral college based on dispatches from multiple states. It notes Cleveland’s potential win of New York and Indiana uncertainty, while governor nominations and political strategy are discussed, predicting Harrison as likely president if certain states align. It also includes land sale and local business notices.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mippi
Missouri
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennesse
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Colorado
Minois
Lews
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Wisconsin
California
Nevada
Indiana
Nem Vada
Gen. Harrison
David B. Hill
Hugh J. Grant
Hillkins
Hewitt
Abram
Lewis Cooper
Circuit Court
Washington County
Tennessee
Court House
Jonesboro
Samuel Adams
Johnson City
Carter's Depot
Garters Depot
Samuel Adame
A. He Jolingon
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Johnson City, Tenn., Mov
Mat Quay
Hamilton
Ling
Uncle George
Turin Democrats
Democratic Party
The
United States
Hacker Tay
G. O.P
Tim Patty
Benny
Tulee
Trp Jouxsox
Elizabethton
Rafe May
Hal Haynes
Bristol
Haxxie
Davis
Cox
Dru
Miller
Hunter
Dobson
Sam Popper
John Mathes
Dan
Aba Bowmay
Adam
Will
Alf
Jno. P. Smith
Jim Williams
Little Alf
Brownlow
Winarr
Deaderick
Tohn Allidon
Jonesbom
W. PF. Rhea
D. P. Wilcor
Elizabethion
Washsorton
Ilo
Washington
Grover Chevenasy
T. F. Bavano
C. K. Lide & Co
Domalon
Tergina
Ber
Harrizon
Knapp
Louisville
Morristown
Tenn
JF Hicks
MM Battler
Dickey
St. John
Reeve
Dulaney
JM King
Wheeler
Carter's Station
Bristol, Tenn
DE Shields
K Turner
WH Smith
Jno
BF Dice
DA Neilson
Moneistows
James G. Rouse
Lookout Bank
Tesa
Elme1
Wilsox
Wasi Tauga Aces
Coma A Houge Bastacen
Osier
Akins
Lertale
Japltal
Proite
Eer
W. Bowtya
Wbove
Ban
W. Boring
J. C. Jones & Co
Jonxson Crry, Tennessee
Ziegler
New Orleans
Christian, Hoss & Hodge
Man’, Youth and Children’s
SvuIies
C.H.E.A.P
Ino Y Hal Grey
Merchants
Geo. R. Brown
Sam
Georg Brown
F. P. Baxter
Notary Public
Johnson City, Tenn
John J. Adams
Hoss Bros, Mitchell & CO
Jas
Scalf
J. Crumley
Jaler
Avery