The Passing of H. Clay Evans in Tennessee Politics
An opinion piece rails against H. Clay Evans, calling him a bombastic fake statesman and predicting he will not join the McKinley cabinet. It praises Alabama Dick Austin and Wal Brownlow as powerful Tennessean influencers who will block Evans, arguing Hanna’s circle weighs in against him.
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H. Clay Evans
McKin- Jey
Clay
Alabama
Stage Statesman
Alabama Dick
Mark Hanna
H. Clay
Alasting Disgrace Over Washington County Exhibit Vote
The county court voted to rescind a $2,000 appropriation for a county exhibit at Nashville centennial, amid partisan motives. The writer condemns the act as a disgrace, noting Washington County’s historic role as state capital and urging public pride and fair representation at the anniversary celebration.
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Washington County
Nashville
Tillman
East Tennessee
Taylor
Omission and party strategy cited by Knoxville Sentinel
The Knoxville Sentinel critiques the Chicago platform and silver stance, arguing the paper backed gold publicly yet aided the policy by hedging its support. It asserts the Sentinel harmed the silver cause, claims it favored Hanna’s money, and suggests the paper could shift sides by 1900 depending on party alignment.
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Chicago
Knoxville Sentinel
Sentinel
Democratic Party
McKin- Dey
Hanna
Wilder for pension post in Johnson City urged by press
A regional newspaper editorial advocates Gen. John T. Wilder of Johnson City for the pension agent role. It lauds his wartime service, local leadership in East Tennessee, business ties, and refusal of past political nominations. The piece portrays Wilder as the best fit and urges Republican press allies to promote him. It contrasts his resilience with the era's economic turmoil and notes Bryan and McKinley era political dynamics.
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John T. Wilder
Johnson City
South
Gen
Wilder
East Tennes
Stars and Stripes
Gen. Wilder
Farmer Buncoed Again in Bitter Campaign Stalemate
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic political mockery referencing Mork Hanna and Evening Poet, discussing platforms, labor, and the St Louis platform. The text alleges party contrasts between silver standard and monetary policy.
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Hanna
Munyol Iicm
St. Louis
Oline
County court rescinds display plan for centennial in Nashville
Jonesboro Tenn Nov 14 Washington county special session rescinds 1000 for a county display at the Nashville centennial next year amid strong opposition. No official representation will attend Nashville. Also Tennessee reports on K G L cases upholding lower courts in Knoxville supreme court opinions regarding city railroad subscription and county bonds validity. Carlisle vows to retire from politics. King Oscar II to join Venezuela arbitration board discussion. Bryan electors gain republican support in South Dakota. An eye salve advertisement claims Eagle Eye Salve saves eyes, sold by McFarland Bolton.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Mississippi
Congress
Omaha
Omahs
Iowa
Louisiana
Lunds
Bryan
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Salt Lake City
Nebraska
Jonesboro
Tenn
Conity Court
Washington County
Nashville
Knoxville
Supreme Court of the State of Tennessee
Tennessee news items show growth and trouble across counties
Reports from Newport Athens Carter Sullivan Blount Big line of the Tennessee Central road and Wartburg show a mix of progress and peril. New churches rise in Dayton Harriman and Elizabethton, while a cave near Bluff City endangers a man and horse. McMinn County votes set record, and Emert opens a wood factory in Elizabethton.
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Cumberland Gap
White
Sullivan Country
J. G. Emert
Elizabethton
Deceptive propaganda and medical ads from Charleston news
Local Democratic leaders claim 800 to 1,000 repeaters operated in the county last Tuesday as the United States grand jury plans a full investigation. Ads tout Dr Bell's Pine Tar and Pine Tar Honey as cough remedies, with Druggists McFarland Bolton marketing the products.
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
Poor Blood Poor Blood
An old advertisement likens human blood weakness to a horse lacking flesh and a cold house needing warmth. It argues current tonics fail to enrich blood and promotes SCOTT'S EMULSION as the solution, claiming it makes rich blood. Available through druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 from Scott & Down.
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Scott
Seer
Scott & Down
Demand Heavy Damages in Pretoria From British South Africa Company
The Transvaal government seeks 1 000 000 indemnity from the British South Africa Company to cover damages from the Jameson raid. Ads promote Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey for respiratory health and urge purchase through local druggists McFarland & Bolton.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
British South Africa Company
McLaughlin and Barlow Tie in San Francisco Precincts
Barned California November 6 McLaughlin Republican 24 191 Barlow Democrat Populists 24 758 Barlow leads by vote count in this early report from all precincts across six congressional districts with final results not yet confirmed.
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San Francisco
McLaughlin
Barlow
Oregon Complete Returns Show McKinley Ahead
Complete returns from every county in Oregon give McKinley 46202 and Hoggan 44203 with a 2500 majority. Official totals may adjust slightly as final figures are certified.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
McKinley
Hrgan
Okinlay
Electric Hitters Promoted as Vegetable Tonic
An old advertisement touts Electric Hitters as the best medicine to restore vigor and tone nerves and stomach. It claims improved appetite and digestion, purifying blood, and lists McParland & Co. drug store selling at one dollar per bottle.
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McParland & Co
Deane's Dyspepsia Pills Claim Cure All Symptoms
Treats sour stomach loss of appetite flatulence heartburn and jaundice among listed ailments. Includes offer to send free trial pills to test suitability. Kingston New York advertisement for Dr J A Deane Co claims remedy for indigestion and related digestive issues.
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Deane
J. A. Deane
Kingston, N.Y. SS
Stacey Hartinless
Tree
Thihacura CO
Broadway
New York
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Mossy Creek
Madisonville Court House
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Monroe County
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Wartburg
Tennessee Central Road
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Horse
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Will Preston
Tellico
McMinn County
David Sharrett
Texas
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Greene County
Tennessee
Edward Innis
American Association
Middlesboro
Market Street
Wilbur Wheeling
John Storie
Storie
Will Everett
Maryville
Mr. Dana
White- Jaw Reid
Washington Capital
Dr. Bell
Drugglsus
W. Hi. Lankford
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Hell
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Hogp
Consol & Silubase
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Nat Hyder
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Eden Musee
S. T. Harris Building
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Geo. R. Brown
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Palla To
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Philadelphia
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Johnson City, Tenn
W. B. Bowers
Heart of
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Prisor
Plymouth Roges
ABC
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Pheer
Vir Compuere Garpet Stretcher
Tagker
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Gertlewar
Emiltat
Wll
Bowrooe
Adilrosa
Luther Tuck
ER & Son, Publishers, Any, Noy
David X
Yowts
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