Campaign talk and election results from 1888 era
Long dispatch summarizing the 1888 presidential race results and political maneuvers. Includes mentions of Gov. Taylor's prohibitions vote, Harrison's rise and civil service reform, and editorial commentary from Indianapolis Journal and Philadelphia Times. Reports on New York and Tennessee political contests and the Myra Clark Gaines case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrigan
Harrison
Indianapolis Journal
Hone
Cleveland
Philadelphia Times
Unique bracelet with built in watch debut noted
Washington letter describes Mrs Frederick Grant wearing an over sleeve bracelet that concealed a large watch. The watch opens with a spring action revealing its inner dial as a fashion novelty. Mrs Grant is cited as among early adopters of the new jewelry design.
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Washington
Frederick Grant
Mrs. Grant
Arbor Day Proclaimed for Tennessee Public Schools
County superintendents designate November 30 as Arbor Day in all county schools to beautify grounds, with teachers supervising tree planting and related ceremonies. Dr Knapp of Louisville offers Brazilian Pebble and Rock Crystal spectacles at the Watauga House with endorsements from local physicians.
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General Assembly
Tennessee
Tenessee
Mare
Clapp
House of Rev
M. Nead
County
Knapp
Louisville
Johnson City
Watouga House
Wae
Bristol
Morristown
Tenn
JF Hicks
MM Butler
JA Dickey
WB St
Barstow
Tex
Notice to Defendant in Original Attachment Case
Warnings issued to W. Lewis in an attachment suit filed by Mathes & Wilcox. Based on an affidavit alleging a $25 debt and concealment, a writ of attachment was levied on listed household goods in Washington County Tennessee. Lewis must appear December 22, 1888, in Johnson City to defend or the case proceeds ex parte.
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Wasiuxetox
Lord Sackville
Washington Society Peace
Myra Clark Gaines
New Orleans
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Caleb Cushing
Reverdy Johnson
John A. Campelli
Jere Black
New Orleana
United States Circuit Court
Mathes & Wilcox
Lewis
W. S. Lewis
H.C. Hart
Washington County
BR. Murray
Said
Hinc
Syria
H. ©. Hurl
H.C. Hurt
Johnson City
Tenn
H. C. Harr
J.P
Thie
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Gov. Taylor
Weer Vircixra
Mr. Cleveland
Traftsman
International Typographical Union
Patlie Prinser
Oak View
Cal. Larmont
Moen
Senate
Democratic Party
Morrison Pidhe Chil Sert Too
Perry Bresson
New York City
House Committee On
United States
Spain
Belmont
Maat
Morrison
DeYoung
San Francisco Chronicle
Nashville
McKinley
California
Minois
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Ohio
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Delaware
Kentucky
Maryland
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginiia
New York
Colorado
Iown
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
New Jersey
Texas
Philadelphia
Ghattanood Aber
Vane
Naxh- Villa
Rhea
Metgy
TH. Clay Byens
Congress
Tennesser
Creed F. Bates
Lemarnow
San Miller
Clas. Odom
Chias. Odom
Heb
Smrt
J. W. Read
Satan
Ita
United Churches of Christ
Benjamin Harrison
Green
Portsmouth
Mrs. Pred Grant
Athasia
Colquit
Tovtiy
United Buster Bena
Ambon
ZW. Ewing
Robt. L. Taylor
Frank M. Smith
D E Shields
GK Turner
M A Smith
Jno
BF Dice
D A Neilson
O. K. Side & Co
Miia Lind
Leia
Beaver County
Min Tyixa Hilbiord
Henry
Suiter
Wilow Hibbard
Oliver Chilled God South Bend
O. K
Side & Go
T. A. Stodoar
Pearl Atreat
Saveress
K. Lide & Co
Sil
Rock Bottom
J.C. Jones & Co, Jouxson Crry, Tennesser
Dtinson City Wholesale Grocery Co
Merchants
Geo. R. Brown
Tam
Geo
Brown
City Proberdy
F. P. Baxter
Notary Public
Johnson City, Tenn
Qsimalas Speen Td
Crandall Building
Hoss Bros, Mitchell & CO
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