Comet Proclaims Political Turmoil Ahead in Goodson Democrat Sale
In 1895 Jonauen City Tennessee the Goodson Democrat plans sale of its office after the November vote. The Star Journal denounces the paper as a political prostitute and urges Republican exposure. The Sun praises Hill and Flower and forecasts a sharp Democratic contest leading to victory with a unified party ticket.
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Goodson Democrat
Virginia
Willus
Sind
Hill and Flower
Sun
Ohio Politics and Republican Alignments in Ohio
The Cincinnati Gazette editor Murat Halstead is portrayed as an ally of John Sherman in anti Southern polemics. The piece cites Halstead’s past letters attacking Grant and Lincoln, calls for harsher war measures, and notes his current prominence in Republican politics alongside Sherman and Forner.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
West
Murat Halstead
John Sherman
Halstead
Salmon P. Chase
Secretary of the Treasury
Grant
Lincoln
Chase
Army of the Miss
Deverters
Henry May
Wendell Phillipe
New York Tribune
New York World
Calumn
Ohio
Forner
A Glorious Democratic State Convention Ticket Named
The Democratic State Convention announced a ticket featuring David B. Hill for Governor, Roswell P. Flower for Lieutenant Governor, Aliral Chapin for Comptroller, Dennis O'Brien for Attorney General, Frederic Gook for Secretary of State, Lawrence J. Piteger ald for Treasurer, and Elnathan Sweet for Blaze Engineer. The slate emphasizes life and force aboard a genuine ticket with strong state names.
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David B. Hill
UDA
Roswell P. Flower
New York
Aliral
Chapin
Kings
Dennis O'Brien
Tofferson
Frederic Gook
Monroe
Lawrence J. Pitegerald
Cortland
Elnathan Sweet
Albany
Shooting an Editor An Attempted Assassination
Anixapox Virginia September 27 Judge George W Ward editor of the Southwest Examiner was shot by Dr William White independent Senate candidate. White and two kin hid behind trees opposite the Colonado Hotel as Ward passed by. Ward fired back after being wounded and White shot a second time. Ward expected to die but Dr J W Hill said he will recover. The town is shaken with the incident stemming from a Southwest Examiner article.
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Anixapox
George W. Ward, Jr
Southwest Examiner
Wm. White
State Senate
Wm. F. Rhea
Dr. White
Colonado Hotel
Tudge Ward
White
Judge Ward
President tests candidates for Surgeon-Generalship in a unique exam
In Washington on September 28 the President used a competitive exam to choose among three contenders for the Marine Hospital Service Surgeon General post. Dr. Mathews, Dr. Walling, and Dr. Hamilton faced questions on epidemics, with Walling drilling into smallpox notes after a stint in Louisville pest house. The President favored Hamilton, who supplied key epidemic data, while Hendricks prepared a future address in Atlantic City for Indianas constitutional delegates.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Walling
McDonald’s
Mathews
Hendricks
Hamilton
Louisville
Cleveland
Atlantic City
Prohibition and Gambling Foe at Fair and Local Court News
A historical town report notes fair profits cover expenses while condemning gambler permits on grounds. Officer Emmert shoots and kills Will Lee during arrest, coroner clears the officer. Prohibition celebration at Methodist Church draws crowds. Various federal and local political updates follow, including court rulings on homicide and a murder case trial set for next Monday.
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Ben Emmert
Will Lee
Will Cooley
Lee
Blountville Road
Steele Creek
Emmert
Emmett
Anderson's Hall
R. A
Bailey
Marked Papers at the White House and Shipping Totals
A White House attache notes daily papers marked for attention, many sent by publishers, with two uses for the practice: avoid disturbing the President and route anonymous complaints to the proper department. The article also cites New York port imports: total merchandize valued at 4 956 908 and dry goods at 1 674 817. It adds a quip about Allen Thurman and John Sherman, suggesting Thurman’s bandanna would not signal war.
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Wasnixetox
White House
New York
Allen
Thurman
John Sherman
Democrats Nominate Strong Municipal Ticket in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Texas September 28 The Democrats nominated a strong municipal ticket with M. H. Clift for Mayor and A. Key Tomilson Fort and H. A. McQuade for Aldermen.
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Chattanooga
Tex
M. H. Clift
A. Key
Tomilson Fort
H. A. McQuade
Judge Ward’s Condition Inspires Indignation in Anthapax
Anthapax Va September 20 Judge Ward remains as well as could be expected under the circumstances with no untoward symptoms. He is dangerously wounded but his pluck is hoped to carry him through. Discussion of the affair has hardened Democratic support and damaged independent sentiment in this part of the state per the Knoxville Tribune.
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The
Herald & Tribune
Jno. Allison
Jim Harris
Washington
Benator Harris
Democratic Board of Pension Examiners
Allison
H. 47
Mr. Allison
Anthapax
Judge Ward
Knoxville Tribune
Slocum declines for lieutenant governor post in New York
Gen H W Slocum, offered the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, declines saying he has no wish for office again. The New York Republican State Convention at Saratoga named a full ticket with Ira Davenport governor and Joseph B Carr lieutenant governor. Hendricks in Washington predicts Democratic victory in Ohio. A fall election note, a shooting incident in Knoxville injures Jax Powers. Testerain jailed. The New York Democratic State Committee settles on Gen Ed F Jones for lieutenant governor replacing Rosmall P Flower who declined.
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New York
Slocum
Hill
E. A. Jones
Binghamton
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Gen. H. W. Slocam
Democratic State Committee
Congress
Saratoga
Ira Davenport
Joseph B. Carr
Anser G. Ward
Jamon W. Wadsworth
Edward B. Thomas
Charles Uhrich
W. P. van Rennwealer
Hendricks
Washington
Ohio
Judge Foraker
Sharm
South
Holvin
Tom Eagan
Hai Ie
Barsinia
Knoxville
Jax Powers
Democratic State Committee of
Gen
Ed F. Jones
Rosmall P. Flower
Backier's Arnica Salve Cure All Ailments Claim
An advertisement for Backier's Arnica Salve touts it as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt humors tetter chiblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of relief and a price per unit though payment terms are noted.
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Pricw
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East Tennessee
Star-Journal
Mahone
Iti
Supremesti
Walker
Neale
Register
Office of the Treasury
Alvaxy
Carr
Chicado
B. F. Butler
Cuero
Eustis
Louisiana
Senate
Edward A. Stevenson
Boise City
Idaho
Territory of
Wm. B. Webb
Billings
Montana
Territory of Montana
Hall
Horace Poster
Ben Wilkerson
A. P. Hart’s
Public Square
Crouch Building
J. A. Cargille
W. K. Hodges
Cargille
NEW Art Gallery
Johnson City
Tennessee
Upper East Tennessee
Sale & Livery Stable
G. H. Matthews
J. R. Croming
McNogs
Mack
Johneen City
H. H. Carr
Law and Skin Kunny
Dentistry
J. A. Pierce
Jonrenone
Tanwaasee
Erie
Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Johnson and Oriens
Isaac Harr
Wil
Circuit
Chancery
Supreme Courta
Dickey & Anderson
City Drug Store
Soneor
J. B. Jones
SEW Howe
Howe
Eton
Machamitioc
M’neil & Wolfe
Tenn
C. E
Will Hart
Hulki
Pheioduce
Louisville, Ky
H. A. Haze
Shorthand Institute
Dean Sim
Sylvie Winter, Jr
J.C. King
D. D
S.H. Toy
M. D
Deat and Blind
Atlanta
Minnie Wallace
George Fickland
McAfeetreet
Atlant
Constitution
B. D
W.F. Brower
JK. Brower
Sim Hyder
E. B. Clark & Co
Yi. C
Lovestone
Texw
W. A. Kite, A. M
Fame
Nickels House
Depot
Mb, Ramileon
Pepi Bristol
Sam. W. Rhea
Dentiat
Biulch's
Main Street
Bristol
Geo. .H Berry
J. F. Crumley
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