Jonesboro rally and Sullivan county Dem convention notes
The piece promotes James White for Congress and Isaac Harr for Representative with campaign remarks from Col Jim and others. It notes a Jonesboro crowd on Dot 30th to hear Bob and Alf, and a Taylor Gaiters crowd also expected. Sullivan county Democrats nominate N T Dulaney for Speaker after 140 ballots.
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Jonesboro
Bob
Alf
Isaac Harr, Esq
Sullivan County
N.T. Dulaney
Dr. Dulaney
White and Butler clash in a charged district canvass
Col James White delivers a masterly speech rebutting Butler with charges backed by the Congressional record and D.C. court indictments for forgery and defrauding the government. The audience reacts with Democratic triumph and Republican dismay as White’s performance stirs the First district race. Butler’s supporters fear defeat while White is praised as a fearless, informed campaigner ready to dissect Butler’s record. Additionally, note A M Mettetal’s campaign schedule and free temperance lectures, and a Monday fire at Limestone destroying property, with losses near 3200.
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Col
James White
Congress
Butler
Col. White
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Sullivan
Colonel White
Knotville
Chattanooga
Jim White
Rod Butler
White
Major Wagner Named Pension Agent at Knoxville
Maj J H Wagner of Johnson county is appointed Pension Agent at Knoxville succeeding R L Taylor. The Democracy of Tennessee applauds the choice praising his sterling character and steadfast support of Democratic principles. The Bristol News is corrected on steel rail tariffs noting the current rate is 17 per ton and price drops followed tariff reductions.
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J. H. Wagner
Johnson County
Knoxville
Vnce
R. L. Taylor
Maj. Wagner
Soula
Taylorsville
Seymour
Tennessee
The
Bristol News
Patterson Withdraws Pension Agent Bid in Knoxville
A. J. Patterson withdrew his application for Pension Agent in Knoxville after learning the President would appoint a ex Federal soldier. He was the Democrat party's choice and praised as a worthy, upright candidate, a living descendant of Andrew Johnson who symbolized Tennessee political sentiment.
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A. J. Patterson
A.J. Patterson
Knoxville
Patterson
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
Senator Harris in better health departs for home tomorrow
Senator Harris in much better condition tonight will leave for home tomorrow and has cancelled all appointments for this work. Resignations of Pension Agent Robert L. Taylor at Knoxville Tennessee and Chester H. Warner Register of the Land Office at Walla Walla Washington Territory were accepted last Saturday. Both officers were appointments of this administration.
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Faverreytus
Tenn
Senator Harris
Robert L. Taylor
Knoxville, Tenn
Chester H. Warner
She Land Office
Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Tipton Democats Welcome Bob Taylor in Tipton County Parade
In Covington and Tipton County a Democratic procession welcomed Col Bob Taylor and his brother to Memphis bound events. A large turnout greeted them with a white rose theme and speeches by Alf Taylor and local Republicans. Campaign notes forecast Taylor support and a strong Tipton majority.
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Chespeake & Ohio Depot
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Napoleon Hill
Henry J. Lynn
Senate
Judge Smith
Tipton County
Bob
William Sanford
Arto
Sanford
Col. Taylor
Alf
Zach Taylor
Old Academy Grounds
Hie
Howl
Zack Taylor
B. Simonton
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Phelan
Taylor
Fab Taylor
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Bluff City
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Memiuis
Bara
Taylor Brothers
Depot
J. M. Greer
Peabody Hotel
A. J. Vaughan
Harry M. Hill
the Peabody
Col. Robi. T. Looney
Domestic example set by White House life praised
A Kansas City Times column extols the White House living arrangement as a model of amiable domestic harmony. It lauds the President and family, noting strength of purpose and amiability, while suggesting the Cleveland precedent may be inadequate.
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Kansas City Times
White House
Hia
Alle
Cleveland
Folsom
Prohibition Amendment Proposed by Tennessee General Assembly
Governor William B. Bare proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to add Section 18, Article 11, banning the manufacture for sale, sale, or keeping for sale of intoxicating liquors, including wine ale and beer. The General Assembly shall set enforcement regulations and penalties. publication required for six months prior to the next assembly.The proclamation is dated April 96, 1886, Nashville, Tennessee, with signatories John Allison and others.
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Orrick
Nashville
General Assembly
State of
Tennessee
Senate
House of Representatives
I. WM. B. Bare
United States
Moneyed interests push bank basis for note circulation
A New York World letter attacks a proposed plan to let the Treasury hold and cancel bonds as the basis for continued note circulation. It charges the banks with selfish aims, claiming the law requires interest-bearing bonds and warns that called bonds would cease to bear interest. The piece argues the nation cannot tolerate law violations for bank profits.
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Treasury
Congress
N. Y
World
Repair of Missionary Ridge tunnel finally complete
The tunnel through Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga caved in January due to an improperly loaded freight train striking a roof support. It was repaired last week and open since the 29th. The Eust Tennessee overran track for eight miles for months at $15,000 cost with total expenses around $25,000, blamed on a yardmaster's carelessness.
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Virginia
Georgia Road
Chattanooga
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Atlantic
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