Politicians Tour region with varied campaign talks
Democratic and Republican candidates including Robert L. Tur, James White, Isaac Harr and R. K. Butler will address voters at multiple towns in Washington county and Greeneville area. The report notes cross party commentaries, campaign rivalries, and remarks on Butler’s record amid a broader political backdrop.
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R. K. Butler
Janes White
Bipatitan
Congress
I Rasiedae
Tanowi
Ad. Xehow
Bhore
Rowery Burrow
Bom
Isaac Marr
Isaac Harr
Washington County
Embreville
Greenwood Inst
Jonesboro
Boones Creek Seminary
Johnson City
Col. White
Judge Butler
Greeneville Bulletin
Nashville Ablaze with Huge Bob Taylor Welcome
The Nashville demonstration for Bob Taylor drew an estimated fifty thousand people. Alf Taylor spoke as crowds cheered and a platform collapse caused confusion. After speeches, Bob Taylor thanked the crowd and announced future addresses in Knoxville and Gallatin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Tenesses
Nashville
Gen. Bate
Geo. W. White
Col
A.J. McWhirter
Bob
Alf Taylor
McConnell
Bate
Bob Taylor Ao
Alf
Gallatin
Knoxville
Prohibition Candidate Responds to Democrat Invitation
A.M. Murperan, Prohibition candidate for State Senate, challenges Hon. J. M. Simerly’s invitation to debate as a Democrat. Murperan notes Simerly attended Johnson City where Democrats offered only a Senate endorsement and pledges to support him. He accuses Simerly of misleading voters to split the prohibition vote and calls for a fair contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Simerly
Simerly
Tom
Johnson City
Senate
Salao
Prohibition
Limerly
A.M. Murperan
Peculiar Political Debate Between White and Butler
A Northern observer recalls a Knoxville discussion between Congress candidates James White and R. R. Butler. White excoriates Butler over cadetship cadals and sale of boy birthrights, citing Logan and Garfield actions, while urging Republicans to repudiate Butler’s conduct and restore party integrity.
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Knoxville Terhane
Newront
James White
R. R. Butler
Congress
White
Democratic Party
Butler
Mr. White
John A. Logan
James A. Garfield
R. B. Hayes
Mr. Butler
Congress of the United States
Republican Party
Cadetalio
Remarkable Arkansas Girl Fends Off Deadly Snake Bite
Miss Roga Fenton an 18 year old in Crittenden county Arkansas, bit on the forefinger by a cottonmouth. She grimly chopped off the bitten finger with an axe and used a tight bandage and whisky to counter the venom, saving her life. Also reported: Meyer Kus Rothchild, head of a major banking firm, died in Frankfurt Germany of heart disease.
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Roga Fenton
Crittenden County
Ark
Miss Fenton
Meyer Kus! Rothchild
Frankfort
Germany
Tennessee Prohibits Manufacturing and Sale of Intoxicants
Gov. W. B. Bate proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment adding Section 18 to Article 11 of Tennessee's constitution. It would ban the manufacture, sale, or keeping of intoxicating liquors and require enforcement regulations and penalties. The notice recalls the six month publication before the next General Assembly vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nastytug Tass
Whineas
General Assembly
Teuneasee
Senate
House of Representatives
I. Wa. B. Barr
Tennessee
State of
Nashville
United States
Cleveland's Cousin Entreats for Appointments
The text laments perceived nepotism by President Cleveland and his wife seeking appointments for kin. It questions political ethics and the influence of relatives in office, implying critics push for accountability of such favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ben
Bill Bishop
Henry
Grover
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Congressional Record
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Chicago
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Monopoly
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Kyozville
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Johnson City, Tennessee
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Atorney
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Bnet Tennessee
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Elizabethton Tenn
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Atlanta, GA
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Tohnson City
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Orlando
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Macon, Ga
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Isi GO
Queenesware & Groceries
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Commission Merchant
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Ee Co Wee Wes
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Tifa
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Tijm
Asap
City
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Depot
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Johnson City, Tenn
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Hamilton House
Main Street
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