Electoral slate and Virginia intrigue expose Republican effort
A list shows candidates for Governor and Railroad Commissioner plus state-at-large electors and district choices. A Virginia GOP scheme to boost registrations is exposed as Democrats rush to counter. McKinley aid sought in Ohio, Bryan’s New York tour unsettles Roosevelt allies, and a Chicago/Madison Square Garden portrait of Bryan fuels GOP caution. The note ends with Mr. Charles Faret’s candid assessment.
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McKinley
Ohio
Hino
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New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Teddy
Empire State
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
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Chas
Faret
FOR CONGRESS E R Reaves and Nashville convention call
Fragmented political commentary from the era cites FOR CONGRESS E R Reaves and M Jackson. Col Reeves accuses Brownlow backers while Newport Times and The Nashville Banner react to campaign maneuvers. McKinley and Root guide wartime administration amid registration and stumping notes in Tennessee and Nebraska.
Reeves seeks district victory amid Republican cash claims
The Chattanooga News notes Hon. E. C. Reeves aims to win the First district seat, accusing W. P. Brownlow of buying the nomination with 32,000 dollars from office holders. Reeves cites a Johnson City speech and a Greeneville letter urging joint debates, while Republicans deny funds and say Hanna is the only path for victory.
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Chattanooga News
E. C. Reeves
Holston
Col. Reeves
Brownlow
Hanna
Campbell
Chattanooga
Collins
Hanna's Bay
Jas
Armitage
Democratic
Greeneville
Tennessee
Tenn
W. P. Brownlow
Congress
Johnson City
Republican Party
E.C. Renvas
That Boodle Primary Correction
The Chattanooga News published a statement attributed to me about the corruption fund raised from Republican office holders and Brownlow's nomination purchase of Judge Campbell. I did not claim personal knowledge of Collins’s contribution but relied on reliable information. Such contributions are secret, not openly made, to avoid opposition.
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Chattanooga News
Brownlow
Judge Campbell
Collins
Mr. Brownlow
Mr. Collins
Revasion
Campbell
C. ©. Colins
W. P. Brownlow
Local Dry Goods House Promotes Wide Stock
A brief advertisement invites customers to view a large selection of fine dress goods and other lines, promising good value and a welcoming presentation from the store.
Controversial Charges Over Brownlow Campaign Ties
The writer defends a friend while detailing allegations of vote buying in the Brownlow Campbell race for the First congressional district of Tennessee. Four charges are outlined: a funding contribution, toll amounts, demurring on toll, and assurances against poll tax. Specific sums cited include 1129 dollars and per-vote prices from Elizabethton and Johnson City.
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Congress
Tennesaw
C. C. Collins
Tay Ericud la
W. P. Brownlow
H. T Campbell
Mr. Collins
Johnson City
Polls and corruption claims shadow the First district race
The letter to readers alleges monetary manipulation, vote buying, and fraud in nominations for the republican ticket. It cites W C Anderson and ex presses demand for a joint debate with Mr Brownlow, challenging open scrutiny of nomination methods and charges against Mr Collins. The piece notes editorial shifts and political tensions in Tennessee.
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W. C. Anderson
Mr. Brownlow
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