Farnsworth Reports Strong Midwest Bryan Support
Hon. Don C. Farnsworth of Chicago travels from Greeneville to Georgia, noting robust Midwest enthusiasm for Bryan. He aided the Democratic national campaign. speaks of large Indianapolis meeting and ovations from Chicago to Indianapolis. He cites Kansas and Nebraska favoring Bryan and Oklahoma’s deposit-insurance law influencing Kansas deposits.
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Don C. Farnsworth
Chicago
Greeneville
Georgia
Farnsworth
Norman Mack
Pareaworth
Tio
Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Middle West
Bryan
Indianapolis
Kern
Brywn
Farneworth
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Death of Col W F Vilas after five weeks illness
Col William F Vilas of Madison Wisconsin died at 10 46 am after a prolonged illness of five weeks. Earlier he showed signs of improvement but soon weakened and died from a second stroke following a cerebral hemorrhage on July 20. E P Vilas of Milwaukee and Dr Philip Fox attended him. Dr Charles J Vilas of New York was not present.
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Madison
Wia
W. F. Vilas
Philip Fox
Vilas
Charles J. Vilas
New York
Fox
E. P. Vilas
Milwaukee
Col. Vilas
Lince
Patterson Asked by Democratic Committee for Speaking Tours
The national Democratic Committee through John H. Atwood asks Gov. Patterson for two weeks in September and two in October to campaign in doubtful states. The governor is expected home tomorrow night from vacation.
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Nashville
National Democratic Committee
John H. Atwood
Patterson
Andrew Johnson as Perceived by White House Staff
William H. Crook recalls his changing view of Andrew Johnson after serving in the White House. Staff observed Johnson’s energetic, uncompromising leadership and denied rumors of excessive drinking, noting his influence and frequent clashes with others over policy and direction.
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William H. Crook
Andrew Johnson
White House
Ignor
Tennessee
Washington
Lincoln
Big Money for Dairy Cattle at Tennessee State Fair
The Tennessee state fair offers the most prize money for Jersey cattle worldwide and has produced grand champion cows and bulls. Jerseys thrive in Tennessee, with elite bloodlines imported from Jersey, while Holsteins Guernseys Brown Swiss and other breeds were shown in prior exhibitions. This year aims to feature even more representative cattle from the state's best herds.
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Tennessee
Jersey
Jerseys
U S Cavalry to Visit Nashville for State Fair Week
The Twelfth United States Cavalry, a premier mounted regiment, is expected in Nashville during September 21 to 26 for the Tennessee State Fair. The unit will likely march 20 miles from Chattanooga to the fairgrounds, with war department orders anticipated. The regimental band, one of the nation’s best, will join the fair’s concerts alongside the Weber band of Cincinnati, delivering two daily performances.
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Twelfth United States Cavalry
Uncle Sam
Nashville
Ths
Chattanooga
War Department
Twelfth Cavalry Band
United States
Weber Band of
Cincinnati
Hill backs Bryan in advisory role after health return
Ex Senator David B. Hill visited National Chairman Mack at headquarters to pledge support for Bryan and Kern. Hill, who had been abroad for health reasons, offered advisory help while possibly limiting active duties. Mack noted no eastern headquarters chair has been chosen yet. Conners opened New York state headquarters and predicted a Bryan landslide in the state.
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New York
David B. Hill
Eader
North E. Mack
Europe
Mack
Bryan
Kern
Hill
Wen
Gill
John B. Stanchfield
William J. Conners
Democratic Party
New York State
Charles Murphy
Tammany Hall
Pat H. McCarren
Kings County
Murphy
McCarren
Conners
Hoffman House
Gov. Chanler
Rochester
Senator McCarren
Lon B. Stephens
Missouri
Saulabury
Delaware
Talbot
Maryland
Norman EB. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Conveniences for State Fair Visitors at Nashville
The Tennessee state fair in Nashville will feature a branch post office on the grounds for mail delivery, an on-site emergency hospital with a doctor and staff, and a complete branch telephone exchange with phones in all buildings to aid visitors. Grocery discounts at Jackson Grey Company's are advertised alongside.
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Nashville
Tracs
Maj W A Hankins Led Blue Ridge Railway Line Revisions
Major W A Hankins longtime locating engineer for the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway reshaped a Blue Ridge south slope route in 1905. He found a parallel line avoiding a 4000 foot tunnel, shortening the route by five miles and saving over half a million dollars. His foresight earned him lasting standing among eminent locating engineers.
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Wm. A. Hankins
Whore Aedden
Inez
Blue Ridge Mountain
Hawkins
Carolina, Olmenflell & Ohio Railway
Blue Ridge
Carolina
Clinchfield & Ohio Railway
United States
Hawking
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio
Honey Display Tops Tennessee State Fair Apiary
Over two tons of honey will be shown in the Apiary department at the Tennessee State Fair this fall. The exhibit includes bee-keeping appliances and demonstrations by two wire cage handlers from Lebanon and Spring City who handle colonies without protective gear.
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Leslie Martin
Lebanon, Tenn
Jr. G. Davis
Spring City
Trial by Jury Best Constitutional Rights
The piece argues for supporting Bryan while noting past silver split within the Democratic Party. It traces shifts from gold standard to free silver, mentions Cleveland Hill and others, and asserts the silver issue is obsolete. It defends injunction limits, links them to jury rights, and endorses voting for Bryan and Kor in the context of party evolution.
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Democratic Party
Cleveland
Birteen
Chicago
Richard Pland
Bland
Free Silver
Hill
Gov
Hassell
Bryan
Myr. Watterson
Palmer and Buckner
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Parker
St. Louis
Bryan Sod Korp
Rbeontao
Roosevelt
Wilder to Move to Chattanooga in Fall or Early Year
The Chattanooga Newsman reports Gen John T Wilder spent Wednesday and Thursday in Chattanooga seeking a residence. A real estate dealer says Wilder will move to the city early next year or in the fall. If he returns he plans to retire from active business and live quietly.
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John T. Wilder
Chattanooga
Gen. Wilder
Gen
Willer
Chamber of Commerce
Chittanooga Nova
Back Tax Cases Hearings Opened by State Board
Johnson county back tax disputes totaling about 16000 were heard by the State Board of Equalization in Nashville. The cases involve Virginia Tron, Goal and Wake Co., Doe Mountain Manufacturing and Improvement Co, Juney & Nichole, George 8. Scott, Tennessee Lumber & Manufacturing Co., and heirs of FP W Shafer. Attorneys C J St John and L E Donnelly represented the defendants.
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Johnson County
State Board of Equalization
State Comptroller
Frank Dibrell
Virginia Tron
Goal and Wake Co
Doe Mountain Manufacturing and Improvement Co
Juney
Saturnalia of Vice Stirs Atlantic City Governor Fort Warns
Gov Fort of New Jersey calls Atlantic City a naturnalia of vice as he vows to close all saloons next Sunday and may summon an extraordinary legislature session with state troops if seen.
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Gov. Fort
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Tennessee's Crack Shot Rifle Team at Camp Perry
Camp Perry Ohio August 2 The Tennessee rifle team completes preliminaries and eyes national team and individual matches. Captain Hyde places second in the Winchester rapid fire contest. Sergeant Simmerly scores 4 of 10 at 800 yards, as visitors from Tennessee and other states greet the team during practice.
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Hyde
Tennessee
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Sion
Sergeant Simmerly
Hampton
Tennesses
Geo. Charles Hughes
Kanan
Sam White
Oregon
University of Tennessee
Campbell
U. S. Infantry
Winco
Cavalry
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