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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1888
Page
2
The article lists Senator Josiah Sams, Floater W. R. Henry, and Representative W. R. Reeves. It notes various political events and speeches by figures such as Taramas, Albert Marks, James Blaine, and John Carlisle, with references to conventions, campaigns, tariff debates, and anti trust measures. Local commentary mentions fishing trip remarks and party dynamics surrounding the 19th century campaigns.
Rev GC Rankiny DD, noted for Prohibition work, issues an unfavorable letter to third party moves provoking critics. Senators West and Cullom clash over civil service reform while Chinese treaty rejection prompts Democrat hopes for legislation. Bachman and Hughes debate tariff policy in Jobe's Opera House, with Hughes winning praise for clear, reasoned argument and Bachman failing to counter.
Democrats of Washington County met in Jonesboro last Monday to nominate a candidate for the Legislature. A B Deaderick was chosen chairman and Dr George R Duncan Secretary. Districts were represented and J Li Bates W B Reeves and Fred DeVault were named as Representatives. On the second ballot W R Reeves won a two thirds majority and was declared the nominee.
Democratic candidate D P Wilcox and Republican candidate A A Taylor will address voters across Tennessee s First Congressional District with scheduled talks in Blountville Kingsport Stoney Point Rogersville Kyle s Bord Sneedville Yellow Spring Tazewell Compensation Thorn Hill Rutledge Elizabethton Stoney Creek Mountain City Butler Roan Mountain Erwin Briatus Jonesboro Greeneville Rogersville Junction Morristown Witt s Founday Newport Caney Branch and other venues The Democratic executive committee claims strong Taylor support and vows a robust campaign across the state with enthusiastic crowds and effective speeches from party leaders and speakers in the coming weeks
In the county court at Jonesboro Washington County Tennessee a decree from August term 1888 orders sale of a 240 acre tract in the 9th district Osha County adjoining listed lands. Sale at public outcry September 25 1888 before City Hall Johnson City with six and twelve month credit and ten percent cash, purchaser to give notes with security and land retained until paid. Jacon Leas County Court Clerk Special Dem. August 29 1884.
A fragmented ad style piece discusses clothing and footwear and various home remedies and sly selling lines. It includes crude sales pitches, scattered claims, and odd instructions about warding off chills and “evaping” discomfort with humorously odd steps, plus a taunting exchange about trading and prices.
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