Temperance Rally Moves to Prohibit Liquor in Tennessee
Holston Association in Seacon at Pall Branch Tennessee urges prohibition. Long report praises state and national Baptist stands against intoxicating drinks, urging clergy and lay members to push constitutional prohibition and public fasting.
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Holston Baptist Association
Seasion
Pall Branch
Tenn
Tennessee Baptist Convention
Nashville
State Baptist Convention
Tenessee
Southern Baptist Convention
Louisvilla
Great Baptist Brotherhood of the South
East Tentins
Holston Associa
Ottoet
A Washout Delays Trains and Strands Travelers
Severe rains washed away bridges across Hill County Texas causing crop and farm damage estimated at not less than 100000 dollars. Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific lines suffered heavy losses with 1000 workers on the Missouri Pacific near Grand View. passengers endured days without food after a stalled train between Alaska and Grand View.
Stamps to Change Color for Postage
The Post Office Department will issue stamps on September 16 with color changes to match two cent adhesive stamps turning from red to green and three cent stamps from green to vermilion. Designs remain unchanged.
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Washinton
Post Office Department
National Banks in the South Discussed by Comptroller Trenholm
The piece notes from Comptroller Trenholm that from March 4, 1885, to August 1, 1887, four hundred fifty new national banks formed, mainly in the South and Southwest where banking lagged. It cites political shifts under Cleveland and currency policy expanding Southern credit, aiding prosperity as demand grows with more currency.
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Trenholm
South
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Cleveland
Philadelphia Times
Iowa Democrats Name State Officers At Convention
At the Iowa Democratic convention in Das Morsxs on September 1 delegates gathered for organization. Cato Sells was named permanent chairman. Ivery county sent a full delegation among 619 delegates. Nominations on the first ballot included Governor Mayor T J Anderson lieutenant governor J M Elder supreme court judge Charles B Fogg and superintendent H W Carter.
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Iowa
Das Morsxs
Cato Sells
Ivery County
T. J. Anderson
J. M. Elder
Supreme Court
Ben Ferley Moore In the Boston Hudget
South Carolina orator Ben Ferley Moore emerged as the most finished speaker heard by Tharye, despite a frail frame and lung ailment. His fiery, rising voice captivated large crowds at a Whig convention, culminating in a prayer for the preservation of the American Union.
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Ben
Ferley Moore
Boston
William C. Preaton
South Carolina
Tharye
Republic
Heaven
Amorean Union
Washington Letter on Senate, Rail Safety and Politics
Washington notes show growing support for Interstate Commerce Law with amendments to limit train speeds and twelve hour shifts. Bank depositories hold 20,257,204 dollars as seven million plus trade dollars redeemed, many into dimes. President Cleveland renomination favored. potential VP candidates Vilas and Black discussed. Republicans arrested for stealing Pension Office records. astronomical data reinterpreted as temperature effects on instruments.
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AIA Gres Omprinssalene
Washineton
D.C
Butler
South Carolina
Nations Bank
Bayard
Cleveland
Vilas
Black
How Senator Cameron Writes Its Name
Senator Don Cameron son of his father chieftain of the Pennsylvania Clan Cameron has been fishing in the Alaska wonderland and hobnobbing with Ex kimo statesmen. Don isn’t a fan orator but can pull strings behind the scenes and make others perform. Senator-elect Daniel of Virginia has gone to New York to order a new suit for his debut while Editor Medill of the Chicago Tribune keeps up a busy schedule. An old outlist notes one man in six hundred can manage his eyes. Major Reynolds finished thrashing. he made oats and wheat yields on acres nearby. The article mentions billiard balls, ivory, and a note from B F Jobson & Co. about a reader’s money-making claim. Mrs Langley’s leading man Cogham quits a play, stirring sympathy among baldheads. President and Mrs Cleveland’s October visit to St Louis and Madison is described with guests and hotel stays noted, including Senator Howell B Jackson in Nashville.
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W. A. Keonsay Tam
Kingdom of Heaven
Reid
Washington County
Knoxville
Jonesbury
Johnson City
Washington
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Brother Moore
Ratlif
W.D. McPheiridge
Kinney
Tenu
Faercheots
Lele
John J. Vortrees
Tennessee
Holeston Methodiat
Thadebater
Knorville Journal
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Alaska
Senla
Don
Virginia
Jaif
B. F. Jobson & Co
Richmond
Ruin Across Counties After Rain Floods Hit Texas Rail Line
September 2 Special from Waes reports every bridge in Dll county washed away by rain causing substantial ruin to depots and furnitures with losses near 100000 dollars. Duane age heavy in Boxqne county along the Sant Fe line. Towns Trodyll Weilwey Hill Acquilla Layee severely struck. Central Missouri Pugillo mob at Grand View. a nine mile prairie stretch left travellers without food. Railroads stalled and schedules unrepaired.
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Omesuo
Waes
Dll
Boxqne
Sant Fe
Trodyll
Weilwey Hill
Acquilla Layee
Central Jar
Missouri Pugillo
Grand View
Stnset
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Harvard College
Panl
Uns Association
Renabel
Little Rock Democrat
Rapilivena
Democratic Party
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New Orleans
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Jnnitor Courier
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Knoxville Car Wheel Company
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Chicago
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National Banks
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Rider Haggard
Richard Jefferies
America
MUU
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Actihyg Land Commlestoner Stoekelager
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Eettlenent
Southern Pacifc Railroad
California
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Oregon
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Alabama
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