Prohibition Debate and Political Bribes in Tennessee
A Tennessee political news digest reports Butler denying bribery charges amid prohibition debates. It covers railroad development from Johnson City to Bristol, a planned monument for Governor Sevier, local reactions in Jonesboro, and letters defending Butler’s stance. Also notes on telegraph line progress and a publisher’s critique of political foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sevier
Tennessee
J. W. Walker
Tallapooxa River
Alabama
Jonesboro
Johnson City
Butler
Knoxville Journal
Nashville
New York Exchange
Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad Company
Camden
Benrietta Mills
Shirley New Kira
American
Nashiille
Knoxville
Bautler
Aline
Vel
Chancery Court
Bristol
George S. Kinney
Charles Nelson
Mountain City
Hamilton House
Ir. Hamilton
Judas Iscariot
Cloudland Hotel
Roan Mt
Fresh Oysters at George R Browns City Restaurant
Fresh oysters advertised by George R Browns City Restaurant. Oysters served in any style with free delivery within the city. Lanier and Gente parlor open at all hours with an entrance to the ladies' parlor behind Christeman's jewelry store. Oysters received fresh daily and sold in varying quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chritvemnan
Real Estate Fire Insurance Dealer Ad by J 8 Wilson
J 8 Wilson dealer of real estate fire insurance represents Firemans Insurance Co of California. The ad notes paid losses in the Chicago and Boston fires and shows surplus over liabilities of 1,808,670.18. Call and see me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lx Real Estate Fire Insurance
Firemans Insurance Co
California
Chicago
Boston
Belva Lockwood backs Cleveland 1888 bid in Washington letter
Regular Washington correspondent reports Cleveland’s rise as a “man of Destiny” and notes Democratic rivals removed by death while Belva Lockwood urges nominating Mrs. Cleveland for president in 1888 as the party’s top choice. The piece cites Turnout of politics and suffrage activism in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washixaton
D. C
Cleveland
Blaine
Prince of Wales
Butler
St.John
Belva Lockwook
Washington
Woman Suffrage Party
Ayer s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed by Satisfied Users
A narrative testimonial from Robert Vanderpool of Meadville Pa and others praising Ayer s Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for colds bronchial troubles and throat ailments. Readers hear how initial neglect led to worsening coughs and how one bottle restored health, urging local druggists to stock the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vanderpool
Muadville
Ani
Magnolia
Ark
Ayer
Agerko
Lowell
Mas
Lottie
Democrats Seek Term Extension Amid Tariff Talks at Oak View
The piece notes a Cleveland candidate backed by Gen Sherman and a social visit by Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle to President Cleveland at Oak View. Rumors claim a tariff plan aims to end tobacco and whisky taxes, cut life necessities duties, with internal revenue concessions. Secretary Bayard hopes a long standing Canadian fisheries dispute may be settled by an International Commission, a win for American diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Cleveland
Carlisle
Mra
Oak View
Bayard
United State
England
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Tenn
Ben Butler
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
Cranberry
North Carolina
Elizabethton
Bristol Courier
John J. Vertrees
Knonville Journal
John 4. Vertrees
Knorville
A. 8. Smith
Smith & Lathrop
Nebraska City
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Charleston, Cincinnatti & Chicago
Fishing Creek
W. A. Jackins
Hickory Grove
Yorkville Enquirer
Toto
Roderick Random Butler
Knoxville Baltor
Wim
Col. Green
Brown
Indiana
J.J. Littleton
Jetter
Maxwell House
Littleton
Green
George 8
Loudon Phillips
Tf Thad
Enoxville
R. Borin
Maxwell Howe
Wore
Boutler
Buller
South-West
Virginia
Boodler McGarigle
Canada
Hawdler Wid Hep
Detwest
Royal Scientific Society of
Upsala
Sweeden
Geo. R. Brown
Hington
Hood
Popullar
Manila
J. Hood & CO
Mass
Piedmont House
J.J. Weiler
Taubes
Aveyts
Obuvey
Migloet
Tipuironia
Aver
Rongers Prutt
Taufferal
Lange
Leote
Roe Burrow
Chancery
Law and Chancery Court
Washington, Sullivan, Carters Johnson and
Tatoos
Kuyt Tonnened
H. Carr
Solictor
Johnson City, Tenn
Isaac Harr
Attorney AT Law
Alreult and Chancery Courts
East Tennesee
Supreme Courte
Colvetions
C. Angel
Elizabethtin
DrapeRick Dh
Beraphon & Epps
LAW
Tanna
Prest Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
Geo
H. Berry
Truslow's Block
Rizabethton
K. Sam W. Rhea
Main St
Smith's Gallery
Wiley M
Christian, Hoss & Oder
Thea LA
General Merchandise
Earnest
East Teny, Lumber CO
Johnson
Aizes
ALEO
Bolte
Widdow General Pornidey
Johnson City Foundry and Machine Works
Tinwarr
Qual
Gattering
Main Street
Lynghburg Fertil
Mann
Wright & Craighill
Lynchburg VA
Jousrox Crry Wannroves
A.J. Barnes
G. E. Naff
Jouxros
Oury
Teswensen
Gry
Casseria
Centaur Liniment
Bank OF
United States
Europe
East Tennessee
Bargent & Groenliefs
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