Goodson Den-gerwl call for unified Democratic ticket per the 1885 election
Johnson City Tenn September 10 1885 editorial praises Goodson Den-gerwl for backing the full Democratic ticket while urging party unity. It discusses separate elections for Judges versus Governor and Congressman, notes Dr J H Alexander of Elizabethton was removed as Examining Surgeon over a postwar whipping charge, and mentions a federal judgment against him. It questions appointing or replacing and anticipates General Grant’s eulogy by General Sherman before the Grand Army of the Republic in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Alexander
Elizabethton
Alexander
Knoxville
Carter County
Dr. Alexander
Tue
Gowerie
Pecksniffian Republicanism in Pennsylvania Fund Drive
The piece ridicules the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee for soliciting subscriptions for party purposes. It likens the acts to Pecksniffian deception, questions Civil Service limits on such pressure, and condemns the perceived hypocrisy of self styled virtuous leaders. The writer mocks fundraising letters and hypocritical moral posturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Bae
Republican State Committee of
Pennsylvania
Department of the Interior
Washington
Peckaniff Kob
Peckaniff
J. ¥. Heavid
Postmaster Appointments Drawn Across Several States
Wasurxeros dispatch lists multiple postmaster appointments and continuations in Georgia and Tennessee. Named individuals include Thomas F. Allison Lavonia W J Mease Oak Bower John P Christian Mr Robt Mrs M T Harris Mathey ville To Booth Caroling Mr Julies Troublefield Wedgefeld Ladine F E McLendon Helltown James Axby Brekebilt Q Strange Auveny hon BR W LIndy Sid olay C F Wether Rectortown Kige Jervings and Ordinary inland offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxeros
Mob hangs suspected killer after streetcar murder in Chartarooga Mo
Police officer Mitchell a streetcar driver was shot five times by a black assailant after forcing him off a car for smoking. The mob broke the jail, hanged the suspect with stones tied to his feet. Two militia companies were deployed but failed to stop the lynching. Wounded bystanders confirmed deaths including a bookkeeper and others reported dead or mortally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Williams
Bia
Knoxville
Lee Sellers
Wm. Nenny
Kindrick Brothers
John Bailey
Sept. C
Thomas Seay
Sellers
Seay
Foraker Opens Republican Campaign in Ohio in Thunderous Speech
The Hon J F Foraker opened the Republican campaign in Ohio with a dramatic display. The speech drew profound attention though critics say it distorted facts. The piece lauds the party’s record while blasting Democrats as excoriated, arguing the GOP victory is misread by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5
Foraker
Ohio
Democratic Party
Republicans Boost for Smuggling Bust in Customs Reform
A Detroit Free Press interview with a cynical critic claims Grover Cleveland’s reforms disrupted a once thriving Republican run smuggling business. The critic says new officials tightened enforcement, stopping smuggling across the Rio Grande, hurting regional trade and giving Republicans a new chance to accuse Democrats of ruining the country.
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Grover Cleveland
Detroit Free Prey
Custom House
Rio Grande
Herald
Summer’s backbone repaired hints at economic revival
Philadelphia Times notes that revival may come from active effort during hard times. It contrasts Southern progress with Northern stagnation, questions political leadership like John Sherman and Civil Service reform, and critiques Massachusetts campaign dynamics while warning against expensive reforms and misplaced blame.
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John Sherman
Welegraphic Ticks and New Year Prices in 19th Century News
The report covers diverse items: Major Axton Portd’s death in Iris residence Waterville Oneida County. John Turner sells a Hambletonian horse pair to President Cleveland for 5000 dollars. a large 25 000 worker march in New York with anti Tribune banners. Thomas Seay linked to Sellers lynching. Gen William Sherman refusing local Grant Monument presidency duties. Memphis cotton crop outlook noting drought injury. Lexington area lynching aftermath with Lizzie Hickman implicated. Knoxville debates about dual Democratic conventions. Frank Lowry’s Florida return to trial path.
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Axton
Waterville
Oneida County
Knoxviux
Tenn
Wright
Sellers
Maines
Foust
Lizzie Hickman
Hickman
Knox County
Frank Lowry
Murphy
Fla
Unicoi County
Florida
Beath of the Brave Engineer Dies After Railway Heroism
Bob Taylor, a train engineer on the Indiana Bloomington Western Railroad, died from injuries after last Wednesday's crash. He remained at his post to save 160 passengers, a deed described as among the most heroic, with a large funeral expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beath
Rebellion Speech Sparks Debate in Union Circles
A fragmentary political exchange discusses limiting a minor revolt to a corner of United States soil to allow John Sherman a distant strike at Britain, suggesting strategic restraint amid cross Atlantic tensions. The remark hints at broader imperial and legislative maneuvering in a tense era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Sherman
Brit Charrpry
Snow Storm Described at Deadwood in Sept. 6
Snow storm ends two weeks of mild weather in Beanwoon Dakota. Temperatures ranged fifty to sixty degrees with rain daily. Grain outlook is bleak as most crops are cut and stored feed is heating. Threshing is nearly idle and prices have risen. Farmers show great discouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Beanwoon
Dak
No Jury Yet in the Perkey Case
In Kloxville on September 8 the Perkey murder trial stalled as 46 jurors were exhausted without selection. A second panel of 75 yielded six jurors after challenges and incompetents, with sheriff ordered to bring 100 more for today’s session at one in the afternoon.
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Perkey
Kloxvile
L. A. M. Perkey
Sam Franklin
RB. A. Hart
H. J. Laren
Sam Wright
H. Gray
A. J. Hood
Brownlow French
A Reign of Terror in Ouarranooca and Chattanooga
A griffing battle looms as whites and negros clash rumors spread of armed residents and gun stores exhausted. Reports claim four black men killed today, seven since Sunday including a lynching. Chattanooga fears a bloody outbreak with 500 gathered at Seventh Street Bridge and Sheriff Pyott under threat as crowds surge across Tennessee.
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Ouarranooca
Chattanooga
Koklixing
Cuarrasooga
Pyott
Polk Mitchell
Enid
Seventh Street Bridge
Rhea County
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertsized Cure All
Bucklen's Arnica Malve advertised as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and guaranteed to cure piles with money back if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box sold by J B Hash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hash
Watch Maker and Jeweler Opens in Johnson City
Loom over the Postoffice in Johnson City Tennessee offers cleaning and repair of all watches clocks and jewelry plus sewing machines on short notice. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Repairs and rebuilding offered for any machine ever made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tennessee
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N.Y
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F. Curtis
Upper Sandusky
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Sr. Levi
Wm. T. Sherman
Grant Monument Association
Grand Army of the Tennesse
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Cotton USA
Senator Sherman
Providence Journal
Bucklen
Arnica Malve
W. A. Kite, A. M
J. Harris
Pantadelpo
Eee Iar
Ourai
Emis
Han Somes
Igi
Nat
A. P. Hart’s
Crouch Building
Cargille
Tongs
Cargille & Hodges
GAL
Upper East, Tennessee
Sale & Livery Stable
G. H. Matthews
R. R. Croneing
My Nees’ Mackamith
H. H. Carr
Aldornay
Law End Solutor
Chancery
Dentistry
J. A. Pierce
Tennaskee
Otlee
Rows
L. Tayvon
Koneni Binnow
Isaac Harr
Choultani Chinoer
East Tennessee
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City
Dickinson
Depot
Dickey & Anderson
City Drugs Stores
JONES
Yew Howe
Ori
Eayunnine
Yscine
M’neil & Wolfe
Will Harr
Hata
Queh
Louisyux, Ky
H. A. Hate
Shorthand Institute
Dean Sins
Menare
Julius Winter, Jr. & Co
Asoon
Carmpetenty
J. D. King
D. D
S. H. Toy, M.D
Johnson City, Tenn
J. B. Jones
City Ding Store
Mheels
Deat and Blind
Atlanta
Ming Minnie Watlane
Mia
George Fickdand
McAfee Street
Constitution
Will
Rose
Hermie
Hale
Kalee
Will Mall
J. C. Harden
Johnson City Real Estate Co
C. R, RB
W.P. Brewer
Ki Brewer
Sifoet, Brewer & CO
Life & Fire Insurance Agents
Bristol
Mules Gumar Salon
Sim Hyder
Clark & On
Main St
Taiado
Nickels House
Sam. W. Rhea
Smith's Gallery
Main Street
Geo. .H Berry
J. F. Crumillay
Unaiog
Preziam
Liberal Club OF Fers
Roarr Racomp
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