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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1884
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and abbreviations tied to a senatorial race and electors. It mentions Geo. Br. Duncan and several other individuals with unclear roles, suggesting a damaged historical ballot or slate listing.
A fragmented OCR fragment discusses the Republican platform in Indiana, laments extravagance and corruption, and recalls Civil War era figures like Tilden and Hayes. It references the Democratic and Republican parties, a Chicago convention, and calls for renewal of administration and morality. The text blends political critique with historical reminiscence and quoted lines about leadership and patriotism.
A sensational political tirade denounces vote buying and corruption in Pettibone’s 1870s primary. It cites demands for money and whiskey swaying ballots, calls for renewed primaries, and condemns Republican and Democratic misdeeds with charged rhetoric. It also recounts Keeble’s 1876 Blaine critique and a forged money trail claim with contested endorsements.
Immense crowds filled the railroad machine shop to hear Gov. Baty praise Reid and attack the Republican stance. He declared Reid's tenure historic and that the Democratic slate would win by a large majority. Baty asked supporters to accept Brownlow as party leader and urged Republicans to follow his guidance.
Pettibone county Republicans held two conventions last Monday. The first elected Bam Limerly chair and dhaios A. West as county chair. Tom Reeves led a second meeting with Amstrong as chairman and J. A. Febulaey as county chair, adjourned after debate.
Fragmented remarks recount a county race with Dr. Dolmen a key figure in the Diapoteritie party. The piece cites 1876 Washington County loyalties, criticizes a rival, and notes Republican strength in Knoxville with referrals to political tensions and upcoming campaigns.
A chaotic 19th century political pamphlet page cites Democratic and Republican exchanges. References to Pettibone and Taylor hint at contested primaries, tariff debates, and alleged corruption in local voting. The column weaves gossip about leaders, letters, and public sentiment across multiple towns and dates.
General intelligence from the Bristol Courier cites Bate speaking in Blountville this Saturday, while the State Fair runs in its third week. Davison county plans a new jail, and Roscoe Conkling backs St John for office. Mentions C J S John of Blountville linked to the Supreme bench and Chas Vance discussed for circuit judge. A Nashville greenback payer is anticipated.
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