Cleveland era politics ruffle Ohio and South scenes
A Memphis on duty, bustling New York talks with Boss Hanna, and McKinley’s Ohio campaign dominate letters. Republicans split over imperial policy while Democrats gain confidence as Ohio moves toward election. Washington negro delegation warns on 15th Amendment issues. legal routes remain for unconstitutional laws.
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Ohio
McKinley
New York
Hanna
Europe
Mae
McLenn
Boas Hanna
Philippines
Washington
White House
Miskinley
North Carolina
Extension of C H C Road to North Carolina Advanced
The C H C line extends from Unaka Springs into North Carolina with a contract let to Js Lipscomb of Griffney 8.0. A 11 mile section from the present terminus to the Cave river mouth must be finished by June 1 1900, weather permitting. Rail supply issues may force reusing Johnson City to Watauga rails. The Uptegrove line from Unicoi to Limestone Cove progresses, enabling timber transport to Johnson City factories.
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Unaka Springs
North Carolina
Lipscomb
Griffney
Unike Springs
Marion
Virginia
Dnnka Springs
Cave River
Tui Comer
Nolachucky
Johnson City
Watauga River
Uptegrove
Wm. E. Uptegrove & Bro
Unicoi
Limestone Cove
O. R
Elollow Poplar
Split in Republican Faction Hits Tennessee Politics
The Chattanooga News reports a major rupture in the Brownlow and Foster Y. Brown partnership. Allegations accuse Col Brownlow of bulldozing Brown, provoking a split as Evans allegedly allied with Brownlow’s rival. Internal revenue official A J Tyler’s statements sparked further tensions.
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Chattanooga News
Brownlow
Foster Y. Brown
Mr. Brown
Col. Brownlow
A. J. Tyler
Internal Revenue Collector
Evans
Tyler
Brown in Third District Fight Over Brownlow Move
A tumultuous sequence follows an interview and a Knoxville meeting as Brownstone or Brownlow push for Brown to run as delegate. Brown remains silent, his friends suspect a Brownlow scheme to carry the Third district, with indications he will not run or aid Brownlow.
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Tylor
Mr. Brown
Harmony
Evans
Brown
Mr. Tyler
R W. Austin
Mr. Austin
Knoxville
Brownlow
Chattanooga News
Knoxville Sentinel
Trownlow
Described pension reform and local society notes in Tennessee
A fragmentary Tennessee paper comments on war pensions and abuses by insiders, criticizes Congress for inaction, and rails at incompetence. It then shifts to community notices: a Johnson City fundraiser, church events, school openings, marriages, travels, illnesses, and local trades as various residents move, wed, or visit.
Barnacles in Government Pensions Debate Spark Taxpayer Outcry
A Globe-Democrat dispatch argues excess civil pensions keep nonworking officials in place. It claims Congress resists firing drones, then proposes pensions as cheaper relief. The piece questions fairness, urging voters to pressure lawmakers against costly civil pensions.
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Washington
Globe-Democrat
Orgwn
Congress
Barnacles
In Memoriam at First Presbyterian Missionary Society
A memorial notice records resolutions adopted by the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church in loving remembrance of Mrs. Sarah M. Hoss a longtime member and worker. The group expresses condolences and vows to imitate her Christian character and prayers for the Kingdom while recalling her influence and asking God to bless those she left behind. The note closes with lines from a poem sent by a near relative.
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Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Sarah M. Hoss
Kingdom of Christ
Pearly Gates
Solomon and Queen of Sheba in John Robinson show
The John Robinson show presents a biblical spectacle “Solomon, his Temple and the Queen of Sheba” in a vivid living illustration. A grand entertainment claimed to be the most enjoyable and mind nourishing afternoon and evening offering, reviving biblical episodes for public amusement.
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Solomon
John Robinson
Queen of
Sheva
Terael
John Rettig
Himeslf
Joloson
Sale of John son City property by deed of trust decree
Trustee Tsaad Hann announces sale of a lot and house on Cherry Street in Johnson City Washington County Tennessee by highest cash bid at the front door of Jobe's Opera House. Sale date October Th 1810. property dimensions reference Seavers and Scuvera lots. action per deed of trust dated July 8, 1800.
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J. O. King
Jobe
Johnson City
Washington County
Tenn
Cherry Street
G. O. Seavers
G. G. Scuvera
Tsaad Hann
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Medi
CY H. Lyle
Remine
Memphis
Johnson Cillan
Supreme Court of the
United States
Politics IN
Tie Cour
Smith Will Sanders
Philip
Ecient Pine Commissioners
Otis
Navy
Admiral Schley
South Atlantic
Department
Central
South America
Schley
Joe Blackburn
Col. Bryan
Kentucky
Bryan
Atrons 14
J. Birney
Home
M. E. Church
South
Dobson
Main Street
Organ Fund
Noah
Watauga
Ep. Romer
J. F. Robertson
Roy
Claude Fry
Alec McQunean
Dallas
Texas
Austin Springs
Indian Territory
J. B. Smalling
Barns
E. 0. Smith
Watauga Academy
Wm. E. Murrell
Nora Hughes
Wm. Shell
A. P. Shell
J. C. Robertson
T. T. Reese
J.J. Kaupp
Juniata
Alabama
M. A. Shaner
J. W. Taylor
Daniel Foust
Austin Spring
Albertson
Eligabethton
Myrtle
George Snodgrass
Range Burial Ground
Turkeytown
Barney Thompson
Elizabethton
Horneck & Harris
Bowers
W. B. Locket & Co
Wills
Vale of Tears
Lva
Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta, GA
Eae
Chancery
Tennessee
Lada Kate Gray Ve
Thomas W. Gray
Thomas E. Gray
Anid County
Gonrt House
Shipley
D. W. Hovax
FINE
Phone
Alters UC
Wilks TS
SR Poe
SIO
Roan and
King Strlets
City Drug Store
Bolton
WL James
Wes
Phillips
Daniel Walters
Phillips & Walters
Piedmont Hotel
Fish Spring
Carwr County
Dan Walters
the Palace Livery Stable
W. C. Snapp
John M. Barlow
Fertzers
A.M. Mettetal & Sons
Hilton’s
Market St
Carnegie
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