War News and Obituary in Knoxville Times Now
Europe war reports show Russian activity on the Danube with torpedo defenses and fleet movements near Nicolayet while Britain mobilizes fleets and troops. Parson William Gannaway Brownlow dies in Knoxville aged 71, after a notable career as minister, editor, and Tennessee governor. Grasshopper outbreaks appear to subside as Prof Thomas notes eggs without hatching in Montana and Nebraska, signaling waning threat to the West.
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Europe
Danube
Rustchuk
Nicolayet
Odessa
Russia
Crimea
Kamimania
Austris
England
Malta
Corfu
Ionian Sea
Albania
Servia
Dobrudya
Botenne
Black Sea
Kars
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville
Tenn
William Gannaway Brownlow
Wythe County
Virginia
Abingdon
M. E. Church
Nullificia
John C. Calhoun
Knoxville Chronicle
Tennessee
National Senate
Hayes
Nyrimads
Thomas
Government Entomological Commission
Montana
Thoms
West
Nebraska
Ann Elizas suit doomed as Brigham never legally wed
The court finds Ann Eliza not legally married to Brigham and thus not entitled to divorce or alimony. It states she has no claim beyond servant wages, and hints she may pursue lecturing on the affair. A note on counterfeit coin details and a coin detector is included, plus brief political and other remarks.
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Ann Eliza
Brigham
Der
Register
Keokuk
Davenport
Des Moines
Allison
Thal
Dad
Myling
St. Anthony's Hive
Republican coun ty views on policy and press critics emerge
A long letter from a leading county Republican defends the Southern policy of Mr Eliyes and criticizes surrender to the opposition. The writer argues unity must be won by strength, cites party accountability, and discusses press roles in politics. Additional notes mention journalistic satire and a revenue case at Dubuque.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Des Moines
Josiah T. Young
Jones Co
Eliyes
Mr.ayes
Johnson
Democratic state politics and Hayes clash in Iowa letters
The piece mocks Democratic attempts to rally around Gear and Hubbard amid Governor Hayes policies. It cites John B. Irish and the Iowa City Press, rebuking the Democratic House for resisting army oversight of Chamberlain and Packard and warning of impeachment if Hayes delays.
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Cedar Rapids
John IH. Gear
N. M. Hubbard
S¢te Egiater
Standard
Gear
Keokuk Gate City
South
Hayes
John B. Irish
Iowa
Iowa City
Mayes
Ma Hayes
Chamberlain
Packard
Senate
Treasury Department
Wayes
Oan
Congress
Democratic House
Bill Pagues
Arkney
Inges
Gust
Secretary McCrary on the Election and Southern Questions
Secretary McCrary weighs in on Reconstruction era politics, urging unity within the Republican party while urging the South to pursue justice, education, and equal rights for freedpeople. He argues for reconciliation under local self government, warns against proscriptive reaction, and outlines priorities like sound currency and civil service reform. The piece ends with a tangential note about Packard and Hayes.
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McCrary
Times
Republican Party
South
North
Jett
Temperance Meeting Appeals to Fight Drunkard Trade
Evangelist Rockwell denounces the drunkard and the liquor trade citing biblical verses. He condemns liquor licensing as a revenue device, urging sympathy for the drunkard and urging towns to reject licenses lest they finance ruin. The piece also notes related local religious reflections and Independence Day plans in Wyoming.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Debated Gears Newbolds and German Vote Split in Election
The letter argues against nominating Gear or Newbold to avoid alienating German and temperance voters. It favors allying with temperance supporters backing Newbold over Gear while warning such choices split parties and risk losing votes in the river districts. It references Nosely and a Twain noted lecture amid local political tensions.
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Gear
Gene
Newbold
Thieta
Genr
Issig
Temperance
Lowing
Wright Co. Meritur
Political clashes and regional gossip in the South and Midwest
The column surveys Democratic contentment and Republican fault lines, noting Rutherford Hayes and Alexander Stephens in a Lost Cause context. It reports the death of P. P. Bliss near Euclid Ohio and describes grasshopper control plans in northwest townships. It also discusses Gov Gear temperance critiques and praises Senator Allison’s influence for Iowa.
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Town City
Jion and Sutherland
Bob Toombs
Bonker Hill Monument
Alexander Dt. Stephens
Hayes
Stephen
Alex
Confederacy
Rutherford
Webb C. Hayes
Ohio
Sermon Draws Crowd at Vieciple Church Service
The Vieciple church in Sevch Grove hosted a crowded evening meeting with Elder W. Sweeney delivering one of his best sermons. The Center Junction Advocate notes regret that attendance prevented arranging additional sermons by the elder for variety.
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Vieciple
Sevch Grove
Sweeney
Center Junction
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