Washington Letter on Bryan silver surge and cabinet attacks
Regular correspondent reports on the silver issue shaping the 1896 campaign. Bryan supporters claim gains in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania while Democratic figures trim views on Morton and Carlisle. Senator Morgan and Pugh face criticism. A P A attacks loom as McKinley gains traction. Local court notes and medical ad lines are interwoven with treaty talk and camphor production commentary.
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Bryan
Washington
Lawrence Gardner
Democratic Unibs
New York
Congressional Committee
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Honel Fr. Lovejoy
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Moeton
Senatore Harris
Pugh
Mergan
Cleveland
Morton
Virginia
Potomac
P. B. McKenzie
Eufala
Ala
Morgan
Harris
South
Carlisle
Rheumatism Cure Endorsed In Maryland Letters
Annapolis and Mechanicsville readers report Chamberlain's Pain Balm alleviating rheumatic and muscular pains. Brooks Boots of Main Street endorses it as best for rheumatism. A shopper notes a successful sale, while A J McGill cites a man cured after years of suffering. Druggists sell 50 cents a bottle. Spencer Blackburn condemns Republican boodle at the Caldwell county courthouse.
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Annapouis
Chamberlain
Dno
Brooks
Main St. A
Mechanicsville
St. Mary |O, Md
Himey Wellman
A. J. McGill
Desperate RNC Chief Warns of NY Vote Fallout
The New York Republican county chairman Edward Lauterback warned that if Bryan wins, the republicans of New York would totubide by that decision. He later claimed his strong language was heat of the moment, citing the proverb Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh. Also Ruff tender son discussed the political scene with a citizen, noting his 21 year old son will vote for Bryan and free silver in November.
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Texas
Bryan
Tesas
Washington
Senator Butler
National Committee
Chicago
Minnesota
Indiana
Michigan
Butler
Illinois
Iowa
Mark Hanna
Bevan
ALP
McKinley
Edward Lauterback
N. Y
Republican County Committee
New York
Lauterback
Tenrer
Winston Sentinel
Ruff
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Lands in Watauga County
By virtue of a 1896 superior court judgment in Watauga County, D. B. Dougherty as commissioner announces sale on Monday, Nov 2, 1896 at Boone Court House. Describes two tracts totaling about 120 acres in Cove Creek and Shawneehaw Township, with detailed boundary paths and half interests, to satisfy a debt of 1655.29 dollars plus interest and costs. Title to pass to purchaser upon payment and sale confirmation.
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Jacob Mast
Varm
Younee
Wifesarah Younee
Superior Court of
Watauga
Pwill
Court House
Boone N
Covecreek
Watauga County
Younce
P Cowl
Neeces
Baileys Carver
Pllisons Creek
Richard Reeces
John Meguires Fine
Shawneehaw Township
Said County
Buckeye
Potters Old Corner
Heneh
Harmans Corner
D. B. Dougherty
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Cornell
Alfus Triplett
Exter McGuire
Dora Fry
W. L. Holshouser
Ginx Sutherland
Harvey Wilson
Hugh Henson
Sam Aldridge
New
Mark Holsclaw
Willett Wilson
Watson
J. AH. Wilson
John Harman
Rufus Greer
Statefes
Stella Snyder
Tredell County
D.C. Eller
A.B. Baird
J.B. Williams
Thos Trivett
Cew
Asa Watson
Anderson Danner
John Green
Landen Enstep
Thos Church
Oscar Payne
Maketone Mischief
Millard Keller
Cnst
C. W. Culler
M. L. Reed
China
Samphor
Ech
Eimphor
Eamphor
Home Journal
Cabtonia
Toote
Spencer Blackburn
Caldwell County
Ayers
Cordoyan
LA Amelled
Gaul
Police
W.l.douglas
William R. Lovill
Attorney AT Law
J. M. Hogshead
Panner
ELK
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N.C
W. B. Councill, Jr
Boone, N. C
W. B. Councill
M. D. Boone
King Street
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J.C. Fletcher
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