Denying Guest of Murder of Amos Osborne
Preliminary hearing held Friday for Charlie Bellers and Doe Leonard in a murder case described as flagrant and unprovoked. Governor Smith and local officials attended as prosecutors note this is rare in his years of defending a member or prosecutor for assault. Testimony portrays a drunken motive to kill. Sellers claims innocence while recounting events after dinner squirrel hunting near the X OG and O track. Witnesses describe gunfire, arrest, and conflicting accounts as authorities seek justice.
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Charlie Bellers
Doe’? Leonard
Kay
P.Q. Miller
Gov. Smith
Sellers
Leonard
X. OG
D& O
Walter Quinn
J. E. Adams
Adnan
Goy
Smith
Adams
Doc’ Leonard
Fred W. Green
Qeborne
Almsberry
Theeno
Pothenan Fogleman
Rellers
Coast Artillery
Suspected murder at McDonald’s ontit scene near Bristol
Witnesses describe a shooting at a cabin near McDonald’s ontit, with Sellers seen leaving the scene with a shotgun. Brock reportedly saw the events but would not testify. Doc Leonard, Bristol product, found not guilty of complicity but jailed as a witness on a 250 bond. Sellers jailed without bond. deputy sheriff moved both to Jonesboro for grand jury action. The case is viewed as a cold blooded murder with Sellers as the likely culprit.
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McDonald's Ontit
Bie
Hiss
Sellerse
Brock
Wes
Sellers
Doc Leonard
Bristol Product
Esq
Miller
Pitts
Leonard
Jonesboro
Bolton
Democratic Meeting in Washington Nominates Strong County Ticket
The Washington county Democratic convention in Jonesboro nominated a robust ticket led by Henry Jackson as trustee and Sheriff W F Jones, with R Warren as circuit court clerk and Guy Chase as county superintendent. The party endorsed Gov Patterson’s administration and urged unity for liberty and free government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Jones
Jackson County Court
Guy
Chase
R. Warren
Kenneth Fine
Jonesboro
W. A. Walker
EJ. Baxter
Geo. B. Campbell
Thomas
U.S. Keebler
H. H. Carr
C.F. Carson
J. L. Humphreys
Washington County
Democratic Party
Friends of Free Government
Henry Jackson
R. &. Warren
W. Dulaney
Guy &. Chase
Judgment in Politics Mire Alleged in Supreme Court Nominations
A columnist decries supreme court judges engaging in backroom maneuvers and snap conventions to secure renomination, arguing this action bars public voice in candidate selection. The piece accuses lawyers of steering county meetings, cites planned April 12 conventions, and warns of partisan manipulation and excess legal influence in state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State Committee
Patterson
Ward
Ocratis
Frazier
Beau Folk
Chuckey Valley News Roundup From Tennessee Farms To Town
Reports from Chuckey Valley Tennessee detail a Washington College 19 to 4 win over King College of Bristol after a 1 to 0 prior day victory. Dry warm weather sparks local concerns about crops and fires. Notable items include Miss Nannie Ruble’s Knoxville High School graduation and Conkling High School events and staff visits. Corn and tobacco farming described with rising tobacco prominence, plus forest fires along nearby mountains. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised locally.
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Chuckey Valley
Tenn
King College
Bristol
Washington College Sphere
Washington College
Nannie Ruble
Knoxville
N. Humphreys
Conkling High School
Jonesboro
Will Magee
Gris Dillon
East
Tennessee
Chamberlain
People's Bank of Bull's Gap Chartered in Hawkins County
Secretary of State Goodloe issued a charter of incorporation for the People's Bank of Bull's Gap in Hawkins County. Incorporators include EM Myers York Quilby J B Willoughby H W Addington J K Rush G Mooney W M Bader William Grinby William Knipp W S Quillees and B K Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodloe
People’s Bank of
Bull's Gap
Hawkins County
EM. Myers
York Quilby
J. B. Willoughby
H. W. Addington
J. K. Rush
G. & Mooney
W. M. Bader
William Grinby
William Knipp
W. 5. Quillees
8. K. Shepherd
Glean Up Back Alleys Meeting Inspires New Enterprises
The Commercial Club met on Roan Street reporting several new enterprises expected soon. They noted fire losses exceed premiums and urged the city to clear back alleys and add hose wagons. Precautions may lower insurance rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comet
Oor
Roan Street
Killed While Cutting a Tree Near Here
Denney Hicks aged nineteen was killed eight miles south of here in the eighth district while felling a tree. He suffered a broken neck and back and died instantly. The event is mentioned amid a broader political argument about Tennessee’s elective judiciary and who should elect judges.
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Denney Hicks
Here
Nny
State of
Tennessee
Stat of
County Democrats select leaders and debate primary path
The county party convened to name delegates and outline ballot strategy. Edmund Ragan's successor was postponed until May, while WeN Walker and EJ Baxter were chosen as county executive chairman and secretary. The meeting urged unity for the August ticket and warned against meddling with supreme court elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasksweasor
Ed Ragan
Wen
Walker
EJ. Baxter
Points Regarding the Census Proclamation 1910
The notice explains the 1910 census starts April 1 and must be completed in two weeks in cities and thirty days elsewhere. Enumerators wear a badge reading United States Census 1910. Adults must provide information, which is confidential. the president assures cooperation, stating it concerns no taxation, military service, or immigration regulation. Citizens are urged to answer promptly and accurately.
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Not
Lso
Carnival to Feature Wild Animal Show in Johnson City
The Johnny J. Jones Exposition Opens Monday April 14 with Capt Curly Wilson and Royal Bengal tigers and a steel arena act. Europe’s famed trainer Mdm Mauritia brings leopards pumas and wolves. Fifteen shows two brass bands free acts and royal Italian band play daily on the streets of Johnson City.
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Johnny J. Jones
Johnson City
Curly Wilson
Royal Bengal Tigers
Hon. Lewis
Mdm
Mauritia
Europe
Wilson
Lewis
Royal
Ilalian
Jobneon City
Southern Depot Fight Leaves Two Wounded
Saturday afternoon at the Southern freight depot a quarrel between John Jones, a driver for G. H. Shoun & Co., and a firm employee Mr. Shown resulted in both men being badly bruised. Shown suffered a painful knife wound. Jones was struck on the head with a rock. They were sent to a doctor for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johm Jones
G. H. Shoun & Co
Shown
Southern
Jones
Engineer Kirkpat Rick in city for water works bids
Walter G. Kirkpatrick consulting engineer of Jackson Mississippi is in the city with Maj Dunlap to plan and specify a new water works project bids to be opened May 6th Fickle weather noted Dr Fahrney Teething syrup advertised with free sample offer text appears in the item.
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Walter G. Kirkpatrick
Jackson, Miss
Maj. Dunlap
Fortune Suffers Sprained Ankle in Factory Accident
W M Fortune an engineer at American Cigar Box Lumber Co plant fell from a scaffold Saturday afternoon while working on the cyclone. He sustained a sprained ankle but was not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Fortune
American Cigar Box Lumber Co
Postmasters Changed as Evans Sanders Faction Gains Ground
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters in Tennessee. Brownlow men were replaced by Newell Sanders picks in four counties including Lebanon Murfreesboro Wartrace Hickman and Franklin. The White House aims to win Evans Sanders support from Tennessee delegates for the next Republican convention.
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Charles 8
Moss
Franklin
Wrangel D. Robertson
Springfield
Mr. Brownlow
Middle
West Tennessee
Newell Sanders
Evans-Sanders
Tennessee
Death of Ralph Moore
Little Ralph Moore aged 3 years 10 months died Saturday morning after a prolonged pneumonia illness. Despite medical care and loving nursing from his parents, he did not recover. The funeral is at his residence on Watauga avenue with Rev. O R Tarwater officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
S. E. N. Moore
Watauga Avenue
O. R. Tarwater
Electric Bitters touted as grate remedy for grip and weakness
The text claims the air demon spreads LaGrippe causing weakness, nervousness, and appetite loss. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier that strengthens nerves and restores health after grip. Guaranteed satisfaction by H. C. Miller.
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H. C. Miller
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Amos Osborne
Bill Brock
Washington
Guv. Patterson
M. R. Patterson
JL WH. Carr
F. Carson
Jas. L. Humphrey
People's Bank OF
Unaka National Bank
Waterman's Ideal
J. E. Crouch
Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Erintendent
Public Instruction
The
Bissd
Ds. King
H.C. Miller's
Middle Tennessee
Ain
Southern Depot
Enngineer Kirkpatrick
Fortune
Sanders
Easy Boss
Evans Sanders
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