Three Cents a Mile Tariff Sought in Tennessee Rail Line
The Tennessee Railroad Commission asked Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad President Carter to justify fares, prompting a reply promising a three cent per mile reduction across Tennessee. The new line runs from Johnson City through North Carolina points.
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Tennessee Railroad Commission
Carter
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railroad
Nashville Banner
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio
Johnson City
North Carolina
Position for Mrs Carmack
Representatives Brownlow and Austin of Tennessee districts spearhead a plan to appoint the widow of late Senator Carmack as Postmistress at Columbia Tennessee. They circulate a petition to the president seeking nomination with ten of twelve delegation signatures. Senator Taylor and Representative Padgett withhold signatures for differing reasons.
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Washington
Brownlow
Austin
Tennessee
Carmack
Columbia
Tenn
Stow
Withington
Senator Taylor
Padgett
Taylor
Negro lynched after attempted assault near Arcadia
April 12 report from Arcadia states John Smith a Black man captured early yesterday morning was hanged outside the city after an attempted assault on Miss Mary Ewing. The victim begged for mercy offered cash but was seized by a mob following bloodhound pursuit. Sheriff Freeman and deputies struggled to move him before an automobile posse diverted them. The lynching occurred at a turpentine camp edge where the suspect was identified by Miss Ewing.
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Arcadia
John Smith
Mias Mary | Uwing
Miss Ewing
Will Knowles
Phe Broke
Freeman
Smith
Jatt
Dulaney Gar
Dulaney and Gammon wedding held at home of Dr J H Gammon in Bristol Tennessee Dr N T Dulaney Sr 75 marries Miss Mary Emma Gammon sister of Dr Gammon and cousin of Senator R J Taylor ceremony led by Dr J V Buchiiiin First Presbyterian Chattanooga and Rev J B Converse Morristown Tennessee after ceremony couple travel to Brownsville for new life Dr Dulaney longtime physician and former state legislator born in Sulllivan County in 1830s
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Bristol
East Tennessee
J. H. Gammon
Sixth Street
N.T. Dulaney
Mary Emma Gammon
Gammon
Fintt
United States
R. J. Taylor
J. V .Buchiiiin
Duleney
Sullivan County
Tennessee
J. W. Bachimm
East Tennessee Republican Races Set for Judge and Attorney General
East Tennessee campaigns heat up as J. Tyler seeks re election for circuit judge facing Maj. Paul K E Divine of Johnson City. The attorney general contest may feature several candidates including C B Lovette, G B Moore, P A Vines, and Robert Allen with more names rumored.
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Cire
J. Tyler
Paul KE. Divine
Soldier's Home
Johnson City
Judge Tyler
Maj. Divine
Tyler
Maj
Divine
Upper East Tennessee
Dana Marmon
Greeneville
C. B. Lovette
BR. N. Moore
P. A. Vines
Marural
Robert Allen
Elizabethton
Uit
Robinson Stock Co to Stay Through Summer at Hippodrome
The Robinson Stock Company announces it will continue its season through the summer at the Hippodrome Theatre featuring up-to-date dramatic plays and vaudeville acts for entertainment during the warm months.
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Robinson Stock Co
Hippodrome Theatre
Prohibition Declared Unconstitutional In Alabama
In Mobile on April 10 Justice Mayfield ruled a key section of the state prohibition law unconstitutional, striking down prohibiting storing or possessing liquor in inhabited buildings. The decision says the home is protected by the federal bill of rights and that warrants to seize liquor were illegal. Hotels and cafes raided recently may challenge seizures and pursue action against raid instigators.
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Mobile
Ala
Justice Mayfield
Montgomery
Mayfield
Prohibition
Sait
Tyler to Return to Bench in May
Judge A J Tyler plans to resume duties in Bristo l in late April or early May after a period of illness.Attorney General Dana Harmon reported Tyler is physically improved and should return for the circuit’s next term in May. The Harmon Tyler feud from years ago was one of the state’s fiercest campaigns and almost reached the Supreme Court, but the two now reconcile and remain cordial.
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A. J. Tyler
Bristol
Dana Harmon
Greeneville
Tayler
Harmon
Judge Tyler
Harmon-Tyler
Supreme Court
Cour
Keefauver
Bristol Herald-Courier
Baying the Moon Controversy Faults Moon on Loyalty
The report notes Tennessee Congressman Moon faced criticism for an audacious bid to seem loyal to principle, provoking debate over political stance and loyalty in his recent actions. The fragment hints at disloyal intent and public reaction to his remarks or maneuvers.
Democratic discord over Cannon rules cited by papers
A collection of editorials from Memphis News Scimitar Nashville Tennessean Chattanooga News Nashville American and Columbia Herald criticizes Democrats stance on Speaker Cannon rules Moon Clark Williams and internal party discipline while noting infighting and partisan disputes across northern and southern papers.
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Wisconsin
Northwest
Nashville Tennessean
Cannon
Chattanooga News
Moon
Clark
John Sharp Williams
Nashville
Columbia Herald
Easter Service at Munsey Memorial for Bristol Knight Templars
Special Easter service held at Munsey Memorial Methodist church with St. Omer Commandery No. 19 Bristol members attending. Processional Onward Christian Soldiers and The Son of God Goes Forth to War featured. prayers, scripture, and hymns marked the program. Offering conducted by Rev. B. Vaught for city poor relief.
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Munsey Memorial Methodist Church
Knight Templars
St. Omer
No. 19
Bristol
Wichonly
Jesus
Simon
Knight
W. Osborne
A. T. Barriest
Son of God
B. Vaught
Johnson City to Host Permanent Stock Company This Summer
Johnson City will welcome a permanent stock company this summer signaling rapid local growth in line with southern cities. The Robinson Stock Co. is promoted to boost the venture with appearances at the Hippodrome and Hippodrome Theatre all season. Watch for opening dates and popular ticket prices.
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Johnson City
Robinson Stock Co
Hipsrome
Atch
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