Elopement case tensions in Tennessee court
The Chattanooga Press reports a Tennessee Circuit Court case involving Cap Hudson and Pearl Kenyon, a mixed race couple cohabiting after a prior elopement. Hudson seeks legal status from a marriage performed out of state while the court cites state law prohibiting cohabitation as man and wife. Bond is posted and trial set for the coming term.
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Mikeogenauga
Cop Hos
Cap Hudson
Pearl Kenyon
Ohio
Hudson
Ninth Street
Pearl
John Springfield
Tennessee
Squire
Supreme Court
T'Rees
Circuit Court
Chattanooga Press
Competing Rail Line Set To Open Between Knoxville and Cincinnati
Knoxville Journal notes a new competitive railway line opening next month. A joint Pullman sleeper service by Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Louisville and Nashville will run to Cincinnati, leaving Knoxville at 7 p.m. and arriving 7:20 a.m. the next day, with only a 30 minute delay versus the current route. Cincinnati departures also at 7:30 p.m. toward Knoxville, passengers east to the Carolinas transfer at Corryton for Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Cincinnati
Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Nashville
Queen Cities
Kentucky Central Road
Knoxvile
C'ncinnati
Carolinas
Corryton
Morrietown
Knoxville Journal
Life Not Worth Living in Jackson Event
M J Hart a young Jew who secretly wed a Catholic girl in Jackson Mississippi two weeks ago attempted suicide this evening by stabbing himself three times with a pocket knife in front of his wife and her mother who had kept apart. Doctors say wounds are not fatal and the groom remains refractory to remarriage.
Walalagon College Commencement and Lectures Preview
Walalagon College ends the year with five commencement exercises. Alumni and annual addresses will be delivered by Dr Young of Nashville and Dr Herrick Johnson of Chicago. The faculty for the next year includes Tas T Cooter, G McClure, T N Hoon, Miss Mattie Rankin, and Miss Jean Rankin. Local figure W C Smithpeters attended in Jolineau City. Recent lectures by Rev Lyman Tedford and Dr Mayo are praised. The Philomathean Society presents Fiddle and the Bow by ex Guy on May S. The community is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Young
Nashville
Herrick Johnson
Chicago
T. Cooter
G. McClure
T. N. Hoon
Mattie Rankin
Jean Rankin
Lyman Tedford
India
Mayo
Boston
Philomathean Literary Society
Ex Guy
Bob
Easter Sermon At Episcopal Church Draws Full House
On Sunday evening 1924h jest Rev 8 Ringgold delivered an Easter octave sermon at the Episcopal church near the Carnegie Hotel Building. Despite bad weather the room was filled by a attentive congregation. He preached from St Pauls Corinthians on the Resurrection, proving himself a master of theology and rhetoric. Ringgold spent the morning with Johnson City parish officers and members and plans to repeat his visit soon with a hearty welcome.
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Ringgold
Episcopal Church
Carnegie Hotel
St. Paul
Johnson City
Bible Society Auxiliary Holds First Anniversary Meeting
The Johnson City Auxiliary to the American Bible Society celebrated its first anniversary at the M. E. Church on Tuesday night. Officers elected include W. A. Troslow as president J. W. Casa as secretary, Range & Dulaney as depository, with an executive committee chosen. The group will meet again at the M. E. Church South on the fourth Sunday in April 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
American Bible Society
M. FE
W. A. Troslow
J. W. Casa
Range & Dulaney
F. W. Earnest
W. B. Whiteside
J. Hardin
H. EB
James A. Cargill
H. Ponder
Meb
South
Excursion to Em breeville Toady Details
An excursion is scheduled from the depot next Samlay with Maydet Train Jeave at 18:3 a.m. Return arrival listed as 100 p.m. Tickets are available at the Western Union telegraph office A248.
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Hunbreeville
Western Union Telegraph Office
Embreevilla
Embreeville
Samlay
EXLOR ON THE WARPATH AT CONGRESSIONAL MEETING
Representative Enloe angrily accused Commissioner Raum of lying and rushed at him during an Office investigating committee session. Colleagues restrained Enloe as Raum sprang to his feet ready to defend himself. Raum left the room with his hat as disorder followed and the committee adjourned without any blows being struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Mr. Enloe
Tennessee
Commissioner Raum
Enloe
Taylor headlines at Opera House for First M E Church benefit
Tda Taylor, newly billed from Austin and Vicksburg, appears at the Opera House on May 3 for the benefit of the First M E Church. The elocutionist will present a program designed to elevate taste with refined entertainment, featuring local musicians and a chorus.
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Tda Taylor
Austin
Texas
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Opera House
Mfe. Qhureh
McCall and Winstead Hit GOP Governor Nomination
Nastviln Tex April 27 John A McCall and George W Winstead of Weakley county lead the Republican race for Governor with McCall likely nominee Col A M Hughes Jr withdraws citing Washington duties and supports Winstead as the convention meets May 4 in Nastviln Texas.
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Nastviln
Texx
John A. McCall
George W. Winstead
Weakley County
McCall
West Tennessee
Winstead
Col
A. M Hughes, Jr
Washington
Wm Astor Dies Abroad In Liverpool Hotel
New York reports William Astor died of heart failure last night in a Liverpool hotel. He was among America's wealthiest individuals, with an estimated fortune of 50 to 60 million dollars. He was father to Mrs. Coleman Drayton and troubled by the Barerobe-Fox-Milbank scandal involving her.
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New York
Paria States
Astor
Liverpool
Coleman Drayton
William Calbert Astor
Jay Gould
William Astor
America
New York Real
Wobate
White Caps Attack and Shoot at Jenkins House
A mob of about sixty White Caps tracked William Simpson to Douglass’ Ferry near Dr. Jenkins’ house and whipped him after mistaking the residence. Jenkins was wounded in the arm and face by gunfire and shot pellets while the assailants fled across the French Broad River before daybreak. Simpson fears revealing full details as Dr. Jenkins recovers with multiple injuries and the threat of further visits.
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Daxpariner
Jenkins
Wiliam Simpson
Simpson
French Broad River
Douglass’ Ferry
Mr. Simpson
Dr. Jenkins
Quadroon Burglar Arrested in Tex Over Sedalia Outrage
Horstox Tex April 27 A quadroon named Charles McMillan, arrested for burglary and theft, received twelve years and awaits transfer to the penitentiary. He matches the fugitive wanted in Sedalia Mo for outraging Mrs Taylor. Detectives and Mr Taylor identified him, Mrs Taylor fainted on sight, and Elia of the county aided in capture.
National Institute at Knoxville Promises Sobriety Miracle
A Knoxville institute reports rapid sobriety and restored health for men treated for drunkenness. Within six weeks of opening, many patients from across Tennessee claim complete recovery, with cures for nervous disorders, rheumatism, liver issues, gastritis, and bronchial catarrh. The bichloride of gold remedy is credited as the key component.
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National Institute At
Knoxville
National Institute of Knoxville
National
To the Ladies w L Taylor Bro flower pots sale notice
To the Ladies with L Taylor and Bro have just received a large varied department for flower pots announced for sale at a very low price. This regional notice highlights the new stock and affordable options for customers.
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W. L. Taylor & Bro
County Judge Leads Raid on Camp of Tramps Near Richfield
Led by the County Judge, a mob of farmers attacked a camp of tramps near Richfield North on Saturday night and captured nineteen men. The Judge opened court at once and sentenced each to ninety days in the county jail for vagrancy.
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Richfield
N. 1
Cvrari
Seonity
West End sewer contract sparks city fines stir
Nasuviney Tess April 27 1 BL Goodwin fined fifty dollars by Judge Bell for using convicts on a city contract worth thirty six thousand dollars. Board of public works resisted enforcing a new daily fine while central labor union calls for resignations from two board members who approved the bid.
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Nasuviney
Tess
Board of Public Works
Bell
Goodwin
Clack
Central Labor Union
Board of Public Worka
Field of Honor Duels Highlight Scoundrels in Contested Fight
The Field of Honor notes Borrowe and Fox in a recent duel with a bullet through Fox's coat. Borrowe sees Fox as a scoundrel becoming a gentleman, while the piece condemns duels as vain and dangerous. Both men are described as seeking status through personal conflict.
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Borrowe
Fox
Postmaster Rob ert charged with irregularities at Sandersville
John B Roberts postmaster at Sandersville Georgia was bound over to answer charges of irregularities in his office. A theft of stamps in Atlanta tied to his methods of boosting receipts. He allegedly sold stamps statewide and used bogus money orders. Collectors may seize unpaid accounts amid firm closure notices from Sv Evans & Co.
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Macon
John B. Robert
Sanderaville
United States
Erwin
Tto
Roberts
Atlanta
Negro shoots at White Man after pursuit of King’s daughter
A report from Peer's Ferry Virginia describes Jack Austin a Black man visiting the home of T. C. M. King in Buiswon Texas. Austin asked for King’s daughter saying he came after her to wed. King fired his musket wounding Austin in the temple. the assailant walked away unharmed and appeared dazed while moving along the railroad.
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Buiswon
Tex
Peer's Ferry
Jack Austin
T. C. M. King
King
Lily
Austin
Gate City
Death by Own Action at Jackson Texas
News today reports the death by his own hand of Ben H. Blume a Denmark prominent citizen in Jackson County Texas He had been ill and despondent His wife fearing his actions locked away his pistol Sunday after Sunday School he demanded the pistol and shot himself dying shortly After notable work in the mail service and as an Eagle editor Blume had been identified with several positions Ida Taylor elocutionist tickets for 50 cents will be sold at local stores for next Tuesday night Opera House seating reserved at no extra charge
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Jackson
Texs
Ben H. Blume
Denmark
Cleveland
The
Eagle
Memphis
Ida Taylor
Opera House
Gump's
Lyle, Hickey & Co’s
Campbell, Cass & Co's
Notice on estate settlement and scattered local items
Notice to creditors and heirs of the Montgomery Hoss estate to settle promptly and file claims within legal time. Also notes Macon has new shoo fly trains for daily commuting. A Peters hore chapel murder and child drownings report. Corrections on a Chamberlain death in Florida. Leases for Strong's Springs offered by J Roller. A quip on duel courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Hoss
Macon
Safety In the Midst of Danger and Thirst for Medicine
A fragmented historical ad style note extols Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for malarial regions and liver and bowel ailments. It references South America and widespread disease, urging physicians’ approval and claiming potent neutralizing effects against fevers and related disorders.
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Hoatetter
South America
Bexama
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Peard
Von
Walalagton College
W.C. Smithpeters
College
Jolineau City
the Bible Society
Exlor
Eigth
Raum
Benedic of the First
M. E Church
Wm. Astor
Jeoyson County
He Field of
Sv. Evans & Co
Negro Crank
Ben H
Blume
Imperial Palace
Petershore
St. Petersburg
W. H. Chamberlain
Florida
N. H. Chambers
Strong's
J. Roller
Limestwne
Coser Office
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