Green Goods Dives Target Washington County Circulation
The Morristown Gazette reports green goods scammers operating from New York City dens flood Washington County with circulars. Suckers lose from 100 to 500 dollars chasing riches. returns show hay or produce. The New York Herald details the gang near police stations and lists alleged headquarters and leaders.
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Washington County
New York City
Sawa No
New York
Tazewell
Morristown
New York Herald of the 15Th
The
Herald
Cedar Street
Carlisle Street
Weat Etroet
the Herald
America
Church Street
Mike Ryan
Plows Plows Plows Oliver Chilled Plows at C. K. Side
Oliver displays its chilled plows at C. K. Side & Co in a bustling sales scene. Dealers preview models and pricing amid busy show floor chatter and eager farmers exploring durable farming equipment.
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Oliver Chilled
C. K. Side & Co
aTe
Bluff City Mills Burn in Night Fire
Bluff City Manufacturing Company cotton mills burned Tuesday night destroying the plant valued at 30 000 dollars with 18 500 dollars of insurance. About 75 workers face unemployment as fire raged from an origin in the engine room lint and cotton fed the blaze. A. J. Patterson led Bluff Manufacturing Company hoping to rebuild once insurance funds are secured.
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Bluff City Manufacturing Company
Bluff Manufacturing Company
A. J. Patterson
Comer
Patter Jean
Bluff City
Knights Return From Denver Grand Conclave
The Knight Templars who attended the Denver Colorado grand conclave last week are returning to their homes across the Union. Passengers through Johnson City report large crowds and outstanding hospitality. They praise Denver for elegant entertainment and East Tennessee as finest country on their trip to Johnson City, the gem city of East Tennessee.
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Knight Templars
Denver
Colorado
Union
Johnson City
East Tennessee
Lookout Inn and Mountain Railroad Sold at Public Cry
The Lookout Inn and Lookout Mountain Railroad were sold today in Cuattanooca by public cry. A Boston syndicate bought the inn for 88000 with land and furnishings valued at 185000. The railroad went to Union Trust Company of Philadelphia for 31000. the company holds 200000 in bonds while the road cost 400000.
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Cuattanooca
Lookout Inn
Lookout Mountain Railroad
Union Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Davy Crockett Picnic Ends in Tragedy at Strong's Spring
At Strong's Spring near Limestone a drunken melee during the Davy Crockett Historical Society picnic ended with Andy Rix shot dead. Two bystanders were wounded. the shooter fled but was captured and jailed in Greeneville. Police officer Seal aided in the arrest.
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Davy Crockett Historical Society
Strong's Spring
Limestone
Greene County
Greeneville
Rix
Seal
Handsome office building near Roan street and Railroad avenue
The Johnson City and Carnegie Street Railway Company plans a handsome new office on its Roan street and Railroad avenue property near the power house. Manager E H Stevens oversees the stone and pressed brick structure, touted as one of the city’s neatest. The firm claims strong community support and development impact.
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Johnson City
John G Warwick Dies in Washington D C
John G Warwick representative in Congress from Ohio’s Sixteenth District died in his Riggs House rooms about 9 o’clock last night. He won his seat after defeating McKinley in a bitter campaign and was nearly 62. A native of Ireland, he emigrated in 1850 and later held mercantile, milling, and farming interests before entering public life and serving as Ohio lieutenant governor in 1888.
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Wasninatos
John G. Warwick
Ohio
Riggs House
McKinley
Warwick
Ireland
America
Local Man Will L. Cain Dies in Richmond Indiana
Mr Will L Cain a well known local worker died suddenly in Richmond Indiana last Sunday His death is noted with regret by many friends here Meanwhile plans form for a outing as Sixteen couples ride the Three Cs railway to Upaka Springs for a day of picnicking and merriment today.
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Will L. Cain
Richmond
Ind
Upaka Springs
Plows Exclusive Oliver Deal Highlighted
Plows C BE Lide and Company secure exclusive rights for Oliver products at the 41st location, signaling a key regional distribution agreement.
Johnson City Club Travels to Rogersville for Baseball
The Johnson City baseball club leaves this morning for Rogersville to play the Rogersville team this afternoon and tomorrow. They will return tomorrow afternoon. Fresh meats and butter advertise in the issue. A brief notice about cattle pricing follows.
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Johnson City
Rogersville
Rogersville Boys
MoNuns Bros
Deacon Refuses Release in French Case
Edward Parker Deacon, imprisoned for shooting M Abeille, refused a government offer to leave France after release. French authorities hoped to block his divorce suit by exposing more misconduct evidence. The case draws foreign sympathy for Deacon and ill will toward Abeille, with a September 23 divorce hearing likely to be hotly contested.
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Niuw Youx
Paria
Edward Parker Deacon
M. Abeille
France
Deacon
Abeille
Republic
Paris
Nice
Switzerland
Bowie’s Bullets Kill Two Men at Carnes Station
At Carnes Station on the Clarksville Mineral branch, John Bowie shot and killed Wm. Hayes and Frank Elliott after an intoxicated dispute. Elliott and Hayes were shot in the back as they turned. a stray bullet wounded another Black man. Bowie fled and was not captured.
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Clanksville
Ab Carnes Station
Clarksville
Iroulaville & Nashville
Wm. Hayes
Frank Elliott
John Bowie
Bowie
Elliott
Hayes
Races and Stock Exhibition Closes at Arborvitw Farm
Yesterday marked the final day of the races and stock exhibit at Thomas Arborvitw Stock Farm near Bluff City. A larger crowd attended than the day before as the well planned programme was carried out to perfection and the event grows in popularity among East Tennesseans.
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Thomas’ Arborvitw Stock Farm
Bluff City
Arboryitw
Forepaugh's Circus to Visit Johnson City in September
A report notes Porepaughs circus plans a southern swing and may visit Johnson City around September 80th drawing a large crowd if it goes ahead.
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Forepaugh
Porepaugh
Johnson City
County officers sworn in on September first
On September first all county officers elected by the state will be sworn in and assume duties.
Plows Promoted By Local dealers Amid Bargain Prices
A cluttered advertisement promotes Oliver plows and related farm equipment with mentions of prices and local dealers. The jumble references K. Lide and hard ware stores, urging readers to buy direct for low costs.
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Oliver
K. Lide
Hard& Co
Light on Tariff Campaign Work by Congressional Committee
In Washington August 17, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee drives campaign logistics. They are distributing up to 250000 copies of Carlisle's tariff speech and other materials across districts. Key speeches include Wilson on wool duties and McCreary on wool, with extensive German and English printings and a focus on the Force bill and Home Rule.
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Wasuixiltos
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Senator Carlisle
W. L. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Representative Bryan
Northwest
Crisp
McCreary
Representative McKinneys
McPherson
Henry George
South
D. D. Henderson
Weaver
People’s Party
Stewart
Representative White
Iowa
Lawrence Gardner
National League of Democratic Clubs
Democratic
New York
Mr. Gartner
League
Gardner
Farmers targeted by exclusive plow sales pitch
An advertisement declares exclusive agency for Oliver Chilled Plows by U. K. Lide & Co. The note addresses farmers, promising exclusive distribution and urging interest in the agricultural implement.
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Oliver Chilled
U. K. Lide & Co
Button bearing State seal and No Force Bill motto
A button shown by Mr. Gardner bears the State and Stripes seal with a blue field and a strip below bearing No Force Bill. Across the red and white stripes are the initials CO and 8. The buttons will be distributed nationwide and focus on the Democrats stance toward the Force bill.
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Gardner
Apeak
Rail line proposal links Morristown to Erwin and Nashville route
Morristown Gazette reports a plan to build a Morristown to Erwin line as part of the Nashville Morristown and Columbia railway. Col J J Cain and E P Buell announce a Sept visit to finalize ground work, seeking 150000 dollars and right of way with two thirds funded already. The line would unlock mineral and timber resources, boosting regional trade.
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Morristown
Johnson City
J. O. & C. Railway
Three O's
Gol. J. J. Cain
Naka and Nola
E. P. Buell & Co
Circleville
Ohio
Erwin
Nashville Morristown and Columbia
Cain
Unaka and
Nolachucky
East Tennessee
Bristol and Johnson City Youths Eye Sullivan Corbett Fight
Report that several Bristol and Johnson City boys plan to travel to New Orleans for the Sullivan Corbett prize fight on September 17. Railroads have cut rates, and a large state-wide turnout is expected. The locals say they will bet all they can on John L. Sullivan the matchless slugger.
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Bristol
Johnson City
New Orleans
John 1
Knights of Pythias head to Kansas City grand conclave
Nearly every train through Johnson City carries Knights of Pythias en route to the grand conclave in Kansas City Missouri anticipated as the largest and most significant event in the order’s history. Ex governor Robert L Taylor departed for Newport to deliver his lecture The Fiddle and the Bow before returning to Johnson City.
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Johnson City
Knights of Pythias
Kansas City
Thia
Knights of Templar
Denver
Col
Newport
Robert L.taylor
Bob
Passenger Trains Report Delays on No 1 and No 2
Passenger train No 2 arrived twenty minutes late yesterday while No 1 was ninety minutes late. All other passenger trains operated on schedule.
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Green Goods
Cumberland Gap
Uncle Sam
J. M. Erwin
Jim
Andy Rix
Strong's Springs
Carnegie Street Railway Company
Indiana
C. BE. Lide & Co
Wmn. Hayes
Frank Eliott
Arborvitw
Congressional
Wainy
Will
Unuka and
Nola Chucky
Will Bristolians
Johnson Ciiangio
Sullivan-Corsett
the Knights of Pythias
W. L. Tavron & Bro
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