General Uprising Feared as Rebels Advance on Pekin
A sweeping report summary from Nov 10 describes a widespread uprising against ruling powers. Imperial troops fight to halt rebels nearing the capital while executions of Christians at Takou provoke international concern. Foreign observers fear a nationwide rise if battles erupt, and reports detail mandarins’ alleged complicity and refugees among missionaries and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seriaie
Pekin
Insurgenta
Shankaikivan
Itia
Tennha
Taunha
Mog
Ole Hopu
Shanghai
Shooting in Louisville Theater Leaves Two Wounded
Harry Johnson, a Louisville politician and former Buckham Theater door keeper, was shot by J. G. Negley, the theater program publisher, in the theater lobby after a feud over alleged wife trouble. Johnson was wounded but not fatally. Negley fled as shots were fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harry Johnson
Buckingham Theater
J. G. Negley
Johnson
Negley
Itelf
Three 0s Petition to Move Case Not Granted
The McDonald Shea & Co. petition to move the 30s litigation from Judge Smith to federal court was not considered by Judge Key at Knoxville. The case remains in Judge Smith's court with sale looming, and delays unlikely. A January 1802 court convenes in Jonesboro as creditors await resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald, Shea & Co
Tudge Smith
United States Court
Judge Key
Knoxville
Judge Smith
Personal News From Bristol City Social Roundup
Residents and visitors noted include T. A. Cox in Bristol on business and Alfred A. Taylor of Chucky Valley in town yesterday. Others traveling or visiting were Godfrey Carriger, A. C. Jenkins, W. W. Faw, James F. Crumley, RK Johnson, Dr. J. S. Stuart, J. H. Epps, W. R. Fitzsimmons, Misses Beasie Carriger and Flora Tipton, Thomas Jefferson Peoples, Dr. Alexander and daughter Maggie, B. F. O'Brien and J. F. Toney, J. B. White, Mrs. W. A. Sparks, Mrs. Chas G. Beasley, Miss Minnie Berkley, Ike Rader, C. Carpenter, Thus A. Gillespie, and the Holston National Building and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Faw
Asheville
N.C
Alfred A. Taylor
Chucky Valley
James F. Crumley
Greeneville
Beasie Carriger
Flora Tipton
Elizabethton
Thomas Jefferson Peoples
Jonesboro
J. B. White
Washington County
City
F. P. Baxter
W. A. Sparks
Chas
G. Beasly
A. J. Patterson
Minnie Berkley
New York Symphony Club
Ike Rader
Boence & Co
The
Piedmont
Ike
C. Carpenter
Bristol
Unicoi County
A. Gillespie
Holston National Building and Loan Association
Elizabethton K of MH to establish Knights of Honor lodge
Elizabethton Ky of MH W G Mathes plans to form a Knights of Honor lodge in Elizabethton with about thirty members. The order is noted for aiding orphans and widows and is regarded as a congenial fraternity.
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Elizabethton K
MH. W. G. Mathes
Knights of Honor
Elizabethton
Russia Starving Masses Face Revolt and Food Crisis
A New York Herald cablegram from Nov 80 details a famine in Russia with over thirty million dying of hunger. Provinces near the Volga eat tree bark as grain is blocked by faulty administration. Brigandage grows, executions occur, and fear of insurrection rises into spring. The Czar distrusts ministers amid debts and loans, while Poland Moscow and St Petersburg threaten broader turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Russia
Volga
Ukase
Odessa
Jaroslaw
Moscow
Johnson City Lodge Elects Officers for New Term
At Johnson City Lodge No. 496 F and A M the officers were elected for the upcoming year. H H Carr is W M G W Linds wood W J Bush J W J C Hardin Treas W J Exum Scoty C H Jennings S D John Jones J D K C Atkins Chaplain G C Harris C K Lide S P Bolton Stowards E H Range Tyler. Headquarters moved to West Market Street Carr building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
A. M
H. H. Carr
W. M
G. W. Lindswood
W. J. Bush
J. W
J.C. Hardin
Treas
W. J. Exum
Scoty
C. H. Jennings
John Jones
J. D
Wedding of Esther Wilson to John A. Crouswhite
A happy wedding took place yesterday morning at 9:80 at Nolachucky. Misa Esther Wilson married John A. Crouswhite of Kansas City, Dr. J. WC. Willoughby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Croskwhite
Misa Wilson
Washington County
Washington College
Thomas Jefferson Wilson
Nolachucky
Misa Esther Wilson
John A. Crouswhite
Willoughby
Comet's piano praised by New York Symphony Club audience
Tuesday night the Comet's piano drew marked approval from the New York Symphony Club as performances delighted attendees. Amid a scene of rising interest, a list of supporters and votes appeared for local names such as Dora Cargille and Carrie Waddell, highlighting community engagement and ongoing contests.
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New York Symphony Club
Dora Cargille
New York Symphony Club Hearts Johnson City Crowd
The New York Symphony Club delivered a premier performance to a crowded operahouse audience in Johnson City. Rudolf Von Scarpa, Miss Florian, Edies, HL Corneling, Charles F. Higgins, and J. F. Crumley were praised for superb technique and stage presence.
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Johnson City
New York Symphony Club
Opera House
Rudolf von Scarpa
Min
Miss Florian
Mian Edies
Corneling
Charles F. Higgins
J. F. Crumley
How to Prepare and Address Packages by Mail
Practical guidance on packaging for mail, urging strong paper, secure wrapping, proper twine, and legible inked addresses in the lower right corner. Advises including sender name in the upper left corner to aid returns and notes postal delays stem from incorrect addresses. Includes local notices on accidents, church meetings, and various community updates from the week.
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Florence
Franmeson
Ala
Doc
Sheffield
W. B. Whitesides
J.C. Campbell
Lota
Roan
Pine Streets
Johnson City Real Estate Company
Cranxsmuns
Preston County
Isaiah Carpenter
Loudon County
Virginia
Braddock
General Washington
Republic
Carpenter
Maine
T. A. Cox
Godfrey Carriger
Blaney Creek
A. C. Jenkins
Knoxville Sentinel
Mr. Pritchard
RK. T. Johnson
J. 8. Stuart
J. H. Epps
W. R. Fitzsimmons
Mountaineer
F. and
Carrie Waddell
Aimie Bradley
W. Carr
Mary Lide
Bertha Johnson
Any Mowry
Jennie Galliher
Pearl Painter
Lillie McNees
Lottie Parker
Carrie Ball
Gertrude Mitchell
Cora Patton
Birdie Jobe
Winnie Weiler
Mary Lyle
Rose Stuart
Jones
J. M. Martin
Penelope King
Cown
Nola Seat
Bennie Hoss
Annie Gentry
Nettie Shortridge
Sallie Chandler
Mary Carr
Monica Croft
Trene McDowell
Bol
Belle Miller
Nelia Miller
Toa Johnson
Bonnie Biddle
Nelia O'Brien
Erwin
Odie Williams
Milligan
Vina Leonard
Edun Lusk
E. Gilliam
Nannie Wilcox
Toid
Hill
Bergie Burts
Nannie Martin
Adelia Crouch
Mart
Ise
Ting Star
South Watanga
Tan Lark
Jose Seals
2. J. Campbell
George Bowmin
the Baptist
Barnes School House
J. A. Cargille
Tom
Williany
D. W. Lum
J.B. Platt
B. B. Atwood
Watauga Valley
Wing & Harneck
J. QL Smith
Boston
Mias
Rheatown
Oscar L. Little
Robertson & Roberts
Landon Carter
Busi Ness
Austin Patillo
Fayette County
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