Congressional Rumors in Johnson City December 1808
The Comet notes Senate and House activity on state admissions and pensions. A Michigan senator vows to leave after March fourth. A constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term to six years is proposed. Debates touch tariff, steel imports, and travel to recess.
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Johnson City
Tenn
California
Harrison
Senator Palmer
Michigan
Piva
Senate
United States
Plumb
Steel Trust
State House of Texas
Wichita
Kan
Republican Party
Secretary of State Refuses to Affix Seal to Certificate
Governor and Secretary of State clash over election certificate for James Meigs and Rhea counties. Secretary Allison declines to sign or seal the document, citing lack of law authorizing attestation of the governor’s signature. The dispute centers on Alex McNabb versus Sam Yarnell as the elected man, with further action anticipated from Governor Taylor’s lawyers in a developing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasaville
Allison
James, Meigs
Rhea
Meigs
Secretary of State
Alex, McNabb
James
Meige
Taylor
Alex McNabb
Sam Yarnell
Gentlerman
McNabb
Yarnell
Mersie
Demess
Colgar
Birmingham Riot Witness Describes Violent Night in City
David Bell of Louisville arrives in Birmingham and recounts the riot after the Hawes murder case. He describes mobs, guard actions around the jail, shots fired, and fears of a reign of terror as Birmingham grapples with public anger and calls for Hawes’ lynching. The report also notes related items on Johnson City and local notices.
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Meaiphle
David Bell
Louisville
Birmingham
Gaston
Hawes
Ollicere
Jen Masé
Lonat
Notice of Dissolution and Creditors in 1888 Knox County
The notice records the dissolution of M. Burrell & Co on December 1 1888 with James Sutton continuing business and assuming all debts. It also lists a legal attachment against W S Lewis, detailing a sheriff sale of assorted goods and a court process from Washington County Tennessee. Hunters are warned against trespassing on Mary J Young’s land.
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M. Bhurrell & Go
Mutual
Ginrrel
Jas. Sutton
M. Harrell & Co
Wls. Lewis
Marta Justion
Pewce
Washington
Mathes de Wilcox
Von
Mathes & Witeux
H.C. Harta
Justice of the Peace of
B B. Murray
Jhatcho Cutlercone
Hirt
Disney Washington County
Tenn
Waghinet
Ny County
Penn
Jolino
Cile
Mary J. Young
F.C. Ware
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Sixster Burien
Milie
House Committee
Secnerany Warryey
Mayti 44
State Department
Dakota
New Mexico
Congress
House
Grover Cleveland
Blaine
Augusta
Providence Telegram
Dem
Bristol
Morpheus
Johnson
Tennessee
Nelson Clay
Monnistows
Tom Kyle
Hawking County
Clay
Supreme Court
Mountain View Land Company
Joh W. Boring
Boyd
Lke
Hart
Sedretlery
J. Broyls
East Tennessee Land Company
Ike Hart
Crumley
M. F. Burnett
Jus. Henry Tract
Capitol
David Marr
Will
John Hore
Neosho Rapids
Kansae
Hire
Sullivan Lvounty
Morrisrows
W. RR
Stubblefield
Mooresburg
Will Patton
Superlogan
Jeff Davis
Omaha, Herald
Whineas T. Barnum
Rochester Post-Express
Torus Eorror
Thal
T. A. Suocem
M. C
Pour Street
New York
Opa_ogn
Knoxville
K. Lide & Co
Pauley
W. J. Thoms
C.K. Ide & Co
W. J. Thomas
WJ. Thoms
W. A. Dicks
Tent
K. Lide & Go
East
Canorn
Oliver Chilled
South Bend Plows and Repairs
U. K
Side & On
Knox
OOK
Lide & Uy
Mathes & Wilcox T
WS. Lewis
Wandestey
M. Cinistray
Josh Caran
San HH. Porner
Payste
Walhai, Bel
SONY
Wales
Doctors Walker
Flyss
Maes Street
H. B. Wilson
M. D
Cargille
Orrier Mouns
Williamantic
Penrasp
Horst & Co
Hesten & Brows's
Marble Yard
Fun Store
H. C. Remine
Jellico
Hon
Jones & Co
Jonxson Crvy, Tennessee
Christian
Calco Givream
CASFL
Lund
Shason Iy Halal
Merchants
Santa Claus
GEO. R. Brown's
Iller A. Smith
John J. Robinson
SIMTEL & J. _ITSsonr, CIVIL AND SANITARY ENGINEERS
Railway Imrage
Sae
Tamale
Connevlon Supaesad
Hoss Bros, Mitchell & CO
New Caller
Lynchburg
Cailles & Sara
John
Adams
Christian, Hob & Hodge
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