Assassination shocks Kentucky Goebel saga and political fallout
A turbulent editorial contends William Goebel was murdered in Frankfort as part of a broader political feud in Kentucky. It cites threats against Goebel’s claim to office, calls for federal troops, and accusations of 1895 election fraud, urging accountability and condemning violent rhetoric from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goobel
Frankfort
Witich
Kentucky
Colaon
Goebel
Enquirer
Taylor
Friends of Goebel
United States
Cincinnati
William Goebel
Cinch Inquirer
Strange Bedfellows Stir Republican Label In Kentucky Debates
A Morristown Republican column lists many editors and officials including Col John Slack and W P Brownlow to question what constitutes Republicanism. The piece laments the mixed figures as “strange bedfellows” and mocks the party’s integrity amid Kentucky political turmoil. Later a Goebel led oath swearing in Governor Goebel and Beckham as lieutenant governor follows contested boards and delayed legislature, with anticipated trouble when Chairman arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slack
Bristol Courier
Col
George Smith
Rogersville Review
Cy Lyle
Johnson City Corner
Lyons
Greeneville Democrat
John
Morristown Gazette
Gol
W. P. Brownlow
Stephen A. Bovell
Jonesboro Herald and Tribune
BR. R. Butler
Morristown
Frankfort
Win
Gobel
Gavernor
Kentucky
Hazelerigg
Court of Appeals
Goebel
Beckham
Becktiow
Collier
John B. Casileman
Chatleman
Watauga Notes Highlights Local Happenings
Watauga Tenn Jan 29 1000 Eprron Comer reports the Watauga Valley Lumber Co. logged 2700 logs last Saturday. Miss Ethel Reese attended a Brabdon Band drama in Johnson City. Mrs Julia Grobeck visited H K Bowman. W J Hurlbut, Southern Railway agent, had business here. John Cooper injured his hand at the sawmill. E B Smalling released from illness. Viouen remains noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
Watauga Valley Lumber Co
Ethel Reese
Johnson City
Robert Macaire
Brabdon Band
Greenville
Julia Grobeck
Limestone
H. K. Bowmn
W. J. Hurlbut
Southern Railway
John Cooper
E. B. Smalling
Viouen
Error in Acts misreads tax penalties in 1899 act
The article reports errors creeping from 1899 acta printing revealing a 1 percent monthly penalty on unpaid taxes. Shelby county trustees and Rep Pardue argued the section’s wording was ambiguous and effective March 1, with the bound copy confirming March 1 as the start date for all taxes including state county railroad municipal highway school and poll taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Shelby County
Pardue
Capitol
Taxation Provisions and Printing Errors Noted
The text outlines tax due dates and interest penalties for municipal taxes with errors in printed notes. It mentions first Mondays in November, March interest, 1 percent monthly penalties, and a May date for delinquent taxes. It also notes the county trustee collection, distress warrants, and corrective circulars from Comptroller King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatroan and Nile
Acta
King
Public highway repairs bid notice for county roads
Notice invites sealed bids to maintain and repair public roads and highways across county districts for the year. It lists district mileage by class and section counts, sets bond requirements, bid conditions, and inspection details, with Jonesboro Tennessee dated January 16, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urdoli
Exid
Jonesboro
Winders Ae
Tenn
Wincox
Wrights Antiseptic Myrrh Tooth Soap Promoted
An old advertisment extols Wrights Antiseptic Myrrh Tooth Soap as safe and effective for whitening teeth and preventing decay. Dentists and chemists endorse its use and promise strong teeth and fresh gums, with testimonials from users in Chicago Lyons and Cro ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Charles Wright
Prof
Miller
Berlin
Germany
Theopeutische Monatehiefte
J. A. Watling
Dental College of Michigan, University
Naling
Fries
D. D
Forrester
Lyons
New York
Wells St
Chicago
Ada Batten
Croton
Charles Wright & Company
Cheists
Detroit
Michigan
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Heops
Hood
Lyle
Interstate Poaloyhor
al Johnson City
Tea
Au Seo and
Clana Maer
Goel
Hades
Cipebol
Flow
Koutnosky
Spion Kop
Jack Chinn
Pion Kop
Ladysmith
Knoxville Sentinel
Tack Chinn
Coolel
le Enid
Recorder
de Manila
David Harwin
Robert
Congressional Record
Julia Morrison
Rory Fitzsimmons
Draggon Becouse
Jeffries
Wade
Taylos
Congress
Gage
Gol. Bryan
Washington
McKinley
Democrata
Bales
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Annapolis
Watauga
Wataiga, Tenn
Estes
Estes Meat Market
Harris Bld'g
Riddera
N. K. Fairbank Company
Lewin, New York, Se
Ch. i. VJ. Brown
Teo Galbedtees
ORVIC
Tatel
M. Dyer & Co
Johnsonity
Tate Epsom
Bob
R. L. Taylor
Goy
Tennessee
Nashville
Tate Spring Way
T. M. Miller
Vicksburg
Miss
G. D. M. Gantrell
M. D
Little Rock
Ark
David Kirk
Lyapepala
McCalmont Oil Company
Pittsburg
Tate Spring
Stonewall” Jarkeon
Mra
M. A
Stonewall Jackson
Harlotte
N. C
Greensboro
W.M. McIntosh
Tallahassee
Fla
Tato
House
Cuba
Government of
The
Inlande
Phillips and
Walters
Mm Fietary
Carolina
Pointe
Broad St
Philadelphia
Old Barbee
M. Dyrk & CO
Phillips & Walto Thos
A. O'Donnell
John T. Barbee & Co
Louinvillé
M. F. Powers
Balouman
Aid
Livingston
Magnus
Livingston Seed CO
Columbus
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