Lake project eyed as rail lines seek progress
The Connecticut Company and the Connecticut Land and Street Railroad discuss plans to build a lake resort on Mountcastle farm, extending the Oaklands car line. The Electric Railway Co may extend from Hotel Carnegie to the furnace. Washington hearings seek funds for the French Broad and Little Pigeon rivers, with requests totaling 851,000 and 81,000 respectively, and potential further support.
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Connecticut Company
Connecticut Land and Stree
Mountcastle Farm
Col
A. M. Young
Oaklands
Electric Railway Co
Hotel Carnegie
Comet Suintillations And Local Notices
Short, mixed items report missing watch charm found by a Cowell relative, Rev W G Wells named for Grace church Galion Ohio, groundhog note, lectures by Rev Mr Book on infidelity, J C train timber to Embreeville, Carnegie Mission meet at Boyd's Hall, Higgins returns from Asheville for health, No 4 freight wreck near Riceville with no injuries, push for a new opera house and Jobe's lease to Hurst for millinery, Guy Bros Minstrels to perform, local court incidents, thanks to Mrs R J Lusk for bouquet, John A Fines new quarters near First National Bank with store updates.
Lillie Johnson Habeas Corpus Hearing in Ward Case
In Memphis on February 10 counsel for Lillie Johnson, held as accessory to the murder of Freda Ward by Alice Mitchell, filed a writ of habeas corpus before Judge DuBose. The state must show sufficient evidence to justify holding without bail until trial. New testimony includes a witness recounting Lillie saying hurry up to Alice and Alice replying wait here I'll fix her and I’ve done it.
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Memphis
Lillie Johnson
Freda Ward
Alice Mitchell
Alice
Lillie
Skedaddle: A Switzers Swift's Specific advertising note
An 19th century advertisement claims the term skedaddle revived from old Swedish origins. It asserts Swift's Specific cures blood and skin diseases by expelling acid microbes through the skin and aiding recovery, promising a free treatise by Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift
Atlanta
Campbell Cass & Co Remnant Day Sale Cleares Stock
Remnant Day sale runs Friday and Saturday February 19th and 20th 1892 at Campbell Cass & Co offering large lot of remnants at cost from two to twelve yards. Bargains in calicoes ginghams worsteds cashmeres henriettas flannels and more plus shoes comforts blankets and overcoats all at astonishingly low prices. Bring cash and shop early.
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Campbells Cass & CU
Two Boys Killed in Reading Railroad Explosion
Philadelphia reports the deaths of Will Cavanaugh nineteen and James Dean seventeen from the explosion of an engine on the Reading Railroad between Wayne Junction and Nicetown. Two others are out of danger while Engineer Dougherty remains in critical condition.
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Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
Wayne Junction
Nicetown
Will Cavanaugh
James Dean
Falls of Scuylkill
Dougherty
Spurgeon's Body Lying In State At Metropolitan Tabernacle
The body of Charles H. Spurgeon lay in state in London at the Metropolitan Tabernacle after arrival from Mentone. A vast crowd viewed the coffin with palm branches. thirteen thousand people had passed the casket by 11 o'clock. New Orleans mourns Captain Joly Hughes, 87, builder of the Merrimac Manassas and other vessels, died last night.
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Lamon
Dleths
Charles
Spurgeon
London
Mentone
Metropolitan Tabernacle
New Orleans
Joly Hughes
Cunfeder Meram
Arkansas Tragedy Reports Shootings at Biscoe Home
In En gland Arkansas Deputy Constable Jonathan Ford attempted to arrest Hamp Brieve, leading to a gunfight. Ford was wounded, and Biscoe, his wife, and son were killed after officers were forced to defend themselves during the arrest attempt.
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Little Rock
Ark
England
Satindhiy
Jonathan Ford
Hamp Brieve
Biscoe
Son
Pord
Aposee
Dynamite Accident Injures Albany Boy and Others
In Albany Indiana on February 9 12 year old Sidney Barton a pupil at Main street school handled a small dynamite cartridge near a stove. The blast knocked him and others to the floor leaving his hands severely burned and flesh peeled to the bone. Wallace Mann Arthur Barthan and Stephen Alden sustained non serious injuries.
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Albany
Ind
Sidney Barton
Stument
Main Street
Barton
Wallace Mann
Arthur Barthan
Stephen Alden
Swift's Specific Promoted as Universal Cure
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a universal remedy for numerous microbes and diseases. It claims the product expels disease from the body, purges blood poison, and promises removal of toxins left by infections, urging readers to obtain the genuine item from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift
Swift Specific Co
Preacher Lindner Arrested for Swindling in Nashville
Rev Geoat Lindner, a former Washington pastor and author, was captured by Detective Tur ex in Ravannaly and faces charges after swindling about $1,000 from local merchants through forged notes. He had fled to Mexico after residing in Nashville.
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Nashville
Lindner
Turex
Ravannaly
Washington
Chnrch
Mexico
Ladies Delight Laxative Pliability for Gentle Use
The ad touts Byrinia as a liquid fruit laxative praised for its pleasant taste and safety for women. It claims gentle action on kidneys and bowels, suitable for all conditions, with a focus on ease of use.
Personal News Roundup Residents Visit City and Nearby Towns
Local social notes list numerous visitors and residents in the city yesterday and today. Names include G MoD Hamptin, William hk, JM Mier, Mrs H Reming, J E Start, Mrs Joe E Mathes, JE Vance, Prof J Hopwood, William Cass, J D Faucette, G J Ashe, Thus Smythe, Judge Kirkpatrick, Sam Pearler, Capt I B Reeves, H T Cook, W P Dungan, Jon Carriger, Mayer Limerly, Prof A M Mettetal, Teane Liner, Hon John M Limerly, L C Angel, W D Hunter, Mr Johnson, D N Reese, Capt W H Nelson, H W Hargreaves, T F Parker, DT Burton, Col C P Toneray, George E Boren, J C Smith, BT Conway, Me Sivert, Dr Alexander.
Heard ing the Lids Palumbus Ohio Feb
Democratic member of the House prepared a resolution reciting that John Sherman is charged with fraud threats and promises in violation of law and asks the Senate to investigate. The request urged Calvin 8. iri te to invite an investigation at Sher midis Hight tod. The House aims to forward the inquiry under Democratic guidance.
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Palumbus
Ohio
House
John Sherman
United States
Ani
Senate
Calvin
Shermidis
Wedding at B A Hall Ends In Quiet Bristol Union
A quiet wedding joined Miss Hall of Bristol and Mr Bloom of Bristol with Rev J C Cowan performing the ceremony. Attendants included Miss Sallie Mathes and several Bristol residents. The bride, a Washington College graduate class of 1885, and the couple returned to Bristol on train No 5 amid warm civic well wishes.
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Phive
B.A. Hall
Jonn
Wall
B. Bloom
J. C. Cowan
Presbyterian Church
Sallie Mathes
J. C. Bayless
Bristol
Bud Cox
Wolfe
T. E. Hurat
Bolton
Charlie Melcher
Elsom
Hall
Washington College
Comer
Insurance men tally losses in Memphis fire report
Twenty eight foreign and local insurers assess the blaze damage in Memphis. Total known loss exceeds 900000 with buildings largely destroyed and multiple smaller claims pending. Individual losses, including papers and stock, are still being compiled amid ongoing claims.
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Memphis
Dan
Bia
Bloodshed at Kentucky Dance Turns Fatal
In Providence Kentucky a bloody fight at a Saturday dance left Roe Martin dead by a 32 caliber revolver shot by James Price. Price, said to be intoxicated, is a fugitive. both men were Webster county farmers and previously friends.
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Henderson
Providence
James Price
Roe Martin
Jung
Webster County
Pike
Professor Ratcliff in Court-Bound Elixir Trouble
In a seaside town a professor of penmanship and an umbrella mender, both inebriated, argued boldly in a public place. Police and a lion tamer intervened, leading to their removal to the Recorder's office. Each man faced fines of 7.90 with possible further action.
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Ratcliff
Kel Tien
Professor Ratcliff
John Crockery
Henry Ray
Ran
Recorder
Rateliff
Georgia Congressman Watson seeks to curb private guards in bill
Washington Feb 1 Mr Watson of Georgia introduced a bill to regulate private citizens hired as guards. The measure targets the Pinkerton force, requires guards to be state residents, holds employers civilly and criminally liable, and bans arming or using private personnel to arrest without warrant or quell disturbances. It also bars creating private militias or armed forces to perform militia duties or police actions.
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Georgia
Washington
Watson
House
Pinkerton
Four More Bodies Found in Royal Hotel Fire
Fire officials report seven victims recovered from the Royal hotel ruins. One body, that of a woman, was found this afternoon, bringing total confirmed dead to seventeen. Jewelry identified three victims including Miss Sava Blake of Sheldonville Masa Mrs J Cohen of Toronto and Louis Levi of London Ontario.
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New York
Hotel Royel
Hotel Royal
Sava Blake
Sheldonville
Masa
J. Cohen
Toronto
Louis Levi
London
Ontario
Local Painter Fatally Wounded in Sane Attack
Geo V. Tussener, proprietor of At Tul Mosaic and Decorating Works in St Paul, was shot in the head yesterday afternoon at his East Third street home while under the influence of influenza. The wound, inflicted during a fit of insanity, is expected to prove fatal.
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St. Paul, Minn
Geo
V. Tussener
Tul Mosaic and Decorating Works
5 +t
East Third Street
Maria Avenue
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River and Harbor Committee
Chancel Gilson
Delegan
F. W. Hill
W. L. Ross
G. W. Dandridagg
Knox Tll
James
Swann
Gibson
Hill
Cowef
W. G. Wells
Grace Church Galion
Mr. Book
Pulaski, Va
Christian Church
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Carnegie Mission
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Asheville
N. Y
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Tenn
Jobe
Opera House
Guy Bros. Minstrels
Sineare
Mra
R.J. Lusk
Athlit
East
Tennessee
John A. Fine
First National Bank
Mr. Fine
Metropolian Tabernacle
Louian
John Hughey
Arkansas
Willian Hk
Afton
Tie Tha
JM. Mier
Knosville
Mrs. H. ©. Reming
Limestone
J. E. Start
Milligan
E. Mathes
Jonesboro
JE Vance
Cranberry
J. Hopwood
William Cass
Stony Creek
J.D. Faucette
G. J. Ashe
Pisdmont
Smythe
Mountain City
Judge Bj, Kirkpatrick
Sam Pearler
Piedmont
Capt. I. Bj, Reeves
Exemayor
H. T. Cook
W.P. Dungan, Esq
Jon, Carriger
Mayer Limerly
A.M. Mettetal
Boone's Week
Riday
Bluff City
L. C. Angel, Rey
Elizabethton
W.D. Hunter
Mr. Johnson
Southern Mutual
D.N. Reese
Tux Comer
South Watauga
Capt
W. H. Nelson
Vuio Brave
Backwoods
Carter County
Hi. W. Hargreaves
Chattanooga
T.F. Parker
Lineville
8. C
DT. Burton
Pittsburg Mining & Engineering Co
Col. C. P. Toneray
George E. Borens
J.C. Smith
BT. Convay
Conway & Kullyy
Lebanon
Me. Conway
Cirliele Litel
Ds Sivert
Alexander
Ithe City
Pension
Ux Ininieg
Democrats
Senator John Sherman
Mr. Emerson
de. Pires
Pinkertons
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