Union upheaval at New York July 4 meeting over Reid support
Big Sex Still Tumultuous Committee in New York voices heated dispute over endorsing Whitelaw Reid for Vice President. Delegates clash as Minneapolis committee report is debated, with motions to condemn or affirm actions, rival promises about Tribune becoming a union office, and a Wanamaker letter on union printers.
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New York
Typographical Union No. 6
Minneapolis
Whitelaw Reid
John B. Kenney
Clarkson
Philadelphia
Tribune
Reid
Kenney
Mr. Kenney
Catealla
Costello
Bedlam
Owen Kendelon
Yella
W. J. Brenan
The
Washington
John E. Mithholland
Whitelaw Red
Mr. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Campbell Will Resign As Republican Chair
Was nixoros July 6 W J Campbell chairman of the Republican National Committee arrived at the White House and conferred with top officials. He announced he will not act as chairman and that an executive committee will choose his successor, naming Carter Manley Fessenden and Hobart as strongly mentioned candidates.
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National Committee
T. H. Carter
J. H. Manley
Maine
Samuel Fessenden
New Hampshire
Mr Hobart
New Jersey
Death of W T Painter a valued citizen on Walnut Street
W T Painter died at his Walnut Street home Wednesday at 2 50 pm after a 26 day bout with typhoid fever. He was 45, respected for integrity and honor. A Knights of Honor member, he sought spiritual peace for two years and found it six weeks before death. He leaves a wife and eight children. The funeral proceeded to Limestone on No 1 with many friends in attendance.
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W. T. Painter
Walnut, Street
Knights of Honor
Eek
Wanted two good men to handle Singer sewing machine
Wanted two good five men to handle the genuine Singer sewing machine in my district. A rare chance for the right, men, Call on or addness Frank Power at, District Ag't i8ht in Johnson City, Tenn. Now is the time to buy refrigerators. You can get the Leonard as low now as the common, cheap refrigerators. if you have ever thought of buying anything in the way of summer good, now is your chance to get them. Come and see them-yi can get them al most at your own price. Sea Jonnaoy Opry Tre & Saye On.
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Singer
Frank Powerat
Johnson City
Tenn
Sea Jonnaoy Opry Tre & Saye
Fusion in Kansas in Democratic county conventions
Termes July 6 reports Kansas Democratic conventions show diverse plans for electing delegates to the state convention. Three camps form around endorsing the People's party state ticket, nominating straight Democrats, or nominating acceptable People's party candidates. All factions agree on uniting behind the People's party Electoral ticket to move Kansas from the Republican column and push the presidency to the House.
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Termes
People’s Party
Stright Democrats
Kansas
E T vestibule train postponed to July 17
Norfolk Western officials including General Superintendent Hippy and General Passenger Agent Bevill met East Tennessee officials to reschedule the great vestibule train. The service will depart Knoxville at 4 PM and reach New York by 3 PM the next day, reducing trip time to about 28 hours with improved equipment the week later.
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East Tennesave
Hippy
Bevill
Col
Frank Huger
Norfolk and Western Railroad
East Tennessee
Knoxville
New York
Wrenn
Journal
Pullman Company
Knoxville Journal
Gold Medal Contest Delivers Night of Oratory in Johnson City
The Gold Medal Contest is set for Tuesday night July 12 at Jobes Opera with Johnson City and Milligan speakers ready to compete. A variety of music will accompany the event. The medal is on display at Range and Dulancy's, with general admission 15 cents and reserved seats 25 cents to cover expenses.
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Jobes Opera
Johnson City
Milligan
Range
Dulancy’s
Two Children Rescued After Creek Accident Near Milligan
Willie Tizzie and Eddie Payne ran away from home on the Fourth to pick berries. While crossing a log over Buffalo Creek at mad speed, Willie fell into the water and was carried downstream. Eddie was rescued by a passerby, while Willie washed ashore near Milligan and survived with aid from a merchant family.
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Buffalo Creek
Willie Tizzie
Eddie Payne
Milligan
Willie
Eddial
Sturdy Arme
J. ©. Payne
Will Meet Of Young People Missionary Society
The Young People's Missionary Society of the M. B. Church South is scheduled to meet this afternoon at Mr. Harr’s residence, 340.
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Young People's Missionary Society of the
M. B. Church South
Mra
Three C's Engines to Be Sold Today in Receiver Action
The Three C's engines will be sold today under orders of Receiver Sam Tate who will deliver them to the bondholders. Work may resume at any time once the sale is completed.
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Sam Tate
Local notes from Pall Branch Fort Braxen July 1802
Mrs N G Baxter of Clover Bottom visits daughter Mrs A L Morgan. Mrs Mary Haws of Haws X Roads visits. Miss Fannie Seaver returns from Hawkins County. Attendees at Jeraldatown celebration include Lilian Moulton OH Shepherd D P Shepherd Hugh Sherfey. J M Brandon given mail route from Jonesboro to Lower Bottom. Dick Moody's child ill. Mrs Joeie Dolen guest of Dr G R Duncan. Rev Hodge preaches at M E Church. J K Galloway ill but attends Jeraldstown celebration. E B Baxter marries Laura Slimp in Johnson County. R H Shepherd and Miscay Duncan attend Jeraldstown. guests of R J White. Mrs Dr EB Morgan slowly improving.
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Fort Braxen
N.G. Baxter
Clover Bottom
A. L. Morgan
Lilian Moulton
Messrs. OH. and
D. P. Shepherd
Hugh Sherfey
Jeraldatown
Dick Moody
Lovelace
Mr. Fincher
Joeie Dolen
Butterfly
G. R. Duncan
J.K. Galloway
F. L. Murrell
Jeraldstown
E. B. Baxter
Laura Slimp
Johnson County
Ball accident injures young boy in Jonesboro
On Tuesday evening boys played ball in Jonesboro when a ball thrown by Willie Reeves struck eleven year old B S Shipley behind the ear crushing the skull. Doctors performed surgery and removed bone. The boy remained conscious yesterday and hopes of recovery are held. Sympathy is extended to the Shipley family and to the injured boy who bears up heroically.
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Jonesboro
Willie Reeves
B.S. Shipley
A Childless Home and a Husband’s Wish for a Child
A childless couple, despite luxury, long for a healthy child. The text claims female weakness and debility prevent motherhood and recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, noting a guarantee on the bottle wrapper.
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Smith
Pierce
Prayer and ball game echo in preacher dialogue
Atlanta Constitution notes a preacher’s quip about positions of local church members. The exchange mentions brothers and sisters tied to community roles such as ball game attendee, vigilance committee member, sheriff candidate, lynching rumors, and missionary fundraising as a humorous reflection on social tensions.
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Brother Jones
Brother Brown
Brother Spinks
Brother Williams
Sister Jones
Atlanta Constitution
Finger Shattered as Cicero Hale Slips by Wire
Cicero Hale suffered a severe hand injury Monday night when he slipped while attempting to mount an electric car. His hand touched a wire near the front wheels, causing the wire to break and corrode.
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Cicero Hale
Prize Essay Contest on Jersey Cattle by American Jersey Cattle Club
The American Jersey Cattle Club announces fifty prizes of 25 each for essays on Jersey cattle. Essays 600 to 900 words must be submitted by September 1, 1892. Rules cover subject scope, open to men and women, publication rights, and submission guidelines with address in New York.
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Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Tila
The
No. 1
Broadway
New York
R.A. Liniey
Fingers Cut Off In Buzz Planer Accident
John Clark suffered severe hand injuries when his fingers were caught in a buzz planer yesterday. The middle finger was severed at the first joint and the third was damaged through the nail.
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John Clark
Wrecked by 48 The Braddock Frantz Hotel Explosion
An explosion at midnight on July 6 at Braddock Frantz Hotel caused panic among guests. The blast wrecked most of the building, injuring several, with Albert Williams and others fleeing as a torch aided the fire. Young Kelley suffered severe burns, and John Davis and George Wilson were injured and buried under debris.
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Young Kelley
John Davis
George Wilson
Actiouely
Robbery attempt at Kennedy House ends with suspect jailed
In Chattanooga at the Kennedy House Miss C Lamb of Pikeville Tennessee awoke to a man in her room. He covered her mouth and fled through a window as Miss Hale cried out. Night porter Charlie Rich was arrested, identified, and jailed.
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Charra Novaa
Charlie Rich
Hand Sewn by Dynamite Accident at Elizabethton
A man named Wolfe severed his hand with dynamite while handling fuses at Elizabethton on the Fourth. He tried to fling the burning device away but failed to free his hand, resulting in amputation of his arm.
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Wolfe
Elizabethton
Jonesboroites Run in Fourth at Johnson County
Jonesboro residents C. E. Mahoney J. B. McClure Mines Nell Brownlow and Minnie Barkley competed in the Fourth at Johnson County as reported by the Herald and Tribune.
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Jonesboro
Visitors and residents noted in local entries
Personal appearances include I E Crockett visiting Milli gan and W P Dewar of Abingdon in the city. Miss Hannum of Maryville guesting Miss Annie Gentry. Mines Mattie and Mary Kirkpatrick returned home Wednesday after a few days here. Franks Runier of Cranberry staying at Hotel Greenwood. G W Price of Abingdon in town. Mrs J B Wilson called to Chattanooga due to her son's sickness. M N Gorman family, went to Coal Creek. H H Stratton back from Allentown. C Collins of Elizabethton in town. J S Remine of Limestone and Samuel Russell of Washington College in the city. Miss Kittie Cocheran of Leesburg visiting sister, and L Evans with Emory White transporting melons on the narrow gauge. Mrs S Hyder and son of Gap Row in the city for business.
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Mattie
Mary Kirkpatrick
Mr. Hubba
Bristol
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Duncan
Eugene O'A
Wko
Geers Wanamaker
Campbell
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People's Party
Pall
Mary Haws
Haws X Roada
Fannie Seaver
Hawkins County
J. M. Brandon
Lower Bottom
Hodge
M. E. Church
R. H. Shepherd
Miscay Duncan
R. J. White
Swanay
EB. P. Morgan
Comer
Chattanooga
I.E. Crocket
W. P. Dewar of
Abingdon
Miss Hannum
Maryville
Annie Gentry
Pryor N. Smith
Daniel Biiscoo &Co
Frank Runier
Cranberry
Greenwood
G. W. Price
M.N. Gorman
Coal Creek
H. H. Stratton
Allentown
C. Collins
Remine
Limestone
Ramuel Russell
Washington College
Kittie Cocheran
Leesburg
J. L. Evans
Emory White
Hyder
Gap Row
Buisi
Dens
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