Austin is Named U S Marshal for the Bantert District
Washington dispatch reports the appointment of Richard W. Austin, Brownlow candidate, as United States Marshal for the Bantert district, with rival Gibson withdrawing opposition after assurances. The piece notes Tennessee patronage tensions, Hanna influence, and broader post office interference claims, plus a separate item about ex-Queen Lilinoka-Inna visiting the Capitol and a burglary in Washington Port, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarter-Journal
Washington
United States Marshalship
Tennessee
Richard W. Austin
Brownlaws
Jongreesmith Gibson
Austin
W. D. Wright
United States
Gibson
Gibsone
Mark Hauna
Tennesnes
Knoxville
Hanna
Eany Bors" Brownlow
Ale
House
Tennesssen
McKinly
Bank teller Lee J. McFarland indicted for embezzlement
United States Grand Jury charges McFarland and cashier W. H. Wolfe with multiple counts of bank fraud and false statements. McFarland bonds $10,000 and may face a larger bond on continuance. 70 counts against McFarland and 30 against Wolfe. Separate note: William Jennings Bryan began a tour of Nevada and California with large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States Grand Jury
Lee J. McFarland
Second National Bank
W. H. Wolfe
McFarland
Mr. Wolfe
Durrant's Appeal Moves to Supreme Court
W H T Durrant under death sentence in San Francisco for Blanche Lamont murder has his habeas corpus appeal filed with the U S Supreme Court. He alleges trial irregularities and due process violations in California courts, challenging information as indictment, venue, and press coverage. The court’s action delays argument until October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrant
Finn
Washington, D. C
W. H. T. Durrant
San Francisco
Blanche Lamont
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of the United States
Ninth Circuit
California
Atate
Henes Ve
Supreme Court
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Endorsed By Sufferers
A jumble of testimonials from Boone County Kentucky and Paducah Kentucky praising Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a top cough and lung remedy. Notes by N Grant Oliver and Mrs Mercacor claim quick relief and long usage. price cited as 1 dollar per bottle with supply through E Sutherland Medicine Fountain Paducah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Grant
Eran
Boone County
Kx.ceedings
Dr. Bell
F. Jackson
Oliver
M. A
Mercacor
South Fourth Street
Paducah Ky
E. Sutherland
Thors
Reforming State Constitution Faces Selfish Objections
The Sun argues critics of a constitutional reform fear personal gain and delay, insisting objections about convention cost and time are self serving. It claims delegates will reflect the people, not parties, and questions claims that partisanship will derail the process.
Bryan and Victory Promised by Democratic Support
The piece argues that prosperity has failed under McKinley and Republicanism and predicts a Democratic victory led by William J. Bryan of Nebraska. It notes silver Republicans aligning with Democrats to restore silver currency and cites endorsements and upcoming leadership questions. It also includes a local note praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Ward and Friberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Greeneville
B. Bush
Filmer Co
W. Va
Chamberlain
Ward & Friberg
Boo Hive
Widow Wins Liquor Case Against Dealers in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga jury under Judge Estill awarded $2,608 to a widow against a liquor firm for selling to her husband, a confirmed drunkard, with evidence showing whiskey caused his death. In St. Louis, Mrs Turner and Miss Setenbar faced a mad dog attack. Turner protected by a parasol and husband arriving with a revolver, the dog killed and Turner severely strained.
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Estill
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Mra
F. G. Turner
East St. Louis
Sophia Setenbar
Sud
Mine Setenbar
Mia
Turner
McKinley Plays Patronage Card in Ohio’s Senate Fight
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley backing Senator Hanna for re election by delaying a key internal revenue appointment until December 1 to influence Ohio politics. Elkins consulted, Scott slated, while an English syndicate secures coal mines across Tennessee Kentucky and the Cincinnati Southern region. Major Crosby notes 35000000 deposited in the Bank of England as the first payment in the coal land deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Youngstown
Garland
Jones & Laughlin’s
Ttmn
Muncie Iron and Steel Co
Peninsular Car Co
Moills
Joint Conference
Amalgamated Association
Terre Haute
And
the Express
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
West Virginia
Kentucky
New York
Washington
Journal Saga
McKinley
Hanna
Buckeye
Forman
Tichois
Internal Revenue
Seniator
Elkins
N. B. Scott
Scott
Europe
Knoxville
Tenn
B. McCcromby
London
Taylor
Jelico
Tennessee
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Morgan County
Teen
Whitley County
Maj. McCrosby
Bank of England
South
Lawrenceburg Arrest Over Abducted Knoxville Girls
Officer Griffin arrested Lizzie Blair 17 of Knoxville and Ed Hutchinson for taking two girls, Lizzie Blair and Alice Murry 18, on a June 7 tru amble with forced obedience and alleged abuse. Hutchinson fled. Blair says she was enslaved by him since Knoxville. The story includes temple of jail rumors and a planned inquiry. The article links Jim Gordon’s re election and Confederate veteran events, plus a Knoxville union boycott in Tellico district.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Oficer Griffin
Lizzie Blair
Knoxville
Tenn
Ed Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Alice Murry
Covington
Blair
Infant nearly killed by hog in Girard orchard
A baby boy of George Larzman in Girard Michigan was left asleep in a locked house. He crawled out and wandered into an orchard where a vicious hog mauled him. His grandmother rescued him. An arm and leg were broken with a deep forehead gash. Recovery possible.
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George Larzman
Girard
Mich
Crop rotation and fertilizer improve cotton lands
Careful rotation of crops and liberal fertilization improve cotton land. Applying a proper fertilizer with sufficient potash often makes the difference between a profitable crop and failure. Use fertilizers containing not less than 3 to 4.
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Thay
Hood
Iteo
Magle
Virginia College For
Hounake
Aholowell
Valley of Viewthin
Tiattt
Drigeieta
Halti
Maker
Parker
Miss Maria Parlease
Sais
Avi
Liebig Company
Mayor McCarthy
Tbs
Fofiind
West
Watlanaetary
Kouney
Hilwil
Murwon
Hygianio Bath Cabenet CO
Belmont
Miles
Miles Sereiae
Hobkom
Mibis
Mary Lewi
Tevitre Sont FM
Woolley, Ao Dito
Hrowniow
East Tennessean
Lil Vixits
Qagood
Tud
J. A. Baltman
Maltman
Mr. Bryan
William Jenstings
Nevada
Sacramento
Hwe
Stockton
Philadelphia
Constance Mackenzie
R. Shelton Mackenzie
Porter School
John 8. Durham
University of Pennsylvania
West Philadelphi
N. McVicker
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
H. L. Phillipa
W. M. Randolph
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
National Educational Association
Thurham
Frederick Douglas
Hoyts
Hass, Harris, Brim & McLain
Dawson
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Ward & Priberg’s
Paris
Tean
Paris Intelligencer
B. Peebles
Heary County
Campas
New Orleans
Louis Gallot
Unifon National Bank
Lemoera
Bryan and
Victory
Haruna
Imense
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
Confederate Survivors’ Association
Jefferson Davis
Central Labor Union of
Tellico
Babe Almont
America
Galatia
Bea
Busines
Dever
Universal Seule
Aunuy
Carr & 0
Meeks
Kyeet
Tye
Allan Roch
Miller, Jr
J. Miller
Drs. Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
Opers House
Tosemi
SM Herik
Robt, Burrow
Atorneys
Johnson City
Lurwan
Washington, Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unicol
Tenneanee
W.w Law
Hlock
Market Street
Thad. A. Cox
Ghas
Jhn Ings
Changery
Stil Boor
Hart Building
Coxronation
AJ Kirkpatrick
William, Lit
Fowmay Kirkpatrick
Willams & Bowman
Law
Solicitors
Chancery
Martin T, Gum
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
J. C. King
D. D
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