Supreme Court reverses eight Wight rider cases at Union City
The Supreme Court, led by Special Justice Henry A. Craft, reversed eight death sentence cases tied to the Night Riders and remanded for new trials. The reversals cited improper grand jury selection and insufficient defendant challenges. The Oct nights long ago at Walnut Log near Reelfoot Lake left Capt. Querttin Rankin and Col. R. Taylor dead.
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Teniti
Sis
Wo How
Quently
Ran- Fin
Cuber
Supreme Court
Garrett
Jotineon
Fender
Nigh Riders
Old County
Artic
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Urney
Rice A Pierce
Henry A. Craft
Memphis
M. M. Neill
Ue Seund
Justice Crafts Voice
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Jones
Tri
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Mahal Deering
Union City
Querttin Rankin
Col
R. Taylor
Walnut Log
Reelfoot Lake
Obion County Crime and Noted Trial Shock State News
A sensational Obion county crime sparked a major campaign by Union troops, culminating in a landmark trial where six defendants were sentenced to death and another to twenty years in prison. The case drew nationwide attention and remains a notable chapter in state history.
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Obion County
Sint
Walt
Ense
HELP LIFT THE DEBT Fountain project needs full funding
The Fountain still cannot be presented until all debt is cleared. A committee refused further responsibility for the money needed and plans to publish final accounts so the public can see how funds will be spent. Subscriptions collected around 527.40 on Tag Day. total fountain costs and expenditures are itemized with local businesses contributing to the effort.
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Ely
New York
New Johnson City Daily Proposed by Local Investors
A new daily paper for Johnson City is planned with $42,000 stock taken by a single man. The paper will be owned by Johnson City area businessmen and focus on regional development in East Tennessee and nearby counties. Mr. Markwood of Knoxville, a former newspaper man in the railway mail service, is slated to edit, with state figures like Senator Sain Ry Sells possibly involved, but the management promises no political strings and a strict business focus. A traditional family remedy advertisement also notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sold by druggists.
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Armore
Independent Daily
Johnson City
Mast
Tennessee
Washington
Markwood
Knoxville
Railway Mail Service
Sain Ry Sells
Mnen
Ther
Chittimooga News
Pepsin Syrup Co
Calliell Bldg
Monticello
Water rents due for quarter ending Sept 80 1000
Water rents for the quarter ending September must be paid at the Watauga Water Co office on Spring Street. If not paid by July 15 service will be discontinued without further notice. July 1, 1908 Watauga Water Co.
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Watauga Water Co
Spring Street
Conclave at AngroUn Plans Regional Unity Against McCain
Report of a state wide conference in AngroUn where forty se etters from the movement discussed opposition to McCain and the party. Notables including Carey Polk James Kinney Frank Boford Dorsey Thomas and Luke Lea were present or cited as absent and the meeting ended with cautious forecasts for the governor race and party unity.
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Dorsey Thomas
Kenton
O. C. Mirton
Wyat Barry
Lexington
B.A. Kole
Jurge E L. Bullock
Miller
J. A. Poster
Mollivar
T. H. Girtys
Primary law Ia attacked in chancery court bill filed
A bill was filed in the chancery court challenging the validity of the primary election law passed by the recent general assembly. It attacks more than thirty grounds including voter qualifications, county versus district judge eligibility, and class legislation concerns.
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Nashville
Penu
Chancery Court
General Assembly
Unit Uisugh Miny
State-wide conference shapes party unity in Tennessee
Delegates from Giles, Madison and other counties met with Judge Barham and Judge Bullock to organize county by county and plan for a Nashville second conference. General McCain announced his gubernatorial bid though most delegates avoided commenting, fearing early attention in primaries. The Jackson gathering prompted mixed reactions among Davidson delegates.
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Lexington
N. E. White
Giles County
Judge Barham
Legington
T. J. Carroll
Madison County
John DP. Fletcher
Nashville
Bullock
Sid Tls
Hero Ural
McCain
Jackson
Incow
Davidson
McCarn
Will Seek a Dry Climate for Harris Illness
G Harris who has been ill and confined to his home two or three weeks was able to be on the streets today. His physicians say one of his lungs is seriously affected. To seek a dry climate he plans to go to New Mexico, Arizona or Colorado. The bill was filed by John J. Ver trees and others on behalf of multiple Knoxville and Davidson County residents. The bill is filed against John A. Pitts and others, comprising the two primary boards.
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Wiel
New Mexico
Arizona
Coly
Bristol Neves
John J. Vertrees
J. ©. Bradford
D. J. Puryeur
W. L. Ledgerwood
D. J. Ash
William Epps
James C., Luttrell
W.T. Kennerly
Knoxville
Lemuel F. Hell
Robertson
R.S. Simpson
W. ©. Bennett
Gilles
C. Henderson
Jesse Bea
A Trifle Political Among Squaw Democrats Conclave
A fragment notes Squaw Democrats holding a solemn conclave amid indulgence in wind. Delegates appeared unsure of purpose as the gathering continued with scattered remarks and unclear aims.
Laxative tonic ad touts Caldwell Pepsin for children
An antiquated medical pitch promotes Dr. Caldwell's Pepsin as a mild laxative for children, claiming strong salts and cathartics are unsuitable. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and markets the product widely with competing claims and a price of one dollar per bottle. Also touts Bucklen's Amic Salve as a universal healer for skin and sores.
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Pepsin
Caldwell
Monticello
Boston Transcript
Fragmented Democratic Debate on Gubernatorial Candidate
The Commercial Appeal reports a heated discussion over filling the gubernatorial chair next year with a Democratic candidate. A delegate district motion urged nominating a governor, arguing the party risks selling out to Republicans. The chair instructed a bizarre ritual vote, and the motion appeared to prevail.
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Mahadrian
Military affairs disrupt work at Reelfoot Lake
The News received a Department of Commerce and Labor letter authorizing publication of bids for remodeling and enhancement of the Nashville area fish hatchery at Erwin Tennessee. The notice notes deaths of Col William C Tutor editor of the Nashville American and mentions the July 10 bid advertisement.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Nastville, Tenn
Erwin
William OC
Wt Wath O'Loekienieht
Tennessee
Tennessee Hatchery Plan Endorsed For Upper East Streams
Col Tatum dies of heart failure after a career in journalism and military service. He edited multiple papers including the Dresden Era and Jackson Whig. A former commander in the Fourth Tennessee, he led units in the Spanish American War and served as colonel of the First Tennessee before resigning last month.
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Lrgest
Upper East Tennessee
Cristal News
Col
Tatum
Waverly Journal
Dresden Era
Jackson Whig
Obion Democrat
Knoxville Tribe
Aimerian
Fourth Tennessee
Trinidad
Cuba
First Tennessee
Laws
Life of John Calvin Set for Watauga Avenue Church
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church schedules a Sabbath program with a sermon on the life of John Calvin. Sunday services run 1:20 PM Sunday School, 5 PM and 7 PM preaching. An annual Sunday School picnic is planned for Wednesday, July 14, at Kingsport, with C&O offering reduced rail fares for adults and children. Train departs Johnson City depot for the outing via Altrama central dime fare.
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Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Calvin
Kingsport
Johnson City
Altrama
Central
Card of Thanks from J H Mickering and family in Johnson City
The Mickering family thanks friends and neighbors of Johnson City for kindness during their baby's sickness and death. They acknowledge flowers and special thanks to Ros, Childs and Metes for sympathy and service. Johnson City Tenn July 1 1909.
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Johnson City
J. HM. Mickering
Tenn
Testimonial Ad Claims Cure for Rheumatism
A dated testimonial from Sheriff Union Co notes a wife suffering four years from inflammatory rheumatism with swollen feet. One bottle of medicine allegedly cured pain and swelling, with praise for the remedy and a suggestion it stops pain and cures rheumatism. Sold in multiple cities.
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Tour
Méonn
ToueNeay
Hiikaderliton
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