Political upheaval and Harris death loom in Kentucky and Tennessee
The Comet notes Governor Taylor's likely successor Benton McMillin as a key figure while McKinley faces friction over a currency commission. It reports silver Democrats' stance, tariff conference tensions, and McKinley's shifting stance labeled Wobbling William. It mourns Senator Harris of Tennessee as a principled public servant and outlines debate on a constitutional convention in Tennessee with letters from Col. Essary and Dr. Peebles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Harris
Benton McMillin
McKinley
Congress
Meg McKinley
Jones
Nevada
Aldrich
William
Srcretary Gage
Benatar Tela G. Furs
Democratic Party
People of
Tennessee
United States Senate
Dr. Peebles
Marbleton
Col. Essary
Knoxville
Peebles Advocates Constitutional Convention in Tennessee
In Marbleton Tennessee on July 9 a correspondent M T Peebles from Knoxville argues for calling a constitutional convention. He criticizes current law, warns of trusts and corporations, and says a convention could save taxpayers more than its cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbleton
Tenn
J.T. Esaury
Knoxville
Tara
Supreme Court
Delphos
M. T. Peebles
Tragedy in Embreeville Cave Kills Two Men
Three men entombed in a cave in Embreeville after a collapse. Correll and Washburn died. Clayton survived, pulled free under his companions’ bodies. Rescue was miraculous as Clayton endured as others perished. Correll’s parents live in the city. Washburn’s lamp was near Flag Pood, Unicoi county. Clayton resides at Embreeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Correll
John Clayton
Washburn
Embreeville
Correll
Clayton
Flag Pood
Unicoi
Right Man in Right Place: Governor Bob Taylor
Somerville Journal extols Governor Bob Taylor as the premier leader of Tennessee during the Centennial year praising his grace, courtesy, and eloquence in welcoming distinguished visitors while dismissing critics as mere opportunists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Somerville Journal
Emory College Seeks Young Men for Full Development
An invitation from Emory College president RK G Waterhouse asks parents and young men to apply for catalogue and details. The notice emphasizes moral and physical development and invites correspondence from families considering enrollment at Emory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk, G
Waterhouse
Emory
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Endorsed by Customers Across States
A collection of testimonials endorses Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the best cough and lung remedy. Druggists promote it to win customers and note quick relief and lasting benefits. Customers from Kentucky Georgia and Illinois praise its efficacy keep it in stock and available by mail order. It is described as a household necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Somers
Kentucky
Guv. Bradley
Washington
Soup Py
O. N. Grant
Grant
Boone County
Dr. Bell
KR. VF
Jackson, Oliver, Ga
M. A. Mercouri
South Fourth Street
Paducah Ky
B. J. Sutherland Medicine Co
Fountain Park
Paducah
Dr Deane’s Dyspepsia Pills Offer Free Trial Cure
An early advertisement claims Dr. Deane’s Dyspepsia Pills cure a wide range of digestive complaints from sour stomach to jaundice. It invites readers to write for a free sample to test suitability, listing Kingston and Dr J A Deane as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane
J. A
Col Kingston
Itching skin relief touted with Chamberlain's Ointment
The notice claims Chamberlain's Skin Ointment cures many ailments including itching, piles, chapped skin, chilblains, and cracked nipples. It markets Condition Powders as a tonic and vermifuge, priced at 25 cents per box and 50 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ramey Medicator Company Ordered to Appear in Debt Attachment
Justice M J Gump issues a Tennessee Washington county attachment against Ramey Medicator Company for $150 due to L L Maples. A writ directed to deputy Geo F Campbell levied on one package of drugs June 1 1897. Company must appear July 17 1897 in Johnson City to defend or face ex parte action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gump
Washington County
Tennessee
L. L. Maples Ia
Ramey Medicator Company
Diendant
Sflidavit
Plaima
L. Ll. Maplin
Wid Ramey Medicator Company
Bute
Mor. Gumyp
Pennensee
Geo. FP
Campbell
M. 1 Gump
Johnson City
Tenn
M. J. Gua
Justice of the Peace
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Hood
L Hood & Co
Lowell
Maas
Tema
Col Essary
M.T. Peebles
Elas
Tam
A. T. Essary
Dr, Peebles
Meharlunl
Jolsen
Cal We
Farrs
B. Dunham
Savannah
Orrie
Iexien An
Sreenisrerpex T
Bavannal, Ga
Ee O. Parker
W. P. Martin Ie
Perio Jent
Savannah, Morida & Western Railway
Waycross
Bainbridge
Albany
Monticello
Chattalidorhee
Alabama Midland Railway
H. B. Punrer
Three C's Railroad
O. D. Clark
United States District Court
Joe V. Williams
Chattanooga
Charles Letler
Mountain City
Charles M. Taylor
John Landstreet, Jr
Greeneville
Clay Jarvis
Rogersville
H. Y. Hughes
Tazewell
J. W. Culton
Maryville
R. K. Robinson
Madisonville
J. T. Carter
R. B. Cassell
Harriman
Carpenter
Dunlap
J. C. Williamson
Benton
Stover
Athens
Mr. Williams
H. C. Ewing
T. Carter
United States Circuit Court
Forsiga Notes
Davil Baker
Anyghor
H. L. Campbell
Fred Hendrix
Virginia
Elizabethton
Zena Heukis
Porch Va
J. Heyman
Roanok, Va
A. Proskie
South Ranox
Mast
J. Robertson
W. E. Reenoix
Wiley Hodge
Marion, Va
Walter Gallaway
4Th Avenue
Lick Creek
Also Lacy's Branch
Road Commission
Eany
Karezza
Union Stanals
Hessel
Dr Stockham
Katrezza
Camhna
Spockmam & CO
Madison St
Chreatro
Ellery and Henry College
Tutt
Capeaton
Svg Xinte
C.C
Ace
Saulbes
Dae
KO Hore
Iain
Alslen
Japan
Allen
Vine St
Cincinnati
Wren
Teese Ris Bil Eee Caren
Chienzo
Montesal
Can
New York
Richardson Bros
Dralara TN
Abi Rinde
Bristol
Wolfe Furniture Co
Eee
Es Ae & CO
Tomners
R. G. Johnson
Johnson
M. Dyer & CO
Piedmont
Meine Pref
W. E
Pakes
BARI
Cedar
York
Breinig
Lithogen Siligate
Briggeport Wood Finishing GO
New Milvern
Pea
Chinago
B. Lake Street
N.B
O. J. Lyle
Tax Comm
Elias
Arbsorben U Fibre CO
Dept T
Franklin St
N.Y
Knoxville, Tenn
R. W. Farr
Hat Hyder
Bufulo
Duffy's Pure
Coles
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester N
Waly
Helly Mathers
Hag Munithy Ty
Iverson
Casearets
Cure Comstipation
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