Brain love claim in Mitchell murder case hinges on insanity
Dr F L Sim testifies Alice Mitchell showed marked mental change after the homicide and is sane with a rare mania described as brain love. He cites mutual relations with Freda Ward, heredity, and says no evidence of sexual depravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mice Mitchell
Misa Jo Ward
Gen. Peters
Alice
Harry Bilger
Robt
Mitchell
F. Il. Sim
Alice Mitchell
Freda Ward
Freda
Dubose
Miss Mitchell
Briceville Trouble Sparks $150000 Suit in Tennessee
The Tennessee Coal Mining Co. sues J. B. Goodwin William Morrow and the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway Co. for damages over convicts at Briceville mine. The case centers on a sixty cent per ton mining contract running to 1896 and alleged breach after convicts were released and stockade disputes arose. The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway Co. joins as an approving party to the contract.
Murder Mystery After Electric Car Stables Fire
The Newe Wednesday evening reports the murder of Jack Overstreet, night watchman at the electric car stables, followed by arson. Confession by Geo Denney links Wilf Richards and Jas Kinney. both accused men are in Blountville jail awaiting likely hearing this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Overstreet
Atréet Cay Atables
Newe
Overstreet
Wilf Richards
Geo. Denny
Sullivan County
Richards
Jas, Kinney
Denney
Kinney
Clearing sale continues after grand success in Johnson City
Our clearing sale in Drak Friends Johnson City Tennessee on July 23 1892 has been a grand glorious success. Sales met our most sanguine expectations and by solicitations of many friends we will continue the sale next week.
Faw-Telford Couple Wed In Tennessee Romance
Twenty years after a California bound oath, Hon. Thos. F. Faw and Miss E. J. Telford wed at Gol. McClure’s home near Telford’s Depot. The groom is son of Rev. G. P. Faw. bride daughter of the late Col. Telford. They received congratulatory telegrams from California and Washington City and departed for Asheville and Atlanta for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
California
Thos. F. Faw
E. J. Telford
Gol. McClure
Telford
G. P. Faw
T. F. Faw
Mies Telford
Col. Telford
Sterling Worth
Washington City
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Quiet at Homestead as strike efforts falter
At Homestead Pennsylvania July 27 calm returns as Brad dock workers appear not to join a strike. Leaders concede Braddock men refuse sympathy action amid heat weariness and Amalgamated scouts report few nonunion efforts. About 150 workers arrive from the east to Homestead as Philadelphia troops head home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Carnegie
Aid
Edgar Thompson
Amalgamated Scouts
Philadelphia
First Annual Johnson City Gun Club Shooting Tournament Opens
The Johnson City Gun Club hosts a two day event with a 500 shooter expected. An amphitheater and carpeted grounds welcome 15 events daily plus extras. Prizes include 500 dollars in cash and merchandise. lunch is on site. Participants arrive from Knoxville Charlotte Savannah Greensboro and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
A Delightful Affair at Carnegie Hotel Dance
A Johnson City social event at the Carnegie Hotel Tuesday evening featured dancing cards and music enjoyed by a select party of local society members with guests from abroad. Chaperones Mrs R S Boyd Mrs Faw and Mrs Col Harris supervised the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hotel
Mra. R
Boyd
Mra. Faw
Mra Col. Harris
Johnson City Society
Col McGhee Named Associate Receiver for Memphis and Charleston
Nasitune Tex July news reports Charles M McGhee of Knoxville named associate receiver of the Memphis and Charleston railroad alongside Henry Fink. Minority stockholders favored T T Latham of Memphis. Ripans Tabulos banish pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasitune
Texs
Inage Jackson
Chas, M McGhee
Knoxville
Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Henry Fink
T.T. Latham
Memphis
Suit Postponed in Arrants v Hickey and Brading Case
The case Arrants v Hickey and Brading was postponed until Friday evening. Arrants seeks to replevy a registration certificate from the defendants. Reports imply damaging testimony may be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrants Va
Hickey and
Brading
Arrants
Bird Shoot Prizes Spark Liberty Charity Event
New York buyer A W DuBray and others arrive as Hunt Club hosts a three day bird shoot with cash prizes plus a silver cup for top shooter donated by W A Truslow. Mercantile donors include R N Penlandom C K Lide & Co Hart Armbrust & Co and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Truslow
R. N. Penlandom
C. K. Lide & Co
Obas, T. Ware
Hart, Armbrust & Co
T. E. Hurst & Co
G. Kirkpatrick
Range & Dulaney
P. H. Wofford
Hotel Piedmont Register List of Incoming Guests
The register from Hotel Piedmont shows numerous guests yesterday headed by Geo P Gant Knoxville and John R Dunningham Okolovo among many others including Mrs Ballard Huff Roanoke J Harrington Jere Jarnegen Knoxville and W J Watt and wife Columbus. The list also notes hats trimmed and untrimmed and infants caps sale at actual cost for fifteen days at 408-41 Mus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Piedmont
Geo. P. Gant
Knoxville
John R. Dunningham
Okolovo
KR. L. Graham
Asheville
J. G. Evans
Wm. M. Graybill
Rogersville
J. W. McDaniel
Bristol
Gilbert M. Brooks
Mra
Ann M. Smith
Jacksonville
J. A. White
City
P. R. Kings
J. H. Townsend
Philadelphia
W. E. Hall
Toledo
Rebt
L. Taylor
H. Dalgliesh
Embreeville
A. J. Edwards
Elizabethton
J. F. Hoover
L. M. Hayes
E. W. Roberts
T. V
H. HL. Stratton
H. Robertson
J. B. Braiding
F. C. Kaiser
Pryor N
Mus
J. H. Banwrmn
Sloan gang eludes capture as Cookeville fears rise
Nashville dispatch reports Frank Sloan, a Putnam County desperado, reinforced by about fifteen armed friends, has halted efforts to seize him. Marshal Col Creed Harrison and Major Harrison planned a surprise arrest near Cookeville, but insufficient posse turnout and citizen fear postponed action. Sloan reportedly moved his family and gathered 15 to 20 armed followers in the woods near his home. United States Marshal Harrison then left Cookeville for Murfreesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Frank Sloan
Putman County
Sloan
Cookeville
Col
Creed Harrison
Internal Revenue
Major Harrison
Gookeville
Cain
Jtherift
United States
Joe Spurrier
Marschal Harrison
Murfreogboro
Joy at Homestead Strikes Thesis Troops Demobilize
Joyful scenes report withdrawal of soldiers from Homestead Shanty Hill as Eighth Regiment members lead marching orders. Officials plan gradual removal until two regiments remain to prevent further trouble near the strikers. In Nice Edward Parker Deacon’s pardon petition is rejected after Grasse killing case. A nurse job offer appears in Walnut Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestrap
Homestead
Nice
Edward Parker Deacon
Grasse
Achsille
Hhis
Deacon
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Briceville
S. C
Blountville
Briatol News
Drak
Faw-Telford
VanGilder
C. B. Ross
F. Morris
R. VanGilder
P. Morris
A. B. Mead
John &. Carson
Savannah
Thomas Martin
Greensboro
N. C
E. L. Gilmer
Col. McGhee
New York
A. W. DuBray
Washington, D. C
Wm. Wagner
W. Rhea
Hartleville
D. C
A. Williams
McFarland & Co
H.C. Williams
Johnson City Furniture Co
W. W. Kirkpatrick
W. L. Taylor & Co
Webb| Broa
Seayer & Bummers
Lyle, Hickey & Co
P. H. Wolford
F. Melcher
Weeb Bros
N. Y
Toney & Brown
Webb Bros
Hunter & Brown
Gump
Geo
Shaner
Walnut
Gore Rosse
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