Lone bandit robs eastbound passenger train near Cerrizor
An unidentified robber held up eastbound train No. 2 of the Fl Paso & Southwestern near Cerrizor New Mexico, pistol whipped a conductor and brakeman, ransacked the private car of G. B. Hawks, and escaped with several thousand dollars in valuables toward the desert. Four shots were fired as he fled, and posse hunts pursued toward the mountains.
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el Paso
Fl Paso & South Western Railroad
Robaart
N. M
Cerrizor
Cerrizoro
G. B. Hawks
Apiie
Wheat Crop Prospects Bad In Tennessee
Washington June 10 The department of agriculture reports Tennessee wheat conditions as 3 on June 1 versus last year and the ten year average of 82. The national average remains higher but Tennessee shows weaker prospects this year. About 21 percent of U S winter wheat acreage is sown in Tennessee.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
United States
Summers Elected Vice President of Southern Hardware Jobbers
James A Summers of this city was elected vice president at the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association annual officers meeting held last Saturday in Atlantic City. The report notes pride in the achievement and offers congratulations to Summers.
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Southern Hardware Jobbers Association
Atlantic City
Janes A. Summers
Huare
Jim
Burial of Little Mable Taylor in Johnson City
Remains of Little Mable Taylor, daughter of T A Taylor, brought to Johnson City from Spartanburg for burial. A large crowd met the mourners at the station and escorted the procession to Oak Hill Cemetery where she was laid to rest. Also notes local chatter about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and visitors H Mo Deaderick and Dr Willard in the city.
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Mable Taylor
T. A. Taylor
Spartanburg
Johnson City
Oak Hail
H. Mo. Deaderick
Anaka Springs
Jono
Willard
Jury acquits Sellers in Osborne murder case
In circuit court yesterday Chas Sellers was acquitted of Amos Osborne murder. Jurors found not guilty after a mistrial. Byler advised restraint. Frank Cullo, an Italian father, convicted and sentenced to eight years. Other cases continued or not true bills. Chiver's Liniment endorsed for rheumatism and lameness.
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Chas
Sellers
Amos Osborne
Sollcier
Tle
Jide Byler
Ani
Frank Cullo
Drs. Lewis
Nat White
Will Duke
Lucy Gilton
Claude Watson
Will Lovelace
David Maybush
Newt’ Harwood
Ike Greer
Blaine Welsh
Bush Campbell
Gus Trighes
Jarceny
The Rose Maiden at Memorial Mall Tuesday Night
The Johnson City Choral Society will present The Rose Maiden at Memorial Mall on Tuesday night June 21. Special morning pictures are being arranged by Capt. Kyle M. King. Seats may sell quickly. secure tickets early.
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Johnson City
The Big Game in Alabama Recaps Gadsden Loss to Jolson City
In Gadsden last Friday Jolson City defeated Gadsden with Burleson pitching strongly for the visitors. Arnold pitched well for Seabees allowing few hits and held the game through most innings. Harring delivered a notable hit in the early play as the contest unfolded.
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Gadsden
Burleson
Jolson City
Arnold
Seabees
Harring
Johnson and Crawford feud ends in Brewthitt county killings
In Brewthitt county two Crawford family members were shot dead and a Johnson family member was fatally wounded in a feud battle. Reports reaching Lexington February 1 describe the deadly clash and its lethal outcome.
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Lexington
Brewthitt County
Crawford
Johnson
Weaver Seeks Release From Centenary To Take Emory Presidency
De Charles C. Weaver, elected successor to Bishop Waterhouse as president of Emory and Henry College at Emory Virginia, asks the Centenary College board at Cleveland Tennessee to release him as vice president. Waterhouse and Weaver conferred in Bristol and in Emory. Centenary reportedly insisted Weaver remain. Weaver, a strong, imposing figure in his mid thirties, may breach an agreement between the institutions. Also mentions Blepharitis health ad and Dr King’s New Discovery testimonials and DeLong Rice’s campaign activity in Nashville.
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Charles C. Weaver
Bishop Waterhouse
Emory and Henry College
Emory, Va
Centermry College
Cleveland
Centenary
Iis
Emory and Henry
Weaver
Bufory
Henry
Ir. Weaver
Million Dollar Blaze Threatens Seattle Waterfront District
A hurricane driven fire in Seattle last night tore through the northern waterfront, fanned by wind to reach eastward wooden blocks. About 20 acres burned, with losses around one million pounds and 500 people rendered homeless. Fire swept six city blocks from Railroad Avenue to Battery Streets, with burning brands igniting houses beyond the main blaze. No fatalities reported, though fears circulated. A sudden rain helped firefighters as electrified wet planks from broken wires shocked several pedestrians.
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Seattle
Railroad Avenue
Battery Streets
Bos
Second Avenue
How the Shut Out Was Accomplished
Gadsden shut out Johnson City at Friday's game at Gadsden as South and McNew held the visitors to five hits each while Gadsden tallied six runs. Poor field conditions and a wild McNew plus local errors aided the home victory. Mr and Mrs Guy Stally of Enwin are visiting relatives. A W Tendler and son of Harriman stay at the Colonial Werness.
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Gadsden
Times-New
Stout
Johnson City
South
McNew
Guy Stally
Enwin
City
A W. Tendler and Son
Harriman
Werness Day
Wild scrimmage ends with Burleson solid on mound
In a sharp baseball scrimmage Johnson City had no chance as Burleson allowed only four hits. Both teams fielded superbly and timely hits were scarce in the pitchers duel. Aged Lady Dead Esther Emmet dies at her home in the city after a short illness at 70. Remains sent to Elizabethton for burial. Louise and Lillian Bish of Wisevell, Tenn., visited. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised.
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Johnson City
Bull
Gadsden
Burleson
Priehers
Esther Emmet
M. EK. Oburel
Renains
Elizabethton
Patterson to Lead Kemble Cochran Co Store
Alex Patterson today assumes charge of the Kemble Cochran Co store filling the vacancy left by Geo N Shepard who resigned on the first. Shepard has not chosen a new line of work but health concerns require less confining labor. Patterson retains his interest in the BC Atlas Printing Co. Capt We H Nelson of Backwvels is the city.
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Alex Patterson
Kemble-Cochran Co
Geo. N. Shepard
Shepard
Patterson
B.C. Atlipe Printing Co
Harriman Incorporates Rail RoadFirm Plans Line to Knoxville
Harriman on June 11 reports a charter filed with the county register for the Harlan Knoxville and Eastern railroad company. The town council has granted rights of way within Harriman limits and work on the railroad is expected to begin soon.
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Harriman
Knoxville
Eastern Railroad
Register of
Hights of Way Obtained in Middle Tennessee
A fragment notes that rights of way have been secured in middle Tennessee for an unspecified project. The terse item mentions SF VF A and a burst in the middle, with no dates, organizations, or clear entities beyond regional reference.
Lorimer Bribery Trial Details Browne Case
Chicago June 13 Browne trial on bribery tied to Lorimer Senate election resumes witness Charles Swinney from St Louis testified on a bribery split and White's testimony. Wayman recounted White's background and alleged bribe payments in Chicago and Joliet, with White as the first witness and Browne seeking Republican support. The article ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Chicago
Lee O'Niel Browne
Wm. Lorimer
United States
Lodsy
Charles Swinney
Southern Hotel
St Louis
Btate
Wayman
Charles A. White
White
Browne
St. Louis
O'Fallon
Lorimer
Joliet
Hriggs
Knoxville
Inter
Jetter
Valuable Stock Drowned in Cloudburst Damage
Advices report a cloudburst in Columbia County at night, damaging thousands of dollars in property. Telephone wires wrecked and crops damaged as flood waters rose. At Buford station Giles county, five valuable stock with their colts drowned. Dock river rose to eighteen feet in five hours.
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Nashville
Columbia
Gite
Bufor Station
Giles County
Utterback Reelected Superintendent for Milligan Effort
The Milligan College board of education re elects Prof T J Utterback as superintendent and likely dean of the faculty. Trustees must release him from Milligan to take the city post. The move follows high school expansion plans and possible salary boosts for better efficiency and new departments next year.
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Board of Education
Menta
Nigh
T. J. Utterback
Milligan College
Utterbach
West Bide
Mira Lyle
Regina Hiseman
Dell Crouch
Kathleen Gaunt
Floy Harris
Lois Reeves
Lalla Lyle
Banner
Langston High School
Two Suspects Arrested In City Robbery Case
Two fourteen year old boys Hoy Rhea and Roy Farthing were arrested Monday on suspicion of involvement in last Friday's Bee Hive robbery. They face potential referral to reform school. A separate case in Bristol sees Mrs J Ke Gibbons win $250 damages from plumber Lyon Hobson over a faulty heating installation. Local brief notes include visits by T Tilly of Knoxville and Mrs T Parker of Chattanooga.
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Hoy Rhea
Roy Farthing
Will
Mixx Rankin
Tusculun
Bristol
J. Ke Gibbons
Wytheville
Lyon Hobson
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Jay. M. Black
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Waterman's Ideal
J. E. Crouch
Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Mises Louise
Lillian Bish
Tavewell, Tenn
We City
Chamberlain
Deniers
H. Nelson
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Lee O'Neil Browne
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