Farewell to The Comer and Pension Ponders
The Comet notes Johnson City farewells to The Comer as a mentor and its editor predicts political shifts with Bob Taylor urged toward higher offices. It also reports on railroad proposals from Bristol to Goodson, riverine hopes for Wise County coal and ore, and several diplomatic appointments by the President, including Italy and Argentina posts, with other posts listed for the U S.
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Cleveland
Bob Taylor
United States
Jno. M. Baily
Boston
Bristol
Wise County
Joodson
Bristol-Goodson
Johnson City
Wise
Cranberry
Board of Enterprise
Johnson Trial Near End As Defense Focuses On Mental State
The Johnson Henry trial in Greeneville, June 1885, unfolds with the jury empanelled June 9. The State finished its evidence in two days, the defense has spent six days, and the end remains uncertain. The case hinges on whether Johnson was mentally competent at the time he killed Henry, following testimony on his frail health and a troubled mind after his wife’s death and alleged adultery. The proceedings include depositions from Indiana and other states to prove character and mental condition.
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Gneexevin
Ters
Johson
Maj
Henry
Greeneville
John
Boyd
E. Tenn
Bartholdi Statue Arrives Off Sandy Hook For Reception
The French steamship Isere carrying the Bartholdi statue reaches Sandy Hook. Gen Stone, engineer for the pedestal, and a small party go ashore. French and American colors dip in honor. A formal reception is uncertain and may be postponed until La Fiore arrives from Newport.
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Isere
Bartholdi
Sandy Hook
Stone
Stine
United Press
Newport
New Trial Sill in Doubt in Oliverius Murder Case
Hastings Court heard a motion to arrest judgment in the T J Oliverius murder trial of Lillian Madison. Hearing delayed to Friday as counsel finishes examination of the record amid a large crowd awaiting possible death sentence.
Affairs at Plymouth Improve As Relief Committee Reports
The Relief Committee met late last night and noted two new hospital admissions since Monday with several discharges in recent days. Total patients rise to forty at the institution. Executive committee for the past week shows 806 seriously sick, destituted a mu le 22, deaths 1, and 111 recovered, a better week than before. No new serious cases expected except nine this week. Committee remains hopeful for more funds.
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Winxisuanne
Plymouth
Emory and Henry College reorganizes faculty after president resigns
Rev. David Suiling resigns as president with board consent to lead the new Female College in Cleveland under Holston Conference auspices. The Emory and Henry faculty is reorganized with B. E. Hons as president and several professors: Jordan, Davis, Barton, Miles, Longley. Barton, from the University of Virginia with a PhD, assumes Mathematics chair. Salaries listed: Hos s 1100, Jordan and Davis 1000 each, Barton and Miles 800.
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Emory and Henry’ College
Trudees
New Female College
Cleveland
Holston Conference
Methodist, Episcopal Church, South
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B. E
Jordan
Davia
Miles
BE. M, Barton
BE. EB. Longley
Barton
University of Virginia
Hoss
Davis
Cholera cases and deaths reported in multiple cities
June 17 dispatches note four fresh cholera cases and two deaths in Cholera Maprio area. Between May 20 and June 15 there were seventy five cases and forty five deaths in the city. Valencia adds four new cases and three deaths in twelve hours. Madrid is cited as having Asiatic cholera. Also listed are updates on U.S. diplomat J J N Lothrop sailing to Europe, the return of the Liberty Bell to Independence Mall, and Gen Grant's partial recovery with continued medical attention.
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New Orleans
Independence Mall
Mt. McGruver
N. Y
Grant
Col
Fred
Dr. Sands
Pitt Cents
Lea
Mesars, Ocha, Yonge & Co
Chattanoast
Town
Rena
Ruka
Horse Thief Captured After Rural Confrontation
Sheriff Nick Rirey led a tense scene as an elderly farmer confronted Sol, the horse thief, with calls that included accusations of stealing a nag and other goods. The caper ended with the pair riding away together, the old man shaking his head, while observers noted Singer Harr and Burr Millard as diminished in impact.
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Bol
aAminer
Feolin
Sol
Athens
Exploded Room Scene Sparks Potash Room Debate
A fragmentary tale shows a heated exchange near an Exploded Room where Sam the Anti Potash Room speaks of weakness and desire for support. An anxious crowd and a physician imply tension as characters argue over loyalty, power, and futures amid a sultry setting.
Sunbeam Remedies Claim Wide Cure Spectrum in Atlanta
A Sunbeam remedies advertises cures for blood diseases poisons catarrh old sores serofuls rheumatism skin diseases kidney troubles and more. The seller cites a 22 page Atlanta evidence book and asserts voluntary testimonials from men and women of Atlanta to support claims.
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Atlanta
Atlania
Time Table for E. T. Va. & Ga. R. R. Connections
Railway timetable notice for the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway and connections. Includes expected schedule around the May term meridian central region, detailing departure and arrival times and network connectivity.
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E. T. Va
Ga. R.R
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
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