Tumult of politics and pardon cases across the era
A collection of political notes discusses Senator Martin of Virginia on suffrage at the Richmond convention, Teddy Roosevelt’s controversial nomination tactics, and administration hints on Chinese exclusion reform. It also reports Governor McSweeney granting a pardon to John Chaffin for the Grube killing, detailing petitions, letters, and influential endorsements from Greenville, Abbeville, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Virginia
Richmond
Grabo
Columbia
8. C
McSweeeney
John Chaffin
Chaffin
Warren E. M. Grube
McSweeney
N. C,poe
A. B. Brown
J. T. Westervelt
B. A, Morgan
J. V. Richardson
Frank Hammond
Greenwood
Joel 8. Aiken
Wyatt Aiken
Robert R. Hemphill
Frank B. Gray
Abbeville
James M. King
W. B. Wilson
Tennessee
Louisiana
New York
Board of Directors
the Penitentiary
Boggs
Tam
Bob" Taylor
Chafin
Senator Aldrich Sets Cuba Policy Challenge in Senate
The article notes Senator Aldrich declared that no treaty with a new Cuban government, to arise after Platt amendment approval by the Cuban convention, will be ratified by the Senate. He vows continued opposition to reciprocity treaties, challenging President McKinley’s stance and signaling a forthcoming Senate battle and 1890s congressional campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnte
Lnd
Lont
Mr. McKinley
Cuba
Senate
McKinley
Aldrich
Republcan
Irreverent Notes and Remedies Span Local Notices
A garbled OCR mix includes quack cures for jaundice biliousness and malaria from City Drug Store, a failure claim about a moral skirt, Bucklow’s Arnica Balm for sores and piles, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for bowel health, a note on courtship, a July tax sale deadline in Jonesboro, and various stray lines about health and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Palmer
Kirkham
Bucklow
Arnica Balge
City Drug Store
DeWitt
Gtipe
Chaffin Case Details Testimony and Pardon Efforts
Testimony shows Chaffin claiming self defense with a stick used during the attack, while witnesses later questioned Grube’s ambidexterity. Officials note pardons pursued by Mr. Dean, who urges governors to see the full truth. Chaffin to Greenville then Johnson City after nearly three years’ confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffin
Dean
Grube
Mr. Chaffin
Thirtieth Semi annual Consolidated Statement
The Bank of Jonesboro and Johnson City Tennessee presents its thirtieth semi annual consolidated statement showing assets such as cash in banks and due from banks, and liabilities including capital paid in surplus and undivided profits. Readable figures include cash in banks around 18 1/10 40 and due from banks about 21 083 1 and liabilities with capital 16,000,000 and profits 218,508.45.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Restored Digestion
Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods without stomach aid, allowing rest and natural function recovery. City Drug Store promotes the product amid generic health assertions and medical tone.
Land Sale Under 1901 Chancery Decree in Johnson City
In obedience to a decree from the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee the sale of land will occur at the court door in Towinson City. The tract lies north of the Southern railway in Washington county about two miles west of Johnson City and contains 120 14 11 acres. Sale is cash in hand free from encumbrance with no bids below 50 dollars per acre. Commissioner E A Sauriry conducts the sale. Johnson City Tennessee June 12 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tenn
Towinson City
O. J. Lyle
Southern Railway
Washington County
E. A. Sauriry
Com'r
Non-Resident Defendants Notified in Chancery Court
The Chancery Court in Johnson City orders publication in The Comer for four weeks to summon non resident defendants J D Myles Kate D Dosser Charles J Dosser Belle M Scott George Beott Ky a Neill James K Neill William J Neill and May Neill to appear by the first Monday in August 1901 or plead failure will lead to a hearing ex parte. The notice also names Kate D Dosser Charles I Dosser Belle M Ho ot Scott Eva Neill James K Neill William J Neill and May Neill as non residents of Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consd Ft
J. D. Myles
State of
Tennessee
Jolson City
Enn
Chancery Court
Clerk & Master's
E. A. Snivpay
EB. Minten
Kate D. Dosser
Charles J. Dosser
New York
Belle M. Scott
George Beott
Ohio
Kya Neill
James K. Neill
William J. Neill
May Neill
Oregon
Tar Corner
Washington County
Kate D. Doster
Charles I Dosser
Balle M. Hoot
Goo, Scott
Eva Neill
Jas
K. Neill
William ‘J. Neill
Jonesboro
Sei
B. A. Sinpney
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QY M. Lyle
Réior
Tene
Claus
Chicago
Monkryal
Teddy
Thia
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
Pacific
Friends of
Hay
Cabi Net
Gov
Dean Bays
Alvin H. Dean
Chafly
B. M. Ignaman
Janos T
T. K. Earle
Chafitn
Alivio For
Ayl
Alivio Manfg. CO
TRUST
Johson City
Maree Fir Mung
Boston
Dr. King
Newife
City Deng Store
Colquat Taxpayers
Tate Mota
Dennesses
Dieter
Jackson
Chamberlain
J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
Grippe
Sss
W. J. Exum
G A. Lyle
Chancery Ve
Johnson Bowie Lyle Etal City
Martha Myles
J.D. Myles
Nesses
A. P
Luthe Chancery Court
Jones
Kate D. Dower
Etalboro, Tenn
J.B. Whitlow & CO
Greeneville
Tennonn
S. B. White
J. D. Weaver, Sons & Co
Contracting Carpenters
Vuenish
Kdmit
B.P
Dalton Marble Works
H. P. Colyard
Agents
Dalton, GA
J. J. Cox
Tate Li. Earnest
8. C. Williams
The
Banking and Trust Company
Thin
Tranklin Chemical CO
Dept. A
Filbert
Philadelphia
Cc. G. Mitchell
Kes
Dakco
Opera House Black
Europe
PARK
Jeticious
Champion
Kiotior
Piertaeu
Paces Knoxville Brick Company, Peoocaysv
Knoxville, Tenn
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