Republican politics and local nominations in Tennessee and beyond
A sprawling 19th century Washington and Tennessee oriented update covers Democratic and Republican maneuvering, editorials, and public notices. It references Blaine and Blaine-era figures, local elections, alleged political plots, and census data with mentions of Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Knoxville and Johnson City context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Knoxville
North Knoxville
West Knoxville
Jackson
Clarksville
Columbia
Murfreesboro
Pulaski
Gallatin
Athens
Rigelteville
Bolivar
Briceville
Bristol
Cleveland
Clinton
Coal Creek
Covington
Dayton
Dyersburg
Franklin
Greenville
Henderson
Hill
Trambolit
Lebanon
McMinnville
Maryville
Milan
Morristown
Newbern
Paria
Ridgedale
Rockwood
Rogersville
St. Elmo
Savannah
Shelbyville
Sonldy
South Pittsburg
Springfield
Tracy City
Monarch Coal and Coke Company forms in Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky sees the Monarch Coal and Coke Company organized with a $600,000 capital to develop 50,000 acres of mineral lands. Analyses suggest superior coking coal. Gen. P. W. Hardin is president, W. A. Wilson secretary, Capt. D. McIntyre treasurer, Col. C. M. Parsons director and attorney. London capitalists offer to take half the stock if three British directors sit on the board.
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Kentucky
Monarch Coal and Coke Company
P. W. Hardin
W. A. Wilson
Knoxville
D. &. McIntyre
Col. C. M. Parsons
London
Assifacturera’ Record
Happy Wedding at Captain Darden Residence
A quiet Tuesday night wedding united Miss Johnnie Darden and Mr. Robert E. White at Capt. W. A. Darden home. The bride, Capt. Darden’s eldest daughter, is noted as accomplished. White, well known in the city, is described as energetic and likely to provide for his wife. The ceremony drew only a few friends, and well wishes were extended for a bright future.
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W. A. Darden
K.C. Atkins
Johnnie Darden
Robert E. White
Capt. Darden
White
Reorganized Holston Telephone Company Elects New Officers
The Holston Telephone Company reorganized yesterday electing Dr 8 H Toy as president Isaac Harr as secretary and treasurer A revised plan will change revenue collection with no yearly permits sold and fees collected per shipment An exchange may be opened in Totinson City if phones are secured A hungry thief tried to steal a turkey from J A Martins roost Tuesday night Martin fired a gun causing the thief to drop the prize and flee
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Holston Telephone Company
8. H. Toy
Isaac Harr
Totinson City
J A. Martin
Mr Martin
Dr Hale's Household Tea Promoted as Blood Purifier
Dr Hale's Household Tea, touted as a blood purifier and nerve tonic, claims to aid liver and kidney function, improve digestion, and fortify the nervous system. A two month course costs 50 cents with free samples at McFarland & Co's drug store. Col. G C M Pasons returns from Kentucky trip and State ball with pleasant impressions.
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McFarland & Co’s
Col
GC. M. Pasons
Kentucky
Capitol City
Try This Free Sample Of Dr King’s New Discovery
It claims to cure coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Purchasers may sample a trial bottle at McFarland & Qv's drug store to learn its claimed benefits and speedy recovery from La Grippe.
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Happy Hoosiera
Win
Timmons
Tha Alle
Bud
John Leslie
Farmer and Stockman
Arme Price
Sues
W. Gardner
McParland & Co
Johnson City
Dr. Pierce
Ree
McFarland & Qv
Dewg
Painting Things Red in Bristol Back Alley
A Comet representative visiting Bristol two days earlier was led to a dark back alley room acting as the headquarters of the Back Alley Gazette and the Gold Liver Club. The editor, a bachelor with a sandy moustache, reclined on a bed among relics as our visitor learned the club’s odd aims and the editor’s contemplative writings born from “mud of the back alley.” He described a failed crossing and a dramatic, dreamlike voyage before being rescued and returning to his newspaper office.
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Bristol
Back Alley Gazette
Gold Liver Club
Sandy Mustache
Hubbard
Archanum
Billy Peters
Darby
Gazette
The
Jordan
Salley
Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure Advertised
Coughing inflames air passages and Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure claims instant relief and quick cure for all coughs from cold to incipient consumption, offered in 25 and 50 cent bottles at McFarland & Co's drug store.
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Ben D. Bell
Lexington
Dr. Hale
McFarland & Go
Limited space forces crowding of communications and news
The editor explains crowded pages over the last days leaving little room for communications and standing matter. Financial constraints squeeze the paper, but they still publish as much news as possible for readers, urging timely payment to reduce further crowding.
Hall's Time Extended in Virginia Supreme Court
Judge Richardson of the Virginia Supreme Court grants a writ of error in Hall's case, postponing the March 14 execution. The court will reconvene at Wytheville next June to consider the case, with the commonwealth emphasizing that technicalities should not evade the gallows. Hall is described as a desperate criminal with a bloody record rivaled only by London's Jack the Ripper.
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J. L. Kelly
Talton Hall
Richardson
Supreme Court of Virginia
Hall
Supreme Court
Wytheville
Commonwealth of Virginia
London
Jack
Resignation Letter From Ian To Johnson City Alderman Nomination
A letter to Johnson City Republicans from Ian resigning after being nominated for alderman. He cites other duties would prevent serving with required efficiency and respectfully thanks the convention for the courtesy.
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Johnson City
Ian
Prunings and Prose from a Busy Ohio Town
An eclectic item notes EU PRUNINGS Including remarks on oiling a rusty city, Mardi Gras morals, and advice. It mentions a local farmer's daughter task vote, Eli's sun hat and Brush Creek fishing, cutworms plotting corn damage, and a book chart on U S history from Prof Graybill. Also reports Embreeville furnace nearing operation with workers and ore washers active, and J C & C road poised to yield higher returns for owners.
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Embreeville
Lyle
Empreeville Iron Company
Will Take Charge at Hotel Piedmont
John Hardin from Big Stone Gap Virginia arrived yesterday to assume management of the Hotel Piedmont today. He leased the property and will oversee operations as the new proprietor.
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John Hardin
Piedmont
Mr. Hardin
Big Stone Gap
Dr Hale’s Houshola Cough Care Modern Herbal Remedy
Dr Hale presents Houshola Cough Care as a vegetable preparation from rare medicinal plants. It claims to treat coughs colds hoarseness loss of voice whooping cough bronchitis early consumption and chest soreness and promises strong lung support with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents from McFarland & Co drugstore.
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Georgia
Constitution
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Mississippi
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Eorror Jones
St. Louis Republic
Mrs. Taylor
Sedalia
Jones
Jant
Tuk Courier-Journal
Garon Rogens
Din Alliance
Igon Tom
Payette Corner
Tenn
Sam Hunter
Hunter
Anrdlars
Tennessee
South
McDowell
Hie
Council Chamber
Tom Rued
Speaker
Illinois
Blair Boom
Minneapolis
Man Bland
Chicago
Perry
Iowa
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Revolutionary Pensions
United States
East Tennessee
Nancy Rains
P. C
Carter’s Furnace
Carter Co
Mary Brown
Nancy Weatherman
Lineback
Nancy Jones
P.C
Jonesboro
Republican Party
Jons A. Moxam
John W. Hunter
Jacksonville
Florida
Withole
Poota
Eli
Brush Creek
Grayvill
Rogersville Synodical College
Graybill
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