Gibson Nomination Sparks Fraud Claims in Tennessee Race
In Tennessee's Second Congressional District Houk supporters allege ballot box stuffing while Gibson leads in county returns. The campaign faces fraud charges across Knox, Blount, Jefferson, Sevier, and Roane counties as possible independent bids emerge and party lines shift amid a bruising primary fight.
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Houk
Henry 2. Gibson
John Q. Honk
Gibson
Knoxville
Hawk
Knox County
Blount County
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Sevier
Loudon
Roane
Campbell
Blount
Scott
Morgan
Waterloo
Republican Executive Committee
Moue
Times
Ringsters
Johnnie
John Honk
Battle With Outlaws at Pedro Sanchez Ranch
The attack on Pedro Sanchez's ranch, fifty miles away, sparked a three hour battle as brigands assaulted the main residence. The guards fired, killing two attackers. the outlaws returned fire, killing one ranch hand and wounding three others. Four bandits were killed and five wounded. Sanchez was slightly wounded.
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Dunance
Mkx
Pedro Sanchez
Mr. Sanchez
The Kosciusko Tragedy Trial Receives Delays
In Kosciusko Mississippi March 10 the Ratliffe murder case against W P Ratliffe opened with defense motions for a continuance. Attorneys cited newly found witnesses including W P Sandera and could not summon them in time. Judge granted until Monday to produce witnesses and the state remained ready for trial. The list of sixty or seventy names suggests a lengthy forthcoming proceeding.
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Kosciusko
Miss
W. P. Ratliffe
A. Jackson
Ratliffe
W. P. Sandera
Travel Savings Offer From Knoxville Agents
A Knoxville travel offer urges buyers to write before purchasing tickets to save money. The note lists Jno L Minam, Tray Pass Agent E T and V G Ry and references Ripans Tables. Readable fragments suggest a local travel and coupon style ad with money-saving claims.
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Jno
Minam
Tray
Pass
E.T
Knoxville
Tenn
Peter Jackson and Corbett in Record of Forthcoming Fight
New York reports Peter Jackson examined by Dr John Wilton Gibbs who notes Jackson in fine condition aside from a light cough. Corbett superior in arm muscles while Jackson has larger chest and shoulder development. Jackson previously won Australian amateur diving title and claims nosebleed issue resolved. Doctor optimistic about Jackson’s chances.
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New York
Peter Jackson
John Wilton Gibbs
Bio Office
Gibbs
Jirkson
Corbett
Jackson
Australia
Peter
Dr. Gibbs
What Corbett Thinks About Jackson Fight Delays
Barimore Mo March 10 Speaking on Peter Jackson’s form Corbett says adding ten thousand dollars to the stakes would prove his condition. He wants a meeting but has no advance notice and cites business, previous losses from the Mitobtl contest, and the need for three months between signing and fight. He warns the bout may be delayed seven or eight months unless backing clubs step forward.
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San Francisco
Jack the Measurer
Gentle
Hela
Ic Thicfly
Jack the
Kisser
Jack the Hugger
Measurer
Mis Plinia
Jack the Mensuver
Jack
Barimore
Peter Jackson
New York
James J. Corbett
Jackson
Coney Island Athletic Club
Dare Not Tell Her All
Mrs McKane near death in New York hospital after learning of her husband John Y McKane’s conviction and six year Sing Sing sentence. Her nervous prostration worsened by confinement and false hopes, with family unable to reveal the truth. The physician warns that knowing the full facts could hasten her death.
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New York
Marcu
Mia
John Y. McKane
McKane
Sing Sing
Shot Fights End in Hodge Wounding at City Hotel
In Troy Alabama at midnight C T Hodge was shot by John Mann a Baltimore drummer who was stopping over at the City hotel. After a dispute over a mutual acquaintance they exchanged nine shots two striking Hodge the worst entering the face and neck. Hodge is reported as slowly recovering.
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Troy
Ala
C. T. Hodge
John ©. Mann
Baltimore
City
Mann
Hodge
Wilson McKintey Bills and Tariffs Under Debate
March 11 comparative estimates assess how the Wilson tariff bill would perform if enacted and reported to the Senate Finance Committee. Data covers 1895 government expenditures and 1893 receipts, with projections showing a possible surplus or deficit under various duty and revenue scenarios including the impact of moving importations from free to dutiable lists, notably sugar.
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Wilson-McKintey
Wastmorox
House
Senate
McKiney
Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Artio
Stole a House in Cutoaco Courthouse Case Emerges
Justice White heard the Luboucki burglary case involving stealing a vacant two story house and basement, moving it fourteen blocks to install on a new site, then selling it to an innocent purchaser. Owner Furst discovered the loss when visiting with a prospective tenant. police found the structure a week later. The judge reserved his division.
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Cutoaco
Justice White
F. A. Luboucki
Escaped preacher hunted after jail arrest in Mississippi murder case
March 11 news from Bremixcwan Ava reports Rev W M Thorpe pastor of a colored church in Kirmingham says Hunt an escaped prisoner arrested after sermon. Prosecutors allege Hunt killed a fellow preacher in Mississippi years ago and received a life sentence before escaping. The community reacts with shock.
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Uongiet
Bremixcwan
Ava
Hunt
W.M. Thorpeson
Kirmingham
Mississippi
Destitution in Texas Appeals for Help at Rio Grande City
W C Chamberlain deputy United States souspector of customs at Rio Grande City writes to the Press urging aid for destitute residents. He states women and children are starving, crops have failed, and prices for corn meal flour and sugar have risen beyond the reach of the poor. Water due to drought sells at high cents per gallon.
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Texas
San Asvonta
Tex
Nuns to Discard Garb If Public School Certificates
Centeral board of education will meet next Tuesday to hear Rev Father Coxgrove propose nuns teach in public schools while discarding their religious garb in exchange for issued teachers certificates. State Councillor Kerr of the Junior Order of American Mechanics will oppose any settlement on these terms and if certificates are issued the Mechanics will appeal to the court.
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Central Board of Education
Father Coxgrove
Kerr
Order of American Mechanics
Mechanics
Cincinnati Southern Report by Receiver Felton
Receiver M. Felton filed the Cincinnati Southern report for the quarter ending December 31. Disbursements totaled 1 607 264 15 with a balance of 90 589 14. Receipts included 157 287 18 on hand October 1 and 26 199 96 accrued before his appointment. 1 522 856 15 accrued after appointment.
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Cincinnati Southern
Cineinnati
M. Felton
Southern Railroad
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Tongs
Visa
Anne Caetan
Washington
Otaia
Addrem
C.a.snow & CO
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Man N & CO
Munn & Co
Ee Hotive
Scientific American
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Aloanly Illustrated
Plana
Awmann & CO
New Youn
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