Patterson and political notes from Tennessee era
A collage of 1900s Tennessee items including Gov Patterson appointing a chancellor in Memphis, Judge Minor’s unclely lineage, Taft appointing Henry Conner in North Carolina, saloon clock expectations in One Tennessee, Roosevelt’s rhinoceros shot, a Bristol anniversary edition, Abdul Hamid’s imprisonment, Luther Burbank plant talk, and questions on Reelfoot Lake action.
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Taft
Henry Groves Conner
United States
North Carolina
Conner
Sam Davis remembered as American hero alongside Nathan Hale
The Commercial Appeal notes the Nashville unveiling of a Sam Davis monument in capitol grounds. It lauds Davis for courage in refusing to reveal dispatches to save his life, likening him to Nathan Hale and placing his sacrifice among the nation’s heroic ideals.
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Davis
Sans Davis
Dodge
Dayin
City Hall Park
New York
Nathan Hale
Washington
Montgomery
Quebec
Wall St
Lawrence
Chesapeake
Alexander Hamilton
Wall ‘Street
Nashville
Sam Davis
Capitol
Jackson
Polk
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Maine
Louisiana
Tennessee
Hale
Cass Appointed Clerk and Master in State Court
Chancellor Haynes announced last Friday the appointment of J. W. Cass as Clerk and Master, ending speculation on who would fill the post. The decision comes amid ongoing court reforms and consolidates administrative duties for the chancery division.
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Haynes
Clere and Master Aldermanic Appointments Mentioned
Be Clere and Master serve as alderman from the fourth ward. Law creating a separate office for the Ile the chancery court in this city by appointer of years and his appointment will ing J. W. Cass. Mr. Cass is one of our give general satisfaction as it comes in best citizens and is at present serving the nature of a compromise. He is a
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Clere
Ile
Chancery Court
J. W. Cass
Cass
J T Gander Succeeds Deputy in Law Practice Change
The article notes J T Gander succeeds a deputy, praised for wisdom and suitability. He plans to return to law practice in the city, leveraging training and experience gained in office to enhance his qualifications.
Gen John H Morgans Capture Reported as Baseless
Washington item extensively publicized claims Mrs Thompson known as Mother Thompson gave Gen Gillam information that would defeat Gen Morgan at Greenville. The claim lacks evidence. Gen Gillam dispatched to superior officer stating no women provided such information. Capt F C Carter died in Federal service and gathered deserters' statements. three youths carried word to Gillam and his forces moved toward Greenville. John Clift, J J Holtsinger, and John Davis were involved. Holtsinger is dead, Clift presumed dead, Davis respected Greene County citizen. A Nashville Banner report by A B Wilson is cited. Reward offer for cure of a colore that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure is included with endorsements from Walding, Skinman, and Marvin.
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Bam Davis
Nathan Hale
Davis
Gen. Bragg
Gen. Dodge
Dodge
Washington
Mex. Thompson
Mother Thompson
Morgan
Gillam
John Clift
Cocke County
J. J. Holtsinger
John Davis
Greene County
Rogersville
Bull’s Gap
A. B. Wilson
Girville
Nashville Banner
New Flour Mill Assured For Johnson City Venture
Johnson City gains a modern flour mill after Bristol financiers back the project. Ring of Main City Mills says bids for the main building open this week, with the reinforced elevator contract already awarded to McDonald Engineering of Chicago. Target completion by September 1, the mill aims for 400 barrels daily and 4 000 bushels milk? actually meal daily, linking with regional railroads.
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Hove
Jolsonty
Johnson
Bristol
Tme Ring
Carter
Bn Hemith
Courier
Johnson City
Herald Courier
Ring
McDonald Engineering Company
Chicago
Mr. Ring
Southern
Carolina
Clinchsfield
Ohio
East Tennessee
Western
North Carolina
Cooper Again To Be Bank Examiner
Silas H L Cooper said he has accepted service as a national bank examiner while aiding the federal government in prosecuting Adler. He notes past roles at First National Bank of Shreveport and State National, expressing the move offers a good salary and will send him to Pittsburgh after the Adler case concludes.
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Silas H. L. Cooper
Adler
National Bank
First National Bank of
Shreveport
Cooper
State National
Ian
Pittsburg
South
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jonngon City
Gev. Patterson
Menyonis
Virginia
Prof. Minor
Minor's Institute
Tennessean
Waverly
Patterson
Hl. D. Minor
Guv. Patterson
Memphis
John B. Minor
University of Virginia
Goy
Minor
Chattatanooga Times
Nashville Tennessean
Roosevelt
Bristol News
Abdul Hamid
Luther Burbank
Kentucky
Pedigo's
Lok
Sewin
Pedigo CO
Johnson City, Tenn
J.T. Gander
John H. Morgan
Hall
PJ Cheney & Co
Cheey
Walding, Skinman & Marvin
Toleito
C. Fia
Pyterprise
New Bakery
New Baker
Cincinnati
Roan
M. E. Church
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