Alliancemen threaten Turney challenge in gubernatorial race
Nashville Banner reports President J H McDowell saying Buchanan may withdraw and Alliancemen could block Turney at the convention. McDowell notes only thirty six counties have delegates, hopes for a Buchanan majority, and warns Turney’s nomination would beat the Democrats in Tennessee.
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Buchanan
Mr. McDowell
Gov. Buchanan
Judge Turney
McDowell
Turney
Alliancemen
Murfreesboro
Mime
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Nashville
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad and Campbell Beer Incident
An old advertise ment touts Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery promising cure and money back, while a local Sunday beer incident reports Chief Campbell arresting for housebreaking and larceny after taking a keg from a room used on Sundays. Community defense cites duty and order, with supporters backing Campbell’s actions to curb weekend gatherings and quiet the neighborhood.
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Pierce
Campbell
Comner
Acta
Cammett
Tux Comer
George Campbell
McNeal
Lyons
Local notes from Pall Branch and Ep. Comet lodge visit
Community health is excellent as residents report routine visits and travel. News items list several residents visiting relatives, attending church events, and traveling to Jonesboro Newport and Greene County. The Epiphany Empire Lodge No 18 of the I O O F in Elizabethton hosts a Grand Master visit, praising the Banner Lodge No 48 and pledging stronger fellowship and activity.
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Eiazanermos
Teno
Elizabethton Lodge No
Tennessee
Dad
G.M
Odd Fellowship
Johnson
Shelby
Kentucky
Alabama
G M
City Fathers Deal With Courthouse Site And Nuisance Depot
The city council debated courthouse location, sent it to a special committee, and received reports including H H Carr ready to fit a room for 50 dollars a year with a contract approved. A nuisance depot was urged abatement, a dam near the railroad ordered removed, and a street labor tax set at four days or three dollars. The board adjourned to meet May 19 at 7 p m.
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Johnson City
H. H. Carr
H. H Carr
Sanitary Committee
Allentown Girls Public Letter From James Adams
Byron Commr speaks of Allentown moral issues urging proper courtship and manners. He condemns kissing and gossip, notes behavior in local social scenes, and warns readers about monopolizing couples as he reflects on a visit two years prior.
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James Adams
Byron Commr
Allentown
Jim
Mam
James Avamea
Elopement of Butler and Ledford Shocks Local Community
Dave Butler an ex convict from this city and Mary Ledford daughter of Jasper Ledford eloped Tuesday night for parts unknown leaving Butler a wife and several children. The matter is seen as a serious offense and Butler should be hunted down and receive the harshest penalties under the law.
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Dave Butler
Mary Ledford
Jasper Ledford
Butler
Home Ice Factory Ad Promotes Pure Crystal Ice
A local advertisement urges customers to buy ice from the home ice factory. It claims the ice is clear, hard and attractive and offers to take orders at the Rep Hive store or McNeal's coal and wood office. Prices are advertised as low.
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Rep Hive
McNeal
Stone Workers Face Bitter Lockout Across New England
New England granite cutters pavement workers and quarrymen prepare for a large scale lockout set for May. Granite Manufacturers assume a long dispute with union and nonunion forces ready to halt work on buildings using New England stone. Officials predict up to 100000 idle workers as contractors fear penalties.
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New York
Granite Manufacturers’ Association of New England
New England
James Grant
National Payers’ Block Cutters’ Union
Bristol Delegates to Attend Democratic Convention
Delegates appointed to Richmond depart this evening on the six o clock train. W. Hamilton, W. B. Rhea, J. H. Winston Jr, W. M. Bitzer, E. B. Kindrich and H G Peters travel to support Cleveland. Virginia casts its vote for Cleveland first and last.
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Richmond
Hamilton
W. B. Rhea
J. H. Winston, Jr
W. M. Bitzer
Kindrich
H G. Peters
Cleveland
Virginia
News
Death of Miss Mary Odell in Newport Likely Self-Administered Poison
Morristown Gazette reports the death of Miss Mary Odell, about twenty, a popular Newport young lady in Cocke county. Found early May 12 on the French Broad river bank, authorities believe she took poison herself due to a romantic disappointment.
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Mary Odell
Newport
Cocke County
French Broad River
Morristown Gazette
Johnson City Institute Evening Exercises Delight Patrons
A Compr reporter saw Johnson City Institute hold readings recitations music and class examinations led by Prof Conch and teachers. A large crowd gathered with the school and friends, praised as a great treat by Rev Maupin, urging attendance from those staying away at ABBAEY ERS COLLEGE CITY TENNESSEE.
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Compr
Whitson brothers convicted of first degree murder
In Baxersville North Carolina on May 17 the jury found both Whitson brothers guilty of first degree murder in the nine year old case. Kit Byrd shot as he tried to flee after a drunken quarrel with the Whitsons who then fled the country. Dick was later killed at Big Stone Gap and the remaining two were captured in Wise County Virginia and Letcher County Kentucky, earlier tried but hung on verdict.
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N.C
Whitson
Kit Byrd
Will
Tom
Red Mill
Byrd
Whitsons
Big Stone Gap
Wise County
Letcher County
Jeff Hyams
Stokes Penland
Piney Flats Social Notes and Local Death
Eli Bennett of Knoxville visited relatives in Piney Flats while Mrs. Alice Campbel and Miss Anna Campbel came from South Watauga. Miss Bettie Yost of Bluff City visited her sister Mrs. J W Smith. W M Carr of Virginia, once of Piney Flats, came to buy sheep and cattle. Mr and Mrs Bob Gross of Gross visited Ed Hughes on the 13th. A very aged Mrs Arraots died east of town on the 12th and was buried the next day. G M Forbett went to Johnson City on the 12th, did not buy the 30s, ordered 10 cents worth Tun Coster.
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G. M. Forbett
Johnson City
Footmen’s Folly: A Shoemaker Becomes Pastor by Accident
A biographical sketch recalls how great men rise from humble trades and shows a scam-like tale of a pastor who, while intending to mend shoes, ends up mixing sacred duties with shoemaking. A kit of tools and a tavern of misadventure lead to a hurried finish and a lifelong career change.
Strawberry and Ice Cream Supper by Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias John Sevier Lodge Johnson City announce a strawberry and ice cream supper next Tuesday morning at the Sithinet Hall. All members in good standing are urged to attend with a guest. The hall will be decorated and music provided for a pleasant social time.
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P. Sapper
Knights of Pythias
Johnson City
John Sevier Lodge
Senator Harris Letter Supports Judge Turney for Governor
In this 1892 letter from Mary and Heartily Indorsed, Senator Harris argues Gov. Buchanan must publicly declare positions on sub treasuries land loans and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs. He endorses Judge Turney as frank, outspoken, and loyal to democratic principles, urging nomination of a candidate who clearly states public policy views.
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W. C. Cooper
Gov. Buchanan
Sub-Treasury
The
Buchanan
Tennessee
Liese
Judge Turney
Alliance
Democratic Party
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