Fire Claims Two Lives in Galesburg City Hotel Blaze
In Galesburg Illinois two men John Ja Mammoth and Edward Calhoun of Galesburg and Bud Miller of Gilesburg died in a hotel fire that swept the City hotel. Jeno Mammouth caused a fatal fall from a second story window as flames enveloped the structure leaving others injured.
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John Ja
Mammoth
Edward Calhoun
Cobs
Galesburg
Bud Miller
Gilesburg
Jeno Mammouth
Dream of His Childoold Wanda Farm Near Kingsport
Prominent financier George L. Carter buys about six thousand acres around Kingsport in upper East Tennessee to create a model farm named Wanda. The tract spans Holston and Watauga valleys and portions of Sullivan and Hawkins counties with historic ties to early Holston settlement. Carter explains the name Wanda from Watauga and Nolachucky, plans a large, well equipped operation amid long-standing regional landmarks and old estates.
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Knoxville
Hentines
Jesse Cottrell
George L. Carter
Henry Wallace
Upper East Tennessee
Magnus Agricola
Holston Valley
Appalachian
Napoleon
Finance
Virginia
Kingsport
Upper East
Tennessee
Holston
Watauga
Faro
Sullivan County
Hawkins County
Wanda
Carter
Nolachucky
Kings Salt Works
Lower
Blountville
Siristol
John Lynn
Lynn, Wall & Co
Daniel Rogan
Zadock Simpson
Frederick Ross
John Myers
Waving Green
Mast ‘Tennessee
Exercises at Mountain Branch Celebrate Memorial Day
Mountain Branch hosts Memorial Day observances with fitness activities and community gatherings. Local organizers invite families, veterans groups, and residents to participate in planned demonstrations and salute ceremonies on the holiday.
General Memorial Day Observances At Branch May 80
General orders announce Memorial Day on Monday May 80 with labor suspension except essential work. Graves decorated at 8 am by Patton Post 26 and allied groups, followed by memorial services. A parade forms on McMahon avenue and proceeds to the cemetery with band firing party invited guests officers and units in order. Civilians and carriages to follow.
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N. Patton
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veteran Legion
United Spanish War Veterans
Womans’ Relief Corps
K.N. Patton
McMahon Avenue
K. Patton
U. V. le & McCorkle
W. Vv. A
WATCH US ON THE FOURTH WATCH US ON THE FOURTH ARE COMING
The item notes an upcoming Fourth of July event with repeated emphasis on a watch or broadcast theme. It mentions anticipation and a community gathering planned around the holiday period. Specific details such as location or organizers are not provided in the readable text.
Johnson City Plans Grand Fourth of July Celebration
The Commercial Club committees announce a city wide Fourth of July celebration with a great street parade and a rapid sequence of attractions culminating in a mammoth fireworks display. The Comet will provide ongoing details of the largest celebration yet attempted in this city.
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Johnson City
Commercial Club
Republican Committee Meeting Date Uncertain in Chattanooga
Chattanooga May 24. Chairman Newell Sanders of the Republican state executive committee said no call had been issued for a committee meeting. When asked about a tentative date, Sanders stated it was the understanding that the committee would convene.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Newell Sanders
Republican State Executive Committee
Sanders
Two Jolson City veterans arraigned for drunkenness in Bristol
Two Jolson City veterans, residents of the soldier home, were arraigned before Mayor Rive in Bristol police court and fined 0 each for drunkenness. One man claimed liquor in Johnson City was more potent, saying he was fooled by Bristol’s drinks and vowed to drink to his comfort, then left the courthouse soon after.
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Jolson City Soldier Home
Rive
Bristol
Soldier
Johnson City
Court House
Lie
Tristel News
Memorial Day rites and cemetery exercises observed
Memorial Day events described include a marching column to the cemetery with prayers by Chaplain Ruble, a memorial salute by a firing party, and remarks in Memorial Hall at 10.50, with music by Home Band and a memorial address by Hon. James Tanner. Some attendees unable to march may stay in quarters until cemetery services end and the flag will fly at half mast.
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Ruble
W. B.C. Lincoln
Chas
BE. Troutman
Memorial Hall
James Tanne
Corporal Tanner
Audi
John P. Smith
Kenneth Fine for Register
Fragmentary text appears to reference Kenneth Fine and a humorous or satirical exchange about calling him violet or chaining him. The readable portions do not provide a clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
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Kenneth Fine
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Kenneth Fine Chapel Fane praised by Republican voter charm
Queen Mother meets ex president Roosevelt at Buckingham Palace. Kenneth Fine of Cherokee County is extolled as a square, honest journalist and future public servant by a Republican voter. The piece lauds Fine’s character, upbringing, and potential while praising Chamberlain's cough remedy for children.
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London
Aljesty
Exenita
Roosevelt
Buckingham Palace
Nanan
Delarte at Jonesboro Beaux Drill for Presbyterian Benefit
Reid organizes a class of 75 beautiful young ladies and bright young men to drill for entertainment at Jonesboro High School auditorium Monday evening May 30 for the Presbyterian church benefit. Visitors Mia A. Martsell and two children return to Brooklyn after five years. lion in Pittsburgh is noted. Advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery and Champlain liniment lauded for coughs and pain relief.
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Mm. Reid
Jonesboro
Presbyterian Church
Mia A
Martsell
Brooklyn
Pittsbire
H.C
Former Bristol policeman Gr as Walk to be tried later
Bristol May 25 The circuit court opened with the case of Grat Walk a former Bristol officer fugitive for eight years. He was returned from Texas after escaping jail in 1908 and faces charges of murdering policeman Houston Childress. Trial likely postponed to next term as continuance may be allowed.
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Cireuit
Grat Walk
Teaho
Bers
Walk
Houston Childress
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