Preliminary trial held for F N Hash in Palmer murder case
The mini trial before Justices Foster and Riggs saw State witness Will Lee insist Hash struck the fatal blow while Hash denied guilt. Mrs Witt, via deposition, claimed a man she believed to be Hash visited her home. light was poor and Hash’s identity disputed. Hash admitted leaving Lee’s barber shop about 10 and swore he went straight home, with Lee entering later. Judge Bond set Hash at 600 and Lee's witness at 250 for appearance. The court signaled potential for an acquittal or transfer to superior court, with uncertainties lingering.
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Hash Asa Ord Ropasa
Hash
Lee
Toto
Wlatil
Gonn
Howse Hunt Nist
Cas Civen
Justicns Postr
Riggs
Witcnate
Leon
Secret trade in good paper for printing in Johnson City
An advertisement touts low prices for secret trade in good writing paper and envelopes. It lists per thousand rates for various paper types and bill heads, emphasizes cash payment, and claims better prices than larger towns. The notice promotes Hodges Printing Company in Johnson City Tennessee as offering quality ink friendly stock.
Wanted 4 Food Killer Washeton May 27
A comic letter flood claims President Cleveland grants $500 for twins or triplets. Officials deny any such bounties, noting no truth to the tale as letters pour into the White House mail.
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Washeton
White House
Texas
Cleveland
Loome
Tam
Cnn
Carlisle confirms free coinage vote in 1890
Secretary Carlisle acknowledged writing a letter to a Kentucky editor named Smith and stated he voted for a free coinage amendment in 1890. He noted Senator Morgan prompted the vote as part of a strategy to defeat the force bill, with other senators also opposing free coinage.
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Louisville
Carlisle
Blickburn
Ryan
Kentucky
Smith
Blackburn
Phin
Morgan
Gorman
Rustin
Eighth District News and Religious Gatherings Noted
The Braach Creek neighborhood avoids a whooping cough epidemic while Antioch hosts Saturday services. Greene County visitors Wollie Lowe and Mrs Dalgy Wilds were in our district, and Miss Denay with Mra Leine, former residents, were pleased to see old friends. Brethren at Bell's school house welcomed three new members, free silver proponents travel to Jonesboro or Johnson City, and W M Vines preaches at Antioch Sunday. An advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a curative tonic and purifier, claimed for the World’s Fair.
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Braach Creek
Antioch
Wollie Lowe
Dalgy Wilds
Greene County
Miss Denay
Mra Leine
Bell
Jonesboro
Johnson City
W. M. Vines
Anti
Central American Treaty Advances Move Toward Nationhood
New Nicaragua Honduras accords received in Washington mark a practical step toward uniting the region. One treaty creates a defensive alliance and eliminates commercial frontiers, allowing goods to flow freely. Arbitration of disputes is required, with a continental government to settle differences. A second treaty curbs boundary disputes by a two nation commission, with Spain as final arbitrator if needed.
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Wasunday
Nicaragua
Honduras
Washington
Guatemala
Salvador
Conta Rica
Spain Ia
Lake Watausee mishap ends with arrest and fine
Frank McGinley and Rabbit Foot Watson while recreating at Lake Watausee are confronted by Sheriff Campbell who serves a warrant. They are tried before Martin Gump and fined for free passage, as McGinley seeks release citing a rare day off and recent financial troubles.
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Frank McGinley
Rabbit Foot
Watson
Lake Watausee
Frank
Campbell
Martin Gump
McGinley
Plans for a railway dining house near depot in Morristown
W H Hoffmeister prepares plans for a railway station dining house for Col T C Cain. The building will be just east of the passenger depot between the Bristol and North Carolina tracks with dining rooms lunch counters and wash rooms. The project aims to benefit both locals and travelers according to the Morristown Republican.
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W. ©. Hoffmeister
Col. T. C. Cain
Bristol
North Carolina
Col. Cain
Morristown
Gresham Dies in Washington at Arlington Hotel
Secretary of State Waller Q. Gresham died at 1 15 this morning in his Arlington hotel room after a final sinking spell. Physicians used nitroglycerine digitalis and saline, and his family stayed by his bedside as he readied for departure. News reached his colleagues in the hotel lobby and reception area as mourners gathered in the afternoon.
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Waller Q. Gresham
Arlington Hotel
Mra. Gresham
Mra. Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Mr. Landis
Epen
Mre. Lamont
Herbert
McAdoo
Jones
Treasury
Hamlin
Olney
Col
Corbin
Army
Thurber
Buying Beauty of rsa 0
Buying Beauty offers a tonic and liver purifying remedy for women concerned with digestion, bile, and complexion. The ad touts efficacy against billiousness constipation and diseased liver, promoting a 25 cent pill and a dollar bottle, with Brown Myer Co. as publisher and New York as base.
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Bameon
New York
Taylor as a Wit Relates a Tennessee Campaign Tale
Col William A Henderson recounts Bob Taylor and Alf Taylor campaign tale at the Ebbitt. A fable about a thirsty coon and an opossum in a well ends with the line the world goes round. Bob later wins governor while Alf is elected to Congress, sending a telegram noting the line.
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W. A. Henderson
Bob Taylor
South
William A. Henderson
Southern Railway
Ebbitt
Bob
Alf
Tennessee
Mr. Coon
Mr. Opossum
Aas
Congress
Stole a Mule A Johnson City Boy Arrested
A boy named Watson of Johnson City rode off on a mule owned by Mr. Cash of Sullivan county. He offered to sell it to J A February for twenty five dollars. The sheriff arrested him after a warning from Mr. February. A preliminary hearing was held and Watson was jailed in default of bail.
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Watson
Johnson City
Mr. Cash
Sullivan County
J. A. Febuary
Febuary
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
An 19th century style ad claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a prescription blend that targets blood and mucous linings, with testimonials and assurances of its efficacy. Buckingham's Dye promises long lasting whisker coloring. Tax care notice references appear faded.
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Hall
Roe
H. Cagney 4 Co
Props
Toledo
Wilde Conviction Draws Mixed London Press Comment
The London press reacts to Wilde's sentence with sharp rebuke of certain artistic trends. The Daily Telegraph says the punishment is a stern rebuke and hopes his downfall will cleanse the air. The Morning Post views the verdict as substantial justice, while other papers offer no remarks.
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London
Loxnes
Daily Telegraph
Wilde
Times
The
Telegraph
Gade
Murthat Hurlbut Dies After Long Illness in New York
Murthat Hurlbut died suddenly on Monday at the factory where he worked in chairs. He fell ill after dinner and died at home with his son present. A quiet, energetic man, he was a longtime local businessman and Presbyterian. He leaves a wife, son G. St Hurlbut, two grandchildren, a Denver resident unable to attend, and many friends.
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York
Eletha
Presbyterian Church
Neighbors
Reet
New Cemetery
G. St
Denver
Val
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