Noted Political Shifts and Rail News Highlight Tennessee Era
A local column references John McLean in Ohio politics, Keeley Institute education choices, and a Democratic aldermanic nomination. It notes the Dyersburg Herald adopting a typesetting machine, praises the Louisville and Nashville Railroad collaboration, and discusses Kentucky, Nebraska, and Ohio results amid national races. Admiral Winfield Scott Schley visited Johnson City en route to Washington, greeted by crowds after a Santiago fame buildup.
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Winfield Scott Schley
Johnson City
Atlanta
Washington
Judge Campbell Faces Congress Run Sparks Judicial Conflict
A Jonesboro special notes Judge Ti Campbell may seek a first district congress seat while still a judge in the First State Judicial circuit. Newspapers debate whether a sitting judge should resign to pursue political office, calling Campbell an embattled figure in a disputed political transition.
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Jonesboro
Ti. T. Campbell
Brownlow
Campbell
Nashville
Knoxville Sentinel
Fudge Campbell
Enatom
Cmpbell
Lis
Imperialism and politics stir First District debate
A column critiques Senator Depew and Boss Plath over the New York Custom House plan, notes Secretary Gage's independence, and discusses imperialism, Southern cotton interests, and anti imperial sentiment. It also lampoons local editors, debates library funding, and comments on Carmack and McKinley era politics.
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Chauncey Depew
Boss Plath
Washington
Platt
Depew
Treasury Department
New York Custom House
New York
Philadelphia
American Institute of Architects
Cass Gilbert
Chicago
Gage
Committee of Architects
Public Library Legislation for Johnson City Proposed
Free Public Library advocates urge Johnson City readers to support a town vote establishing a municipal library without extra taxes or fees. Proponents claim benefits include higher intelligence morals and morality, with libraries serving schools and all residents as a permanent information source.
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Johnson City
Jobson City
Como
Transit meteors and political quips cross old papers
A collage of brief quotes from era newspapers includes mock discussions of Bob Taylor guiding Ned Carmack, notes on Langtry memoirs, Benton McMillin as governor, and a Dewey Corbin naval clash. It also jokes about honorary degrees, a Sulu sultan, and Mrs Langtry resuming reminiscences.
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Sulu
The
United States
Carmack Expected to Run for United States Senate
Tennessee headlines throughout the period suggest Carmack is favored to seek the U.S. Senate seat. Various editorials note that a Carmack candidacy would impact Governor McMillin’s path and that opponents would face a challenging race. Analysts mention potential rivalries and political maneuvering as Carmack’s decision looms.
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McMillin
United States Senate
Osroll County
Carmack
Torley
Linden Mail
Memphis Scimitar
Mr. Carmack
Gov. McMillen
Somerville Journal
Admiral Dewey's Fiancée Husband Await Wedding Plans
Mrs. William Hazen of Washington travels to New York with her mother and Mrs. Ludlow to choose a trousseau for a forthcoming wedding to Admiral Dewey. The ceremony, possibly before Thanksgiving, will be at Mrs. Washington McLean's home with Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Keane presiding.
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Admiral Dewey
New York City
New York
William B. Hazen
Washington
Greene County Democrat Jamon Armitage Declares Railroad Candidacy
Greene county leading Democrat Jamon Armitage announces his bid for railroad commissioner. He says the early statement gives voters time for consideration and to curb power he views as favoring narrow interests over the masses.
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Jamon Armitage
Greene County
Armiitage
Hearing Date Set On Petition In Knoxville District
The court orders a hearing for November 27 in Knoxville on the petition. Notice must be published in Twe Coven. Creditor and interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerk to mail copies of petition and order to known creditors. Jurist is Honorable C. D. Clark. Clerk Huey O. Ewisa.
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Knoxville
C. D. Clark
A. D
Heal OF Tike
Ewisa
Notice of Bankruptcy for William P Cooper in Johnson City
In the United States District Court Northern Division Eastern District of Tennessee the matter ofWilliam P Cooper No 128 Johnson City Washington County Tennessee a bankrupt. Notice is given that on November 18 1899 at 1 oclock p m at the law office of James B Cox Johnson City Tennessee creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Janus B Cox Referee in Bankruptcy This Nov 8 1899
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United States of America
Tennessee
United States District Court
William P. Cooper
Tohngon City
Enn
Johnson City
Washington
W. P. Cooper
James B. Cox
Janus B. Cox
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Rufe Fielt
Rufe
R. H. Phinney
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga and
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Water
Bob Taylor
Bob
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Humboldt Tournal
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Aguinaldo
Brylan
J. L
Memphia Scimitar
Langtry
Baron de Bathe
Nashville Banner
Benton McMillin
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Eric
U. S
Dyer County Herald
Benton
Union City Commercial Courier
Taylor
Gchattanooga Times
Chattanooga Times
Cass
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Harris
Main Street
Mra. Crawford
Atria Dld
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H. DeAnmorn
Bacolod
Negros
Tutuila
Count Esterhazy
Capt
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Tom Sharkey
Coney Island
G. Kirkpatrick
Tennesse
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Cardul
NE. Fairbank Company
Chicago St
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Roam
King Streets
R. S. Bolton
City Drug Store
Prop
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Garbers, Tenn
Sabiil
Duffy's
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester N.Y
BIG Money
F. M. Burton
Roseville
Viet Beer
Chattanooga Brewing Co
JAS, Gurtis
Johnson City, Tenn
Daniel Walters
Phillips & Walters
Piedmont Hotel
Tenn
Fish Spring
Carter County
Dan Walters
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