Dewey praised as national hero amid political rows in Washington
A Washington visit by Admiral Dewey draws universal praise in a civic parade and reception. The piece notes cross party admiration while detailing a string of political appointments and factional tensions involving Ohio Republicans and McKinley supporters. It mentions Otis, the Philippines campaign, and local Johnson City events including a carnival and Tri-County Fair.
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Johnson City
Tri - County
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Washington McLean
John R. McLean
Ohio
Philippines
Spain
Otis
Wheeler
McArthur
Wheaton
Forse
Porac
Angeles
Washington County
Tennessee
Joshua Boring
Deer Park
Kelly
Orleans Street
Said Street
O'Brien
Political tensions and staffing in Philippine governance
The article notes increased staff offiers including Brig General Schwann as chief of staff and highlights tensions around McKinley campaign speeches in Ohio. It reports Commissary General Eagan drawing full pay on Brigadier General rank despite inaction, his stance on Weston’s promotion, and the potential blockage of Weston’s advancement while Eagan remains active.
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Schwann
Philippines
Eagan
Washington
Weston
Col. Weston
Hagan
School supplies on sale at J W Cass storefront
J W Cass offers a complete line of school items including book straps bags pencil boxes and related gear at very low prices. The store has moved into the former Watauga Bank building in parade’s old stand.
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J. W. Cass
Watauga Bank
Pardue
Carnival and Fair Parade Plans for Tri County Pair
Carnival music, decorated carriages, and a bicycle parade mark the Tri County Pair festivities in Fayette McCormick's Carnival. Queen Emma Taylor and maids lead from the front, with deputies and Outriders from multiple counties for the mile-long procession. Racing horses, a Greeneville Band concert, cake walk, and exhibits set for Oct 11 12 and 19 with reserved seats sold Monday.
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Fayette McCormick
Opera House
Greeneville
Johnson City
Boo Hive
Quarterly Court acts with mixed notices amid fiscal figures
Washington county quarterly court met Monday with Chair Bowman presiding. The treasurer reported county funds totals, warrants canceled, and balances on hand. The document also contains ads for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Syrup of Figs, plus scattered notes on Philippine war comments and local road and inmate matters.
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County Court
Washington County
Seaion
Bowman
Local Court Appoints Officials and Freezes Road Duty
The court released Rupe from road duty for two years and pardoned, or relieved pay, for Robt. Hilbart and Jease D. Childress for specified periods. Elections named J. W. Crumley Joe Leach and J. A. West as revenue commissioners and W. G. Propat as county surveyor for four years. Notaries public O. P. Sanders BE. S. Mathes G. B. Duncan T. M. Wella Y. T. Bowman were chosen, Henry Hoss re elected poor house commissioner for three years. Jury list includes W. P. Fox Jacob Campbell John Ferguson A. D. Moore and others for circuit court term.
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Otis
Philippines
Balanos
Squire Lyle
Manila
Watenga
King Shoalx
Watanga
Johnson City
Squire Carroll
Lyons View
H. D. Gump
C. E. Lyle
J. A. Vines
Rupe
Squire Browning Robt
Hilbart
Squire Duncan Jease
D. Childress
Squire Carr Noah J. ‘Vinon
I Revenue Commissioners
J. W. Crumley
Joe Leach
Snd
J. A. West
A.J. Keyken
Jim Hunter
M. Thompson
Ben F. Shipley
J. W. Burress
Alfrico
John W. Cameron
John Henty
A. P. Little
A. M. Crouch
Chas
S. Grisham
Tom Dyer
Will Cox
John M. Mitchell
J. B. Keys
Douglase
W. H. H. Denton
P. A. Miller
Tua
Bailey
Jacob Parker
Sas. Nave
Reed to King Caucus on financial bill to be rushed
The report says Mr. Henderson plans to present a money bill to a Republican caucus and have it endorsed and passed quickly. It notes the bill would be railroaded before committees are named to avoid the banking and currency panel. The suggested remedy is abolishing that committee.
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Reed
House
Congress
Committee On Banking and Currency
Banking and Currency Committee
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Watson
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Unicol County
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State of Tennessee
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Governor Taylor
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Chicago St. Lewis
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Watauga - Lighting - and - Power - CO
Corner Road
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R.s.bolton
W.L. James
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Teres
Phillips and
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D. C. Taylor Et al
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A.M. Mettetal & Sons
Hilton's
Market St
Carnegie
Itis
Débeon B'x
Arkansas
Taxes
Great Southwest
H. H. Sutton
Weat Ninth Street
Road House Block
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Philadelphia
Sheriff’s Sale of Realty
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J. J. Evans
Eahaein County
Alice Hans
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J. L. Byane
Lacy
Daniel Gaines
H. H. Curr
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