Innocent Man Seeks Public Support in Goodson Murder Case
William Honeycutt, the last convicted in the Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Goodson murder, writes to Knoxville papers from Knox Genty jail claiming innocence. He recounts alibi details, appeals for a fair trial, and pleads for public review as the case stirs local memory of the Carter County night of December 1, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Honeycutt
United Star
Goodson
Knox Genty
Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas Goodson
Carter County
Tedigrll
North Carolina
Mr. Goodson
Tam
Ws Horeyerrr
Mountain City Market Goods and Bristol Land Deal
Local Knoxville-Br istol items mix with bargain merchandise and a Bristol Mountain City land deal report. A Philadelphia syndicate paid 36 283.75 for lands near Doe river, Mountain City, with Mountain City set to gain most from development and Bristol to benefit indirectly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain City
Knoxville Journal
Bristol
Twin City
Philadelphia
E. L. Dulaney
H. McCoy & Co
Doe River
Mountain
Doe Mountain Tron Company
Forvtole Big Things
Juative Cox, Jr
Dolney
Don River
Norris mines described as rich in manganese ore
The article reports on the Norris manganese mine in Unicoi county praised for high manganese content with low impurities. Analyses by A A Taylor and chemists E T Fristoe and J W Wharton show ore rich in manganese dioxide and oxide, with minimal sulfur and iron, and promising metallurgical value.
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Unicoi
Norris
A. A. Taylor
E.T. Fristoe
Columbian University
Washington
J. W. Wharton
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Widemas
Enya Woe
Trna Hiey
Covenatan University
Washington, D.C
Eastern Mountains Claim Highest East of Rockies
Article surveys peaks in the Appalachian chain between North Carolina and Tennessee noting Mount Mitchell as the tallest east of the Rockies, at 6,?i feet, 432 feet higher than Mount Washington. It credits Elisha Mitchell, a Yale graduate, for proving Mitchell’s height in 1852.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
Mount Washington
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mount Mitchell
Clingmt
Sandy Knob
Gibbe's Peak
Mount Alexander
Sugar Loaf
Potato Top
Black Knob
Mount Henry
Bowler’s Pyramid
Roane Mountain
Proce Guyot
Mitchell
J. A. Holman
State Geological Department
Elisha Mitchell
Connecticut
Yale College
Rockies
Hatfield McCoy Feud Turns Deadly at a Marriage
A Pike county Kentucky dispatch reports the Hatfield McCoy feud flared during a wedding at Peter McGoy’s farm. John Hand and Miss McGay were killed by a volley as the ceremony began. the minister was fatally wounded. Armies of farmers and mountaineers hunt the killers with no trace found.
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Uniraco
Iamboree
Pike County
Pawpaw
W. Va
Peter McGoy
John Hand
Hatfield
Hand
Thesiday
McGay
Hunter
Young Hand
Mies McGay
Savings Department Offers 4 Percent Interest Over Threshold
The bank touts its Savings Department with four percent interest on balances of five dollars or more that remain for over thirty days. It also offers higher rates on longer term certificates of deposit and maintains security against fire and burglars. The bank remains open Monday.
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Joe Iying
Athens Post
Weltes
Johnson City
Thorn
Charley McNeil
Carnegie
Gen. Wilder
Charley Lide
Robert Burrow
Alf. Taylor
Col. Matson
Castoria Advertises Through Generations
Nostalgic verse traces Castoria usage from baby through motherhood and grandchildren. The ad tone emphasizes trusted relief for common pediatric discomfort, highlighting Castoria as a multi generational remedy with enduring appeal.
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Meath
I. P. Crockett
Cavy Crockett
Kuyent
W. M. Duncan
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
New York
Buhner
Alabama
Tog
Virginia
Mahone
Jay Gould
Delaware County
N.Y
Robert Patton Crockupy
Davy Crockett
Granbury
Texas
Robert Patton Crockett
Rucker's Creek
Hood County
Alamo
Santa Anna
Texac
Ponce
Mote
bin Lis
Auuhor
Eligabeth Crockett
Lexander
Aatic
Zoelich
Rane Lesemetent
Tot Pavuese
Bive
Osiery
Ersey Linke
Prir
Fhe Wu Balla
Ft Yanl
Yara Nw
Ladive Witter
Harris Building
Main Street
Somnson City, Tenn
Johnson City Furniture CO
Arartbatee
Weever
Robert B. Lev
Lee
Republican
Blaine
Fred Douglass
Hayti
Milligan
Abe
Lie
Rich Mangan
Crekeal County
E. T. Frnstog
Frigrox
Lrace
J. ©. Wuartox
Eratecacy
Pharmacy
Lange
E.B. White
Lancaster
M’farland & CO
Vanuetory
Nashville, Tenn
Mr. Digis and
His
Riden
Memphis Avilanche
Triam
Jefferson Davis
Davis
South
Mr. Davis
Secesion
Viscount Wolseley
Davie
Johnston
Confederacy
Charley Side
Wilder
Augusta
Blackaburg
Edgefield
Newberry
Saluda
Blacksburg
Dipatch
Frank Coxe
Three C's
Rutherfordton
Asheville
Dispatch
Cumberland Gap
Prospect
Richmond
Nicholasville
Irvine
Beattyville
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Clyde Line
Yorkville Enquirer
McCormick
Telegraph
Hood
Hatffeld McCoy
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Citizens Bank
Harr
Li Steel. S
Castoria
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