Roosevelt moves and republicans seek Dewey candidacy
The article outlines Roosevelt’s possible Nebraska trip and a faction plan to nominate Admiral Dewey for president to keep the Republican Party in power. It notes fears of McKinley weakness and debates over imperial costs with war funding likely near 200 million for the next fiscal year.
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Washington
Teddy
Bods Platt
New York
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Col. Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Omaha
West
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
McKinley
Hannaism
Algerjim
Dewey
Comprpss
Army
Dewey to receive sword in Atlanta ceremony
Atlanta officials sent a delegation to Washington to invite Admiral Dewey who agreed to present a sword for Lieut Brumby as part of a ceremony planned for early November. Dewey travels to New England for about ten days and political maneuvering surrounds recognition of Col J R O Beirne as a diplomatic representative.
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Atlanta
Washington
Dewey
Livingston
Lieut
Brumby
New England
John Sharman
United States
England
Transvaal
Col. J. R. O'Beirne
New York
State Department
O'Beirne
Hoe
Mr. McKinley
Judge Campbell Denies Premature Congressional Bid
Greeneville reports say Judge H. Tyler Campbell denied any immediate plan to announce a run for Congress. The interview suggested possible future candidacy, with Brownlow’s currency stance noted as a potential issue.
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Greeneville
H. Tyler Campbell
Brownlow
Sullivan County
Bristol
Judge Campbell
Carnival Captivates Johnson City with Grand Parade
The Johnson City Carnival drew vast crowds last Wednesday led by the Brabson Concert Band Greeneville. Queen Emma Taylor and Maids of Honor rode in a 45 girl United States float, followed by merchant and manufacturer floats, Rough Riders and bicyclists. Blue ribbons awarded for best decorations across several categories. The event, praised as the town’s grandest achievement, promises to grow next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Johnon City
Brabson Concert Band
Greeneville
Emma Taylor
Gov. Taylor
Leona Martin
Mamie King
Iva Johnson
Gertrude Taylor
Carryl Carr
Lizzie Carr
Association
Bee Hive
J. A. Cargille
B. C. Baldwin
Boone's Creek
W. W. Reming
Mra
A. P. Harris
Geo. T. Wofford
V. W. Cox
W. J. Barton
Woodlawn
Brabson Band Concert Draws Largest Audience of the Season
The Brabson Concert Band of Gropnouille performed at the Opera Home last Thursday to the season’s largest crowd. Prof T. Jeane Dolby led the celebrated pieces including The Maid of Honor waltzes. A 20 pound chocolate cake won by Annie Miller sparked cheers as O. H. Lyle chaired the judging panel with locals from Johnson City and Greeneville. 16 society contestants, many described as “warts coons,” vied in the cake walk amid applause and lively reception.
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Cake Waite
Brabson
Gropnouille
Opera
Hyary
Tio Stapledt Amliance
Eich
T. Jeane Dolby
Prof. Dolby
Lin Bund
Enon
Giiflemon
Annie Miller
Heela
O. H. Lyle
H. Ts. Williams
Johnson City
M. H. Bachman
Clover Bottom
W. Jack
Whitesburg
H. H. Gouchenour
Greeneville
W. W. DeVault
Austin Springs
Mattie Hendarson
Tya Johnson
Gordon Henderson
Lil‘Hon DeArmond
Belle Miller
Mae Stone
Lizzie Carr
Maggie Martin
Messrs
Will Johnson
Bob Martin
John Stone
Chas
Biddle
Carl Sam Millard
Frank Miller
Gy Lyle
Chancery Court
Tenn
Court House
Byvans
Washington County
Toewit
Robert Burrow
Mmore
Alice Hows
A. M. FE
Zion Church
Lucy Gaines
J. L. Evane
Emoy
Daniel Gaines
H. H. Carr
J. L. Byan & Co
Pritchett, Hey
Civil actions aimed at Carter harbor conspiracy
The article reports swift moves to pursue legal action against those involved with Capt. Carter in the Savannah harbor plot. Secret Service surveillance continues on the conspirators as the Justice Department broadens its inquiry toward civil proceedings beyond Carter’s conviction.
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Carter
Savannah
Department of Justice
Contested Awards At Local Pageant Sparks Lively Evening
The event featured judges selecting couple No 8 Miss Maggie Martin and Cy Ti. Lyle while others like Miss Iya Johnson Bob Martin Miss Mattie Homerson and Will Johnson and Miss Lillian DeArmond Chas Biddle received praise. The crowd enjoyed cake and ice cream as the affair raised funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Goucenour
Bruton
Maggie Martin
Cy Ti. Lyle
Iya Johnson
Bob Martin
Mattie Homerson
Will Johnson
Lillian DeArmond
Chas
Biddle
Land recovery suit filed in Hast ings court Bristol Virginia
Jamus L King of Bristol Tennessee sues Norfolk and Western Railway in Hastings court Bristol Virginia for a land recovery case. The action covers land used by N and W near Bristol including five miles of railway track ground house round house and depot areas with frontage on Front Street and substantial county clamp.
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Sam L. King
Norfolk and Western Railway
Hastings Court
Bristol
Virginia
Jamus L, King
Tenn
N, & W. Luud
Front Street
County Giest
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Hateredt
Tent
Minissippl
Tom Cowner
Boor
Tae Comer
Ielanda
Campbell
Stand's
Knoxville
Jobe’s
Jaysville
Andiones
J. M. Brown
D. A. Tobe
Mabel Wildersleeve
Misa li Lona Barton
C. H. Lyle
Rogers
Root
Griggs
Amaadasa
AAAS
J. W. Cass
Watauga Bank Building
Pur
Due
Frank Taylor
Prop
M Jackson
Watauga
Corner Road
King Streets
John F. Gaynor
William T. Gaynor
Edward H. Gaynor
B. D. Greene
Anson M. Bangs
Atantic Contracting Company
War Department
Portamouth
General Order
Bld
Alcott, Ross & Scully CO
Broad St
Philadelyina
City Drug Store
R.s.bolton
W. L. Janes
Edgewater
Eceseseer
Were
PwHillips and Walters
Tennessee
Sheriff's Sale of Realty
Taylor Et al
L. P. Campbell
Joshua Boring
Deer Park
Kelly's Ling
Orleans Street
Said
O'Brien
Weileven
D.c.&m
Watauia Bank Et al
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