Johnson City boom from Carnegie iron works to new depot
A lengthy tour notes rapid growth around Johnson City Tennessee with Carnegie Company iron furnaces near completion, a large hotel, new depot and street pavements, a thriving electric plant, and a rising population as rail lines expand. It highlights ore deposits, water supply, and industrial activity drawing workers and merchants to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
Chattanooga
Linbroeville
Eixteen
Embreeville
Deere
Tulihson
Abingdon Brief on Baker Case Writ of Error Likely
From Abingdon a report on Judge Kelly’s pending decision in the Dr. Baker writ of error case after days of argument by able lawyers. The piece notes court activity, local remarks, and clarifies speculation about a petition by Abingdon ladies, denying any such petition and attributing it to a correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flovadel Dalley
Enlewns
Sunita
Pioneer Railway Engineers of America
Johnson City
Cabes
Dantel Boone
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Crab Orchard Springs
Harrodeburg
Nashville
Mississippi River
Three O's
Jodsive de Peett
Kelly
Dr. Baker
Eis
Paul
Tiga Boon
Paulean Rin
Virginia
Alrady
Marshal Watts
Esan Mallins
Buchanan
0. C. Lester
Vouin State Precinct
Buchanan County
Esan Mullins
Jack Mullins
van Itinden Et Als
Virginia Coal and Tron Co. Et al
Big Stone Gap
Wise County
R.A. Atkins
Pocahontas
Abingdon
PD. Stephenson
Richmond
McGuire
Aphaeton
Baker
Plamed Knight and Blaine Conkling Debate Recalled
A historical recap of Blaine’s biting 1866 House speech against Roscoe Conkling, likening it to the Blaine Conkling feud in memory. The piece traces the heated exchange, a Senate reconciliation attempt by David Davis, and a later cordial gesture that failed to mend lasting animosity in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Blaine
Congress
Sam
New York
Tate
Davin
Hyperion
Thorsites
Davis
Senate
David Davis
Wannin
Timothy Howe
Ken
David Davin
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Butane
Muhlug
Mislee
Min
Ada Corre
Cory
Tess
Helen
Gove
Julinean
Eeki
Ronnie Weruds
Wilder
RUS
Poe
Sionmicarce OP Tits
Gon
Hildeford
Carnegie Company
Hargrave
Menesty
Ele
Cotta
Carnegie
Beachfel
Blue Mountain
Bogenshott & Taber
Spirivio
Tte
Tisha
U. S
Court In Session
Roscoe Conkling
Boone
Jackson, Tesq
Joe Hardin
J.T. Edwards
Hardin
Heaven
Earth
G. M. Dillard
Knoxville
Bradley
Crocker
East Tenn
Tr. J. 1
F. Tenn
Aniow
Kradley & Crocker
E. Tenn
Decker Bros Pianos
Hains Bro.’s
Visolup Pianos
Baldwin Pianos
Stone Pianos
Schnbert Pianos
Astey Oceans
Story & Clark
Tamnilton
Fe A
Diltard
Tolingon City
Fd. West
SE. Tenn
Kriesille
P Chichester
Ladloa
Ehunasar Unie
Damon Brand
Ik Fm Fame
Pape Drugsiante
Dr. Richau
Uliana
Rigmal
Righau
Nichau
Riciiaus
Rciaus
Richands
Varick
City Drug Store
Terry M'F
Tenn
Dow Stown
Tomore
Neem
Jitenne
Hale
Anand Gliad Drage
Suger
Dinllty
Enym
Hive” Bros
Sedaylight
Naradler
Alelen Campbell
U.S
Bungtar
Washington
Smd
Descrip
Secur Pamenter
Hutoo
Omtawa
Johnson City Furniture CO
R.C. Com && Co. Contractors & Builders
Coal and Timber Lands
East Carnegie
Three C's
Carnegie Addition
6Th
16Th Avenue
6Th Avenue
2D Avenue
Goo
Jesse Beam
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