Execution Looms for Doc Taylor in Lynchburg Case
Bristol correspondent describes the Pound Gap massacre involving Ira Mullins and family. Dr M B Taylor cap tured after Wise County conviction and awaits hang in Lynchburg on December 16. Rumors of state’s evidence and dozen accomplices surface as court at Wise County courthouse nears.
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Doc
Taylor
Sach
Bristol
Ira Mullins
Wilson Mullins
Pound Gap
United States
Dr. M. Taylor
Calvin Fleming
Henan Fleming
Henry Davie
Dr. Taylor
Wise
Supreme Court
Lynchburg
Wise Court House
Dinger
Taft Hall
Adams
Jeff Veming
Calvin
Henrn Fleming
Fleming
Cumberland Mountains
On County
Commonwealth
Mullins
Marshadl B. Taylor
Irs Mullins
United
Ud Jt Wae
Johnson City Freight Thrives as Clerks Report Strong Depot Activity
A local freight hub in Wise County shows rising totals with seven cars unloaded daily and four loaded at Johnson City per local freight, beating Bristol and other stations. Last month averaged 17 cars, and the auditor’s report notes Johnson City as a leading line station for business and ticket sales, proving it is more than a minor stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Bristol
Transit Meteors and Montana Labor Politics Sparks
A fragmentary column notes diverse topics from transit notes to Montana labor voting issues. It mentions Ben Harrison defending Chinese interests and Montana Democrats and Populists facing rumors. The piece mocks tariff jokes and monopoly fears as part of a broader political chatter from various papers.
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Montana
Butte
Ben Harrison
Extensive coke plant planned in Wise County
A large deal by Col. John C. Haskell, receiver of the A. & O. railway, leases 1000 acres of coal land to George H. Allen of Louisville for 950 coke ovens. The ovens will produce 400 tons. Also noted are local ads for coal dealer McNeil, a Baptist Chestnut Social on Oct 27, and promotional listings for McFarland & Co handkerchief extracts and Atkineon and Eastrean goods.
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Bristol
Cot
John C. Haskell
8. A. & O. Railway
Wise County
Geo. H. Allen
Louisville
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
McFarland & Co
Atkineon
Eastrean
MacVanon Critiques Egan Over Reid Tribune Attacks
Warso MacVanon accuses Patrick Egan of tolerating false charges from Mr. Reid and the Tribune. The letter, handed to the Associated Press, denounces the claim that Egan’s appointment insults Chile and argues the attacks were Reid and the Tribune’s, not Egan’s.
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Mr. Reid
the Tribune
Cooper Union
Tribune
Funeral plans for Mrs. Harrison private in Washington
A private Washington funeral will be held for Mrs. Harrison with limited invitations and no lying in state. The service will be in the East Room per Presbyterian rites. The body will then be moved to Indianapolis for further private services and burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Wasurroron
Harrison
Spears
Robert A. Parks
Southeastern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiaapolia
Venus 8
Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Connecticut Avenue
Mra
Washington
Indianapolis
First Presbyterian Church
New York
Pennsylvania
M. L. Haines
Crown Hill Cemetery
Lieutenant Parker
Mr. McKee
Halford
Hurrah for Cleveland and Harrison in Johnson City
Cleveland's letter of acceptance has been brought to Johnson City. The piece praises local businesses Nat Hyder's cigars at 47864 McFarland & Co and warns against petty politics while endorsing quality services. It mentions Toney & Brown's clothing stock and claims best prices, plus recommendations for City Hand Laundry and local suit goods.
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Toney & Brown's
Artesra
Milion
Cleveland
Boen
Johnson City
Judge Cooley May Back Cleveland In Campaign
New York October 26 The Evening Post reports Judge Cooley will vote for Cleveland, confirming a Detroit Free Press claim. A University of Michigan faculty letter says Cooley stands by the Free Press story and discredits an Inter Ocean dispatch. He does not support the McKinley bill and will not publish letters or take active part in campaigning.
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New York
The
Evening Post Today
Judge Cooley
Detroit Free Press
Thomas W. Cooley
Cleveland
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
National Farmers' Alliance predicts 73 electoral votes for Weaver
National Farmers' Alliance president L H Loucks states General Weaver will secure about seventy three electoral votes. He cites expected support from Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Alabama, California, and likely Mississippi and North Carolina with some Michigan votes.
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Sr. Paut. Mixy
H. L. Loucks
National Farmers’ Alliance
General Weaver
Kansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Nevada
Colorado
Teatro
Montana
Oregon
North Dakota
Washington
Wyoming
Alabama
California
Mississippi
North Carolina
Michigan
Pabilo Speaking Addresses Campaign Across Districts
Democratic Presidential Elector R B Hickey will address voters at multiple sites in the 1st Congressional district. Meetings listed in Sullivan Bluff City October 26 Morristown October 20 night Witt's Foundry October 29 Cocke Allen's Grove November 1 Parrottaville November 4 Nough November 5 Newport November 7. Public invited. Landstreet, Chairman.
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R. B. Hickey
Sullivan
Bluff City
Hamblen
Morristown
Hamblen—Witt’s Foundry
Cocke
Allen’s Grove
Ococke
Parrottaville
Cocke—Nough
Two Manufacturing Prospects for Johnson City Hope Locating Here
Johnson City considers attracting two large industries, a pottery works and a Rosin roof paint factory, each employing around fifty to eighty workers. Mohawk businessman J B Lotspeich seeks partners and a 2 to 3 acre site, with company capitalization around 50,000 dollars, to move operations here. Local citizens are urged to back the plans to boost jobs and city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
J.B. Lotspeich
Mohawk
Lotspeich
Boeing
Lotapeich
South Carolina
Mystery metal find near city may hint at treasure
A reporter was shown a handful of material dug from a well near the handle factory. It resembled gold and silver or copper and zinc but could not be identified by a non expert. Analysts will test to determine the composition. The find might lead to something big though near city quantities seem unlikely. Also notice about cloth dresses at 4 versuit price through November 16 from A. B. Tucker and Hart Jackson & Co.
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Hibernian Society
Reid
the Tribune
Tribune
Mr. Reid
The
Chiti
Warso MacVanon
A. B. Tucker
Hart, Jackson & Co
Thudsun
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Mulling
Nooga
Memphis
Avalanche
Chicago Herald
Helens
Mont
Richards
Philadelphia
A.B. Tucker
Hart Jackson & Co
McNeil
Macveagh
Egan
Julia Bigge
Hunter & Brown
Joan
Johnson City Real Estate
Chas, P. Wofford, Agt
First National Bank Building
G. M. Garter
Chester
8. C
Picayune
Nat Hyder
Tudbe Cooley
Alliance Rainbows
Loucks
Weaver
Pabilo
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