Campaign Attack Report From Greeneville Convention Riot
A Greeneville convention erupted as opponents of Massey clashed with supporters. The speaker described a planned assault by the Sells gang, identifying Oscar Hicks and George C. Sells among those involved, and defending Pro Bono Publica against false claims. Witnesses from several papers corroborated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Allen
Wang
Dirk Donnely
Tennessee Times Journal
Bella
George C. Sells
Sunt Sells
Tecuné
George Hinkle
Greeneville
Serge
Drobbinson
Theo
White Lee
Pikeman Pintle
Oscar Hicks
Newport
Pro Hono
Wells
Hicks
Selis
Pro Bono Publico
Massey
Mid
Ma Sun Sells
Othey
Howling Riot at Greeneville Convention Sells Riot at Greeneville Convention
Col Adam Bowman of Johnson City was assaulted during a Greeneville convention clash linked to Sam Sells followers. Rioters seized the gavel, Bowman was struck and bled, then resumed control as rescue arrived. editors note Bowman’s long Republican prominence and temperance stance amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Greeneville
Pro Hono
Autiue
John
Bi City
Helind
Hono
Col. Bowman
Johnson City
Sells
Cot
Hownen
Chattanooga Times
Adam Bowman
Sam Sells
Tennessee
East Tennessee
Presbyteria Church
Col
Bowman
Must
H. Clay Evang
Brownlow
Washington County
Presbyterian Church
Massey Campaign Rallies In Red Painted Appeal
A printed ad titled Lives of Great Men mocks Sammy Sells and urges voters to back Massey. It accuses Sells of basing his claim on campaign punch and calls for turnout at the polls with strong rhetoric. The piece blends political taunts with a call to solidify support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Sells
McMillin's Son Dead Amid Bristol Tragedy
Brown McMillin aged twenty eight and son of ex Governor Benton McMillin died Friday at St Luke's hospital Bristol after weeks of ulceration of the bowels. He was a Nashville newspaper man and poet, and his death ends a prominent Tennessee family's sorrow. His body was sent to Pulaski for burial beside his mother and grandfather ex Governor Job Brown. Messages of sympathy poured in from across the state as friends mourned the young man’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown McMillin
Benton McMillin
Welock
St. Luke's Hospital
Bristol
McMullin
Tennessee
McMillin
John ©. Brown
Nashville
Ian Wits
John L. Cox
Anderson Street
Memphis
Pulacki
Tenn
Jobin C. Brown
Me Barker
Mel
John TL
Cox
Pulask
Bristol Herald Courier
Mrs King Hosts Charms at National Soldiers Home Reception
Mrs Kyle M King and Mrs Walter Preston Brownlow hosted a formal reception at their National Soldiers' Home residence. Noted guests included Mrs Earnest Miller, Mrs James A Cargillo, and out of town visitors such as Mrs Rank Britton and Mrs Albert Shipley. Music by Mrs Brownlow and Miss Barlow complemented the decor of pink and white blooms and silver candlelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frnday
Kyle M. King
Walter Preston Brownlow
National Soldiers’ Home
Willetta Matthews
J. W. Cox
Roma
Leon Wagner
King
Brownlaw
Asvintigg
Earnest Miller Sil Mos
James A. Cargillo
Imense
Mathemiums
Ieee
Sorel
Leant Brownlow
Chandler
Nuford Mathes
Mary
Trade Lyle
Littles
Marnest Miller
Mise Barlow
Rank Britton
Albert Shipley
Misa Ida
Sait Kirkpatrick
Laird
Jonesboro
J. A. T. Bacon
Bristol
Old Time Possum Hunt Enjoyed At Smalling Orchard
Mr and Mrs Geo I Wofford hosted an old lime possum hunt Tuesday evening at Smalling orchard with a camp fire dinner at midnight. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh White and several Wofford family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
T. Wofford
Smalling
I. Wofford
Wofford
Octava Wofford
Hugh White
Amnie Smith
Miss Merkcle
Ohio
Horace Burleson
Allen Harris
Official Record of Senator Beutler and Tennessee motion detail
The document presents an official record involving Senator Beutler and Tennessee legislative actions. It references Hon. B. B. Butler, a candidate for reelection, and mentions payment details and per diem for a seven day period. The text shows requests for support and a signed closing by W. H. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dith
Taylor
Stile
Nashville
Informatins
Wiest
Carter
Butler
BB Butler
Mr. Maylire
W. IL. Nelson
Food of Horse and Sheep Health Rules
A historical note compares feeding needs of horses and sheep. It states a healthy horse eats nine times its weight in food per year while a sound sheep eats fewer.
Prolonging Life and the Promise of a Cure
An article extols prolonging life through active, pure living and warns of clogged arteries. It advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for digestive complaints and offers a free sample bottle from the Pepsin Syrup Co. Caldwell Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Jared
Tata
Quartettes Delight Appalachia Audience at Theater
An article notes a gratifying reception for the quartet at the Times Theatre in Appalachia. The group and its members receive positive notices. an advertisement touts Elvetric Hilvers as a stomach remedy, claiming quick appetite and strength benefits for 50 cents at H. C. Millers.
Country Club Meeting Promises Wide Attendance
Messy text describes a Country Club meeting scheduled at Commercial Clinic rooms on a March evening at 7:20. It notes Mrs and other attendees, mentions a cordial gathering, and includes an endorsement of a cough remedy by Mrs. Lallar of Saratoga, with sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murer
Tittle Declay Ag
Hensy
Untitled notices and an orphaned advert from Dayton
A garbled chancre of an advertisement and personal notices lists names such as Mrs Ashes Guerlo and a Dayton company along with stray phrases about a remedy for a boy’s cold and a five dollar doctor’s bill. The fragmentary text also mentions a blacksmith and a caroling machinery company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashes Guerlo
Piret Elaes Lellermihey
Caroling Machiniry Company
Dayton
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Pather
Knoxville Journal
Sills
Wsstall
Jolinean
Tillowers
Wille
Lroni
Col Buchan
Greenville
Reir
Joller
Aid Ie
Mr. Sells
Nuioplitt
Ihrink
Hus
Pro Buono
Hin
Salt River
M. Rowe
Pulaski, Tenn
Pulaski
Frank Taylor Store
W. L. Douglas, Zemier Bros., Kreiden, Sherwood, Union Shoe Mig, Co
R. T. Wood & Co
Frank Taylor
Main St
Kemble-Cochran Co
Tennessee Eastern Electhig
Mrs. King
Mountain Aranch
N. TD
National Soldere Home
Vivorins
Aidisebiold Sisilles
Hecomber
Oliver K Marshall
Matt
Superb Steel
London-Kirkpatric
Fwd. Co
Sen. Beutler
Motingon City
Bopity
Quartette
Appalachia
Thauartelle
Faveraly
Wild Dale
Peebles
Henry
Dean
Suthen
H.C. Miller
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