First District Tennessee Congressmen Through History
A historical review traces the First district’s prominent figures from James White to Thomas A. Nelson, detailing early careers in Washington and Greene counties, service years, and notable roles including Andrew Johnson’s ascent to vice presidency and presidency.
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Selden Nelson
Congress
Taylor
Flist
Tennessee
James White
Knoxville
Andrew Jackson
William C. O. Claiborne
Claiborne
William Dickson
Tennetace
Prison guard foils Clark county jail escape plot
The Clark county sheriff and deputies halted a jail escape scheme after days of surveillance. Outside accomplices were suspected, but arrests or escapes were stalled to prevent a breakout.
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Clark County
Veterans Daily Notes and Poem Debates at National Homes
The Danville Press reports on August 20 attendance at National Homes with 222 veterans seeking admission. It lists transfers to government hospitals, net membership changes, and regional gains and losses plus a long column of anecdotes and poems about veterans and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
National Military Home
Government Hospital For Insane
Washington, D.C
Angnet
Leavenworth
Johnson City
Dayton
Pacific
Hampton
Togue
Milwaukee
Marton
Nut Losa
Oranches
Togit
T.A. P
Thrice-Week World promises impartial campaign coverage
The Thrice-Weekly World pledges fearless reporting on the coming presidential race. It touts impartiality and comprehensive detail, offering news every other day except Sunday for a yearly price of one dollar.
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United States
New York World
Negroes Organize Maury County Independent League in Columbia
In Columbia August 28 the Maury County Independent League formed at Odd Fellows Hall with leaders including Dr T W Stephens and W D Kelly. W D Kelly elected president and W H Ogleton secretary. Wm A Crosthwait urged independent black political action and backing Gov Patterson as best for all the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tenn
Maory County
Wm. A. Crosthwait
Nashville
South
Tenneste
M. I. Patterson
Washington
Maury County
United States
As Falls
Gov. M. R. ‘Atter
South Hand
Watermelon Load Delights Weatherford Readers
John Harrington of Weatherford brought a wagon load of baby giant watermelons to town. The largest weighed 100 pounds. others ranged 12 to 80 pounds. T KR Erwin & Co. bought the melons and shipped the largest to Mrs. W. T. Eddleman in Swampscott Mass.
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John Harrington
Weatherford
T. KR. Erwin & Co
Erwin & Co
W. T. Eddleman
Swampacott
Mass
W. M. Hattig
Kansas City
Texas
Demoral
Laughing Cynicisms Candor in a Court of Injustice
Fragmentary quip about cynicism and honesty in a court of injustice. Mentions Saint and beauty, contrasts bad and good, notes fools vs the wise, and cites Lippinenty’s. Lacks clear event or persons beyond general references.
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Lippinenty
A Previous Engagement in a Lyrical Quip
A fragment from a seaside summer reminiscence features a Sunday school teacher asking girls about heaven and a child replying about going to the sea shore. The text mixes playful verse with stray phrases about dreams and poetry, reflecting a tossed tangle of memory and misheard lines.
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Ethel
Lippincott
Johnson in a proper light amid postwar disputes
Taylor-Trotwood magazine features Congressman Brownlow and Col Crook arguing Andrew Johnson’s merits against Stewart and Schurz criticisms. The Century adds context with Crook detailing Johnson as Lincoln’s guard. Pieces align to defend Johnson’s presidency and legacy amid partisan attacks and wartime policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Brownlow
Taylor-Trotwood
Andrew Johnson
Mr. Brownlow
Poe
Stewart
Nevada
Carl Schurz
McClure
Senator Stewart
Century
Col.Crook
White House
Lincoln
Johnson
Col. Crook
Wade
Cbailes Bamuer
Thad
Stevens
Cal
Crook
Home Rule Republicans Seek Newspaper Support in Tennessee
The Home Rule Republicans denounce lack of Tennessee newspapers to publish their electoral ticket to aid voters. John O. Hank, state committee chair, lists candidates by district from Knoxville to Johnson City and beyond, with one district still unnamed.
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WHFA
John Rhea
Sullivan County
Tennessee
John O. Hank
State Committee
State
Kumon DB
Harrison
Knoxville
T. A. Lancaster
Lesington
Flist
D. A. Vives
Johnson City
John J. Jennings
Blioo
Maign Copeland
Benton
Clayton
Buffalo Valley
Warren i, Smith
Bhiolbyville
E. O. Linney
Neshville
E. V. Poster
Onitooka
P. W. Maddox
Hontingdon
Beasley
Halle
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R. Brownlow
Marshall
Brownlow
Two
United States Senate
Jupor Samuel Powret
Samuel Powell
Hawking County
Foe
Rogeraville
Fon John Iir
Washington County
Blair
Duckson
East Tennessee and Virginia
Myr. Blair
Congressman John Blair
Honest John
Jonesboro
William B. Canter
William B. Carter
Carter County
Gen. Carter
W. B. Carter
Elisabethton
Carter
Wm. B. Carter
Elizabethton
Gen
Bristol
Republican Party
Black Hawk
Thomas D. Arnold
Thos. D. Arnold
Campbell's Station
Knox County
Prior Lea
Greene County
Gen. Arnold
Judge Robt
McKinney
Arnold
Judge McKinney
Washington House
Greeneville
North Carolina
Andy
Mr. Johnson
Nathaniel G, Taylor
Nathaniel G. Taylor
Albert G. Watkins
Grainger County
Grainger
Watkins
Mr. Watkins
Tudge LO. Houk
Thomas A. R. Nelson
Thiago Nelson
Hicket
Hayes
Nelson
Thomas A. Nelson
London
Maldwin Drummond
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Speaker's Bureau
Vandeventer
Federal
St. Paul
Arkansas State Railway Commission
John Franklin Dalton
Galloway County
Night Rider
A. H. Sayres
Norfolk and Western
Wesley Wilkes
Sayres
Wilkes
West Virginia
Alexander P. Stewart
Biloxi
Miah
A.C. Stewart
St. Louia
Chester Jordan
Somerville
Mana
Boston
Honorah Jordan
Hancock Street
Portry and
Sech
Army and Navy
Sawtelle Enterprise
Mack
Homer 8. Cummings
Indiana
Independence Party
Indianapolia
Thos. L. Hisgen
William R. Hearst
Morschanser
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Francia Tiffany
Cambridge
Maryland
H. N. Nevins
New Jersey
GA. Rt
Toledo
Standard Oil Company
New York
John A. Hall
Massachusett Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lionel Sackville-Weat
Isend
Tacoma
Marahall Field, Jr
Chicago
Wigwag
Abo
Philadelphia Record
Rob Hardeman
Free Press
Norfolk
Nashville American
Washington Times
New York Post
New York Evening Post
Alienasion
Landmark
Charlotte Observer
Post
Bening
Hardeman Free Press
Wolfriver
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Hardeman Frae Press
Potomac
Republic
Nares
Oy Lyle
Smiths
Sid Baker
Baby
Patterson
Independent League
Columbia
B. W. Akard
Weatherford, Tex
Democrat
Mirandly
Hardeman
Magazine
Democratic Press
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