Force Bill A Colored Lawyer Defends Its Stand
John T. Shuften a colored lawyer in Ourasvo, Sept. 14, argues against endorsing the Force bill. He says it would threaten peace, restrict industry, and hinder black uplift, urging focus on education and labor instead of political power. He warns Congress interference may leave the race dependent on bayonets.
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Ourasvo
Pua
Courier Journal
John T. Shuften
South
Allaire
Republican Party
Nashville Democratic Gathering Delights Minstrel George Wilson
George Wilson the famed minstrel and Democrat is escorted to the State Democratic executive committee headquarters in Nashville. He meets Gov. Taylor and Secretary of State Miller, then entertains a crowd with songs including The Fiddle and the Bow and Say Grover to Ben.
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George Wilson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Gov. Taylor
George
Barlow
Democrata
Miller
Grover
Ben
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Cleveland
Murderous lynching of Thos. Allison in North Carolina
Reports say Thomas Allison, convicted of three murders including one in Sullivan County Tennessee and another in Statesville North Carolina, was lynched by a masked mob near Mt. Airy. He was seized from the jail after midnight and hanged from a white oak tree two miles from Dobeon. No suspects named. tracks observed near the jail.
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Thos. Allison
Sullivan County
Tenn
Statesville
N.C
W. H. Brow
Mt. Airy
Dobeon
Allison
Norge
RACKET STORE Sign of Red Flag at Market Street
Fragmentary OCR mentions a coroner's inquest into Allison's death and burial details. References to AY Racket Store, Johnson City Tennessee, and burial transport to Statesville are noted among disjointed lines.
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Market Street
Johnson City
Coud
Allison
N.Y
Racks
Statesville
N. Y
Broadway
The World Is at Enmity With The Religion of Our Christ
Opinionated notice from a New York racket store praising fair dealing and low prices. The text argues competitors are off while the store remains true to a one price policy and small profits to attract customers in Johnson City.
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Christ
Johnson City
New York Racket Store Ad Promises Bargains and Return
A travel advertising note touts thousands of dollars in bargains piled high for winter purchases and announces a mid autumn return to New York for mid season goods. It thanks customers for confidence financial aid and social ties while defending the store’s record and citing the Daniel/Hebrew Children tale as context.
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N. Y
New York
Daniel
Bargain Catalog for Dry Goods and Notions Sale
A local advertisement invites shoppers to Cum and C Us for bargains across dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, clothing, odd pants and shirts, tinware, glassware, queensware, trunks, and valises.
Wreck of Washington and Chattanooga Limited Near Basic City
Five men perished or were fatally injured when the Washington and Chattanooga limited derailed near Basic City on the Shenandoah road at 4 o clock after heavy rain washed gravel onto the track. Engineer William Dorough and Fireman Martin Prols were killed. Conductor John Anderson mortally wounded. Baggage Master C. W. Crowe and passenger Morris Embrick wounded. engine wrecked. train crew and Baltimore traveler among the deceased or injured.
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Washington and Chattanooga
Basic City
Shenandoah Road
William Dorough
Martin Prols
John Anderson
Fall Branch Community Notes and Visits 1892
Local notes from Fall Branch report visits by Henry Dillon Jr of Fordtown, Capt Easley of Clover Bottom, Dr John White and son from Lost Mountain, and others. Mentions the graded school opening with 150 enrollment, illness of J Will Shepherd, and various merchants and residents visiting Jonesboro, Knoxville, Limestone, and Swanay Greene county.
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T. H. Easley
Clover Bottom
Jonesboro
John White
Little Son
Lost Mountain
Greene County
James A. Shepherd
J. Will Shepherd
A. H
PT. H. Easley
Horse Creek
T. B. Klepper
A. R. Moulton
T.M. Wells
Limestone
Obadiah Hicks
Knoxville
C. Tom Bacham
Sullivan County
Relative of Talton Hall on trial for murder in Pikeville
Henry Hall, a relative of Talton Hall and a noted desperado of eastern Kentucky, faces trial in Pikeville for the murder of his brother in the nearby mountains months ago. Jurors may find strong evidence pointing to his guilt and the case could end in death, echoing Talton Hall’s fate.
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Henry Hall
Talton Hall
Kentucky
Pikeville
la Talton
Democratic Convention Nominating Session in Greeneville
In Greeneville today the First Congressional District Democratic Convention meets to nominate a candidate for Congress. Hon. Josiah Patterson of West Tennessee attends, with J. McSween of Cocke County and Judge Win McFarland of Hamblen County named as leading contenders to challenge Alfred A. Taylor. A round trip rail fare is advertised at one and a third, with Extra coach attached to No. 53 at 9 30 morning arriving Greeneville about 11.
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Greeneville
Tennessee
Josiah Patterson
West Tennessee
J. McSween
Cocke County
Win. McFarland
Hamblen County
Annual Reunion of Army of the Cumberland in Chattanooga
The third annual meeting will be held in Chattanooga today and tomorrow with veterans arriving from across the country. Railroads will run excursion trains and the Wilder Route is named in honor of Gen. Wilder for the occasion.
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The
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Southern
Chickamauga
Midland Railroad Proposition Defeated in Davidson Court
The county court in Nashville yesterday rejected the Midland Railroad proposal to raise 350000 dollars by private subscription. President T. J. Moss attended. The plan would connect Bristol as its eastern terminus and pass near the city, with construction expected soon.
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Midland Railroad
Davidson County
Nashville
T. J. Moss
Bristol
Bodies Recovered of Tennessee River Drowning Victims
The bodies of Ralph and Frank Curtis, sons of Dr. D. G. Curtis, who drowned in the Tennessee river at Chattanooga Saturday afternoon, have been recovered. The tragedy ends as the water yields its dead and the boys will be laid to rest with mourning parents. The City Hand Laundry has procured good help and is now producing quality work.
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Ralph
Frank Curtis
D. G. Curtis
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Local coal yards urge orders for best grades
The notice advertises coal and wood supplies for the city with emphasis on premium grades. It directs readers to leave orders at Boo Hive or Mc Neill's, branding them as the leading yard for coal and wood.
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Boo Hive
McNeil's
Plows We Furnish the Genuine Olivey K Link and Co
A compact catalog note from a local supplier advertises offering genuine Olivey plows. The listing emphasizes authenticity and the retailer name Link and Co, presenting a practical hardware trade item in a small town catalog style.
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K, Link & Co
Local disturbance in Bristol ends with arrest of John Pace
A Bristol man described as one of the town’s many "crazy Black" residents, John Pace, caused a scene yesterday in Stratton Hill. Pace allegedly carried rocks in his pockets and disrupted residents before police, led by Officer Ray, escorted him back to Bristol on No. 2.
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John Pace
Bristol
Stratton Hill
Ray
No. 2
Civil War Tension in Choctaw Nation Election Fight
Reports from Leia Sept. 14 describe a violent Choctaw Nation election conflict between Nationalists and Progressives. A dozen Progressives were killed near McAllister, while Progressive leaders and sensitive figures like Gov. Jones require guards. President authorities intervene as bands mobilize.
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Leia
I. T
McAllister
H. Lester
Criven
South McAllister
United Sates
Gov. Jones
Progressives
Seven Murders in Choctaw Nation Amid Political Unrest
Reports from Sept 14 claim seven men murdered since yesterday morning as political warfare escalates in the Choctaw Nation. Gov. Jones arrived and coordinated with Indian Agent Leon Bennett who planned to mobilize U S cavalry to arrest rioters and ready them for a national Council session. Leaders scheme another secret meeting at Antlers on Sept 21 to decide next steps.
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Cano
J.T
Gov. Jones
United Saten
Leon Bennett
Bennett
United States Cavalry
National Council
Jones
Gaines County
Antlers
Buck party joins Jones group near McAllister in Indian Territory
Report from September 14 says several men killed and messengers of Indian Agent Bennet have not returned. Missouri Kansas and Texas trains brought about thirty men to join the Jones party, now around 100 strong, all well armed and mounted.
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McAllieree
I. T
Bennet
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Jones
McAllister
Choctaw Chief Seeks Help to Halt Band Violence
Gov. Jones of the Choctaw Nation asked the Indian Bureau to dispatch police and troops to quell lawless acts by bands he says the authorities cannot control. Washington dispatch reports the plea dated Sept 24.
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Fiov
Jones
Washington
Indian Bureau
Reduced Rates Named for Queen and Crescent Route Meetings
The Queen and Crescent Route announces reduced rates for upcoming meetings on September 14 at Niagara Falls and September 15 for Naval Veterans in Baltimore Maryland. For rates and details contact ticket agents or write D. G. Edwards Cincinnati Ohio G. P. A.
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Queen & Crescent
Niagara Falls
Baltimore
D. G. Edwards
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Fred Douglass
John T. Shupten
George Wilsonj
Bob” Tay
Lor
Nashville American
Grovero Ben
Ruth
McKee
North Carolina
Mount Airy
Élon
Fall Branch
David Hall
Dr. Duncan
Henry Dillon, Jr
Fordtown
A. D. Wexler
Noah Galloway
T. J. Fink
A. J. White
Swanay
W. R. White
Mr. Field
John T. Henderson
McCqlure
H. K. Albers
Tabt Hall
Army of the Cumberland
Midland
Trennessi
Civil
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