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Knoxville Daily Chronicle

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1879

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Democratic Factional Fight in New York and Yazoo County Crisis

The New York Democrats clash internally over Gov. Robinson as Tilden’s nominee. John Kelly opposes Tilden’s candidate while Henry Watterson expects a Republican win if Tilden’s man fails. The Atlanta Constitution denounces Yazoo County murderers and calls for swift state action to restore order, even military aid if needed.

New York John Kelly Tammany Tilden Henory Watterson Courier-Journal Gov. Robinson THE Atlanta Constitution Yazoo County Las Ruffianium Mississippi Miskasippi

Earthquake Report Strikes Three Ontario and Niagara Areas

Dispatches from Port Dalhousie Thorold Willard Allansburg Beansville and Port Robinson Canada report a severe tremor around three o clock this morning. A sharp shock was felt at St C miscellaneous Ontario and in Niagara New York at about three o clock with similar timing across the cross border region.

Wasatxeton Port — Dalhousie Thorold Willard Allansburg Beansville Port Robinson Canada St. Camerine’s Ont Niagara N.Y

Yellow Fever in Memphis Clears Quarantine Suburbs

Twenty six new cases and six deaths reported in Memphis yesterday as quarantine measures face opposition in South Memphis. Chelsea isolation work abandoned after residents protested. prominent lawyer Capt Sam R Gammon dies. city withdraws guards between Memphis and Chelsea as quarantine efforts end.

Memphis Mexpurs Tsee D of Health F. Mulbrandon A. E. Speers J. Haven Frank Lindsey Camilla Genni Richard Majors Bela Ts State Board of Health Nashville Chilsea Latia Amanda Yates Eilen Roach Committes of Safety Dr. Biggs John Johnson D. F Goodyear OW. IW. Jer Safety Committee National Bank of New York First National Bank of Memphis Odd Fellows Briseng St. Andrew’s Society R. W. Lamb Vauhville Corporation James Butler James E. Ae Sopot Wae York Hernando Road F. ‘B. Moores Fred. Morti Lattrell’s McMillan’s Chattanoga New Orleans Nashville American Howard Association Chelsea Fred. Weiman Sixth and Mill Streete Thomas H. Cocke Skeffington el. Moon Ed. Schloss H. P. Rickett Avalanche Mre. Phillips Elmwood Cemetery Rosa Deveries C. R. Forbes Walker Avenue Bailey Station Tenon Julian Bedford Edward

Local Residents and Notable Death Reported After Nightfall

The notice lists residents with ages and addresses including Mosby Street area and 418 Poplar Street. It reports the death of W. W. Guy at 7 o clock tonight, noting names such as J. C. Hook and Con Sheehan among others in the community roster.

Mosby J. C. Hook Macison Street Ebla Roac Dupree Stron W. Phillips Elmwood Wm. Gummer Poplar Street Melville Ae i Gy Hneghan Cavanagh Hospital Anna Meiss Athe Avenue James Dolan Con. Sheehan

Yazoo City duel ends with Dixon fatally shot

In Yazoo City yesterday James Barksdale and Henry M Dixon clashed on Main street as Dixon moved toward a stairway. Barksdale fired twice with a double barreled gun, buckshot struck Dixon in the back killing him at 4 30 p m. Preliminary trial set for tomorrow.

Jackson Miss Yazoo City James Barksdale Henry M. Dixon Dixon Main Street Barksdale Pps Tomore

State Press Association of North Carolina Meets in Goosboro

The State Press Association of North Carolina met at Gregory House with full attendance. Col. Wm. Saunders opened the session, O. C. Manly spoke, Dorsey Battle of Tarboro was elected president, Asheville chosen for next meeting, Col. J. D. Cameron gave the evening address, and the group adjourned, accepting a Glen Alpine Springs visit invitation.

Goopssoro N. C State Press Association of Col. J. D. Cameron Durham Glen Alpine Springs

Fire Terrifies Carrollton Mill and Salt Block Blaze

At Carrollton Michigan a large saw mill and salt block owned by Sanborn and Bloss caught fire at 11 30 this forenoon. The blaze consumed the mill salt block two barns four thousand barrels a shed with lumber and wood part of the village is endangered by a strong morning breeze. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.

Dernort Sanborn & Bloss Carrollton East Sagmont Mich

Unknown vessel capsized near Chesapeake Bay grounds

Virginia Noxtroit reports a relidonde capsized on the mid dle ground of the Chesapeake with an unknown name. A threemaSted schooner anchored in the Roads has two masts fallen, the main mast standing. Another schooner lies head gear missing and damaged.

Baltimore Chesapeake

Tobacco factory seized in Fourth North Carolina District

Collector Young reports seizure for violation of internal revenue laws of a tobacco factory and ten boxes of tobacco along with a span of mules harness wagon and other factory appurtenances in the Fourth North Carolina District.

Washlgton Young North Carolina Internal Revenue

Death of Sir Rowland Hill Threatens Penny Postage Pioneer

Foreign dispatches report Sir Rowland Hill ex secretary to the general post office and originator of uniform penny postage lies near death at 85 after months of declining health. Quiet notes from Vienna indicate tense discussions among Russian and British envoys as Asia peace terms falter at St Petersburgh.

Rowland Hill General Post Office Rowland Vienna Hksaya Nteer Asia Ashok Dor St. Petersburgh

Yellow Fever Notes and Washington County Centennial Update

A compilation of late 19th century dispatches notes yellow fever cases and quarantines in Tennessee cities, reports on a courthouse impeachment proceeding in Georgia, and details for the Washington County Centennial in Jonesboro. It lists local officials, committees, and relic collection duties for the fair, plus medical notices and a Worms treatment promotion.

Washington County Jonesboro A.m H. Dungan A. J. Brown E. L. Deaderick T. H. Reeves W. P. Brownlow R. H. Dungan C. E. Dosser F. W. Earnest A. BR. Moghton J. E-T. Harries A. B. Man W. V. Devault P. Faw W. C. Hale Enos Kincheloe R.M. K. Deakine H. Presnell Jos. A. Wyley N. A. B. Brabson Unicoi Smetton Charles Bean W. E. Tilso J. Kirkpatrick

Hybrid grape varieties shown at Agricultural College farm

Col Moses White presented twenty three hybrid grape specimens at a board adjourned meeting room next to the Supreme Court. Several varieties yielded large clusters and rich fruit, including a Franklin grape named for J Franklin Deaderick. Many vines resemble wild or fox grapes and some could become widely cultivated.

Agricultural College Couintings Moses White Supreme Court Board of Trustees J. Franklin Deaderick University of Tennessee College Farm

Market Roundup: grains, livestock, and commodities mixed

Prices across markets show mixed movement with wheat and corn firmer while oats ease. Hog demand steady to active, lard and pork softening. flour largely unchanged. Regional notes from New York and Cincinnati reflect dull to firm trends across grains, meats, and staples.

New Yorke Cincinnati New Orleans

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