25 Dec 1879
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Newspaper
Knoxville Daily Chronicle
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1879
Page
1
A jumble of 1830 election notes, perjury quips, and factional jabs fills the column. References to Grant, Tilden, and Wade Hampton color commentary on politics, with a Washington letter and Pennsylvania caucus plans amid personal notices and holiday sentiment.
Special Dispatch from Nashville reports the Maine infamy endorsed by Garcelon's fusionists. The Senate failed to concur with the House on excluding the export of dead bodies, making grave robbing a felony, and approved a committee to probe irregularities in the last session’s Appropriation bill. The low tax Democrats will issue no further address due to prior overreach.
In Aveusta on December 24 the Fusionists held a public meeting with speeches endorsing the governor s actions as in line with state law and the Constitution. Resolutions supporting the governor were adopted and Garcelon urged continued support for his and colleagues actions.
A fire at Carleton College in Northfield yesterday destroyed Willis Hall and the main building with nearly all contents. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars, insurance 175000 dollars, shared among several companies.
South America dispatch reports a battle at Tarapaca where 2,500 Chileans attacked 5,000 Peruvians led by Buerdia. Chileans retire after severe losses, with 1,000 killed or captured and seven cannons and three mitrailleuses lost. Peruvians suffer 600. Montiero becomes war director, Prado returns to Lima as president.
Foreign dispatches report gas stock prices retreating after Edison announces cheap electric lighting. Meanwhile London circulates notice that the Attorney General has granted a writ of error in the Tichborne case. A remisssion of the sentence and restoration of the claimant’s properties are sought. In India dispatches Gen Roberts notes enemy-held heights above Shippur Cantoments and Musketry action as cavalry patrols guard plains.
Reports detail Afghan battles with British forces including heavy enemy losses and specific names of leaders and survivors. Also covered are the Bonissia wreck survivors, voyage details from Liverpool to Havana, and Cabul military movements. Local church events and holiday social notices close the item with Christmas activities and a festive ball.
A long list shows guests at the Lamar House and another hotel, including J B McLin Rose Hill VA Andrew McClain Ophelia McClain Malda McClain Lincoln County Wm Helm Jefferson County Benj Thornburgh Marbis Hill MO Xen Wheeler Chattanooga Peter J Antognoli Lynchburg VA Howard Havey Washington DC Joe Rankin Miss Lizzie Brown A A Osraichael Maryville Sam Neill Rogersville 5 Williams Sneedville C W Ashford New Orleans A H Pettibone Greeneville M H Marey Boston A V Hart New York R C Hodge Bakersville NC M L Crumley Bakersville NC J W Jarnagin Miss Parris Whitson Miss Minnie Jarnagin Clinton.
Miller Hollingsworth promotes hand-made saddles and tack at low prices, with specials for merchants and leather exchanges. The note also seeks 100000 feet of walnut lumber in assorted sizes including logs and various scantlings from Watt Caswell & Co of Knoxville Tennessee.
We We Want Immediately ten live and competent business men to sell our New No 8 Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines. Splendid territory and easy selling machine promise permanent and profitable employment to the right men. If you mean business call at once in person at the branch office Wheeler and Wilson Mfg Co 115 Gay Street Knoxville Tenn December 21.
New York reports heavy cash notes and steady futures with mixed cotton bids. Prices show upland cotton at 12 to 14 cents, futures modestly firm, receipts around 1,290 bales, exports to Britain and France listed, while Southern flour and corn/oats/wheat prices are noted alongside Cincinnati and Louisville markets.
Oysters fresh and good offered by the can quart or gallon at Peter Kern's stall. Local vendors advertise shellfish in bulk quantities to attract customers. Prices and sizes available include cans quarts and gallons for seafood buyers.
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