01 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Tennessee Bristol News
Location
Bristol, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1874
Page
1
The snippet reports a storm hitting the town of Tusumbia Alabama causing ruin and deaths including prominent figures. national figures like Secretary Bristow and others are noted amid legal and political squabbles. It mentions a fire of social and political scandal, drunken excess, and jail terms for misconduct. crime notes include embezzlement, imprisonments, and a ta war incident leading to a death.
Corura voices critique of Judge Gillonwaters at Blountville as he opens court, suggesting he abandons prayer for political maneuvering. Citizens accuse him of hypocrisy after public sermons and private lobbying, claiming his actions reflect a "unfriendly record" and loss of virtue.
Teeland marks a millennial celebration praising its enduring governance. The article notes that only a divine government claims a longer lineage, comparing sacred laws languages and peoples with other civilizations.
Greeneville area items note storm damage to minor buildings, Bishop Quintard visiting St James church, and Rogersville Junction gaining breakfast service for the western train with Greeneville’s Eastern train following suit. A colored Presbyterian church is planned, hailed as among Greeneville’s finest. Cocke County residents publish two AMERICAN columns. shipments of hugs southward and tariffs reform pledges by Greene rep Kullien are discussed.
The Methodist Protestant Church split during the Civil War with the Southern faction keeping the old name and the North adopting Methodist Church. A nine from each body commission will study union terms and present them to General Conference. The May 1878 meeting is set for Abingdon Virginia. The Banner notes Louisville observers and awaits confirmation.
The Board of Canvassers met to decide the Prince George returns and rejected amended counts from several counties, finding Prince George incomplete. They concluded John Goode Jr. won the Second district seat by 131 votes over James H. Platt, declaring Goode elected to Congress.
France enjoys calm after the Assembly left, Paris buzzes with activity as foreigners flood the boulevards and hotels brim. Theatres refuse money while the Bois de Boulogne glitters with the return of grandes and cocottes, and no one rebukes the Assembly or ministers. The piece argues the best government may be no government at all.
The Attorney General explains that ratified amendments replace townships with magisterial districts and set May elections for county and district offices, with new officials to take office July 1. Current officers serve until new ones are elected and appointed.
Mr. 8. P. King of this city recommends a diphtheria gargle he says helped his child at death’s door. Ingredients include red oak bark sage leaves water alum borax and honey boiled then cooled gargled every half hour with swallowing a bit to reach affected parts.
The Balti more Gazette notes a Virginia showing of good wishes as Captain Robert Lee and Miss Mildred C. Lee sail from Carrollton Hotel aboard the steamship Ohio at 2 PM for Europe. Gen. Custis Lee and other dignitaries bid farewell, accompanying the party to the ship as they begin a three year continental tour.
A historical note praising The New York Tribune as a leading national paper with strong advocacy for honesty, independence, and reform. It highlights its widespread praise from diverse sources and its influential agricultural coverage and balanced stance on North and South relations.
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