02 Jun 1874
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Newspaper
Tennessee Bristol News
Location
Bristol, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1874
Page
1
A truncated item notes a Bristol News punishing action in Goonsa n Vegldla portion of the town with Fowler in co. and Evie supplying clubs at low rates. It mentions job work promised with New York prices and dispatch at 2.40 per an.
Report from Charlottsville notes adjournment to meet in a year and debate over the Civil Rights bill with two thirds vote issues. Reese Witter of Tazewell Co. is charged by Exqr Yost & Correll with attempt at rape of a young white lady. Controversy includes plans for a constitutional amendment to segregate schools and reallocate public funds.
A letter in Nuans argues juror favoritism taints trials near Abington and threatens verdict integrity. The author blames a fixed jury pool and cites Judge Gilliland’s Civil Rights stance, noting white rebel support patterns and Butler’s opposition to civil rights legislation in the First Tennessee District.
The Civil Rights Bill advances in the Senate with probable House passage, signaling the ruling party’s fear of waning support as it tries to extend Treasury control. A House test vote shows Southern Republicans siding with opponents, notably Judge R J Sather, while expectations of a presidential veto remain uncertain.
The piece discusses potential candidates for re-nomination including Gen Bowen and others, arguing for a convention to avoid a split in the party while noting two local Black candidates for County Trustee and Register. It then shifts to a sermon on religion, defending a rational form of Christianity and condemning superstitious depictions of hell as contrary to reason.
Washington reports the May 21 wedding of Nellie Grant, daughter of President Ulysses Grant, to Englishman Algernon Sartoris at the White House. The ceremony in the East Room featured a grand decor, a royal-like breakfast, and a departure by train to New York en route to England.
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