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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
A candidate named Arthur Tartsell announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in Washworon Corry, subject to primary action on April. If nominated and elected he pledges a strict business administration and firm leadership.
A reader letter and assorted political notices declare H Rouas announcing candidacy for tax assessor, promising fair treatment if elected, amid derisive remarks about Patterson and Carmack. The remarks include editorials from Brownsville States-Graphic and Giles County Record criticizing political machines and opposition figures.
Voters gathered as Gov Patterson and Sen Carmack addressed about 3,000 in the Hippo drome rink. The event featured receptions, a large banquet, and strong contrasts on prohibition while reporters noted Patterson’s eloquence and Carmack’s critical stance.
The Chattanooga Knoxville debate shows Gov. Patternon rebutting Carmack on charges while pushing his record. He argues the primary issue is manufactured and that statewide prohibition is irrelevant, urging voters to focus on his governance and to note Carmack's shifting stance on local option versus state wide prohibition. Carmack remains silent on several accusations.
The Nashville American reports on political theater as Patterson and Carmack draw strong support in Hamilton County with assertions about qualifications and state authority. The piece covers reactions from supporters, debates about governance, and questions raised about fund handling and public records in Tennessee.
A Commercial club meeting in the King Building elected six month officers E F Young as president J E Brading Marshall as vice president and J M Gaunt as treasurer The secretary position was deferred to a special committee to act J O Lewin agreed to serve again and the club plans to engage Johnson City corporations for future enterprise support Encouraging reports summarized the past year’s achievements
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