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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1904

Page

2

George Ei Burbage Seeks Washington County Tennessee Assembly Seat

Notice announces George Ei Burbage of Johnson as a Republican candidate for representative of Washington County in Tennessee's 54th General Assembly. He pledges liberty as the paramount platform and states candidacy is subject to voter action on February 24, 1904.

George Ei. Burbage Johnson Washington County Fifty- Fourth General Assembly Tennessee Republican Party General Assembly D. Hi Witham Washing County

Jacksonian Democrats Face Falls and Fortunes in Knox County

The text recounts partisan clashes around Henry Jackson and Broderick, noting Knox county victories for ring-splitters, lingering Jacksonian Democrats in Washington county, and broader election tensions. References to Tom Taggart, Bob Taylor, and Staff influence appear alongside commentary on taxes and political maneuvers.

Ance Henry Jackson

Tennessee voting rules clash with Holdier's Home members

A fragmented report notes Holdier's Home members who renie on reservations cannot qualify to vote in Tennessee. It references party margins, editorial praise for Mike Connolly, and Williamson county's Walter wins in a dry vs wet primary, highlighting broader election tension and local approval.

Renie Tennessee

Washington County Vote Returns and McMillin Withdrawal

Washington County election results show Squibb defeating Gus Broderick for sheriff while Meury Jackson secures re election as trustee. Ex Governor McMillin withdraws from the U S Senate race to back William B Bate and unify party primaries across seventeen counties.

Republican Party Gall Mne Enorimione Affort Meury Jackson Tristee Frank Smith Gus Broderick Nasavitan Tenn McMillin United States Senate William B. Bate Democrats Tennansee United States Senate

Non-Resident Notice for Aleona B Wheeler in Johnson City

Allegations sworn claim Aleona B Wheeler, non resident of Tennessee, must answer in the Law Court at Johnson City. Publication for four weeks in Tim Comer newspaper commanded to appear August 3 1904 at the Johnson City courthouse or face ex parte proceedings. July 11 1904. Foy W Dutany Clerk T A Cox Attorney for Plaintiff.

Civil Service Civil Service Commission Johnson City Tenn Civil Service Board of Examiners Fice J.T. Browsixe Postal Board Peyton RK Harrison Charles Wing Lillian Wing State of Tennessee Jmne Tite Coser Crete Chancery Court Suivaty M. iv B. Mincan Aleoua I. Wheeler Tim Comer Johson City Washington County Aleona B. Wheeler Law Court Court House Bill Foy W Dutaxey T. A. Cox Nettie Arnettt Nettie Arnett Bill Seeinas Foy W. Duane P. A. Cox Cirenit Court Opera House Napy Miller Henry Bogan Mre. McGovern Old Peoples Southern Railway I. N. Boring

Political rhetoric and press responses in Tennessee editorials

Editorial clippings from Nashville and Greeneville critique open letters and politicians. Notes condemn offensive remarks by Mr Littleton about Gov Prazier and Brownlow's remarks on Booker T. Washington. Calls for courteous discourse and respect for ladies at public meetings.

Mr. Littleton Gov. Prazier Leon McCall Littleton Police Nashville Brownlow Booker Washington Auitoriial Greeneville Greeneville Democrat

Letter on Pull Dose sparks republican dispute

A column reacts to a claimed negro letter to the Washington Post and debates its authenticity. It asserts the Post is an independent paper with Ohio editor publishers and notes past defense of Roosevelt, arguing the letter’s authorship is uncertain and politically charged.

Washington Post Nashville Washington Post Ohio Congress Isank Hatton Iowa Arthur The Roosevelt Aed

Homesteaders Hijack Freight Train Near Valentine

Sheriff’s sale report notes an incident fifty miles from Valentine Nebraska where homesteaders halted a freight train and demanded passage to the city to file their claim.

Valentine Neb

Non-Resident Notice in Karns Chancery Case

Non-resident defendant Sanford A Karns must answer the complainant in Tennessee Chancery Court Johnson City by the first Monday in September 1904. The notice runs in Jan Sue Coster newspaper. clerk and master and attorneys are named for the plaintiff.

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