Johnson City Partial Returns Show Local Vote Totals
The Comet reports Johnson City results with 1092 ballots cast across two precincts. Campbell leads Harmon in district races, Vines ahead of Divine, and independents surpass regulars in several contests. Local constable votes favored Byrd, Lawrence, Davia, and Ryans.
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Johnson City
Campbell
Harmon
Vines
Divine
Jackson
Hartsel
Chase
Leah
Warren
Hilbert
Jones
Williams
Maifen
Fine
Constable
Byrd
Lawrence
Davia
Ryans
Sullivan
Carter
Unleal
Washington
McMurray contracts inquiry booms cross examinations
A Oklahoma special House committee resumes hearings on the McMurrray Indian land contracts. Witnesses expected include Rep ER Creager, Sen Gore, and attorney Jake Harmon who denies offering bribes. Witnesses B S McGuire and others may also testify about rooms shared with McMurray and related approvals. A six month old baby whale consumes about 60 pounds of codfish daily.
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Muskogee
Okla
House of Representatives
McMurray
ER. Creager
Oklahoma
Jake L. Harmon
J. F. McMurray
Oklahoma State Committee
Harmon
Sherman
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Mr. Harmon
B. S. McGuire
Creager
Washinton
Gore Gore
Coalition Triumphant and Tennessee News
A sweeping editorial declares the coalition from Tennessee defeated the Democratic-Republican alliance, accusing foes of biased election tactics. It laments eight years until a non Democratic supreme court and cites names in political transition alongside tributes to Walter P. Brownlow and resolutions from prominent colored leaders in Washington.
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Democratic Party
Republicans
Democracy of
Tennessee
Goldi
Renson
Supreme Court
W. J. Beard
John K. Shields
Grafton Green
M. N. Neil
D. L. Lanaden
Court of Civil Appeals
H. Y. Hughes
Joseph (. Higgins
F. Wilson
Frank P. Hall
John M. Taylor
Nashville American
Washington
Tennasser
Walter P. Brownlow
Congress
Parachute 15 Loose as Soldiers Fall in Long Game
Johnson City 2 Morristown 4 after twelve innings in a tough baseball contest. Accorini tied the score with two out two on in the ninth, but a hit, steal and error produced the winning run in the twelfth. Garner’s one handed catch and Accorini’s strong hitting and fielding standout. A second game was canceled due to length.
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Iran
Accorini
Garner
Accarsim
NO INTEREST IN CONTRACT
Vice President James Sherman dismisses any personal stake in Indian contracts tied to the Muskogee investigation. He asserts he never heard his name linked to the contracts and reiterates his long standing concern for Indian welfare with no personal interest.
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Big
Moose
N. Y
James
Sherman
Muskogee
Gore
County Results Confirm Henry Jackson Victory
Officials project Henry Jackson elected as county winner while all other Democrats are certain to be defeated. The official tally next Monday will confirm the outcome.
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Henry Jackson
Guy
Chase
Great Exposition Planned for Sootland in Knoxville
A regional exposition to showcase Appalachian resources will run Sept 12 to Oct 12 in Knoxville Tennessee. It targets Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia and aims to attract national attention, boost development, and unite Appalachian communities through commercial, industrial and entertainment features.
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Appalachian Mountain
Alabama
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Knoxville
Tenn
Appalachian
Appalachian Territory
Appalachian States
Appalachian breeding center touted at Knoxville exposition
The Appalachians are praised as ideal for cattle and horse breeding with Tennessee mares, Missouri and Kentucky rivals noted, and the region’s valleys urged for stock raising. The Appalachian Re position in Knoxville, Tennessee, from September 12 to October 12, promises a showcase of breeding and agricultural potential for the South’s booming equine and livestock industries.
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Appalachian
America
Baltimore
Tennessee
Missouri
Kentucky
Appalauhhian
Hhrch
Falm
Knoxville
Tenn
South
Rich Mineral Wealth Ahead at Appalachian Exposition
Preview of abundant coal iron lead zinc gold and silver in Appalachia as Knoxville Tennessee hosts the Expo September 12 to October 12. The display spans eight southern states and aims to show northern eastern and western readers the region’s vast natural wealth. Also notes on preserving pencil marks with a wash of white varnish and a quirky North London steam pipe-cleaning device on a costermonger’s barrow charging one penny.
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Appalachian Chain of Mountains
Knoxville
Tenn
London
Barrow
Contestants Mobilize Friends for Big Prize Campaign
The article details an election style contest urging participants to enlist family and local supporters to boost votes before next Tuesday morning. It notes many nominees were dropped for lack of interest, outlines subscription incentives and bonuses, and lists grand and secondary prizes including an upright plane, a diamond ring, and a Bryansoul Stratton College scholarship.
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Nest
Brynsoul Stratton Business College
Lecoville
Awarie dl
Oller
Marvelous Escape From Death In Queensland Cliff Fall
A woman fell 80 feet down a precipice in Queensland but escaped with minor injuries after her dress snagged on a protrusion and halted her descent. The incident occurred while gathering flowers near Calrna, marking another narrow avoidance of disaster at sea and land.
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Hind
Queensland
Mervyn Creek
Calrna
Partial Nominee List For Comet's Great Contest
A long readable roster lists numerous names of nominees for the Comet's Great Contest. The fragmentary page shows many residents and addresses across Johnson City and nearby towns, with dozens of individuals including Nellie Brownlow, Margaret Baldwin, Mary Lyte, Stella King, and Kathleen Gaunt among numerous others listed with street addresses and city names. The text reflects a community listing of participants with little narrative context beyond names and locales.
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Jarane E. Milthorn
Hebel May Lawrentve
Trity Shatmick
Naka
Witauga Ave
Painnter
Maple St
Chy
Ipsie Master
Walnut
Cliy Gienr
Halston
Gotwyle Watford
Waratsa
Alloheny Bordvilie
Tera Two
Erwin
Torin
Morence VY
Dino
Glade Speligy Vox
Ry Garland
Pordvilie
Town
Margares Singheton
Nellie Brownlow
Watiuga Ave
Cordia Range
Varlisie Ueno
Stella King
Watauga
Margaret Galdwin
Holsum
Chiy
Mike Lucile Dennes
Bliit Cley
Lice Warner
Eliaaherliton
Tenn
Winn Gross
Shoun & Uo
Tara Hownito
JH Tarde
Marian Weatherby
Unala
Kathleen Gaunt
Myrtle
Giry
Mary Lyte
Watanges
Lois Berven
City Schoole
City
Nova Bel Lilips
Benestiville
Ben
Mise Lyda Hash
Gate City
Martin Folwaris
Kittyton
Ton
Adaline Hensley
Bootie St
Vernie Baxter
Brown
Bristol
Distie Clark
Kirk Mark
Josephine Kane
Alda McNabb
Erwin Tenn
Pinan Wiliams
Brewin
Toit
Lucy Webb
Pinw St. Clay
Emma Cooper
Marbletin
Teun
Halle McDionald
Beis Terai
Minnie Correll
Jonesboro
Grave Morrell
Watangd Valey
Telia
Carman Johnson
Greenville
Rowens Rutledgs
Blak City
Vivian Vaon
Wataiga Ave
San
Mollie DeVault
Nata Donnelly
W. Poplar
Beatrice Saylir
Ambreeylile
Manito Campbell
Bliif City
May Wilson
Glairborne St
Hattie Jenkins
Grover St
Oly Maiden
St. F
Kirkpatrick
Joneshorn
Bronn
Jon B
Edith Haynes
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Bullock
Nies
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Independents Elect Ticket
Brownlow
Middle Tennessee
District of Columbia
Walter Preston Brownlow
Mountain Branch
Flo
Cies
J. Reed
Wy PL Brownelow
Capitol
Ble
Tnnessee
H. L. Peterson
Robert P. Rhea
James Gott
Joe Trays
John Q. Nicholas
A. A. Garner
BE. Toomey
Bert Rhea
Frank Thomas
A. EK
T. Draper
Fritz Canslor
Alfred Binir
Morristown
Fabrica
Sootland
Appalachian Mountain Region
Aerae
Tv Tin Vis
Kuden
Sylvania
Miss Or Mrs
Elberta Cox
Adrienne Hites
Eilzabeth Osborne
Inaka
Hess Birdwell
Flowerville
Lalla Lyle
Westaide School
Blorence Putnam
Bewtn
Tonite Cloyd
Columbus
Powell Seter
Rhode Campbell
Myrtle Cig
Margaret Fain
Anaka
Cordelia Tomlinson
Pairview
May Rose
Carnegie
Tonn
Leola P. Reathers
R. D
Dows
Georgie Smith
Flossie Begley
Clarice Walters
Delta Motors
Clairborne
Earth Steplins
Jess K E. McCorkls
Eva Redfoot
Roane St
Minty Walter
Route 3
Jouseboro
Misa Bertha Walter
Ventrice Peters
Clairborne St
Fannie King
King St
Nannie Key
Walnut St
Mary Sue Thomas
Jonesborn
A. L. Shipley
Teion
Florence Marker
Jones Toon
Theta City
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