City News: School Builidng Crowding Prompt Action
The Board of Education reports crowded conditions in school buildings with half-time pupils rising. Meetings failed to secure funds, bonds unsold, local bank offered interim financing. The city council and board pressed for early action before September, noting rising congestion and more half-time students next year.
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Nashville
Johnson
Beni
Martha Wiley
Sile
Bowl of
Aehoul
Board of Edication
Council
Nnit
Board OF Education
F. B. St. John
Deaths of Anna Cressman and Bristol figures
Anna Cressman age 49 of Roanoke died Tuesday after postoperative complications from appendicitis. She previously ran the Franklin hotel in Johnson City and the Boxwood Inn. N D Bachman, 72, of Bristol, died suddenly from heart trouble. Charles B. Seaton, 51, Knoxville engineer, killed by a locomotive. J Frank Smalling, Johnson City resident, died of tuberculosis. Amanda Pritchett Brown, 89, longtime Jonesboro resident and matriarch, mother of local figures Capt. T. Pritchett and Postmaster J. S. Pritchett.
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Anna
Cressila
Anna C. Cressman
W. H. Cressman
Roanoke
Charles B. Seaton
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Brown
Amanda Pritchett Brown
Jonesboro
Capt
W T. Pritchett
James S. Pritchett
Voters Register In Johnson City As Books Open
Registration in Johnson City is under way with only about two hundred of nearly two thousand voters enrolled. Books are open for first ward at the courthouse and for second ward at White Elephants. A new certificate is required to vote in any election during the next two years.
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Johnson City
Court House
White Elephants
Germany
Ikesis
United States Atlantic
Chester
Liberia
Birmingham
Foulla
Shannon
Miltiades
Marathon
Themistocles
Salamis
Philip of Maenden
Caesar
Alaric
Attila
Charlem
Cortez
Mexico
Pizarro
Peru
North America
Great Britain
Russia
France
United States
Physia 1
Polley
Abingdon Visitors and Local Residents Shine in Town
A long list of visitors and residents stop by Abingdon for brief stays and family visits. Dr WoL and Dr Denten among travelers, Miss Shores in Elk Park, and many relatives from Knoxville to Nashville are noted visiting friends, attending errands, or taking rests at local inns over several days.
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Dr. Wol
Danton
Abingdon
J. A. Denten
Sue
Sarah Shores
Elk Park
Mra
Eene
Una V
Mooreainirg Springs
Blanch Crigger
Gil Hee
Harry
B. EB. Burtt
Knoxville
Journal and Tribune
Apent
Triet
AL Crown
Morristown
C. C. Hale
Fred Crouch and Son
Asteville
N. C
W. B. Crouch
Tobacco Warehouse Construction and Army Recruiting Ads
The notice outlines purchase and construction plans for a fig tobacco warehouse and four prize rooms at Johnson City with immediate start. It lists U S Army recruitment for able bodied unmarried men under 40, cities including Knoxville Chattanooga and Johnson City, and promotes Dr Life Pills as a laxative remedy for winter constipation.
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Sie
Fig
Johnson City
Empire Chair Co
Wilder Building
U. 8
ARMY
United States
Through Modern Steel Coach Between Knoxville and St Louis
Through service on the Southern Railway runs daily from Knoxville at 6 40 A M to Loulaville 8 40 A M and St Louis 7 26 P M with a through sleeping car. Clever Family text notes a private diary and art projects reflecting uncertain reception and misaligned expectations.
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Knoxville
Loulaville
St. Tonks
Southern Railway
Daily Ly
Strategy Defines Naval Power and U.S. Limits
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske argues the core issue is strategic planning, comparing German naval methods to American ones. He warns Congress and civilians shape the navy’s strength, cites 1912 and 1916 fleet data, and asserts civilian responsibility for military policy, urging decisive strategic reform.
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Bradley A. Fisk
Studsing
Germany
Congress
Secretary of Navy
Boar
Secretary
Moody
Swift
Navy Department
Kriegspiel
Naval War College
War College
General Board
Berlin
Savings Bank Proposal Promises Broad Business Privileges
A proposal from a strong financial institution claims a bank account will yield considerable value in conventions and security, offering numerous privileges and broader business relations. It emphasizes easy access to credits and facilities, inviting readers to inquire and receive agreement terms.
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Howell
Mich
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Chattanooga
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Non Vand
Varyuille
Mise Matiel Vartoak
Tor Philajelubila
Whuee
Abe
Sear
M. Hiiset
Ettys
Mrs. Ploeman Harrison
Goneville
Adolph Stelies
New York
Ity
Louie
Ben Heller
Cae
Xeivend
Officers Reserve
Chillicothe
Ohio
J. J. McMillen
Dessid
Harriet Brown
Boute
Pinola
Riosville
Chas. HL. Brown
R. V. Frearell
Mary Deneke
J.C. Romre
Rittman, Ohio
Wee W. G. Smith
The
Smith Shoe and , Clothing Co
Kentucky
Anne R. F. Perrill
Fort Oglethorpe
Aviation Corps
Pt. Oglethorpe
Ian Houston
Texas
W. S. Lattoer
Memorial Hospital
Don Parsons
Maryville
Aleghans Springs
H.C. Crigger
Katherine
Palaska, Va
Mr. Crigger
Dr. C. Vance
Clsen,Lexas
W. Powers
Unaka Avenue
Ella
Ida Conningham
Childrun
Telford
B. Mohan
Palace
Black Mountin
N.C
Jane Mew
W.A. Tubs
Kale
Nelle Hannay
Berwin
Mrs. Dubbs
Avoules M Webb
Lan Piew Day
Mintempalis, Mink
Amiericen Express Company
Daoe
Avelyn Parsons
Gen. Ly W
Madsonville
Mrc and
Mak. Hy A. Reagan
Newark, N. J
Peter Mater
Margerate Bhikely
Ora
Helmonte Collette
Elizabeth Wiley
Mary’ Fray
Bristol, Va
G. G. Ewald
Bernice Powers
Bristol
Helen Dyer
Jno
Hernton
Ocalla
Florida
Sarah
R.A. Wood
Pientic
Soldiers Home
Yi Te v
Baseball Park
Cornell
Higgins
Bradley A. Fiske
U. S
Tr Tg
Capitol
Lfe
Wberry
Upton
Oy Oui
Wilon
Oscamp Clemens
Tennessee Trust Co
Fountain Square
ROYAL
Fatake Val
N.W
Cor Big
Pio Rey Smith
Mm. D.y Sr.tours
R. White
Velerins
Qrermeniy Aime Determarinn
White Serum Company
Adams
Tenn
White
Literature
Feavicen Witaat
ROE
Neil Pat Welll
LCS D
Fatirsiey & Son
Harsestown
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