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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
2
Col Burnett tours oil country, with a forthcoming campaign swing to New York. Knoxville figures in a heated scene with Stable Boss Kellar rumored to organize a lynching party. Brownlow’s supporters clash with politics, while court battles loom over the First Judicial Circuit race and missing election certificates.
Fragmentary local notes describe Trilby and Svengali in a provocative frame while mentioning Hon. W. J. McSwoon in city business, a potential Democrat congressional race, and Gov. McMillin awaiting a circuit judge appointment. Petitions favor A. S. Deaderick and O. J. St. John. tax raises and heirs visit Johnson City as young men court local women amid economic strain.
A collage of editorials from Nashville American Memphis Scimitar Greeneville Democrat McMinnville Standard and others discuss Brownlow's failed bid for First circuit judge. Harmon's victory alleged election irregularities provoke contests and a looming November clash. Brownlow’s influence criticized by Chattanooga News Nashville Banner and others as detrimental to governance.
A Knoxville telegram in the Nashville Banner reports Dana Harmon lost the First district by 62 votes while official returns certify Tyler by 102 votes. Tyler’s commission followed certification to Governor. Harmon’s supporters may seek court adjudication if missing districts would alter results.
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