Runaway lawmakers in Tennessee era face mixed fates
The article tracks fusion and Hooper faction lawmakers in Tennessee after 1911, noting absentees who fled to Kentucky, several not seeking re election, and others securing high paying posts like fire marshal and comptroller roles. It cites specific legislators, counties, and outcomes of nominations and defeats, highlighting shifting loyalties and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Daws
Alabama
Middlesboro
Hooper
oMee
Secretary of State
Butler
Argo
Ausman
Pierce
Walker
Raulston
Creswell
West
Frank L. West
Knox
Knox County
James
May
Parks Worley
Crane
Worley
J. Hill Taylor
Beatty Cecil
Senate
J. C. Crawford
Blount
Cocke
Jefferson
Hamblen
Sevier
Blakemore
Shelbyville
W. R. Webb
Bandera
D. B. Thomas
Comptroller of
8. H. Williams
Ike Stevens
Dyer
Crockett
Lauderdale
Stevens
J. A. Dorsey
Trade growth via Mobile to boost South American links
Mobile Alabama August 24 reports rising trade with the Caribbean and South America thanks to Seeburg Line's new fortnightly service between Mobile and Venezuela. A direct Mobile Porto Rico route opens with the Massapeque service plus links to Argentina, Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica, and more. The note highlights buyers and merchants benefiting from direct sea connections and renewed interest in Southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Carrbbean Sea
Seeburg
Venezuela
C. L. Chandler
Southern Railway
Amji
Jines
United States
Colombia
Maracaibo
Central
South America
Argentina
Barbafos
British Guiana
British Honduras
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Dominica
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Progreso
Panama
Porto Rico
St. Christopher
St. Vincent
Trinidad
Uruguay
Munsey Church Picnic at Pepper Spring 1914
An observant note styled as a church picnic announcement at Pepper Spring on August 25 1914. It evokes poetic lines about heaven earth and nature and describes a mountain spring picnic where attendees enjoy familiar summer joys and gatherings. The fragment hints at a spiritual and communal event with local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper Spring
Important Meeting of Christian Churches in Tennessee
The annual meeting of Christian churches for the first division of Tennessee convened at Hampton Carter county with Washington Sullivan Unicoi Carter Johnson counties represented. Prominent ministers attended as reports on Sunday school membership finance missions and education were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches
Tennessee
Washington, Sullivan
Unicot
C Rrter
Johnson Counties
Hampton
Carter County
Christian Church
Bridge Construction Over Holston River Connects Counties
Work on the bridge across the Hol Man river at Rotherwood to connect Hawkins and Sullivan counties has begun. The project is estimated at about $12,000 with private donations and $4,500 from the county. completion is targeted in ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peabody
West Minster
England
Rogland
Huch
London
Handil Eine
Hol Man River
Rotherwood
Hawkins and
Sullivan Countes
Donatons
Coach County
Delays and tensions cloud Tennessee political harmony
Gen James B Cox of Johnson City backs a September harmony primary while Progressive and Shipley factions plan nominations. Sells is favored for re-election. Campbell is mentioned for Shipley wing. Democrats’ stance unclear as three-way prospects loom, with road bond concerns and calls for better county road systems in Tennessee. C C Gilbert signs as Tennessee Automobile and Good Roads Association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
James B. Cox
Johnson City
Jnd
Progressive Party
B. N. Moore
Cox
Shipley Committee
Sells
Shipley
Moore
Tyler Campbell
Sella
Campbell
Bond Jawues
Tennessee
C. C. Gilbert
Ses
Tennessee Automobile and Good Roads Association
Maintaining New Pike Roads in Tennessee
An open letter urges Tennessee voters and county courts to plan maintenance funds for newly built pike roads. The writer argues roads deteriorate without ongoing care, recommending dedicated maintenance budgets, timely repairs, and county road officials to prevent further damage and waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Pike
Beiger
City Council Transacts Regular Meeting Business
The city council met last Thursday night and approved contracts including tables for the domestic science department at the new high school building to Exam Furniture Company for 404 dollars. They adopted multiple measures, including a fourth regular policeman via report, voucher for sidewalk grading, and ordinances on taxes, insurance, and ice cream peddling. The gas franchise for Wagner and Dunn was passed on first reading by a four to two vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exam Furniture Company
Fire and Police Committee
H. I. Yust
Marlon Wilson
W. G. Mogleman
M. I. Gump
Sterchi
Miller
Recrder Ponder
G. B. Walker
Recorder
T.c
Wafe
Safe Cabinet Company
Marietta
Ohi
John Lawry
McDonnle
N. Feathers
P. A. Woolvine
Mary Gibbons
West Market Street
Watauga Avenue
Johnson City
Tonanta
Water Department
Waa
City Juden Pierce
Tiden Landingham
Dickinson
Wagner and Dunn
Republican divide muddles first district race in 1916
A Johnson City correspondent describes a fractured first district with Sella as presumed GOP nominee if unopposed, while Shipley wing rebels hold mass conventions to nominate. Talks of Judge H Tyler Campbell J W Howard and A D Hughes as possibles. progressives back Cox in a delegated convention. Entries due August 28 with a September 5 primary and August 29 committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Knoxville Sentinel
Usree
Sam R. Sells
Sella
Republican Congressional Committee
Shipley Wing
First District
Congress
H. Tyler Campbell
Republian
J. W. Howard
Greeneville
A. D. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Jonesboro
Jas
Cox
United States
Taft
Republican Party
Shipley
Washington County Endorses Gen Cox for Congress
The Washington County Progressive meeting in Jonesboro Monday endorsed Gen J B Cox for congressman from the first district. Theodore Roosevelt was strongly endorsed in the resolution. D J W Cox and Geo B Burbage spoke, and E E Wallon was re elected congressional committeeman. The meeting was harmonious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. B. Cox
Jonesboro
Gen. Cox
Theodore Moosevelt
D. J. W. Cox
Geo. B. Burbage
E. E. Wallon
Uncle Sam Aims to Improve Children Nationwide
The Federal Department of Labor forms a Children's Bureau to teach parents better child care. A booklet titled Prenatal Culture is issued for free distribution. The government has long focused on improving livestock and crops and now turns attention to uplifting the human race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Labor
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Ing
Sweetwater
Maka National Bank
Tate
House
Thirte
W.T. Testerman
Paris Walker
Hancock and Grainger
Scott, Campbell
Union Counties
Bradley County
A. I. Dorsey
Tipton
Dorsey
Williams
G. W. Emort
Isom P. Byrom
Franklin County
G. M. Spears
Giles County
T. B. Hughes
Greene County
Hooper Forces
Hughes
Bull Moose
Chicago
Roosevelt
Pure Food Department
Virtue
God
Gilbreath
Golden
Christ
FISH
National Soldiers Home
Tenn
Munsey Church
Mportant
Holston
Dells
City Council
Anti-Sells
Uncle Sam
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