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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

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Ring Splitter calls for anti Brownlow drive in Carter county

A Carter county anti Brownlow League formed at Elizabethton courthouse, pledging to curb coercion and election meddling. Major Weeks, J. F. Fitzsimmons and others organized weekly meetings, with a mass gathering planned at Sycamore Shoals. The group denounces ring politics and supports honest candidates, including Maj. Weeks and Hon. David Harmon in judicial contests.

Carter County Emmett McCorkle J. C. Leonard David Harmon Boss Brownlow Elizabethton Jas. F. Fitzsimmons W. F. Scott W. M. Shell M. Folsom Weeks John M. Wilcox W. E. Hunter Sycamore Shoals Maj. Weeks Geo. H. Burnham Campbell League Congress Perry W. EB Hunter J. M. Barnes G. H. Burnham Geo Burnham J. W. Weeks Johnson City Commt Knoxville Sentinel Chattanooga Times Greeneville Republican A. F. Shell Stanton Pierce A. J. Perry J. F. Fitzsimmons E. C. Cass H. Burnham anti-Brownlow League

First District Politics and Bossism in Tennessee

A compilation of editorials from Greeneville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga papers discusses First district campaigns, anti-Brownlow sentiment, Plain Talk revelations, and calls for reform. It notes Harmon’s seat chances, district ommissions, and the rise of “people” over boss-led factions in Tennessee politics.

Padle Thie Knoxville Sentinel Greeneville Brownlow Dennis Democrate Boodle Harmon Congress Sentinel Dana Harmon Boss Brownlow John I. Cox Chattanooga Timon Thering

Preserve the Vote and Guard Your Liberty, Citizens

A speaker warns against selling votes for any amount, urging voters to honor ancestral sacrifices for liberty and suffrage. He criticizes Brownlow as untrustworthy, claims his nomination misled the public, and explains pension matters rest with the pension board, not Brownlow.

Brownlow Lad Leen Republican Party

Local Paper Adopts Steady Plan For Success

A collection of 19th century snippets cites the value of consistent advertising, patience, and faith in the paper’s future. It notes a steady advertising approach keeps a local paper full year after year, with emphasis on careful planning, resilience to shocks, and a rock solid business base. Also mentions medical warnings about colds and a parade of remedies and anecdotes from various towns.

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