Tennessee Democrats Fight over Committeeman Vacancy
The Tennessee Democratic scene centers on the dispute between Hon. John J. Vertrees and Hon. Mountcastle over a vacancy claim. The Denver convention empowered filling vacancies, while Mountcastle asserts no vacancy exists and the national committee alone can remove him. Vertrees argues the state committee can declare vacancy, leading to a contested removal.
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National Democratic Committee
Washington
KR. J. le Mountcastle
John J. Vertrees
Tennessee
Mountcastle
Denver
Mcunteastie
Hooper
Knox Emnly
Taylor
Gov. Hooper
Benatord Taylor
Mounteastle
Vertrees
State Democrate
Denver Revolution
Vertreos
Mounteastie
National Committee
State Committee
Fast Nations
Mountcantle
State On Committee
dfMcult
Mack
Buffalo
Woodson
Kentuck
Knoxville
Democraty
Senator Taylor
Inge
W. C. Vertrees
Gen
Cates
Mounteas
Democrats of
Nashville Democrat
Lightning Kills Pew in 1906 Health Ad Claim
Lightning deaths were extremely rare in the country, yet an Iowa man claimed electric bitters cured him after doctors gave up. The ad touts electric bitters as the best remedy for stomach liver nerves and kidneys and a blood purifier, available at L HOC Millers.
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Robt
Maren
West Burlington
L Hoc. Millers
Col Watterson on Political Situation in Atlanta
Col Henry Watterson predicts in Atlanta that if Roosevelt is returned to the White House in 1912 the nation may not remove him, asserting the danger of a long rule and the potential for entrenched power. The remark frames a sharp partisan warning amid the 1912 political climate.
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Atlanta
Rosevelt
White House
Col
Henry
Watterson Comments on Republican Prospects in 1904 Field
Watterson editor of the Louisville Gazette Journal weighs national politics. He foresees a party shift but withholds endorsement of any party nominee while suggesting Roosevelt or Taft could win. He fears Roosevelt’s third term breaking tradition would verge on sin.
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Watterson
Louisville Gautier Journal
Waterson
Col. Watterson
Roosevelt
Tal
Zemol Zemo Treatment Promises Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement touts Zemol Zemo as a penetrating scalp remedy that attacks germ life causing dandruff and itching. It claims one shampoo with Zemol will cleanse the scalp, remove dandruff, and heal the scalp, marketed by Johnson and Gregory Pharmacy.
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ZEMO
Johnson Vd
The
City Drug Company
Vol
Gregory
Mad rush for a new gold field near Dawson
A four day stampede of about two hundred prospectors with dogs and gear converges on a fresh gold field at the head of the sixty mile river, 150 miles from Dawson. Esprit and hardship mark the rush as men endure freezing temperatures and snow water while seeking claims, the largest since the Klondike era.
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Dawson
Dee
Alleged Murderer John Green Declared Insane
John Green, accused of fatally stabbing Policeman Walter McPeak in Jonesboro eighteen months ago, is reportedly violently insane in jail. His hearing is scheduled for early February. He became violent last Monday, stabbing McPeak as the officer tried to take him into custody.
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John Green
Walter McPeak
Jonesboro
McPeak
Botanic Blood Balm Promised Cure Advertised
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin diseases including eczema ulcers and bone pains. It claims to purify blood and relieve aches with a large bottle sold by Ward and Friberg and Miller's drug store in Atlanta Georgia. A free sample offer is mentioned.
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Atlanta
B. B.B
Ward & Friberg and
Miller's Drug Store
Ryan Accepts Management of Bristol Ball Team
President Jore Bunting of the Bristol Athletic Association reports Raymond Ryan, former Roanoke catcher, has telegraphed Saturday from Cincinnati accepting the Bristol baseball team’s management for next season. A formal contract will be signed after arrival.
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Jore Bunting
Bristol Athletic Association
Raymond Ryan
Roanoke
Bristol
Ryan
Cincinnati
Songract
Bla Thy Club
Bristol Ra Machen
Brother Dr. Garland Wiley Dies in Brazil
Dr. Garland Wiley, younger son of Mrs. T. E. Wiley of Greeneville, died in Brazil on December 5 while employed as a physician for railroad contractors building a jungle route. He left Greeneville over a year ago with the company and spent part of his childhood in Dr. George E. Wiley’s home. mourned by friends and relatives.
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George E. Wiley
Brazil
Garland Wiley
Wiley
South America
Dn Wiley
Mra. T. E. Wiley
Greeneville
Hristol Herald-Courier
Mrs. Fenbee Finds Relief with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A Cumberland Furnace Tennessee resident Mrs Fenbee suffered seventeen years of sour stomach and indigestion. After trying various remedies she reports absolute cure from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad offers a free sample and states the product is sold widely at one dollar per bottle.
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Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Tenn
Dr. Caldwell
Beuying
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Monticello
Ill
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured on Christmas Day in Jonesboro
David McCurry, who escaped from jail about three weeks ago while serving a bootlegging sentence, was recaptured at Kingaport yesterday by Sheriff J. E. T. Williams and Deputy U S Marshal Brown Seaton of Johnson City. He was brought to Jonesboro and jailed. his term would have ended in January.
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David McCurry
Kingaport
J. E.T. Williams
United States
Marshall Brown Seaton
Johnson City
McCurry
Reverend Frank Thompson resigns from ministry in Bristol
The Rev. Frank Thompson, two years pastor of the First Christian church in Bristol, announces his resignation to focus on his wife Mrs Thompson's business affairs in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He will start a business career January 1. The move surprised the congregation after his recent marriage to a wealthy California widow.
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Bristol
Frank Thompson
First Christian Church
Old Folks Warned Against Digestive Ailments Cure Claim
An advertisement尾 promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for chronic constipation dyspepsia liver troubles heartburn sour stomach and indigestion in the elderly. It urges readers to request a free sample by mail and notes the product costs one dollar at auto dealers.
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Northup
Qeiney
Mathers
Sim
Alice Northup
Quingr
Jil
Meta
Devin Unica
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Til
Elopers Married on Memphis Special Train
William T. Guinn of Johnson City, a 29 year old tailor, and Ruth M. Collette, 19, were married in a private ceremony aboard the Memphis special car Ben Lomond attached to the Bristol to Chattanooga run. The ceremony was performed by Rev J A Ruble, chaplain of the National Soldiers' Home at Johnson City, with Mrs Ruble assisting.
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Harry Hamrmitt
Southern
Bristol
Chattanooga
Phocry
Ben Lomond
Memphis
William T. Guinn
Johnson City
Ruth M. Collette
J. A. Ruble
The
National Soldiers' Home
Wedding on the Memphis special near Jonesboro
The groom and bride married aboard a Memphis railway special en route to Knoxville as Rev Stuble traveled on the same train. Witnesses included Train Conductor Hugh Murray and other crew members from Bristol and New York crowds joined the ceremony as the Memphis train slowed by Jonesboro. The couple then visited the groom's relatives in Greeneville after leaving the train.
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Knoxville
Hugh Murray
J. C. Coder
Fingman
Birchfield
H. A. Almonda
Tom ©. Smith
J. Mack Thoman
Bristol
New York
Philadelphia
Elewhere
Mr. Stuble
Memphis
Ascot
Jonesboro
Greeneville
Bristol Herald-Courier
Endorsement From Johnson City Readers
A local public endorsement urges Johnson City readers to trust neighbor opinions over outsiders. The letter quotes CN Brown, a real estate dealer, praising Dean's Kidney Pills and notes its price and availability. It urges everyone to remember the Dean's name and mentions Chamberland's for sprains and rheumatic pains.
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Johnson City
Cn, Brown
Watauga Avenue
Tenn
Dean
Prion 50 Conte
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Pole Agente
United States
Congressman Sells Arrives in Bristol for Inspections
Bristol December 27 Congressman Selle spent the day in Bristol and will meet forestry department inspectors in Johnson City on Friday. They plan to visit Unicoi Carter and Johnson counties to inspect lands with the aim of government purchases in East Tennessee.
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Bristol
Sella
Forestry Department
Johnson City
Unicoi County
Washington
Johnson County
North Carolina
Unicoi
Carter
Johnson Counties
Selle
East Tennesee
Texas Wonder Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall of St Louis claiming cures for diabetes weak back and kidney and bladder irregularities in men and women. It promises two months of treatment per bottle and requests testimonials, with mail order and druggist availability.
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Texas
Bray
E. W. Hall
Oliver St
St Louis, Mo
Postmaster Smythe Resigns After Fourteen Years In Mountain City
Bristol Tenn December 27 Postmaster W T Smythe who has run the Mountain City postoffice for fourteen years resigns effective January 1 The postoffice is a presidential appointment Representative Sette has recommended J H Murphy for appointment Taft will send the name to the Senate Murphy is a close friend of the congressman
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Bristol
Tenn
Paslmaster W.T. Smythe
Mountain City
Ends Winter's Troubles
The passage discusses winter hardships such as frostbite and chilblains, noting cold-related ailments and discomfort. It portrays winter as a season of trouble with vivid but fragmented references to suffering in cold weather.
Four Candidates for County Court Gavel in Jonesboro
Jonesboro December 21 court plans include a new courthouse motion and highway route talk. Four candidates announce for the county court bench to succeed Hon. J Henatey of Johnson City, F von Embroville, Ty Re Uist of Jonesboro, and W B Equibs of the Fourteenth district.
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Jonesboro
Bristol-to-Memphis
J. Henatey
Johnson City
F, von
Embroville
Ty Re Uist
Joneabors
W. B Equibs
Wine sector shuffle sparks county speculation
Former chairman and popular county figure, W L Lyons, plans to move to Johnson by next week to enter the hotel business, with no announced successor at Jonesboro Tanto. A local remedy advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages, touting pneumonia protection without narcotics.
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W. L. Lyons
Jonesboro
Johnson
Mr Lyon
the Inc
Senator Taylor Heads East Tennessee Lecture Tour
Washington dispatch says Senator Taylor will visit Jonesboro Blountville and possibly Mountain City and Bristol to fill lecture engagements before returning to Washington next Monday. Rep Littleton and Mrs Littleton hosted Christmas gatherings with Taylor and other lawmakers at Calumet Place. The report notes accompanying guests and family attendance.
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Washington
Taylor
East Tennessee
Jonesboro
Blountville
Mountain City
Bristol
Middle Tennessee
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Tennessee
Dyer Delivers Lecture On The Trials Of Jesus
Washington College Tenn December 27 report of Haskiel Dyer Johnson City as speaker delivering a legal minded lecture on the Trials of Jesus with graphic illustrations and high interest. notice includes a closing health remedy ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
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Washington College
Tenn
Haskiel Dyer
Johnson City
Jesus
Dyer
Governor Hooper in Washington for Tennessee talks
Washington Dec. 27 information from Tennesseans in Washington reports Gov. Hooper is expected to meet with President Taft to discuss Tennessee political matters. Others including Congressman Austin, Congressman Sells, State Treasurer Taylor, and John C. Houk have shared views with the president as he seeks input on local issues.
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Washington
Hooper
Tut
Tennessee
Austin and
Sells
Taylor
John C. Houk
Taft
A Terrible Blade as kin to neglect Hives
An old fashioned patent medicine ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to treat constipation biliousness and inactive bowels. It claims to prevent gallstones and liver and stomach issues while boosting health at H. C. Miller’s.
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Dr. King
H. C. Miller's
Father Gives Testimony in Patterson Case Trial
Beattie, the Young Man, was described as having a troubled youth marked by illness and epilepsy. Former Gov Patterson testified his son had poor school records, social trouble, and incidents of violence, including a knife attack. Memphis police witness O Haver noted Patterson’s frequent brawls and a ten day jail stint, but doubted insanity.
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Beattie
Malcolm CG. Patterson
Malcolm B. Patterson
Tennessee
R.T. Seal
Patterson
Denver
Polm
Hi J
Apt
O' Haver
Memphis
Beattie Ward Adjudges Patterson Lunatic Stay Granted
Mal colm A Patterson son of former Gov Malcolm R Patterson of Tennessee was found by a lunacy commission to be suffering from alcoholic epilepsy or disomania linked to five years of drinking. The court stayed release for three days while appeal possible. Patterson could be returned to his father under a $5000 bond if appeal fails.
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Beattie
Ward
Malcolm A. Patterson
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
R.T. Seal
Port Orchard
Patterson
Stevenson
Frater
Cough Remedy Endorsed By Wa- Wa Resident
A Wa- Wa resident, L. Hall, advocates a cough remedy as the quickest cure, claiming it safely relieves cold symptoms and pneumonia concerns. He recommends it to friends who report positive results and says it is for sale by all outlets.
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L. Hall
Wa- Wa
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Johan J. Vertrees
Lee Mountcastle
Pew
Anakea National Bank
S. C. Williams
MNO
D. Cox
Adam B. Crouch
James A. Pouder
Asst
Ubi
Kewstone
Brent Fatti
J Carney & Co
Toledo
Driegtnis
Fall
Bazil
Sirs. Fenbee
Hostetter
Chamberland's
Congressman Sells
Smythe
Thon. Williams
Middlesboro
Chamberlain
Haskiel H. Dyer
Dung Patterson
Beai
National Bank
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