Primary pressure divides Tennessee party in Nashville American editorial
The Nashville American defends Governor Patterson and denounces a party primary as harmful to the Democratic Party. It argues state committees push for the primary to suit internal factions while corporations remain neutral, and warns such moves could ruin party unity and aid Republican prospects.
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Nashville American
W. J. Ewing
Ewing
South
Enerville Sentine
Phose
Patterson
the Sentinel
Cox
Tennessee
Kentucky
The
Tennessee Debate Over Primary for Governor Amaounts to Factionalism
A Tennessee writer argues against a governor primary, contending it serves a faction and dishonest partisans. The piece questions the benefits of a district or state primary, cites lack of public demand, and urges a square deal with delegated conventions and a party platform.
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Goveror
Frome
Sageneen
Peo
Misses Wofford Entertain Friends at Watanga Avenue
Misses Wofford hosted an evening of sociable entertaining at their Watanga Avenue home Wednesday. Guests enjoyed pleasant conversation and delicious refreshments as a highlight of the gathering.
Dance at Soldiers' Home Delights Society Crowd
Society folk enjoyed a New Year’s Eve dance at the Soldiers Home. The event drew a large attendance and was praised for its flawless arrangement. Several visiting young ladies were honored during the evening.
Aged Lady Clapp Dies. Remains Shipped to Asheville
The elderly Clapp widow died last Monday at Dr. C. E. Smith's home in the city at her first year after the late E. I. Clapp. She was the mother of the late Mrs. EB Smith. The body was sent to Asheville, North Carolina, for burial where two sons live.
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Clapp
E. I. Clapp
C. E. Smith
EB. Smith
Asheville
N. C
Fire destroys Standard Oil warehouse and dwelling
The Standard Oil warehouse on the Southern Railway was burned last Tuesday night consuming over a hundred barrels of lubricating oil and several empties. A nearby dwelling housing the families of Frank Carter and Murray Overstreet was also destroyed. The blaze started shortly after midnight, likely from a spark from an engine.
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Standard Oil Go
Frank Carter
Murray Overstreet
Sparke
Hughes Club Forms to Support Gov Hughes in New York
A large group of Republicans met at the courthouse on Thursday night to form the Hughes Club aimed at backing Gov Hughes for the presidency. E N Moors was chosen chairman and I I Hart secretary. A committee on resolutions included A A Byrd A D Hughes A Smith Gayl Smith and W I Hart. The club plans bi monthly meetings and seeks to rival the Taft Club in activity.
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Hughes Club
Gov. Hughes
New York
E. N. Moors
I. I. Hart
New Express Route Launched for 8. & W. Service
The Southern Express Co. has started an express service on the 8. & W. with an express messenger on morning and evening trains. Carnegie office shares equal power with uptown and is not a branch. J. E. Horton of the 8. & W. is named agent of the express company and is described as capable and accommodating.
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Southern Express Co
Bristol Wedding Unites Miss Gertrude Barrow and Mr. Fred Hyatt
Miss Gertrude Lyle Barrow and Mr. Fred Kempton Hyatt wed at State Street Methodist Church in Bristol last Saturday afternoon. Roy James Burrow officiated with Rev. M. P. Carico assisting. Miss Leona Smith played Lohengrin’s wedding march as the couple and attendants stood at the altar. The bride wore roseda green, maid of honor Miss Ella Burrow wore Copenhagen blue, best man was Mr. Henry Ullmer of Big Bronco Gap. After the ceremony the couple left for a brief bridal tour and will reside in Jonesville Virginia. gifts were exchanged at a family dinner Friday at the bride’s home.
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Bristol
State Street Methodist
Gertrude Lyle Barrow
Fred Kempton Hyatt
Roy
James A. Burrow
M. P. Carico
Misa Leona Smith
Lohengran
Hill Street
Salvation Army Meeting Series Begins at West End Mission
The Salvation Army and All The American Salvation Army begin a series of meetings at the West End Mission on West Market Street Saturday January 4th at 7 p m sharp capt William Clark will lead as a noted singer all who seek spiritual salvation are invited to attend Capt Wm Clark signs off inviting listeners to join.
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American Salvation Army
West End
West Market Street
Utopia Johnson City Cafe to Open as Ideal Eatery
H. W. Pardue plans an upscale cafe in Johnson City leasing the former Eureka site. The building undergoes overhaul by painters and paper changers to become an ideal cafe, with Charlie Mallicote in charge and promises of top culinary standards. Open in a few days.
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Johnson City
H. W. Pardue
Eureka
Charlie Mallicote
Utopia
Suburban Social At A. S. Hartsell Home
Last Friday evening the country home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hartsell hosted a gay party of merry makers. The entertaining hosts showcased their high standing with a lively gathering attended by several young people from the city. Delightful refreshments were served.
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Hartsell
Besta
Political labels and faction in Tennessee turmoil
A Tennessee political commentary contrasts Carmack Cox Patterson factions and party unity. The piece argues the label is new but the policy remains the same, warning against internal strife and personal ambition undermining Democratic precedent amid West Tennessee voter sentiment. It notes secular and local satire closing with a cartoonish aside.
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Mr. Carmack
Neck of the Woods
West Tennesseeane
John S. Cox
Gov. Cox
Cox
Cox-Patterson
Carmack-Patterson
Cox van Patterson
Car
Carmack
Patterson
Reward Offered for Arrest of Mitchell County Murder Suspect Hoilman
Notice states a $200 reward is offered for the arrest and delivery of James S Hoilman to the High Sheriff of Mitchell County North Carolina. He is described as a white man 30 to 35, height about five feet five inches, weight 126 to 130 pounds, dark complexion, dark hair and eyes, flat face, sharp chin, with a dark mustache. He worked as a merchandise clerk and mica cutter and is wanted for the murder of J C Connolly at Penland on October 29 1907. The reward is $100 from the North Carolina Governor and $100 from Wesley B Connolly. the latter is deposited in Mitchell County Bank Bakersville NC for this purpose.
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James S. Hoilman
Mitchell County
N. C
Hoilman Isia
N.C
J. C
Bill) Connolly
Penland
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America
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Perreck
Guatiry
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Mountain Branch
National Soldiers’ Home
Unaka National Bank
Tenner
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Gensine, International Silver Co
Meriden
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Fan‘nite Cromlay
King Street
Neo Mra
G. W. Suanrrz
Atreet
R. O. Warren
Odes Va
Annie
Cain
G Peatly
St Street
Faulroed
Mise Snoodle Sniffler
Squire Smith Bittore
Maria Bampus
Iike Guna Cates Coes Esnee
Qaira
Blue Goose Basuer
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Wesley B. Connolly
Mitchell County Bank
Bakersville
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