Tennessee Fusion Debates and Rail Incident Report
The piece notes Tennessee politicians debating fusion and party harmony with references to Wilson and Bryan, plus a Nashville Republican state committee call for January 22. It also mentions a passenger train No. 41 derailment near Lynchburg and an incident involving Brushy Mountain prison chaplain J H Libento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Republican State Committee
Nashville
Fusion
Lynchburg
Baltimore’s Democratic Conventions Weigh in History
The Nashville Banner notes that the 1802 Baltimore convention endorsed Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, marking a shift toward direct popular nominating power. It recalls Charleston 1860 and 1872 in Baltimore, warning that party splits and misfortunes followed, with Cleveland’s two terms the only Democratic presidents since then.
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Democratic Party
Baltmore
Andrew Meig
Martin Vin Buren
Baltimore
Charleston
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted As Cure
An advertisement claims many stomach and bowel complaints are misattributed to nerves or heart and urges trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It guarantees results and offers a free sample bottle by sending address to the Pepsin Syrup Co. at Caldwell Building, Monticello, TI. All dealers stock a one dollar bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Oyster Supper Draws Fifty for Watauga Lodge Event
Odd Fellows hold a large oyster supper at Watauga Lodge No. 219 hall on Monday evening. About fifty guests attended after lodge business, sharing a hearty feast and short talks around the fire, with members delivering remarks and a genial, well-attended gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Lodge
Dems debate绩 Williamson ouster at Nashville meeting
In Nashville on January 10 the Democratic committee debated whether to unseat Memphis figure William Williamson for aiding an independent April primary. Judge Kelly pledged affiliation with the regulars, while party leaders urged compromise to secure future victory, including remarks from Patterson and other veterans.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jan
Willliamson
Memphis
State Committee
Kelly
Williamson
Intler
Vertrees
Walt
Willison
Barton
Dade Kelly
Williansen
Taylor
Frazier
Lox Gove
McMillin
Patteron
Hug
Tulane Asembly Mobil
Harper's Weekly Makes Peculiar Explanation
New York readers receive an editorial reply from Harper's Weekly announcing it will cease advocating Woodrow Wilson's nomination. The note cites fairness to Mr Wilson and self respect as reasons, and states many readers supported a mayoral selection for public service.
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New York
Murper’s Weekly
Mur‘perk Weekly
Woorow Wilson
Wilson
Moyercrl
Directors of the Appalachian League Meet
The annual Appalachian League directors meeting was held in Knoxville on Saturday night. President W. W. Miller of Johnson City opened the session and officers for the year were elected: Jacob Buith Cleveland president Jerre Bunting Bristol vice president RH A Wisher Morristown secretary-treasurer. The 1912 season will feature 102 gala games running May 42 to September 7 with a $500 salary limit. the meeting was harmonious and the league outlook was bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian League
Knoxville
W. W. Miller
Johnson City
Jacob Buith
Cleveland
Jerre Bunting
Bristol
RH. A. Wisher
Morristown
Street work paused for winter on Watauga Avenue
The Cleveland Trinidad Asphalt Co. finished paying Hoan Street last Saturday and halted operations for winter. Weather permitting, work will resume on Watauga Avenue in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Trinidad Asphalt Co
Hoan
Watauga Avenue
Tennessee Democrats set April primary and May convention
Nashville officials announce a state primary for April 27 and a state convention for May 16. Plans aim to unify independents with regulars, naming a seven member primary committee and ruling the process. State officers and the US senator will be on the ballot. judicial races stay for the May convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Democratic
C. C. Barton
Col. Barton
Rex Call Weir
Meir Uiree
Leen
Vere ‘Lees
Airee
Col. Burton
Nis
Sig
United States
Harmony Plan Emerges From Athens Meeting
E E Ivins of Athens proposed a harmony plan for the primary at a committee session. Patterson supporters favored a conference committee with independents, but the plan was defeated. A five member subcommittee was appointed to draft a primary call and present it to the full body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ivins
Athens
B. E. Ivins
Patterson
T. L. Stewart
J. KE. Ivins
J. Parks Worley
W. G. Lynn
W.T. Kennerly
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Levis
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J. Hlbento
Brushy Mountain
BYG
Sener Taylor
Pest
Good Old
Harper's Weekly
Z. D. Massey
Law Court
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Bitter Stowand Vn
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Porinesee
Edo
Mack G. Steward
Drolingon City
Wale
DHL
Talen
Arde
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L. Mileert
Keko
N. Barnes
Hensley & Buchanan
Tor Petitioner
Tom T
Washington County
JM. Ehutet Et al
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Elizabeth Cox
A. W. Cass
Cook
CY H, Lyle
Johnean City
Pennessen
Nova Diluoay Va
Clyde Dulaney
Oald
Clyde Dalaney
Linm
Thivales
Lhe Comet
Folnson Chu
Te Helbeie
GN. Harnes
D. C. Hensley & Buchanan
Ile Cardui
Lula Walden
Gramlin
S. C
Tennesten
John XII
Wood
Mattila Wood
Pemersee
Matilde Wood
Titt
Tennessor
J. L. Hilbert
Uy Geo
Divine & Guinn
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Washington CO
Pike
Greene County
Sullivan County
Office of the Engineers
Hultaker
Jogesboro
Oan
Uri
Richmond Tag Co
Righ
Democratic Peace Plan
Henderson Grocery Co. Vn
J. W. Wiseman
P.Q. Miller
Lou
Julesan City
Tennesses
Q. Miller
Tack Lanova
Ida Taine
Bill
Ida Lane
Comet
J. H. Hilbert
Clark
Geo
D.C. Hensley
Buchanan
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Clinchfield
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H. W. Lyle Printing Co
Hans
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Southern Railway
St. Louis
G. M. Ellis
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