Plan for Democratic primary in Tennessee 1912
The Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee approves a multi office primary to nominate U S senate governor controller treasurer secretary of state and railroad commissioner. A seven to three person primary board and later a run off if no majority will oversee rules and eligibility with delegates to a Nashville convention on May 16 1912.
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State Democratic Committee
Tennessee
United States Senate
Elate Con Petroller
W. C. Vortrees
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Col. O. C. Barton
State Independent Democratic Executive Committee
Maj
W. O. Vertrees
Ubree
Col. C. GC. Barton
Col. C. C. Barton
Ren
Tits Committee
Prine
Alice
Committee of Seven
Nashville
Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Uial
Xuch County
Sui County
If Board
Hall
Maj. W. C. Vertrees
Patterson May Enter Primary for Senate Seat
Former Gov. M. R. Patterson hints at reentering public life and preparing to enter the state’s April 27 primary for United States senator. He cites harmony within the party and a strengthened position at home and nationwide as reasons for potential candidacy.
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M. R. Patterson
United States Senate
Nashville
United States
Gov. Patterson
Nashville Democrat
Kidney health claims spark fraudulent cure pitch
A garbled ad like text touts "The Wijkeholee Dye Company" kidney pills at 30 cents and claims relief from years of suffering. It cites a Pastor Mihurno and agent Tean's in New York, urging readers to remember the name and buy. The piece reads like a dubious medical tonic promotion with vague names and sensational promises.
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Wijkeholee
Noweler One Weelhe
Thice
Pastor Mihurno
Mullahy
New York
United States
Tean's
Burglars Miss $2,000 Package In Tennessee Holdup
In Livingston on January 20 burglars blew the town post office safe with nitro glycerin, taking $150 cash and $400 in stamps while missing a registered $2,000 money package from Nashville to Celina. No clues left. postmaster and officials pursue leads as townspeople heard the blast between 11 and 12. The package was overlooked due to not being stored with other registered mail.
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T.T. Stephens
Collins
Stephens
Dahlman Says Wilson 13 An Impossibility
Omaha, Neb Jan 2 A statewide meeting of Nebraska democrats was called by Mayor James Dahlman to confer on presidential possibilities. The meeting stems from Col George Harveys Harper's Weekly editorial and Col Henry Wattersons remarks on Gov Woodrow Wilson. The date is not set but likely in two weeks to prevent acrimonious divisions harming the nominated candidate. Dahlman says the meeting is not for any particular candidate and aims to learn the Democrats purpose in the state. The call notes that without the support of supporters abandoning Wilson, no Democrat can win the presidency and realignment of former Wilson backers may be needed.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
James ©. Dahlman
George Harvey
Harper's Weekly
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Watterson
Dahlmonan
Dahlman
Cashman
Col
Watterson
Harvey
Democratic Party
Wilson
Remedy Promised For Skin and Scalp Ailments
City Drug Store offers Zemo and Zemo Soap as remedies for skin and scalp conditions. A warm bath with Zemo Soap followed by Zeno application is claimed to bring swift relief. The advertisement states these products are proven cures citywide and in Johnson City by City Drug Co, 2 TL. Gregory, Pharmacist.
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Wenadoor
America
Johnson City
City Deng Co
Gregory
Thomas B. Little Out for Governor
Nashville January 22 B Little of Murfreesboro announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor subject to the primary on April 27. A longtime Rutherford County attorney Little served on the Vertrees committee and was once a senator at Murfreesboro. He outlines his positions including repeal of prohibition laws in favor of segregation and high license for cities and strict enforcement of the four mile law outside urban areas.
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Nashville
B. Little
Murfreesboro
Lite
Rutherford County
Vertrees Committee
Seaior
Memphis man cured by Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
Very often young people suffer chronic constipation until they take Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and are permanently cured. It claims to help indigestion heartburn sour stomach and headaches. Free sample bottle offer follows with address for mailing. Sold by all dealers at one dollar a bottle.
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C. J. Simon
Memphis
Tenn
Dr. Caldwell
Leuying
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Ye Monticello, II
Cue
Bristol To Get Along With One Post Office
Bristol Tenn and Bristol Va will share the same post office, with rural routes extended from Bristol Tennessee. The Virginia location’s separate office plan has been dropped, disappointing Rep. Hlemp who pushed for a Virginia office.
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Bristol
Sells
Tennessee
Electric Bitters Credited For Double Cure by West Virginia Resident
C B Rader of Lewisburg WV says Electric Bitters cured his decade long stomach trouble and rheumatism. He praises the remedy as uniquely suited to his case and highlights the product’s promise of safety and guaranteed satisfaction. Daily sales at H C Miller’s.
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C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
Mme
Hough
H. C. Miller
Soils Conference Set at Nashville April 8 9
Milton Whitney chief of the U S bureau of soils will preside over a soils conference at the fourth annual Southern Commercial Congress convention in Nashville Tennessee on April 8 9 The program will cover the souths soil diversity unoccupied land methods to maintain and increase fertility with and without commercial fertilizers adapting crops to soils and soil building Special rates on southern railroads will apply and attendance is open to all potential agriculturalists.
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Washington
Milton Whitney
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Nashville
Tennessee
Dave
Whitney
Wilton and Atkinson discuss Wilson bid in Democratic race
A Nashvill e Democrat report quotes Wilton club leaders and attorney A T Atkinson voicing skepticism about Gov. Wilson. They say a break between Harvey and Watterson could hinder Wilson’s candidacy and demand proof of sincerity before continued support. Also mentions medical ads and patent medicine notices amid local notices.
Delong Rice Seeks Tennessee State Treasurer Post
Nashville January 18 Delong Rice announced his candidacy for state treasurer subject to the will of Tennessee Democrats in the April 27 primary. He called the plan fair and said it guarantees a square deal and faithful ballot registration, reflecting sincerity and good faith of party leaders.
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Nashville
Delong Rice
Tam
Tennessee
Forests Conference in Nashville Opens April 4
Washington reports chief of the forest service Henry Graves will preside over a Nashville conference April 4 to 10 as part of the southern commercial congress. Lumber men manufacturers and southern legislators will be invited to consider legal and other measures to sustain forest leadership and wealth in the south amid insect pest damage and fires.
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Washington
Jun
Henry & Graves
Forest Service
Nashville
Southern Commercial Congress
Graves
South
Brent
United States
Chicago Working Woman's flame promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Dr Luella Underhill of the Working Woman's Home in Chicago endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for the whole family. She guarantees its effectiveness and offers a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois. The product sells for one dollar a bottle at druggists.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Ill
Not a New Jersey Vote for Wilson
Baltimore delegates to the national convention will not cast ballots for Gov. Wilson. J. Nugent of Newark and four other New Jersey leaders arrived in Baltimore to arrange entertainment for the New Jersey delegation next June. Constipation is blamed for many ailments and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended to maintain regular bowels.
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Baltimore
New Jersey
Gov. Wilson
J. Kt. Nugent
Newark
N. J
Democratic State Committee
Guv. Wilson
Chamberlain
Wilsons Break Disappointing In Democratic Fight
News of the split between Gov Wilson and Col George Harvey editor of Harper s Weekly and a national letter from Col Henry Watterson sent shock waves through Nashville Princeton alumni and friends in the party internal. Willa Norvell among the supporters facing dwindling hopes of Wilson securing the standard bearer role.
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Gov. Wilson
George Harvey
Harper's Weekly
United States
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Princeton
Nashville
Democratic Party
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for bladder, kidney, and related ailments in men and women. It claims a two month treatment cures failing vision and other issues, offers mail order payment, and lists Dr. EW Tall of St. Louis as the contact. The piece includes a quoted newspaper exchange about a sermon and a poetical remark.
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Texas
Thom
EW Tall
Oliver St
St Louis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Burns and Wounds
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest, surest cure for burns, wounds, bruises, boils, inflammations, skin eruptions, ulcers, and piles. Sold at H. C. Miller’s stores.
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Bucklen
H. C. Miller's
Cash Offer Lets You Get Both Papers For One Year
The Comet offers a special club rate with The Commercial Appeal to furnish both papers for one year at a total of 1.00 cash. The Commercial Appeal is touted as a large southern paper, aiming to attract new subscriptions with this bargain.
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Comet
Memphis Weekly
South
Pension Critics Clash Over War Benefits and Honor
A lengthy editorial defends war pensions as more than charity, arguing they honor veterans for past service and acknowledging government moral obligations. It contrasts views on disability, need, and merit, citing dictionaries and court opinions while urging generous, fair compensation for soldiers who risked all. Continued on page two.
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Jay Sherwood Hill
H. ©. Gooding
Justice of
Arizona
le Poss
Law
Eeglish
Webster
United States Court of Eluting
Cincinnati Enquirer
Congress
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PRI
WCE
Pew Executive Committee
Niyan and Kern
Selec
Mnaka National Bank
Johnson City, Tenn
Patterson
Dahlmian
Thomas B. Little
Simon
Wilton Club
A.T. Atkinson
Col. Harvey
Cory
Glwason
Nraky Prac Mall
Dr. King
Miller
Chicago
Willa Norvell
The
Fuston Transcript
City National Bank
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