Democratic chairman disputes Banner critique on court nominations
LD Hill of the Democratic state committee defends the method of selecting supreme court judges in Tennessee. He cites historical practice, notes Buchanan’s past nomination gains, and alleges political maneuvering behind recent criticism of Judge Burrow and Judge Williams. He recounts votes in Carter County and questions Banner editor Tyne’s stance, asserting the nomination process remained nonpartisan.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Democratic
Maxwell House
Burrow
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Williams
Buchanan
Ma. Werling
Tennesee
M. M. Neil
W. P. Beard
John G. Wilkea
W. K. McAlister
John K. Shields
H. H. Lurton
Peter Turney
W. C. Coldwell
W. ©. Folkes
PD. L. Snodgrash
Judge Burrow
Banner
Tyne
Wilams
Eniiesoes
Judge Williams
Gulf and Bay railroad charter granted local men form company
A charter for the Gulf and Bay rail way company was granted by Secretary of State R. R. Snead. Local organizers include W. A. Roberts J. F. Toney R. M. Darry I. R. Roberts J. L. Tucker L and Lave J. B. S. Ryburn and N. T. Tucker. The line is planned from here to a connection with the Southern near Hot Springs North Carolina about fifty miles long. It would pass timber and mineral districts, with Betts syndicate of New York backing financing. Rights of way are secured and a preliminary survey completed. About half the line would be in Unicoi county and the rest in Madison county NC. The project could bring saw mills and other manufacturing to our city.
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Gulf and Bay Railway Company
R. R. Snead
W. A. Roberts
J. F. Toney
R. M. Darry
I. R. Roberts
J. L. Tucker
L &, Lave
J. B.S. Ryburn
N. T. Tucker
Southern
Hot Springs
N. C
Betts Syndicate
New York
Unicoi County
Madison County
North Carolina
Water Restriction Advised as City Faces Dry Reservoir
City announces a ten day ban on sprinkling lawns and gardens due to a severe water shortage. Reservoir at noon Tuesday holds about one fourth capacity with no inflow for ten days. Officials, led by Mayor Miller, will seek board approval to enforce the ban and seize violators. A second notice may follow, and rebates may be issued if sprinkling is halted for a lengthy period. WM. R. Pouder, Recorder.
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen
WM. R. Pouder
Agricultural Demonstration Train Promises Wide State Tour
The department of agriculture and railroads plan a new enhanced Agricultural Demonstration Train running July 16 to September 15, covering 6500 miles with 300 stops. It features exhibits on silos lime beekeeping dairy, orchard care and rural education while stressing no tax burden on farmers. Southern Railway routes list stops and dates across Tennessee towns with sessions for farmers and families.
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Department of Agriculture
State Departments of Agriculture, Education and Health
Miss Margaret Hobson Weds in California
Miss Margaret Hobson of Bristol married George Albers of Cavina California at Lark Ellen Ellen Beach Yaw sang at the ceremony Rev D Williamson officiated The bride wore lace and roses and carried a shower bouquet The pair will reside in Cavina Bristol friends and locals attended including Mary Beach Yaw and Leta Nash The wedding is a notable Bristol event with Hobson a writer and poet alumna of Sullins College The groom a Kansas University graduate and electrician is related to prominent lawyers in Boston and Los Angeles
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Mabel Chamberlain
Ellen Beach
Cecil Bruner Reese
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Hr. Wood
James Martin
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Misa Mary Jincon
Henry Warnick
Mrthers
Los Angeles
Bristol
Buford Street
Sullins College
Albers
Kansan University
P. G
Chicago University
Sromer Albers
Closing Copper Plants Threaten Local Population
Ducktown section faces large job losses as three copper firms may close. If operations do not resume soon, about 10,000 people could leave the area, with roughly 3,000 men among those affected.
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Ducktown
Transit quips and jokes from era chatter across papers
A collage of satirical lines from various papers mocks politics gender roles and social norms. Witty quips reference suffrage culture and public sympathy while noting politicians and editors with a light, period voice. Multiple newspaper voices emerge in a playful mosaic.
State Uniform Examination schedule outlines dates and conductors
The state department of education outlines the uniform examination to be held July 14 and 17 at multiple sites including Nashville and Jackson City. About 4,000 teachers took the exam in May and more are expected. Conductors include Prof G Gilbreath at Nashville and Prof Brewin at Jackson City.
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Teate Department of Education
Iuly
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Tily
Tate
Jatingon City
G. Gilbreath
Tye Wott
Qiween City
Brewin
Senators Push Carmack Postmaster Bid In Columbia
Washington reports rapid developments in the Columbia postmaster issue as Sen Lea urges the president to appoint Mrs Carmack wife of the late Senator Carmack at Columbia and withdraw McKennon from consideration. Padgett’s stance and congressional recommendations figure in the push with many colleagues supporting the Carmack appointment.
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Columbia
Iowa
Padgett
Carmack
Carmine
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McKennon
Lea
Carnaele
Tennessee
Senate
House
Senator Carmack
Bis
Taylor
Kingston
Shields
Harriman
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