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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
4
A collage of political pledges and local concerns fills pages. ice price hikes from 0 to 40 cents per hundred pounds, Hooper and Williams races loom, and figures like Judge Moon, Burrow, Welch, and Rye anchor debates in Morristown, Johnson City, and Knoxville.
Newport Plain Talk notes Judge Robert Burrow a native East Tennessean from a prominent family and a Democrat turned independent who has earned near unanimous support from Bristol and Johnson City bars. The piece argues Burrow should be overwhelmingly elected in August against Hooper appointee Judge Williams.
The Sentinel analyzes why Judge 5 C Williams seeks election to Tennessee Supreme Court as untrammeled and compares him with Judge Burrow. It notes Williams was appointed by Gov Hooper and later nominated by independent Democratic and Republican conventions, while Burrow ran as the Democratic nominee.
ATimes notes verses by a Hawkins county lawyer and Democrat urging support for Rye in the upcoming election. The ballad mocks prohibition opponents and urges voters to back Rye, promising a dry future with no rum, brandy, gin, or cocktails and urging turnout in November.
Judge Robert Burrow, Democratic nominee for supreme judge, is urged as eminently qualified for the court. The piece argues Democrats should rally behind their party’s nominee, even if comparing Burrow to Williams, Hooper, and Rye, stressing party unity and local ties to Driv.
The Nashville Tennessean notes broad support for Judge Burrow, praised for service and independence, with bar endorsements in Nashville and Johnson City. The paper urges Democrats to back Burrow, arguing Democratic nominees will better serve state welfare than Republicans and that his election would strengthen the court.
In a Memphis Commercial Appeal column, Gov. Hooper’s remarks on Rye and Memphis draw sharp critique. The piece accuses the governor of demagogy, misrepresentation, and inflaming prejudice, while defending fair treatment of Memphis and denouncing attacks on the city’s lawfulness and prosperity.
The nomination of Thomas C. Rye strengthens the Democratic party in Tennessee. Rye, a former attorney general, is praised as a straight, nonpartisan official who would unite West Tennessee and regain support from defectors. The piece notes rival factions, regional strengths, and urges unified campaigning to defeat Gov. Hooper and win in November.
In a pointed critique, the author accuses Governor Hooper of personal ambition and shifting loyalties. Hooper is blamed for flip flopping on prohibition aims to appease Shelby county allies and local leaders, then feigning a principled stand on law enforcement as he seeks political advantage.
Dissension over political favoritism and temperance policy surfaces as editors attack alleged corruption. In Memphis critics accuse allies of Hooper of lax enforcement while opponents face court action. Nashville Banner supports Williams and opposes a lingering “stooper” appointment. Livingston Enterprise lauds Judge Burrow as a top tier, clean judicial figure.
Election commissioners announce registration books will open Tuesday July 14 through Thursday July 16 at usual voting places in the 9th and 15th civil districts for all eligible voters. Registrars listed: First precinct 9th district Court House G W Swagle and B W Wilson. Second precinct 6th district White Elephant H C Beasley and R W Blair. Fifteenth district Court House J C Aiken and J S Key.
Rogersville June 27. Former Hawkins County Sheriff Andy J. Edens suffered a broken leg when his buggy overturned. He previously broke the same leg in March after his horse fell and rolled on him. He is in a local hospital receiving surgical care and rests well.
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