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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

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East Tennessee State Normal inspection report praises programs

A committee appointed to inspect the East Tennessee State Normal School reports strong work across departments. It commends manual training, domestic science, and agricultural programs, notes modern classroom equipment, and urges mandatory kindergarten study. The dormitory is well kept, with strict rules, and a second note approves President Gilbreath and staff. It calls for a new men’s dormitory and science and agriculture buildings. The resolutions urge legislative aid to rural schools, standard teacher licensing, expanded rural supervision, and higher per capita school funding.

Tennessee State Normal East Tennessee Normal School Itls Gilbreath East Tennessee Tennessee East Willeask State Board of Education F. King Greene County G Dougherty Johnson County M. W. Wilson Knox County C. E. Rogers East Tennessee State Normal Dos. Burleson

Preston for Governor Drives Shelby Campaign Start

Shelby county headquarters for T Preston's gubernatorial bid will open July 5 with Milton J Anderson and W M Stanton in charge. James Demming named West Tennessee manager. Eugene Williams, Memphis, directs statewide organization with card index systems, ward and district prep across Tennessee.

Efort Preston Tennessee James Demming Supreme Court Jackson West Tennessee Shelby County Memphis T. Preston Eugene Williams Chattanoogan Milton J. Anderson W. M. Stanton Willian Williams Grand Division Nashville Mr. Anderson

Zemo cures scalp itch and skin afflictions by Rose Medicine

Zemo promoted to cure dandruff scalp itch eczema and rash with clear vanish solution. Endorsed by City Drug Store in ested City and guaranteed by druggists. Contains marketing claims and references to other remedies and a catarrh cure offer with money back promise.

E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Notice of Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing In Tennessee District

Notice that Col Richardson, bankrupt, filed for discharge in the District Court of the United States Northeastern Division of the State of Tennessee. The court set a hearing for July 23, 1918, at 16:00 at Greenville. Creditors and interested parties should appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted.

District Court of the United States Pennessee Col. Richardson Haying Growneville Johnson City Comex Honack van Dyvaxren Ty HL Mintiiax

Five Candidates Qualify for Tennessee Governor Race

Governor Benton McMillin joins a seven man field in the August election race for governor. He paid a 500 dollar qualification fee in one dollar bills. Other entrants include Walter Faulkner Thomas Tyne I R Preston W R Crabtree John Neal and Thomas Lawler. Analysts expect a close, vigorous campaign over the next month with high stakes and sharp competition. Cholera infant treatments are advertised at end.

Benton McMillin State Executive Committee Commonwealth McMillin State Committee Walter S. Faulkner Lebanon Thomas J. Tyne Nashville I. R. Preston W. R. Crabtree Chattannooga John R. Neal Rhea Springs Thomas Lawler Memphis

Wilson Wins Democratic Nomination at Baltimore Convention

The Democratic National Convention adjourned with Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey the nominee on the forty-sixth ballot after shifts from Illinois and Missouri. Illinois, West Virginia, and Colorado swung to Wilson, boosting votes and ending Champ Clark’s bid amid a long deadlock and final rallying moves.

Baltimore Jay Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Champ Clark Missouri Clark Wilson Wrehington Father Meade Illinois Mllnois West Virginia Ilinois James Colorado Underwood Senator Stone Mississippi Fitzgerald Boston Stone

Wilson is Nominated By Acclamation At Democratic Convention

The Wilson forces dominated the convention as Philadelphia delegates swung to his favor. A Brooklyn congressman urged harmony and a roll call was avoided. By 3:26 p.m. Chairman James declared Wilson the nominee, with cheers fading as fatigue set in and a band fund ran dry.

Wilson Fitzgerald Gov. Fors Massachusetts Woodrow Wilson Witzgerald Brooklyn New York Clark Alabama Underwood Pennsylvania Missouri California Florida Louisiana Nevada New Jersey Gov. Wilson District of Columbia Ohio Stone James

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I H. Briskill J. Blk. Beneker I. Testerman FO. Dougherty Depew Positors Unaka National Bank THE T. R. Preston Zemo Hall J. Cumney & Co Toledo Hull City National Bank
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