Precedent disputed as Williams seeks nonpartisan run
H. H. Ingersoll denounces Judge Sam Williams for courting Democrats to back his Buchanan precedent aimed at a Republican governor’s vacancy. He argues Williams misuses Buchanan’s name, denies Williams’s claim to Democrat loyalty, and urges Democrats and some Republicans to support Byron in August, citing party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam ©. Williams
Hoover Commission
Buchanan
Willams
Williams
Burrow
Judge Williams
Coe Receives Hobart College Degree in Geneva
Cleveland B. Coe son of Mr and Mrs C C Coe 207 Omaka Ave Geneva was among Hobart Colleges 89th commencement graduates He ranked fourth in his class earning a Bachelor of Science with honors in mathematics He served on student boards led the Glee Club and Chapel Choir cheered at games and worked as draftsman for Empire Gas and Electric two summers He plans to study for a master's in Structural Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh next winter.
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Geneva
N.Y
Cleveland B. Coe
C. C. Coe
Omaka Avenue
Hobart College
Gog
Glee Club
Empire Gas and Electris Co
Coe
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburg
Virginia votes on state wide liquor prohibition efforts
Petitions move to Governor Stuart in Richmond seeking a September statewide prohibition election in Virginia. The recent legislature authorized the poll if one quarter of voters sign. If liquor is voted out, merchants now in business may remain until November 1916 to recover finances. James J. Hampton named postmaster at Roan Mountain.
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Bristol
Tenn
Stuart
Richmond
Virginia
Busihea
Disappearing Islands Support by Coastal Erosion Study
A U S Geological Survey report on Chesapeake Bay erosion shows Sharps Island James Island and Tilghman Island shrinking rapidly from 1848 to 1910. The study details loss rates, shore retreat, and the unusual case of Sharps Island hosting an artesian well now inland.
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Chesapeake Bay
United States Geological Survey
Sapeake Bay
Chotank River
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
J. Fred Hunter
C. C. Yates
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Sharps Island
Hunter
James Island
Lee
Tilghiman Island
Sharpa Island
Geological Surge
Washington, D. C
A K Brown Disposes of Elizabethton Business
Mr A K Brown formerly of Bristol visited from Elizabethton last week. He started Brown Carriage Company at Elizabethton and has sold it to W L Hampton who will run it as Brown Carriage Company. Brown and his son Clyde plan a carriage factory in Johnson City Tennessee.
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A. K. Brown
Bristol
Elizabethton
Brown
Brown Carriage Company
W. L. Hampton
MY. Brown
Clyde
Johnson City
Tenn
Herald-Courier
Mra
Crouch and Kids
J. J. Jones
Ike Bailey
Your City
Nebraska
Billie Bryan
Little Sammy
No definite action as to opponent of Sells in Tennessee race
Jonesboro July 4. A. J. Shirley of the Anti-Sells committee says a progressive candidate will run against Congressman Sam R. Sells in the first district in November. Shipley notes a harmonious meeting at Bull's Gap with candidates. a method to name a candidate was not decided and another meeting is planned for a firm decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Sam R. Sells
A. J. Shirley
Anti-Sells Committee
Shipley
Bull's Gap
Sells
Harned Named Secretary of State Democratic Committee
Prof. P. L. Harned of Clarksville was appointed secretary of the state democratic executive committee by Chairman L. D. Hill. The meeting at the Maxwell House drew broad attendance as reports from various sections indicated strong party prospects and discussed appointing election commissioners across the state.
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P. L. Harned
Clarksville
L. D. Hill
Democratic Executive Committee
C. H. King
King
Burrow
Supreme Court
Harned
Two Bristol Youths Shot in Berry Field
In Bristol Tenn July 7 Edward Wright eighteen and his companion Ralph Hashbarger eighteen were shot after warning to leave a berry field on the Carmack farm near Bristol came too late. Robert Lovett eighteen fired two shots from a double barreled shotgun wounding Wright in the side and abdomen and Hashbarger in the back. Lovett fled the scene. Wright was given a small chance to recover while Hashbarger was described as dangerously wounded.
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Bristol
Tenn
Edward Wright
Ralph Hashbarger
R Robert Lovett
Carmack
Lovett
Wright
Hashbarger
Reverend Janes A Ruble to Preach in Knoxville Churches
Rev James A Ruble D D chaplain at the National Soldiers home Johnson City will preach at Jones chapel Methodist on Sunday morning and at Trinity Methodist on Sunday night. A renowned East Tennessee preacher with over fifty years in the local Methodist Episcopal ministry.
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Erv
Janes A. Ruble
Jones Chapel
James A. Rubie
National Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Jones Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruble
East Tennessee
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knoxville
Bristol Social Leader Dies in Richmond Hospital
Mrs. Hill of this city died today in a Richmond hospital. She was about 25, wife of a prominent young Bristol businessman formerly of Johnson City. She belonged to a notable Pearhoursg family in Virginia and was connected to several prominent Bristol families.
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Bristol
Enn
Say Sare
Singh Hill
Richmond
Johson City
Hill
Pearhoursg
Local notes from Jonesboro and surrounding area
A Jonesboro column lists residents visiting and traveling with many names. Prof and Mrs Wilkinson of Washington College attended a funeral in Jonesboro. families and friends from Roanoke, Corbin, Limestone, Bristol and Knoxville are mentioned with visits, trips, and summer activities.
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Jonesboro
Tenn
W. J. Wilkinson
Washington College
Tess Bath
Roanoke
Haber
John Babb
Corbin
Polly A. Smith
Garbers Opinion on Sells Opponents and Local News
The author rebukes anti Sells candidates and asserts Sells is in a strong race. Profound events include Rev J H Moore near death at his Cherokee Baptist church parsonage, wife improving, plus farming notes on wheat, corn, grass, oats, and vegetable scarcity. Voter turnout rising as weather improves and candidates emerge.
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Congress
Tommy
Sells
J. H. Moore
Cherokee Baptist Church
Cadetship Appointments at West Point In 1915
Washington July 6 The War Department announces cadetships for West Point in 1915. Appointments will be made by Senators from twenty seven states and Representatives from thirty one states on nominations through congressional entrance examinations starting next March. States named include North Carolina and Tennessee with districts listed for nomination.
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Washington
West Point Military Academy
War Department
Torday
Congress
Inez
North Carolina
Overman
Tennessee
Shields
Election Boards Named For Two Years In East Tennessee
State Board of Election Commissioners named county boards for two years across East Tennessee. Names include Young, Penland, and King appointees in multiple counties with individuals like Elizabethton, Greeneville, Bristol, Johnson City, Erwin, Erwin, Mountain City, and Unicoi mentioned among others. The notice reflects party affiliations and local appointments amid election coverage.
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State Board of Election Commissioners
East Tennessee
Young
Penland
King
Carter
Hunter
Elizabethton
George C. Taylor
Milligan
Matthews
Wautauga
Greene
Nicholas P. Earnest
Chuck
Watauga Neighbors Report Churches, Homes and Cars
In Watauga Tenn July notes report visitors and relocations. John Smith and family buy Campbell property from Dr Hyle Campbell and move in. Edwards and Plummer families relocate. A Turkeytown brick church revival reports converts and baptisms. Ford cars appear in town as locals purchase vehicles. A tale from Bamboo recounts John Lay’s ride in a Carlton Dale auto, leaving him marveling at the machine and joking he might buy one, even at a high price.
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Wautauga
Tenn
Dora Smith
Atiks Smalling
Piney Flats
Bere
John Smith
Johnson City
Campbell
Hyle Campbell
Straw Plains
Edwards
Plummer
Turkeytown
Buckles
Bristol
T. S. Grifith
Wax
J. W. Duncan
Erwin
W. B. Reynolds
Anna Belle
Arry Hendrix
Tle
Thomas
Roxie Love
George Persinger
Little Son
Bluff City
Milton Dempsey
Majorie
Mose Reynolds
Johnson Jolly
Sam Atkins
Morristown
Ed Thompson
Walter Hughes
Nora Gibson
C. B. Rumbley
Blut City
C. L. Harmon
John Milhorn
Strong statement backs Burrow for supreme judge
Bristol officials press its support for Robert Burrow in the supreme court contest. Judge H. T. Campbell cites a twenty five year personal history, belief in honest convictions based on the record, and argues the Williams Hooper appointment is a political factor not binding for Republicans at the ballot.
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Robert Burrow
Supreme Court
H. T. Campbell
Bristol
Tennessee
Judge Burrow
Supreme Judge
Hig
Williams
Hooper
Bristol Herjald Courier
City Herald Social Notes From Johnson City Visit
Mr. W. G. Dougherty spent the 4th with his parents in Johnson City. Mrs. F. J. Cutter and her young sons came from Johnson City to enjoy the holiday and visit friends. Miss Grace Dougherty, after a brief visit with friends in Gate City, returned home to Johnson City Monday morning.
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W. G. Dougherty
Johnson City
F. J. Cutter
Little Sons
Grace Dougherty
Gate City
Sevierville Vindicator Begins Eighteenth Year
The Sevierville Vindicator marks its 18th year with reflections on its beginnings in 1807 when it operated without a press printer or funds. It notes improvements including a cylinder press job press paper cutter gasoline engine and a capable printer crew ready to publish any day.
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Dick Austin
Potomac River
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Limestone
R. M. May
Robert
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Forster
Unaka Academy
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J. P. Shipley
Telford
W. W. Deviuilt
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Mt. Avery
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Canada
Rett
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J. H. Epps
Velma Williams
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Embreeville
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Col
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Unaka Springs
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Greenevile
Jay Milligan
Greenville
Johnson
W. R. Jackson
Shouns
W. C. Dougherty
Mountain City
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Sullivan
J. J. White
Blountville
George M. Pearles
J. M. Baker
Unicol
P. J. Bayard Smith
J. Clifton Toney
Mame
Watauga
Watauga, N.4
Messrs. L. Greer
Zionville
John Lay
Lenoir
Carlton Dala
John
Blowing Rock
HT. Campbell
Loues
City Herald
Sevierville
Authority of Bankers Association
H Knoblet
Sa A. S2
Unaka National Bank
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