Remarkable Measures Urged On Tennessee Governors Race
Nashville July 1 The Tennessee Anti-Saloon League published an open letter to governor candidates Rye and Hooper outlining four proposed laws. They seek strict enforcement of liquor laws, including a soft drink stand clause, a robust search and seizure provision, a prohibition on advertising intoxicants, and a removal mechanism for officials who defy the laws. The letter argues for suspension and replacement of noncompliant officials to ensure state law obedience.
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Nashville
Tennessee Anti-Saloon League
Thomas C. Rye
Ben W. Hooper
League
Anti-Saloon League of Tennessee
Tennessee
Congress
Supreme
Ianguin
Teneasee
Atlantic City
Delaware Water Gap
Tennessee Anti-Saloon League Questions to Gubernatorial Candidates
The Tennessee Anti-Saloon League asks all gubernatorial hopefuls six pointed questions on enacting four laws, stopping law nullification in cities, electing a legislature pledged to action, urging enactment in messages, and the federal Prohibition amendment. It seeks prompt, specific replies for league publication and policy alignment.
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Tennessee
Lquor Trafic
Friends of Prohibitions
Johnson City Notes Warn of Kidney Trouble and Vacation Excess
A Johnson City reader touts Ovan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache, while a Philadelphia Record correspondent condemns summer vacations as an extravagant waste harming health and finances. The piece cites Mrs. R C Cross of 607 W Main St and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as the pill source.
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R. C. Cross
Main St
Johnson City
Tenn
Ovan
Whitehouse Drug Co
Price
Dean
Cross
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Edwards Arrives at Queenstown En route to Africa
Bristol friend of Dr A J Edwards and James W Carter sailed June 11 from New York for a European tour and Africa. They landed at Queenstown June 19 after a sea voyage aboard the Adriatic. They expect to visit London and other European countries before entering Africa. They purchased Winchester rifles and ammo in New York, to be sent to Fort Said, Egypt, for use on the Nile.
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Bristol
A. J. Edwards
James W. Carter
Johnson City
Quenstown
England
New York
Edwards
Mr. Carter
W. T. Hornaday
London
Europe
Africa
Bristol Herald Courier
Erwin brawl leaves McNabb and Burleson badly cut
Trouble at Erwin between George McNabb Oscar Burleson and Hobart Ed Miller ends with both McNabb and Burleson severely cut while the Miller brothers escape. McNabb struck Hobart Miller knocking away an ice cream cone before renewed fighting. McNabb required eighty four stitches Burleson sixty four. Burleson most seriously wounded.
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Erwin
George McNabb
Oscar Burleson
Hobart
Ed Miller
Miller Boys
McNabb
Hobart Miller
Miller
Burleson
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Burns
Marilla Lopez of Michigan writes she has never met a burn wound or sore it would not heal. Buy Bucklen’s Arnica Salve today and keep it handy for burns sores cuts and wounds to help prevent lockjaw, two cents to your druggist.
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Lopez
Marilla
Candidate for Circuit Court Clerk Seeks August Vote
A candidate for Circuit Court Clerk appeals for votes in the upcoming August election citing his past service by appointment to fill an unexpired term five years ago and asserting his qualifications and influence.
J Br C Lewis Seeks Ninth District Constable Seat
A candidate for constable of the Ninth district announces his run for the upcoming August election. He cites four years of prior constable experience and pledges a square deal, appealing to friends across parties to vote. He signs as J Br C Lewis.
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J. BR. C, Lewis
Maloney Announces Candidacy for County Trustee
W A Maloney, a first-time candidate and farmer, announces his bid for trustee in the August election. He says he is not a politician, asks Washington county voters for support, and invites voters to meet him in August to hear his claims in person.
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Washington County
W. A. Maloney
Sycamore Club Replaced by Chamber of Commerce
The Sycamore Club ends as the Chamber of Commerce forms to lead local business. About seventy five businessmen attended the meeting despite heat. Amzi Smith elected president. J M Grant vice president. George T Wofford director of public affairs. J B Brading director of business development. C L Marshall director of retail trade. Harry Gump director of agriculture. W J Barton Sr a listed officer.
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Sycamore Club
Chamber of Commerce
Amzi Smith
J. M. Grant
George T. Wofford
J. B. Brading
New Industries
C. L. Marshall
Harry Gump
Department of Agriculture
W. J. Barton, Sr
Enrollment boom at East Tennessee State Normal rises sharply
The bulletin due July 15 reports rapid growth from 236 students in 1912 to 1,051 total in 1914. Summer terms show 339 in 1912, 464 in 1913, and 612 in 1914. County enrollments list Washington 125, Sullivan 79, Green 49, Carter 48, Johnson 39, Knox 30, Hamilton 34.
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The
East Tennessee State Normal
Normal School
Washington County
Sullivan
Groene
Carter
Johnson
Knox
Hamilton
FlotERIAL Representative Seeks Re-Election In Tennessee General Assembly
A candidate in Washington Greene and Unicoi counties asks voters to reelect him to the Tennessee General Assembly. He notes staying at his post to protect constituent interests and pledges to continue the work if reelected in November.
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Washington, Greene
Unicoi
General Assembly of
Tennessee
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Ohio
Pao Home
Sophie Irene Loeb
Dr. Kings New Life
Dr. Fahrney
Bucklen
Arnica
Soren
Circuit Court
R. C. Warren
Constable
Steam Laundry
Sparger Mills Co
Bristol, Tennessee
Floterial
I. R. Love
J. C. Purcell
Johnson City Steam Laundry
Ss. B. White
Ill Spring Street
Ice & Coal Co
Car Mae
Seventh Ave
W. J. Allen
Crouch’s Book Store
Main Street
Knoxville
A. P. Cooper
J. E. Shipley
Bristol Telephone Co
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