Brownlow and Cox Grave Controversy Spills Into Ryman
The report recalls Brownlow's attempt to disturb Cox's grave at the Ryman Auditorium and his fatal end as the party scene erupts with Evans' gubernatorial nomination and Daly-like factional shifts. A public celebration and party machinery reshuffle follow, marking a chaotic political moment in Tennessee.
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Brownlow
John S. Cox
Ryman
H. Clay Evans
Hor. Newell Sanders
Wade
Thie
Banking District Overview Jonesboro four Washington banks
Four Washington county banks form a district group led by the Banking and Trust Company of Jonesboro the oldest. The First National Bank dates to sixteen years ago capital 25000 surplus 5000 with liability doubled for stockholders. Combined capital and surplus total 217000 with 145000 additional liability for national banks. Total resources 352000 across all four banks plus deposits in county totaling 1020566. Department of Finance praises competition and public safeguards while noting tainted ad copy for catarrh cures and Teething Syrup promotions.
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Jonesboro
Washington County
The
Banking and Trust Company of
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Tenneste
First National Bank
Merchanta and Traders Bank
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Department OF Finance
Water franchise debate in Johnson City greens
A critical examination of the 1800 Watauga Water Company franchise proposal in Johnson City argues the plan would create a total water monopoly. It notes price controls, exclusive fire protection, street use, and a future city buyout, urging legislative bonds to replace private control. Local readers are urged to consider a city owned plant as a lasting solution.
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Johnson City
Watenge Water Company
Buffato Mountain
Anka
Sity
Ttanke
Knoxville
Bristol
Chattanooga
Theo
Southern Railway
Watauga Water Company
Johneon City
Johnson
Was
A. Martin
Johnson City Steam Laundry plans expansion with new facilities
The Johnson City Steam Laundry announces an up-to-date expansion with enlarged capacity aiming for growth and prosperity. Agencies can be secured at nearby points where the company is not yet represented. The piece also mentions a illustrated edition from The State Convention and caricatures in the Memphis Herald.
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Johnson City
Comet
Troy
N. Y
Mailbor Express
Maine
California
Tennessee
Cy Lyle
Tony Walsh
Shelby
Abernathy
Memphis Herald
Election Notice for Wiehington County Officers
Election commissioners of Wiehington county Pennsylvania will open and hold an election at regular voting places in all civil districts on Thursday August 2 2006. Polls open 6 a m close 4 p m. Officers to be elected include sheriff treasurer county court clerk circuit clerk register constables justices of the peace in each district with three seats in district fifteen and three directors for each district. July 2 1906. Gro W Wenner J M Maveris Tl H Dyen commissioners of election.
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Wiehington County
Penn
Secon
A. Ov
Gro
W. Wenner
J. M. Maveris
Tl. H. Dyen
Commissionera of
Pledge Against Vote Buying in Washington County
A historic pledge by county leaders and candidates in Washington County vows to prevent money or favors for vote buying, to avoid poll tax payments, and to uphold election integrity. Signatories include county Republican and Democratic executives and several candidate officials, dated July 1908.
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Washington County
Wankan
Chm
Dem
W. F. Cannen
Chu
Virus
Register
Guan
Mason
G. C. Clerk
Jesse G. Surra
Tristes
J. J. Hawnexs
W. Druaxey
C. C. Clerk
A. M. Carr
Jno
R. Carson
Pxireusrr
Bowatay
O. C. Clerk
H. ©. Taenson
Thowna
O. H. Lyle
J. P
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J. M, Corp
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John R, Carson
Dobson
Artie
Alf Taylor
Nashville
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