Roosevelts Faction Forms in Tennessee Meet August Convention
A Tennessee GOP faction met at Nashville’s Hermitage hotel to organize a third party aligned with Roosevelt. They plan a state convention August 2 to select delegates for Chicago and to field a full slate for governor legislature and electors. The drive centers on leveraging anti Hooper sentiment and potential fusion with regular Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Sheddan
Columbia
R. West
Putas
George W. Partin
Parsons
G. Tom Taylor
Union City
W. F. Poston
Alamo
T. (. Barnes
Harry R
Anderson
Memphis
Harry B. Anderson
G. T. Taylor
Harry H. Anderson
John ©. Hank
Wiliam Barker
Z. D. Massey
T. J. Lovell
J. B. Bhoun
W. J. Oliver
Roosevelt Party
Tennessee
H. B. Lindsay
Nashville
Tenn
W. P. Brownlow
Brownlow
Tennessee Republicans
Hermitage Hotel
House of Representatives
Chicago
Congress
D. Massey
Gov
Hooper
Taft
Massey
Houk
Immortal Thirty
W. H. Poston
William Barker
W. B. Poston
G. Tom ‘Taylor
William Harker
Alexander
Roosevelt
John C. Houk
Wilson
Maury County
Thin
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Sexton
Poston
Cadet Cy H. Lyle Jr Enters Naval Academy
Cy H. Lyle Jr was sworn in as a midshipman at the Naval Academy Annapolis on Tuesday. He underwent a second physical examination last Friday after a molar extraction and passed without further trouble. He will be kept under care by Uncle Sam and is not expected home before September 1918 unless promoted to admiral sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy H. Lyle Jr
Naval Academy
Noonday of Bit Urges For Married Couples To Help Each Other
The piece advises married people to support each other through minor ailments and children’s illnesses. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable, guaranteed laxative cure available in homes, with a money back if unsatisfied offer and sales through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell le Bldg
Monticello
Til
Caldwell Bldg
Morristown Wins Fight for Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Morristown Tennessee and intermediate points between Bristol Virginia and Knoxville Tennessee are entitled to rates from New York City and eastern points not higher than those to Knoxville. The case has been before the commission for nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Morristown Tenn
Bristol
Va.Tenn
Knoxville
Mail Carriers Will Fly in Great Age of Discovery
An optimistic piece praises air travel and progress, forecasting mail carriers traveling by air. It touts Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung diseases as America’s popular remedy, citing a testimonial from Mrs. J. F. Davis and offering a $1 price with a free trial bottle at H. C. Miller’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Dr. King
America
J. F. Davis
Stickney Comer
H. C. Miller's
Ex-Gov McMillin Plans East Tennessee Tour
Knoxville July 14 ex governor candidate Benton McMillin spent the day in the city arranging speaking appointments in East Tennessee and expected to speak in Knoxville around July 22. He will campaign four days in East Tennessee as former Gov Cox wins here en route to Nashville. Senator Luke Lea also passed through en route to Nashville for a ten day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Benton McMillin
Nashville
East Tennessee
Guv
Cox
McMillin
Preston
Luke Lea
What Makes a Woman Health and Strength with Electric Bitters
A fragment touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and nervousness in women. It claims strong spine to rule a kingdom with health and stamina, featuring a testimonial from Eliza Ike and a guarantee by H. C. Miller for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Lkila
Ry Feeerty
H. C. Miller
McCombs elected Democratic National Committee chair
William F. McCombs of New York was chosen chairman of the Democratic National Committee and empowered to appoint a nine member campaign committee, select a national treasurer and officers, and, after conferring with Governor Wilson, choose a headquarters location likely in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William F. McCombs
New York
Woodrow Wilson
McCombs
Wilson
Joseph E. Davies
Madison
Wis
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Jon J. Martin
St. Louis
Robert &. Hudsmith
New Jersey
Wileson
McCombe
Hudspeth
Democratic Party
Norman KE. Mack
McComba
Johnson City Advised to Use Doans Kidney Pills
A Johnson City citizen asserts Doans Kidney Pills relieved a family member’s kidney trouble after years of suffering. The testimonial praises the remedy as proven and urges others to try it. Sold by dealers at 25 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Benen
Tregiu
Doan
C. T. Gadlen
Buffalo St
Johason City
Lonn
Price C
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Preston Questioned in Tennessee Governor Bid
Hamilton National Bank president T. R. Preston, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, claims Tennessee has not had a business governor in forty years and asks voters to judge his stance against Ren. W. Hooper. The piece raises questions about the governor’s legacy and the upcoming November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieh
John U. Brown
Neill
Brown
Ixhom G. Harris
Jas. D. Worter
Albert & Marks
Wan. B. Bale
Peter Varney
Benton McMillin
Robert L. Taylor
John P. Buchanan
Joe
Wrancer
Thin Sia
Nashville American
The
American
Presto
José
Chattanooga
Preston
Mesers
Haxter
Vertrees
Bradford
Utis
Funding Commission
Tennessee
Commonwealth
T. R. Preston
Hamilton National Bank of
Ren. W. Hooper
Baptist Young People's Union Opens Night Program
The Baptist Young People's Union invites all to a 6 p.m. gathering led by Mr Glen Setzer. Pastor Bro Stivers returns as guest. July 21 program includes songs prayers scripture lessons papers on faith and Abraham with multiple speakers and music, followed by remarks and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union
Glen Setzer
Bro
Stivers
Sun
Mrs. O
Walker and Son
Alvin
Argie Williams
Who
Abraham
Mr. Clark
Faith
Napoleon and
the Soldier
Mt J. A. Vargille
Bob—Misslizabeth Osborne
Kathryne Peoples
Misa
Inda Houts
Hong
Mystery surrounds injury to Tennessee guard member
Edward Smith, 28, of Company H, National Guard of Tennessee, lies in a coma at St Luke's Hospital after a blow to the head early Tuesday morning near Union Station as troops arrived for a special train to the armory. The circumstances remain unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Company “H
National Gusf of Tennessee
St. Luke's Loxpitel
Hriston
Smith
Union Station
Armory
McMillin Viewed as Likely Nominee in Tennessee Race
A Nashville dispatch reports quiet headquarters as the governor race narrows to McMillin and Preston with Der, McMillin seen as certain nominee. Davidson County regulars back him, while Faulkner workers seek independent support to deny Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
McMillin
Preston
Der
Davidson County
Tyne
Faulkner
Hooper
Insect Bite Costs Leg in Boston Man
A Boston man lost his leg two years after an insect bite. The ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve to quickly kill poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain from stings and bites. Also advertised are uses for burns, boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts and bruises with a price of 35 cents at HC Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bucklen
HC. Miller's
Voter Registration Grows in Johnson City Ahead of August Vote
The registration books add over 600 names last week bringing Johnson City to 1,700 qualified voters. More than 200 residents are not registered. The August election looms with four magistrate candidates and three for constable in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Zemo Skin Wash Promises Instant Relief
Itching skin relief in seconds with Zemo a glycerine based wash containing Hazel boracic acid and medicinal ingredients. It cures skin and scalp eruptions and if not satisfied druggists refund money. Endorsed and sold in Johnson City by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Johnson City
City Drug Store
Funeral of Aged Citizen O'Dell Friday Service
Funeral services for J G O'Dell aged 72 died at his West Main Street home after months of ill health. He was a Presbyterian member and survived by three sons and two daughters. Services held Friday at 3 p m with burial at Leesburg the following morning. Also an advertisement for Palmerney's Teething Syrup promising relief for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. O'Dell
Our City
West Main Street
Mr. O'Dell
Presbyterian Church
Gilbert Glass
Leesburg
Farmers travel lectures on Tennessee rail lines
A coordinated program will tour Tennessee via Southern railway Mobile & Ohio railroad and Queen & Crescent Route during July and August. Lecturers from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and local farm experts will cover diverse agricultural topics at stops from Collierville to Johnson City and beyond. The train includes multiple coaches and cars, with itineraries listing towns and dates to reach farmers along the lines. A separate health note warns of cholera infantum heat and promotes Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup with samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Southern Railway
Mobily & Ohio Railroad
Queen & Crescent
Tennessee
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Arms Palace
Collierville
Monton
Saulebury
Middleton
Ramer
Selmer
McNairy
Henderson and Pinson
Humboldt
Fruitland
Trenton
Dyer
Rutherford
Kenton
Union City
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Houk-Taylor
Houk and
Taylor
John ©. Houk
Tom Taylor
Murfreesboro
Frank Dibret
Tax Commission For Information
Morristown
FIGHT
Positors
Unaka National Bank
Incomes l
NEW Yorker
National Committee
Gov. Wilson
St Luke's Hospital
Johnson City Traction Company
Das
Bristol Merald-Courier
Chers College
Coty, Tiana
Ooltewah Junction
Cleveland
Charleston
Athens
Sweetwater
London
Concord
Bearden
Straw Plains
Jefferson City
Bulls Gap
Greeneville
Chockey
Jonesboro
Blutt City
Elizabethton
Butler
Mountain City
Embreeville
Limestone
Mohawk
Rogersville
White Pine
Leadvale
Newport
del Rio
Rutledge
Garry‘ton
Tazewell
Cumberland Gap
Maloneyville
Powell
Clinton
Vesper
Lancing
Anoa
Bunbright
Rugby Road
Helenwood
Oneida
Rockwood
Spring City
Evensville
Dayton
Sale Creek
Hixon
Harriman
Dr. Fahrney
City National Bank
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