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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1905

Page

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Primary date dispute fuels Tennessee senate race

Nashville reports a heated clash over the timing of a United States Senate primary between Senator Carmack and ex Governor Taylor. Carmack opposes a rapid snap primary and prefers December with a joint state campaign and debate, while Taylor insists a December date favors his stance. Both sides propose equal delegate participation and shared campaign costs, aiming to keep the race out of party discord ahead of the November election.

Nashville Tenn Senator Carmack Bob Taylor Carmack T Am Taylor Tayor Payior Tyhall United States Tennessee United States Senate Becwuse Democratic Party Decenber Frank M. Thompson Democratic Executive Committee

Tennessee Senate Campaign Heats Up With Rivalries

The article outlines a fierce Tennessee Senate contest between supporters of Governor Taylor and Senator Carmack. It notes planned campaigns at Nashville and Memphis, with Taylor’s faction pushing aggressive organizing from the Maxwell House and Carmack’s camp preparing a strong counterattack. Early bets warn of a long, bitter race shaping up to test public patience and provoke lasting tensions.

Nashville Memphis Taylor Maxwell House Carmack Senator Carmack Paneer Corri Vahrney Dors

July issue of Bob Taylor's Magazine praised by Gov. Taylor

The July Bob Taylor's Magazine is hailed as far surpassing earlier issues in size and merit with strong editorials and illustrated inserts. Notable items include a Confederate flag lithograph, a poem by Father Ryan, and a new installment of The Fiddle and the Bow. The issue accompanies news on Hammon’s reappointment as Brushy Mountain warden and Gov. Cox’s plans to purchase coal lands for state use, plus assorted anecdotes and humor items from period newspapers.

Bob Taylor Gov. Taylor City By Sea the Bear and the Yellow Jacket Fitzhugh Lee Father Ryan Taylor Ishami Harris Tennessee M. H. Gammon Brushy Mountain Petros Johan J. Cox Nashville Morgan Uae Warden Gammon J. B. Frazier Capt Gammon Goal Creek Johnson City East Tennessee Sentinel

Public health ad promotes cures for cholera and diarrhea

A period advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as essential medicines. It urges immediate purchase from local druggists including H. C. Miller and Wholesale Druggists Toledo. The ad warns of rapid illness and the value of quick treatment.

Pianos offered with easy credit at Roanoke college ad

Virginia College for Young Ladies in Roanoke VA advertises piano sales with small monthly payments starting at 10 dollars. The notice promotes open Sept 25 1905, campus of ten acres, healthful Valley of Virginia setting, European and American teachers, full courses and conservatory options. It invites catalog requests to Mattie P Harris president.

Virginia College For Roanoke South Valley of Virginia Wellesley Mattie P. Harris

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New York Atlante Thad A. Cox Aptorney-At-Law Hart-Burrow J, Kirkpatrick C.williams Bowman Kirkpatrick Williams & Bowman Aptorneys-At-Law and Solicitors Chancery Tohnson City, Tennessee BH. Millear Atver G. A. McClain Pryatcian Anp Suranon Office Brown Stiller, Je Miller M Millor Physicians and Surgeons Sand Opera Huilding Howrey Tog Mitten Renidence King Street J. Miller Walauge D. A. Vines Johnson Ctly Tennenses City First-Clivs Russell & Hamsch Main Biltale Street Chas Longley Pedmont Hotel Ciywrs Allright A. Ankrom W. O. Phillips Nat, Hyder R. TL. Mann Pierce & Mann Jno. F. Pierce Main Street L. H. Barrons Blacksmith Roan and Joberts DeWiltt Taylor and Allen Olmsted le Roy B. F. Leek Concord Bucklon Fi. C. Miller W. T. Murray Rancroft Murray Jon McMillin McMillin Senator Bate Shelby County Bate Himwelf Nashville American DeWitt H. ©. Miller Lob Taylor's Magazine Hammon Pathor Willie Willice Philadelphia Edger Mia Brydeigh Houston Post Paris W.T. McGee Vaulter H. G. Miller Venus Olympus Cleveland Philadelphia Rippah Cyatah Kentucky Cleveland Leader Martin W. Littleton Borough of Brooklyn Pat thereCarty Mike Lito H. H. Kirkpatrick Cheey & Or Tolote Toledo Waling IIMS Hill H. C. Miller Pennsylvania Kimble Oil Co Knoxville H. W. Lyle & CO Parkers Air Veel Diewree A. Bate J. P. Metzger Crouch Building Am Steam Laundry East Market Street R. K. Williams & CO Proprietors
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