Brownlow split and Vernon stay spark political intrigue
Rumors swirl over Brownlow loyalists and anti Brownlow factions amid August election plans with a possible runoff. Washington bailout rumors center on Treasury official William T. Vernon, whose stay unsettles colored politicians and hints Taft may favor him for continuity.
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Washington
J T. H
Hogieter
Treasury
Willian T. Vernon
Vernon
Taft
Ffe
Kansas
Quindaro College
Stubbs
Tal
McMillin and Burrow Speak Separately in McMinnville
In McMinnville on July, McMillin the voice for United States senator and Judge Robert Burrow spoke to about 400 voters in the park. A committee sought a division of speaking time, was granted after initial resistance, and Patterson Readers of the antidote element were also involved.
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McMinnville
Toy
Benton McMillin
Machine Voice
United States
Robert Harrow
Lie
Uehot
Thad
Patterson
Burrow
Morristown Shipments Rejected for Lip and Leg Ulceration
Shippers from Morristown and Bell Buckle sent 170 sheep each to Louisville and Atlanta that suffered lip and leg ulceration. United States Inspector Crouch condemned the lots, and Inspector Me Dowell was notified.
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I Witis
Morristown
Louisville
United States
Crouch, Wilson
Zeppelin Factory Demolished After Explosion At NY Site
July 1 report states the Zeppelin Airship Company gun works in New York were destroyed by a powerful blast. Nine people were injured. Officials including Gilbert Wethbeng and Louise Shell were noted as travelers. Mr. Geo. M. Aye was mentioned in passing.
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Veiedpichstrafen
Tit Zeppelin
Fruits and Vegetables Must Be Under Cover
State Food Inspector Lucius P. Brown orders fruit and vegetable vendors to cover all wagons with wood or metal coverings. Inspections to be conducted and the law will be strictly enforced.
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Lucius P. Brown
Johnson City
Nashville
Brown
Election Notice in Washington County Tennessee 1910
Commissioners announce an August 13 1910 election across Washington County for chancellor circuit judge attorney general five supreme judges and five court of civil appeals judges plus sheriff circuit court clerk county court clerk trustee and register and constable. Officers will deliver securely sealed returns by the next day via mail or in person. Masengill of Piney Point noted in city visit.
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Wastington County
Tennessee
Washington County
Tenessee
First Chancery Division
First Judicial Circuit
Supreme Judes
Court of Civil Appeals
State of
Tenn
August election row in Claiborne county court fight
Nashville July 1 Judge M Young and James Maynard of the state board heard evidence from Dr W N Doynne about applying the Dortch law to districts in Claiborne county not covered by it. Commissioner Tigrett will attend tomorrow as the board rules on the case amid Democratic Republican splits over officer division.
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Nashville
Joly W
Urderstood
Vintil
Sam Halle
Johison City
Congress
Bes
Deawnlow
Brownlow
M. Young
James Maynard
State Board of Election Commissioners
W. N. Doynne
Claiborne County
Chilra
Tigret
State Board ‘of Elections
I. B. Tigrett
8. M. Young
Mr. Tigrett
Tennessee
Patterson
Winnie Hienalle
Democratic Party
Miprond
Secretary of the State Board of Ons
Salvation Army Picnic For Mothers And Children
The Salvation Army picnic for poor mothers and children will be held on Thursday of this week. Street cars will leave the post office promptly at 9 o clock. Attendees should arrive on time and contributors are urged to send dinner articles to the army headquarters this afternoon.
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Salvation Army
Aroy
New Catholic chaplain named at Soldiers' Home chapel
Father Hardiman serves as temporary chaplain at the Soldiers Home chapel following the death of Mather Larkin. He assumes duties as the Catholic service leader pending a permanent appointment.
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Father Hardiman
Soldiers’ Home
Mather Larkin
Brownlow loyalists face posthumous power void in First District
A. D. Hughes argues the Brownlow faction lacks leadership after Col. Brownlow’s death and predicts contenders like Sant Sells will struggle for support. He singles out David A. Vines as unlikely for attorney general due to past positions and recalls Harmon’s political stumbles. Hughes endorses Sells as the strongest potential successor and vows to vote.
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Uol. Brownlow
Congress
Tere
Brownton
Brownlow
Col. Brownlow
Tommy Rot
Harmon
Jude Campbell
David A. Vines
David
Johnson City
Nashville
Col. Reeves
Cy Payston
Sant Sells
Sells
Bride and groom wed after eloping to Bristol
Miss Bessie Slaughter fled home with Alexander Massengill and two accomplices, James Beckner and Creed Reagan, in a secret elopement. They stopped for food, were seen by The Comet, then headed to Jonesboro where a license was issued for Rev. G W Lee to unite them. They returned by dawn and planned a bridal tour to Bristol before settling in Johnson City. The bride is praised as popular and cultured, and the groom commended for his choice.
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Bessie Slaughter
Hfe
Alexander Massengill
James Beckner
Creed Reagan
Jonesboro
Mason
Rev
G. W. Lee
Bristol
Johnson City
Crippen Murder Details Highlight Brutal Crime
London July 19 detectives describe Crippen murder of his wife as one of the most brutal in English criminal history with new details of the methods used.
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London
Sullivan County Charter Granted to Steam Laundry Co
The secretary of state grants a charter to the American Steam Laundry Company of Sullivan County with capital stock of 10 000. Incorporators listed are Keebler W F Keebler J F Henderson G D Helms and W D Cloud.
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Sullivan County
Secretary of State
American Steam Laundry Company
Keebler
W. F. Keebler
J. F. Henderson
G. D. Helms
W. D. Cloud
Popular Woman Contest Aims To Crown East Tennessee Beauty
The Comet announces a popularity contest among East Tennessee women with prizes over 1000 dollars including a grand upright piano and diamonds. Subscriptions in advance earn votes: one year daily Comet equals 5000 votes, weekly Comet equals 1500 votes. Relatives of staff are barred from participating.
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East Tennessee
Comet
Daily
Tigretts Recommendation for Equal Division in August Election
Readers welcomed 1B Tigrett on the state board of elections urging equal division of election officers. He argues appointments to polls should reflect integrity and cross party lines, with judges and clerks chosen to ensure fairness and public confidence. He notes the state board lacks authority to appoint all officers and calls for cooperation of county commissioners.
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the American
Tigrett
State Board of Elections
State Board
Democratic Party
Tigtgtt
Supreme Court
Patten
Carshuck
Cash Basis Satisfactor y Changes in Laundries
The two laundries switch to cash basis to simplify accounting and cut vast bookwork. Management seeks public trust, pledges faster service and better work. A Nashville Am erican dispatch notes discussions on election integrity and calls for safeguarding ballots and officials.
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Ler
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Gilbert Wethbeng
Warrysor
New York
Mon Louise Shell
Geo. M. Aye
Len
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Gus Broderick
A. I. Bowman
Unaka Ulational Bank
Maynard
Young
Salvation Army Picnic
NEW Catholic Chaplain
Chattanooga
Hamilton County
Durand
Hamiltton County
Teon
Abz
Chicago
Willamatta
Newport
Usc
Bank of the Iindis Trist and Savings Company
Clark
A. R. Swan
Newport, Tenn., Produce Company
D.G. Allen
B.S Fine
S. Clark
Telegraph Department
The
Southern Railroad
Shell Clark
D. G. Allen
Ware and
Leland
A. R. Awan
Allen
Ao Swan
Clarkia Auld Lo
Swan
Southern Railway Company
Gut Telegraph Opersior
Crippen
Guy Carter
Boones Creek
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