History Makers Gather for Largest Tennessee Governor Convention
A Tennessee Democratic convention in Nashville showcases Gov. Patterson’s dominance as activists hail a historic ovation, with Maj. E. Wright delivering a forceful address that unites the party while Carmack supporters glare at the Patterson tide. Delegations settle amid heated crowd energy as credentials and resolutions move toward final organization.
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Nashville
Tonn
Daly
Tnd
M. Th. Patterdon
Wright
Memphis
Guy
Patterson
Branda
Aurens
Carmack
Wilson County
Lansden
Pittles
Guy Patterson
Gov. Patterson
Pathe
Maj
BE. E. Wright
Maj. Wright
Shelby Jena Davidson
Cy Lyle
Judge True
Springfeld
Col
Mel Doak
Martin Kelly
Hhinwlaw
Love
Wilton County
Ite
Ihs
Committee On
Bledsoe County
Jefferson County
Wayne County
Wilson
Maury County
Bancroft Murray
Pierce Sea
Popular vote shows Patterson Bell Lamb Avent winners
The June 27 state primary canvass, led by the Democratic committee, lists M. Patterson and B. Carmack as top names in the governor race with Avent and Bell securing majorities in partial tallies. The note includes campaign results, a report on health advisory notices, and a vendor advertisement for Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin.
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Nashville Danner
Cewt
The Best of Backs Are Bad and Will Not Improve
A jumbled ad style chunk mocks bad backs and promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Dean’s Kidney Pills, with testimonials from O T French of Greeneville Tennessee and Mrs Homer. The piece also advertises John Robinson’s Circus coming to Johnson City and a Milwaukee Sentinel note on hats. It reads like a collage of ads and light columns from a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
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Bona Tito
Eliot
Patternon
D. L. Lavaden
H. Henderson
E. Richardson
Hue
Abe
Johnson City
Chicago Record. Herald
O.T. French
Greeneville
Tenn
Dean
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
N. C
Tole
United States
Donn
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
All Draggin
Democratic Platform Endorses Progressive State Policy
The Tennessee Democratic platform adopted at Nashville outlines support for the national ticket from Denver, pledges to uphold reform, and calls for wise laws. It emphasizes public schools, normal schools, and teacher training, plus agriculture, labor rights, mining and child labor laws, fair tax systems, public roads, waterways, pollution control, and wildlife protection. It also backs pure food and drug regulation, capital punishment within grounds, prisoner reform, improved prison labor credit, and tuberculosis control with local health efforts.
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Democracy of
Tennessee
Thomas Jeffersau
W. J. Bryan
Denver
National Democracy
Democratic Party
Agricultural Department
Lavor
Democrat Party
National Democratic
United States
Capitol
Annex
Nashville
Patterson Extends Well Wishes To Late Foeman Por Carmack
Governor Patterson issues a public note sending condolences and respect to the late foe of Por Carmack, reflecting on their rivalry and the broader impact of the historic confrontation. The statement honors the fallen rival while reaffirming state memory of the episode.
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Gov
Patterson
Foeman
Governor's gracious tribute crowns Democratic nominating show
The governor thanked the convention for the honor and pledged to uphold the platform. He praised the rival candidate and urged unity to secure victory in November as Democrats rally across Denver and Tennessee to rally behind the standard-bearer.
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Carrige
Eatcom
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Silcons
Tenneanos
Friends of
Denver
Union
Houwts
Ring
Hemor
Angil
Priie
Bryan
Aidress
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Memphin Conaunental Appeal
Ramilton Finite
Madiston Eeauty
Eslick
Currie Dizon
Committee On Permanent Organization
B. E. Belick
Demosthenes of
South
Strong
Ite Lea
Barony
Bell
Lamb
Avent
M. St. Paterson,b. W. Carmack
Wovrenor
Avant
Hancock County
Caldwell Blig
Til
Weland
Aupremo Fur
Richardson
Hall
Hailroad
Bao Avent
Boston Transcript
Chamberlain
Ht. G. Miller
New York
W. B
Ie P Crusher
Milwaukee Sentinel
Homer
Mra. Gabbles
O. M. Harden
Silver City
N.C
Stomch
Mr. Harden
St EH
Miller's Drug Store
the Democracy of Tennessee
Iace
General Assembly
Agriculiere
Organized Labor
TAX Law
Coag Attner
Por Carmack
Grip Sullovers
Sovnda Lake
Miles
Nerving
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