Democratic Victory Validates Shelby County Registration
The Tennessee Attorney General Frank M. Thompson rules that Shelby County voter registrations in 1913, tied to Carter Reichman and Alexander, were legal and that the de facto election board remains valid. The decision, a victory for Democrats, blocks Hooper O’Connor Republicans from disenfranchising voters and allows the 1914 supplemental registration to proceed for those who moved or were not enrolled since 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Atorney-General
Shelby County
Young
L. D. Hil
Democratic Executive Committee
Gen. Thompson
Shelby
Carter- Reichman and Alexander Board
Democratic Party
Hooper- O'Connor Republican
O'Connor
Election Commission
Carter-Reichman
Alexander
State Board of ‘Elections
State Board of Election Commissioners
Carter- Richman and Alexander
Carter
Carter, Reichman and Alexander
McLean Et al
State of
Tennessee
Helsbery
1. D. HM
State Committee
Ofc Tally
Sam
Frank M. Thompson
Local notes on elections and community life in Johnson City
A periodical notice from Garbers describes campaign activity nearby as elections approach. It reports on residents visiting family, local businesses changing hands, teachers for the high school being chosen, and various residents traveling between Johnson City, Dante, and Richmond. It notes weather effects on crops and confirms community members recuperating from illness.
Lurton Widow Receives Senate Pension Proposal
In Washington on July 20 a bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator John K. Shields to provide $4500 to Frances Owen Lurton widow of Justice H A Lurton, equal to a year’s salary, a customary widows’ pension for a late senator or house member.
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Washington
Frances Owen Lurton
H. A. Lurton
Senate
John K. Shields
Tennessee
House
Captain Wolp Pension Bill Becomes Law
The bill introduced by Representative Sella of the first district and Senator Shields passes to pension Capt. John J. Wolf of Rogoreville in the sum of 40 per month. Hot weather noted. Little clothing. Plenty of water inside and out. Dr. Fabrney's Teething Syrup advertised. Babies don't get wick.
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House
Sella
Fiest
Shields
Senate
Pensign
John J. Wolf
Rogoreville
Pony Outfit Contest Promises Big Pony Prize
The Comet announces a Pony Outfit contest to spur youth interest with a Shetland pony and cart as top prize. Ambitious boys and girls urged to start early, gather votes via subscriptions, and rally friends to support them through coupon votes and renewals. The contest is hosted by the paper’s management with fair procedures and no third party involvement.
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Comet
Young Folke
Marriage Notices and Local Happenings at Limestone
The Limestone region reports the marriage of Pauline Arnold to John Nelson at the bride’s grandmother’s home with Rev. Ketron officiating and the couple departing for the east. Also noted is Laura Swinney and Will Million’s Washington College Station wedding and reception. Various local visits and social mentions follow, including R. B. Councill’s John son City visit, guests from Knoxville, and region-wide social updates.
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Red Limestone
Pauline Arnold
John Nelson
B. Kate Miller
G. Ketron
Johnson City
M. B. Church
Nelson
Southern Railways
J. F. Arnold
Points East
Laura Swinney
Will Million
Washington College Station
Tom Upehureh
R. B. Councill
Louis Mahoney
Nora
Knoxville
Gibson
B. H. Williams
Maryis
T. R. Good
Bull's Gap
Chas. McCoy
Will Keebler
Bristol
Statement From Chairman Hill on Farmers Association Letter
Chairman Hill rebuts a Nashville Banner piece alleging the Farmers and Truck Growers Association opposed Judge Burrow and backed Judge Williams. He says the campaign is open and clean, notes Burrow and Harr are local counsel for the Southern Railway, and argues Williams also had railway ties, urging scrutiny of all such connections.
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Nashville
Williams
Judge Burrow
Farmers’ and Truck Growers’ Association
Robert Burrow
Southern Railway
Beau Folk
J. Tyne
Judge Williams
State Executive Committee
Burrow
Harr
Sullivan
Washington
Stokes
Uden Williams
Mr. Polk
1 ‘Yuo
Jim
Why Not Have Gas Plant In Johnson City
A local opinion piece questions why a gas franchise has not been granted amid three years of council contests. It centers on James O. Lewis backed proposals and alleges influence to defeat applicants, urging the city to pursue a high quality gas plant without tearing up streets and promising favorable action by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Jas. O. Lewis
Lewis
United States
Brooke-Sewell
Wagner & Dunn
American Construction Co
Mr. Lewis
Bonafide Builders
Bradstreet and
Dunn
Wagner-Dunn Company
Wagner- Dunn
Gaia
Prominent Republican supports judge Burrow for Tennessee Supreme Court
Alf Taylor, noted Tennessee Republican and brother of the late Senator Robert L. Taylor, urges election of Judge Robert Burrow of Bristol to the state supreme bench. Taylor calls Burrow clean, capable, with an untainted integrity and a temperament suited for the judiciary, saying his election would add dignity and inspire confidence in the highest court.
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Alf Taylor
Tennessee
Robert Burrow
Bristol
Supreme Bench
Taylor
Robert L. Taylor
Congress
Judge Burrow
Duffield Academy
Funeral of John W Hannah in Greenville Tenn
Greenville Tenn July 20 The death of John W Hannah at over eighty three is noted as a loss to the town He owned a home at Irish and Depot streets and spent summers in Greenville while winters in Umatilla Florida His children include Frank of Cleveland Tenn Charles of Johnson City Hugh of Knoxville Mrs A W Supsong of Greenville and Mrs Alpha Armitage of Florida The funeral was at Cumberland Presbyterian church at one o clock and burial followed at Shiloh church near Tascalum
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Chas. Parker
Richmond
Baxter McCall
Dante
Vid
Bolls
Floyd Deakins
Arthur Walker
L. C. Garbera
Jackson
Miss
E. D. Cox
Sullivan County
Bluff City
Hooper
Minnie Cargille
J. H. Jones
Wm Walker
Weat End
Ike Bailey
Johnson City
A. B. Crouch
J. J. Jones
Charles Cargille
Our Village
Greenville
Tenn
John W. Hannah
Journal and Tribune
Irish and
Depot Streets
Umatilla
Florida
Frank
Cleveland
Charles
Hugh
Knoxville
Mra. A
Court of Appeals Decides Several Civil Appeals
The court of civil appeals handed down decisions in cases including Robert Dolan v Miller on equity, Roanoke Bridge Co. v Rhea on law, Lillian D. Burbage v City of Johnson City on equity, and Robert Portner Brewing Co. v Burbage on equity. The court affirmed the chancellor in several matters and ruled that a debt violating temperance laws cannot be recovered in Tennessee courts.
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Court of Civil Appeals
Robert Dolan
John Miller
Carter Equity
Roanoke Bridge Company
Chas. Rhea
Carter Law
Lillian D. Burbage
City of
Johnson City
Washington Equity
Robert Portner Brewing Company
Henry L Burbage
Admr
Washington County Equity
B. Reese
Tennessee
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Thompson
Hooper-O'Connor
Chattanooga
8. M. Young
Dixon Springs
Mino
G. P. Salyers
Kings
Port
Salyers
Penn
Ohn
Son City
Camesboro
Andrew Carnegie
Telegraph Office
Adame Express Co
Mr. Carnegie
Maka National Bank
Daisy Boring
Mary Shields
Nannie Garber
Daisy
Jno
A. Scott
James Walker
Sam Kiplinger
Mr. Scott
John
George W. Phelps
Virginia
Mr. Phelps
Henry Floss
Gsq
Mrs. Lurton
Srigwy
U.S
Captain Wolp
Giddup
L. D. Bill
Greene County
Abethton
Senate Appropriations Committee
Elizabethton
Carter County
Wann
Court OF Appeals
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