Safety First Vote for Shields
A lettered defense of Senator Joh K Shields responds to a column titled A Campaign of Deception. It denies base charges, defends his honesty, note of his France aid, and his stance on Brandeis and Tennessee. It critiques critics as unfounded and calls out perceived political missteps.
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Senator Shields
Joh K Shields
United States
Shields
France
Shield
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Les
Lea
Louis D. Brandies
Supreme Court
Brandies
Senate
Brandius
Shields and the Draft Law Charges on Shields and Verhineó Politics
Gov Rye accuses Senator Shields of meddling with draft classification to shield a wealthy youth. Shield’s telegram to Judge Swigart states Verhine will stay in class 4 as a government employee, contradicting Rye’s assertion that Shields dictated the outcome. The dispute centers on district board appeals and emergency fleet duties of J Vernon Verhine.
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Gov
Rye
Senator Shields
W. H. Swigeart
Union City
Tennessee
Emergency Fleet Corporation
J Vernon Verhine
Provost Marshall General
John K. Shields
Shields
Verhines
United States
Verbine
District Board
Mocbleas
Col Matson for magistrate in 9th Civil District
Public notice urges support for Col T B Matson in the 9th Civil District magistrate race. The long time Johnson City engineer builder and surveyor is highlighted for public service, road and rail projects, and town development from 1878 onward. The County Court is urged to favor his experience and fair road practices.
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Col
T. B. Matson
Washington County
Mit Alreman
Johnson City
Camden
5. C
Marla
N.C
Embreville Railroad
Southern Railway
Rome Hill
Johnson City Real Estate Company
Johnsson City
Johnson City Furnitiure Company
Johnson City Brick Works
Cuba
Spain
Col Matson
Day of Victory Inspires Allied Resolve and Postwar Plans
Flint Daily Journal urges unity with France Britain Belgium and Italy praising wartime coordination toward maximum output. It envisions France rebuilding transport networks and a lasting peace while Americans rally for victory as the next Tennessee governor named begins with Peay.
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America
France
Washington
Britain
Belgium
Wiis
Flint Daily Journal
Germanys Peace Feeler Analyzed by War Secretary Baker
The article reports on German peace proposals deemed insincere and outlines War Secretary Baker’s reply via the Associated Press. It accuses Germany of attempting to placate the world with hollow terms while pressing the war and rallying the people to continued sacrifice.
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Germany
Berlin
England
Brlin
War Baker
Associated Press
New Army Plans Signal Expanded Mobilization
The Chattanooga Times reports that secretary hints at enlarged army appropriations and draft age changes to build a reserve of mobilizable men. Plans, prepared for Congress after recess, aim to prove U S and allies superiority by force against autocracy. The terms demanded by President Wilson are presented as just and essential to world civilization.
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Chattanooga Times
Congress
United States
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
Junkers
Chattanoona Times
Broderick Sheriff Vote Set For Next Thursday
Local voters are reminded to cast ballots next Thursday in support of Broderick for sheriff. Campaign materials urge turnout and emphasize safety and law enforcement leadership.
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Broderick
Peay booster train to visit Knoxville in governor bid
A booster train of 150 Clarksville business leaders promoting Austin Peay for governor plans to visit Knoxville and other Middle and West Tennessee towns in the coming days. Walter Bell, Peay headquarters secretary, says crowds greet the train as it travels. Prominent Clarksville professionals speak at each stop.
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Austin Peay
Clarksville
Austin Peay—Journal and Tribune
World s Biggest Naval Force
London July 23 British and American warships inspected by King George formed the largest naval force ever seen. If arranged end to end the ships would stretch over two miles. Modern designs and armament highlighted the fleet. American crews earned honors, including decorations for actions in the Zebrugge raid.
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London
George
Zebrugge
Johnson City Woman Praises Downe Kidney Pills
An interview with Mrs. Mumpower of Johnson City recalls her kidney illness and nervous spells seven years ago. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at White House Drug Co, with complete relief and lasting strength. Mrs. Mumpower reiterates praise in 1918 for the remedy, noting only rare discomfort since. Manufactured by Posture-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Sold at all dealers.
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Johnson City
Mumpower
Gogues
M. EB. Mumpower
Poplar Street
Dean
Italy
Whitehouse Drug Co
Doan
Postur-Milburn
Buffalo
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Grays to Dark Hair
An ad-promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkening prep that covers gray roots naturally. It claims quick results with one strand at a time, improving appearance without curing disease, and suggests home applications at low cost.
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Wyeth
Allotments for Soldiers Dependents in Early War
The record outlines allotments to dependents of soldiers, noting $1,000 per soldier at war start and May totals of $8,000,000. It lists $1,000,000 for officers families and $4,000,000 for noncommissioned officers and privates, plus nearly $50,000,000 in Liberty Loan bonuses for Army members.
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Aly &i
Ayelup
Ily Durpore
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Johnson City, Tenn
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Col Thomas E. Matson
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Peeler
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Arlington Pressing Parlor
Palm Beach
Iwantu Comfort
Eldon
Solike
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Wat Vas
Thy
Ton
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Tega
Kansas City
Levenword
Kansas
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Milwausen
Wis
Marion
Ind
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Hot Springs
Norfolk
Hampton
Dayton
Ohio
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Wishington
New York City
Philadelphia
Vre Comed
Johnson Cuny, Penn
Robert Carson
National Soldiers
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Teun
W.S.S
National War Savings Committee
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