Ex-Gov Porter Defends Attitude To Election
In a Memphis Scimitar letter former Gov James Porter refutes claims about tainted news and defends his support for Harris and Bryan. He praises Patterson as capable and notes his four-year presidency of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, asserting earnings went to stockholders and property betterment. The piece notes continuation on the fourth page.
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James JD. Porter
Memphis
Porter
Vane
Harris
Bryan
Taft
Patiers
Gov. Patterson
Tennessee
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Farewell to Rev Keevil and family at city church
Rev J Keevil and family left Toonday for Sher wan Texas after farewell sermon at the Christian church. A purse of 875 was presented by the congregation in token of esteem. The piece quotes Thomas Jefferson on distributed government and warns of timber destruction near Johnson City. Ennis Bros advertise Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praise its efficacy, and note El Paso and Narcoossee uses. H C Miller sells it.
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Lem Keevil
Toonday
Sherwan
Texas
Keevil
Christian Church
Lone Star State
Thomas Jefferson
M. L. Pease
Cranberry
N.C
United States
Mr. Pease
North Pacific Coast
Johnson City
Lowa
Towa
Des Moines
el Paso
Narcoossee
Flo
Chamberlain
H.C. Miller
Reflections and anecdotes from San Angelo May 1908
A fragmented column shares reminiscences on Confederate memory, Joe Wheeler, and reunions with scattered quotes. It notes an upcoming Birmingham excursion rate and references regional figures, the Lost Cause, and veteran sentiment as it hints at continuing discussion on national reconciliation.
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San Angelo
Texas
John Hatcher
Birmingham
Joe Wheeler
Joe
Foraker
Tillman
Farmers and Factories Push for German Scandinavian Truck Farms
M Y Richards, industrial agent for the Southern railway, met with Johnson City Commercial Club to back President Young’s plan. The idea calls for fifty German and Scandinavian truck farms to boost local value more than large industrial plants. Richards pledged Southern railway cooperation and optimism for the city’s future. The piece contrasts merchants who advertise persistently with those who do little, arguing store publicity builds demand and brings customers to the store rather than just reflecting in the window.
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M. Y. Richards
Southern Railway
Commercial Club
Young
Elub
Richards
Johnson City
Obscene Mail Case Ties Bristol Witness to Trial
Bristol, Tennessee June 1. John Bruner, a Hale trial witness from Blountville, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal B A Botton for sending obscene letters to Bristol women via the mails. He was taken to Johnson City for a hearing before Commissioner Vaught.
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Bristol
Tenn
John Bruner
Hale
Blountville
United States
Marshall B. A. Botton
Johnson City
Vaught
Agreement among managers bars gubernatorial influence at state convention
Nashville May 20 The state executive committee calls a June 17 convention to appoint delegates to the Denver national convention. Campaign managers for the gubernatorial candidates sign an agreement to keep convention actions neutral, avoid endorsing either candidate, and urge delegates to vote as a unit for Bryan. The aim is to separate the state governor race from national politics for party unity.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Executive Committee
Denver
Col
Patterson
Carmack
Cross
Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia
W. J. Bryan
Tunnesses
Joint debate dates and civic notes from Nashville to Tullahoma
Gubernatorial appointments announced by officials list dates for joint debate events across towns. Articles cover Electric Bitters praise, rheumatic relief, and Oak Hill Cemetery Association's century of work led by women, with historical notes on organization and maintenance challenges.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nino An
Menageral Armistead and
Peay
Tullahoma
Himboldt
Clarksville
Camden
Ashland City
Livingston
Gainesboro
Smithville
Bucklons Arnica Salve Claims Healing Power
Tom Moore of Cochran Ga praises Bucklons Arnica Salve for curing a sore on his instep after trying other remedies. The ad notes it is sold under guarantee at H O Millers Drug Store. Includes idle men comment and other testimonial quotes about Dr Kings New Life Pills and Miles Neven.
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Prank Conian
Houston St
New York
Seill
H.C
Miller's
Ucklon
Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklon
H. O. Miller
Irug
Dr. King
B. F. Aysens
H.C. M
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Humboldt
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Mra
A. A. Taylor
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
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