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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

2

Democratic Ticket Electors and Officials List

A readable OCR fragment lists Democratic presidential electors by district and state, names multiple electors including Ployd Estil and Dudley Porter, plus court judges Felix W. Moore and A X Buchwnin, and officials such as Trustee M C Jackson and Sheriff candidates. It appears as a ballot-style lineup with various locales like Tipton and Obion.

Ployd Estil Prouiktin Dudley Porter Ry Distrinus Lyle Washington McRhwes Rode A. B.C. Gaston van Area M.C Sidwell Clay B. Warner Marshall TU. Bock Inberteen T Wu. Whiteborne Maury Heron Person Buildwth RK. B

Washington County Democratic and Republican Candidate Announcements

A series of political notices from Washington County announce candidacies for Sheriff Tax Assessor Trustee Justice of the Peace and Representative. Signatories include WP Jones L M Broyles H Jackson Dr Geo R Duncan J T Be Williams W L Hart J W Crumley and W Wolfe. Voters are urged to support their preferred candidates in the upcoming August election and general assembly race.

Washington County Jones L. M. Broyles Jackson Democratic Party Geo. R. Duncan Terroriff J.T. BE. Williams Justice of the Peace Johnson City Wolfe

Political fortunes muddied by party splits and illness

The piece notes crowded gubernatorial talks with McMillin in danger of reduced support as Kanker Preston weighs entry for the race. It reports Teddy and Taft likely to be nominated together in a convention hall while Tennessee Senator Frazier suffers appendicitis at home in Chattanooga prompting withdrawal and general sorrow.

Teddy Taft Henator Frazier Chattanooga

Hon Haskiel H Dyer to Lecture Tonight on The Trials of Jenus

Hon Haskiel H Dyer will deliver a lecture in the auditorium of the State Normal on Thursday evening at 8 o clock. A large audience is predicted to greet Mr Dyer on his decision. Admission 50 cents. proceeds benefit the Manny Memorial.

H. H. Dyer Jenus State Normal

Flag Day Birthday of Old Glory

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reflects on the national flag, detailing its origins from the early colonies, the 1777 adoption of thirteen stars and stripes, and the evolution to forty eight stars. It argues flag respect, warns against commercial use, and calls citizens, especially the young, to honor the banner on its birth anniversary.

St. George Congress Washington Betsy Ross Vermont Kentucky Saya Jone Memphis

Marriage of the Unfit and the Social Fight Ahead

A Chattanooga Times letter column argues clergy, eugenics, and law reform may curb social demoralization by requiring physicians’ health certificates for marriage. It warns such rules could stigmatize the unfit and provoke immorality, positioning reformers and critics in a heated societal debate.

Chattanooga

Mrs Tranum Dies After Illness at Age Near 70

Mrs Mollie Tranum wife of Dr Tranum died Tuesday morning after a brief illness at about 2 80 oclock. She was nearly seventy a member of the Baptist church and a lovable woman. Survived by husband five children D K Tranum R L L Tranum Arthur Tran Daisy Sherwood and Mamie Miller funeral held Wednesday at Monte Vista cemetery with Rev W M Morrell in charge. The family and friends extend sympathy.

Mollie Tranum Tranum

Professor Hopwood to Head New Georgia College

Professor J. Hopwood, formerly of Mulligan Tennessee and Lynchburg Virginia, will head the new Larmar college in DeGuik County Georgia. A charter of incorporation has been granted and Hopwood will serve as president of the institution.

J. Hopwood Mulligan,Tenn Lynchburg Bristol Larmar College DeGuik County Georgia Hopwood

Judge Allison Holds Off On Senate Candidacy Decision

In Baltimore June meeting remarks Judge John Allison of the chancery court said he is not ready to declare a Senate primary bid. He cited giving voters time to review party sentiment and the party platform, stressing adherence to the national platform once adopted and a possible focus on court duties if the platform does not clearly endorse preferred reforms.

Nashville John Allison Chancery Court U.S National Democratic Convention Walte Tbis Tshill Baltimore

Watauga News Items From Watauga Tennessee June 17

June 17 report from Watauga Tennessee notes J Morse of Washington DC in town last week and Robert Jones of Jonesboro on business Monday. Local moves include Lee Vanhoy family to Crockett Depot Virginia and Ham Lorimer with C and C engineer visiting home. Several residents listed as visiting or returning, orchard notes on J W Smalling’s seventy five acre peach trees, and bridge contract talks for Lick Creek with Converse Bridge Union of Chattanooga as bidder.

Lee Smith Morristown J. W. Smalling Heewarts Knob Sam Adkins Balls Gap H. Kk. Houston B. N. Kilwards The Southern Railway Charleston Tenn Lacy Reed Raders Frank Little Joe Smalling Lick Creek Converse Bridge Chattanooga

Tennessee Delegation to Leave Sunday for Democratic National Convention

The Tennessee delegation will travel in a special Memphis-bound train next Sunday. The outfit includes five Pullman cars a diner and a baggage car and will pass Johnson City at 240 Sunday afternoon. Delegates T A Cox and Col C H Lyle will join the party here along with several prominent Democrats from the section.

Tennessee Memphis Pulliany Johnson City T. A. Cox Flrat Col C. H. Lyle

Why are you so particular about a postcard

Olive and Gwendolyn discuss choosing a Suez era style postal card for Jim. Gwendolyn has hunted for a card to match her feelings, while Olive mocks her and suggests any card would do. Jim arrives with a telegram and confesses engagement after a playful misunderstanding about cards and affection.

Olive Gwendolyn Petane Date Drug Store England Suez Canal Jim Greas Trao Jin Gwendolyn Barret

Courtesy as a Fine Art in Japan Travel Tale

A traveler recounts Japanese courtliness on a Tokyo train. The guard bows deeply to passengers then humorously translates a plea to show tickets, ending with mutual bowing and the guard’s quiet departure. The anecdote highlights politeness as a cultural staple in Japan.

A. M. Thompson Japan Tokio

Funds secured for Bristol post office

Bristol June 18 – An appropriation has been secured for the Bristol Virginia post office and after months of delay the much talked of office will be installed. It will be in operation July at Cumberland opposite the new Hotel. Rims Bristol Watagee CF Gauthier of Hilatol Va will be new postmaster.

Bristol Briswl Cumberland Wxatagee CF Gauthier Hilatol

Obtained Money Under False Pretenses Case Report

Detective J. Frank Smalling returned from Dallas with a man named Myers, wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses after falsely claiming to represent a firm in Atlanta. Myers admitted guilt in judge W. C. Pierce’s court and was jailed under bond.

J. Frank Smalling Dallas Texas Myers Johnson City Atlanta W. C. Pierce Jonesboro

Tennessee Teachers Studying at Normals

Prof J W Brister state superintendent of public instruction notes about 100 teachers in Tennessee public schools are receiving instruction at summer schools. Enrolments include Marfreesboro 500 Johnson City 400 Iverson Institutes 500 Cookeville 278 Centreville 278 Bolivar 200 Clinton 200 Chattanooga University four weeks 200 Nashville Negro Normal 00 Jackson and Knoxville Negro Institutes 800 University of Tennessee 1000 seventy county institutes 3500.

Nashville Dune J. W. Brister Tennessee Brister Marfreesbowo Normal Johnson City Normal

Electrical Plant Changes Hands in Greeneville

Greeneville's electric plant was sold to the Tennessee Transfer Electric Co for about $000. The new owners plan a dam on the Nolachuckey River six miles south to produce around 20140 horsepower for Greeneville and nearby towns. Construction is expected to cost about $000,000 and take roughly one year to complete.

Greeneville Tennesser Astern Electric Company Greeneville Electrie Company Nolachuckey Newport Morristown Jonesboro Johnson City Erwin

Morristown to Stay in Appalachia League After Board Vote

Morristown will remain in the Appalachia league after directors voted to reduce its guarantee for a forced game from 10 to 0 and to increase Cleveland's guarantee to 841. The move ends plans to drop Morristown or sell the franchise to Middlesboro, Kentucky, and the decision pleased Morristown supporters.

Morristown Appalachia League Middlesboro Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supreme Court A.X. Buchwnin, Shelly Judge Court of Civil Appeals Felix W. Moore Obion M.C. Jackson W. P. Jones Republican Party W. L Hart Justice of Pesca J. W. Crumley McMillin Kanker Preston Haskiel H. Dyer Prof NEW College Alison Will Watauga Tibe Merchant Bie Lie Dave Heir Asheville Cardui Garda Eafe Graham Illard Conkey W. J. Barton Implement, Feed and Seed Company Buffalo Oxfords New York Bargain House Becker New York Sun Mountcastle-Phlegar Hwd. Co
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