Primary law to be attacked in Davidson chancery suit
Nashville June 24 The return of Judge James Bradford from New York delays filing in Davidson county chancery court to challenge the constitutionality of a mandatory primary law. Lead attorneys Headford Vertrees and Puryear prepare a bill arguing the law creates unequal party rights, excludes officers, disqualifies voters awaiting conviction, and imposes poll tax limits on mere candidates.
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Nashville
Tent
James ©. Bradford
New York
Chancery Court
Davidson County
Headford
Cotinger
John J. Vertreex
David B. Puryear
Tennessee water condemnation powers for towns four to five thousand
State law authorizes any incorporated Tennessee town or city with a population between four thousand and five thousand to condemn springs creeks rivers and water rights plus riparian rights and rights of way for pipes reservoirs pumping stations and filtering plants. It requires just compensation to owners of watercourses riparian land and existing waterworks, and outlines condemnation procedures and enforcement under eminent domain. Signed by Patterson and framed for general enactment.
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Tennessee
General Assembly
Tonsiesste
Othier
Shannon
State of
Judge to Resume Bench by August First
A report from Bristol Tennessee dated June 21 notes Judge A J Tyler of the First Tennessee circuit, now in Nebraska, plans to resume on the bench around August 1 after serving out his term. The letter from Frank Toney of Irwin mentions Mr Coleman Bristol.
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Bristol, Tenn
Frank Toney
Irwin
A.J. Tyler
Tennessee
Nebraska
Staples and Dyer Company Chartered in Washington County
Secretary of State Goodloe grants a charter to the Staples and Dyer company of Washington county, a wholesale grocery business. Incorporators include R. C. Staples M. P. Dyer J. R. Davis J. H. Staples and B. W. Price. Capital stock is $50,000.
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Goodloe
Staples and Dyer Company
Washington County
R. C. Staples
M. P. Dyer
J. R. Davis
J. H.C. Staples
8. W. Price
Local political candidates and a medical ad fragment
A report notes a candidate refrains from seeking re election while planning to serve until August 1. It mentions potential third party figures and a public notice style summary. An accompanying ad pushes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for children with gentle laxative claims and offers a free sample from the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Monticello
Ill
McMillin in East Tennessee Says Visit On Business Not Politics
Ex governor Benton McMillin spends a day in Knoxville on a business tour en route to Lafollette. He notes he has not announced for the U S Senate but is seriously considering entering the race. Local chatter suggests his East Tennessee visit aims to gauge support from the old McMillin faction.
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Knoxville
United States Senate
Benton
McMillin
Labollette
Tennessee
Lusinowi
Wix
Cleveland
Chattanooga
United States
Henslee
Senate
Pete’ Hanslee
Guv. McMillin
East Tennessee
Kiami Tennessee
Bankruptcy petition filed in Greenville Federal Court
Greenville Tenn June 15 A yet it Hon in bankruptcy attracting attention was filed in the Federal Court at Greenville Wednesday The petition seeks to have the matter settled in court and outlines the debtor's financial condition and requests relief under bankruptcy proceedings.
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Greenville, Tenn
Greenville
Holmes Edwards Silver Co Guaranties Quality Goods
The Holmes and Edwards Silver Company of Bridgeport Connecticut guarantees their solid silver ware to be second to none in quality and finish. They will replace defective items and invite William Silver & Co of Johnson City Tennessee to sell the goods with confidence in their durability.
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Holmes and Edwards Silver Co
Bridgeport
Conn
Wm. Silver & Co
Messrs
William Silver & Co
Johnson City
Holmes
Edwards
Holmes & Eawards Silver Company
Seashore Excursion to Isle of Palms from Johnson City
An excursion to Isle of Palms near Charleston is announced with return allowed on any regular train within a set limit. Special Seashore Train departs Knox ville at 2:40 P.M. and connects Morristown for Charleston, arriving at dawn.
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Isle of Palms
Charleston
Daly
Knoxville
Johnson City
Paskengeme
Tike
Morristown
Charleston Da.m
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WM. Kinney
M. Hillsman Taylor
House of Representatives
Malcolm R. Patterson
S.C. Williams
Jno
D. Cox
Pres
Tare L. Bannest
Adam B. Craven
Ass’t
Anaka National Bank
Tyler Deglines
Coleman
Nounces
Maj
Paul 1
Divine
Soldierst Home
Dana Harman
Campbell
Bristol
U. S
Embree
Inon CO
Airdome
Main
J.B. Woriey
Main Street
Parmarty Patton Dog Company
Huyler
Bucklen
H.C. Miller
Embree Iron Company
Embree Tron Works
Embreeville
Fohnson City
Daw Lindh Road
Bhisi
Lone Line
Astit
Sanford
Greene
Washington Counties
Shaun
Trim
Moore
Srand Seashore
Johnson City Steam Laundry
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