Tennessee Political Opinion on Senatorial Race
A Tennessee weekly editorial digest discusses the Senate race with Shields favored by newspapers but hints at a later contest. Parisian and Nashville papers champion Shields’ renomination while Chattanooga Times questions party unity. Austin Peay emerges as a strong contender for August primary and November election.
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Chattanooga Times
Guv. Rye
Austin Peay
Shields
Judge Roberts
Senate
Germans In Quandary As Austrian Drive Fails In Italy
German leaders face a quandary as the Western front crisis persists for the Allies. Austrian offensive in Italy collapses, Italians repulse the invaders with courage, threatening Austrian capacity to strike again this summer. Hunger unrest grows in Austria-Hungary.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Dual Empire
Austria
Germany
France
Maly
Liord George
Herald- Courier
Opposition to Wator Shields In Wartime Tennessee
The piece argues Senate candidate and Tennessee judge John Shields should be reelected, praising his constitutional expertise and wartime support for the Wilson administration. It contends opposing critics invoke unfounded naturalization issues, masking old political motives and urging continued Shields service in Congress.
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Congress
Gen. Cates
Tennessee
Paris Parising
John Hs Shields
Judge Shields
Knoxville
Supreme Bench of
Senate
United States
Senate Journal
America
Shields
Williner
Mr. Wilson
Senator Shields
Wilson
Andie
Shielda
Henett
Col T B E Matson Seeks Magistrate Post in Washington Co
Public notice highlights Col T B E Matson as candidate for magistrate of the South Civil District in Washington County. The article recounts decades of his work, from 1878 arrival to locate railways, surveys for the CC and C rail line, Embreville railroad charter, and Johnson City real estate ventures. It notes his roles as chief engineer, surveyor, and builder, including the Johnson City Foundry and Maching Shops, brick works, and public lands donation.
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T. BE. Matson
Washington County
Mie Deman
Johnson City
Col
Wentedamt
Camden
5. C
Marlon
N.C
Embreville Railroad
Impany
Southern Railway
Roan Hill
Johnson City Real Estat Company
Johnson City Furniionee Company
Cuba
Spain
Ino
Thalors
Sugar Plan Rules For War Time Rationing
The Sugar Administration divides users into groups A to D including candy makers, beverage others, commercial canners, public eateries, bakers, and retailers. Each must file a statement of current sugar on hand and comply with monthly certificates and limits, or face penalties and closures. households limited to thirty days supply and three pounds per person, with certificates issued per month and group-specific allocation rules.
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Java Food Administrator
Food Administration
Aiget
Groupe B
Groupe D
Groupe K
Unbian Hip
County Court Seeks Experienced Man for Construction Duties
Fragmentary remarks indicate the county court favors selecting a seasoned official for overseeing public works including buildings, roads, and sewers. Jase remained on site during lengthy five to six year projects. Gol Matson's experience is cited as fitting the court’s needs for fair dealing and integrity.
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Gol Matson
Senate Debates Draft Age Expansion Amendment
Washington June 25 The Senate debated extending draft ages from 20 to 40 amid discussion of an amendment by Senator Pall of New Mexico. Some opponents urged that enough men are available, while supporters argued for faster mobilization to sustain the war. President Wilson reportedly opposed changes for now, with the issue expected to continue after amplifying Senate sentiment.
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Washington
Pall
New Mexico
Hitchcock
United States
America
Department Hayashid
Germany
Russia
Balkans
Egypt
Bulgaria
Turkey
Senate
Amendments on Foreign Units and Training Debate in Senate
Fragmentary notes show discussion of a Slavic Legion and a Polish unit formation. Chairman Hitchcock explains Pomel government fears American influence interfering with the Polish army in France. Provisions for foreign unit training and security from Latin America are drafted, while Senator France pushes a measure for compulsory military training for youths aged 10 to 20.
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Hitchcock
France
Maryland
York Haven Liberty Loan Tops Drive With 105000
York Haven Pa June 2 Folard Alecia Rittal led the town to raise 105000 for the Third Liberty Loan, over the top by twenty leading groups. The town claims no Pennsylvania city matches its total, while national figures highlight war time spending and efficiency amid editorials from Hardy Withers and George W Wickersham.
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York Haven
Alecia Rittal
Borage
America
Liberty Loan
Menawomen
York Haver
Cure Kidney Ailments with Domals Kidney Pills
Mrs GT Webster of 72 Wandi ga Avenue claims her kidney health improved after using Down's Domals Kidney Pills. She says energy returned, back pain eased, and she felt like a different person. Sold by all dealers. poster by Moburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean Kenpess
Uae
Dean Ridgey
Webster
Wandiga Avenue
Down's Sant
Poster Moburn |Co
Mrgen
Buffalo
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Dayton
Ohio
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Olle
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Johnson
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National Soldiers’ Home
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