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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
A long 1908 column discusses Carmack Patterson politics, primary plans, and newspaper bias. It cites the Chattanooga News and Commercial Appeal with commentary on Gov Patterson and Doak, plus post office rules affecting second class mail and subscriptions.
Nashville March 4 The move for statewide prohibition faced denials from former Senator Carmack who said he would not deliver the principal address or participate in the Nashville meeting. He dismissed reports that ex Governor Cox would manage his campaign in East Tennessee and attacked “bogie man” tactics used by opponents. He praised Patterson’s duties and urged Democrats to expose false pretenses used by the prohibition advocates.
W T Latture of Bristol announces opposition to former Governor Cox for reelection to the Tennessee senate from the Second district. A heated contest is expected as Latture, who defeated Samuel Chestnut in a previous Democratic primary, gains strong local support while Cox faces criticism for his snap convention endorsement, with opposition from within his party.
The first literature from Gov Patter son's headquarters outlines the primary plan as prepared by the State Committee. The governor aims to show the plan to the people so they may see and believe in its fairness and justice. Carmack allies also circulate material criticizing the plan. The Nashville American notes the article preceded the committee's action and critiques the county anti plan.
Fragmented OCR shows a Sunday dinner menu with notes about Jell O desserts and Walnut misats. Mentions serving with a ran and a dessert course. Indicates a casual kitchen scene and improvised meal items.
A political endorsement shifts from Carmack to Gov Malcolm I Patterson praising his temperance record. The piece accuses Carmack supporters of crankish aims and cowardice while defending Patterson's leadership and past measures.
In a Rhea County News editorial excerpt, the piece warns that radicals would use spies and witnesses to crush liberty under a reform crusade. It attacks a proposed suppression of moral standards and urges conservatives to back M. R. Patterson for temperance and democratic ideals.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal use impacts blood and system, promising to destroy disease foundations and strengthen the body. The firm Menevy & Co offers a $1000 reward for proof of failure to cure and cites testimonials.
Sam Slack, ex Bristol police officer, has been appointed by Governor Patterson as chief steward at the Busby Mountain ranch of the Teoncanoe penitentiary where about a thousand convicts work in the state mines. Slack is brother to Charles H. Slack editor at the Nashville American and a close Patterson associate Harald Conrier.
Washington March 3 The New York Sun editorial declares Taft cannot be elected president even if nominated by Republicans at Chicago. It argues Bryan or Hearst would carry New York State for any Democrat and that Roosevelt cannot carry the state against Bryan, Hearst, or any Democrat.
Bisansd Wilkins Neil notes Jatverson pleased with reception in Knoxville as governor compares it to his reception in his city. Knoxville Journal and Tribune says Patterson and Carmack plan a state wide primary approach with direct voting, aiming to prevent fraud between counties. Nashville reports the gubernatorial campaign opening in Ryan Auditorium with Patterson and Senator Carmack in joint discussion.
Humboldt Tenn March . H C Burnett a member of the democratic party committee who suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago died this morning at his home in Humboldt. He was prominent in local politics and active in party affairs.
Knoxville temperance groups react to news from Nashville that ex Senator Carmack may not back state-wide prohibition or address related meetings. Local leaders urge patience until Carmack clarifies his stance, fearing shifts in support could affect candidate momentum in the Patterson primary and November election.
The schedule lists information for trains from Knoxville to Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Chicago with daily and double daily services. It notes connections at Memphis St Louis and Cincinnati and mentions ticket availability and agent contact details for fares maps and information.
A promotional notice asserts the product offers health benefits beyond jewels and covers headaches biliousness constipation and malaria. It guarantees a cheerful refund at H. C. Millers drug store if unsatisfied and mentions Dr Fabrney’s Teething Syrup as a safe baby medicine for teething with better nights.
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