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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

1

Roosevelt Denies Will Not Be Candidate in 1912

Washington reports quote Col Theodore Roosevelt dated June 27 claiming he would not be a candidate for the Republican nomination against President Taft. The letter cited lists individuals at a lunch and reiterates Roosevelt’s stance that he would not seek the nomination, though he would participate in the process as a supporter or opponent to other candidates.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Meyer War Stinson Col Roosevelt Mr. Tait Gilford Minehot Dim Garfield Mardison Billy Lovet Scretary Meyer Riimson Alke Theodore Kooskvelt

Roosevelt in Reply May Not Seek Nomination

Oyster Bay dispatch notes Colonel Roosevelt denying intent to run in 1912 while a Chicago letter to Frank A. Munsey is referenced. The published letter reportedly contains his position, though context and recipient remain unclear. Roosevelt statements emphasize withholding comment without recipient name.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Washington Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Frank A. Munsey

Washington Democrats End Harmony Drive At County Meeting

A Washington County meeting urged unity within the Democratic Party to heal past rifts and adopt a fair policy. The group resolved to memorialize committee members and sign resolutions, with plans to convene again on March 16 and invite all Democrats to participate.

Maron Washington Tesmessee Tee Paris Washineton B. Hensley Alion Tv Mver Marat Awever Pritchett Thad A. Cox Folarony J. T. Hensley Livsey le B. Clark Tils Place Peitahety Murray Kenneth Mine

President Finley Speaks on Cotton Culture Efforts

Washington March 4 President Mintey of the Southern Railway Company discusses the first year of the Cotton Culture Department run along company lines including the Moojle & Ohio and Georgia Southern & Florida railways. He cites Dr Knapp and Dr Hansver on methods to combat boll weevil and urges continued adoption of intensive farming to diversify crops and keep farm families financially stable. He notes field agents provide free services and records show improved corn yields.

Washington, D.C Mintey Southern Railway Company Southon Railway Moojle & Ohio Railroad Albania Uireat Southern Railroad Georgia Southern & Florida Teailway Bal Knapp United Stated Agricultural Department Th. Knapp Hansver Bureau of Entomology L. O. Howard Secretary of Agricultural Texas Oklahoma Hunter Arkansas Mississippi Alamo Platter Souther Railway Dr. Knapp Cotton Caltire Lie Cotton Culture Department Actil Redsingle T. C. Plunkett Chattanooga Tenn

Johnson City Endorsement Boosts Down’s Kidney Pills

Local citizens cite relief from kidney pain and fatigue after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. William H Hodges of Johnson City Tennessee confirms prior positive statements, praising the pills’ effect and urging others to try them. Sold by Whitehouse Drug Co and United States agents Reweather the name Doan’s.

Miet Theai Johson City Iband Johnson City Down William H. Hodges B. Millard Tenn Whitehouse Deng Co All Denters Conte Voster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Reweather Doan'sand

Hicks Almanac Promises Weather Warnings for 1912

An old timey notice touts the Hicks Almanac as a public service warning of storms and droughts for 1912. It credits Prof Wicks as a faithful public servant and invites readers to order both magazine and almanac from Word and Works Pub, stating the almanac is 150 pages and costs 85. The ad also mentions Dr King’s Low Life Pills as a remedy.

Hicks Almanac Tmely Prof Wicks Word and Works Franklin Avenue 81. Louis Hit Magazine Almanac

Roosevelt's Chairman Challenges Taft Forces in Primaries

Senator Jon M. Dixon, chairman of the Roosevelt executive committee, urged testing campaign power via primaries in every state. He sent a letter to Representative William H. McKinley, director of the national treasury, describing the move and seeking Roosevelt authorization. The treasury chief replied, seeking confirmation of Dixon's authority as Roosevelt committee head.

Washington Jon. M. Dixon Roosevelt Executive Committee Dixon Wmn. H. McKinley National Trbureant McKiniey Uie Col. Roosevelt

Beginning of Life Health Advice and Cure

A vintage health ad argues good health leads to success and outlines constipation digestion and liver problems as causes of serious illness. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Symp Pepsin as a guaranteed cure and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Symp Co, 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, Ill, with a sale price of one dollar per bottle through dealers.

Stillman Green Malachite Col King Lowe Thacher Devin HC Miller's Ir.Caldwell John W. Sickelsmith Greensboro Chamberlain's Consel Kent Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Ridg Monticello, Ht Sec Inter Caldwell Pepsin Symp Ca Calwell

Judge Buchanan Nominated For Supreme Court Seat

Knoxville Sentinel reports Judge Buchanan, appointed by Governor Patterson, to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Beard’s death. A Memphian and respected lawyer, he drew broad support from Tennessee lawyers across Memphis Nashville Knoxville and other regions, regarded by many as the choice of regular and independent bar members.

AS. Buchanan Supreme Bench W. D. Beard Buchanan M. BR. Patterson Memphis Knoxville Ruchinnin Nashville Knosville Joskge Pachanas Bachanas Mast Tennessee Knoxville Sentinel

Fifteenth Educational Conference Opens in Nashville

The education conference for the south meets for its fifteenth session in Nashville Tennessee on April 1. Prominent educators from the Algerian region and the south will attend. The event aims to boost educational development with a strong program and large crowds expected. A special railroad fare reduction offers discounts for round trips within Tennessee, with tickets on sale April 1 and 3 and a final date of April 20.

Conference For Education In the South Nashville Tena Mulroads Ta Tennessee

Why Tennessee Farmers Are Poor

A Chattanooga ad mocks rural dependence on distant manufacturers by listing goods from many states and urging support for local industries. The piece suggests farmers should spend locally to boost their own markets and advance patriotism.

Tennessee

Roosevelt Rivalry Sparks Wartime Political Debate

Secretary of War Stimson states he cannot support Roosevelt against Taft, endorsing Taft’s renomination. He praises Taft for enacting progressive policies and condemns those opposing Taft as risking real progress by challenging the incumbent.

Secretary of War Noory Taft Huth Roosevelt Silison Roosevelt, and With Tie Datinel Aly Jioway Sneek Patt Club Tlinois Riniwen Stimson Hoowevelt Emi Theodore Roosevelt Taie Towrolim

Wall Described Local Girl's Dentier Experience

A fragment from the Boston Transcript recalls a Newton girl who visited a dealer for a tooth extraction. The quoted line conveys a misread or garbled description of the event reflecting a troubling dental encounter.

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