Democrats Sing Praises Loyal Carter in Tennessee Convention
Carter County Democrats in a mass Elizabethton convention praised Gov Patterson urging him to oppose liquor traffic and to pursue temperance. They pledged to support him at the state convention and in any future bid, noting Carter County’s early backing and largest vote for Patterson in Tennessee.
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Carter County
Elizabethton
Gay
R. Patterson
Tennessee
Paul
Patterson
Carter
Tennessee Politician Critique and Prohibition Stance Debate
The document cites a county’s Democratic vote split with a leader opposing a major policy question. It praises a famed Tennessee governor for integrity and courage while opposing a strict liquor ban, arguing it causes social harm and endangers the young and vulnerable. The text laments liquor crime as a dark cloud over society.
Needed Year Around Health Aid Promises Quick Relief
Dr Caldwell's Syruppe promises to cure headaches indigestion constipation and other stomach disorders with a safe pleasant laxative. Tens of thousands already use it and it is guaranteed to meet claims. Free sample bottle offered by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello Illinois. Sold by all druggists at two dollars a bottle.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, Il
Mp. Miller
Mowengan
M. HL. Miller
Ill
de. Caldwell
Pepsi Syrup Co
Monticello
Battle
Senter Enters West Tennessee Court of Civil Appeals Race
Humboldt lawyer J D Senter announced in Nashville his formal entry into the race for the West Tennessee seat on the court of civil appeals. He will campaign statewide, backed by a long record in Tennessee politics and law. Other candidates include Judge John M Taylor Judge Felix W Moore and Erink P Hall.
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J. D. Senter
Humboldt
Nashville
Court of Civil Appeals
West Tennessee
Henter
John M. Taylor
Felix W. Moore
Erink P. Hall
Senter
Cumberland University Law School
Gibson County
Senate
Democratic State Executive Committee
Benter
The Immortal J in a Cottage Town Libra Mystery
In a shabby cottage country town the Pittsburg Disputes hint at a hidden way to uncover a libra. The odd clue points to a secluded path or room within a modest dwelling as the unexpected route to truth.
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Pittsburg
Immortal J N and the last of an eccentric family
The immortal J N, famed for civil war era voyages between Lincoln and Davis to lift the pressure, grew mentally unsound yet pursued this goal across a long life. His late McCutchenville cottage houses a library of about one thousand volumes in multiple languages, many centuries old, worn by worms and rats. A 1570 Latin works volume and a bound sixteenth century Bible illustrate the age and fragility of the collection.
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J. N
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
McCutchenville
Easibius
Caesaria
Palestine
Chrysostom
Justin
Constantinople
SLEMP'S HEALTH POOR HE MAY QUIT CONGRESS
Bristol reports from Washington that Representative Bascom Blemp of a Virginia district may retire from Congress due to ill health. Democratic nominee Henry C. Stuart for Congress in the ninth district has been summoned to Paris, France, because his wife is critically ill and his absence is indefinite.
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Bristol
Washington
Bascom Blemp
Virginia
Congress
Henry C. Stuart
Paris
Francé
Letters From Washington and Lincoln Found in Capitol Attic
Washington DC March 5 report reveals rescued letters and documents from early U S republic, including Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln. The House voted 82500 to care for and deposit them in the Library of Congress as The House of Representatives Collection. Martha Washington writing to the Speaker requests public duty over private feeling. Mary Todd Lincoln appeals for a pension.
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Washington
Uhe House of Representatives
House Committee On Accounts
Republic
Jefferson
LaFayette
Jay
Monroe
Martha Washington
Mary Todd Lincoln
ML. Vernon
Capitol
House
Library of Congress
House of Representatives
Congress
Mountant
Mysterious Ohio Library Owner and Local Anecdotes
Fragment from Wyandot county Ohio recounts Mrs. Eline Cooley owning a rare village library in McCutchenville with ties to Jacob Newnan Free. The piece weaves in ads for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and a political note referencing a former U.S. president and a widow’s finances amid wartime hardship.
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Robert Lous Stevenson
McCuteh
Enville
Wyandot County
Ohio
Mra
Eline Cooley
Cooley
Lnte
Jacob Newnan Free
Pension petition and obituary note from Mrs Allen
The fragment relays a mournful appeal for a yearly pension to support the bereaved widow Mrs Allen in Germany after a death described as martyrdom. It notes Mrs Lincoln once received a pension of 4000 per year following an agricultural entente, referencing prior pension norms.
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Allenuoln
oMearlefuet
Germany
Lincoln
Fain Selected Superintendent for Government Annex
James J. Fain of Bristol has been designated by the treasury to supervise the construction of the government building annex in this city. He will share supervision with Mr. Main, who oversees the Johnson City project, dividing time until both buildings are finished. Tolson of Elizabeth town praises Electric Bitters, claiming improved health and vitality with guaranteed satisfaction.
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James J. Fain
John Mc Fain
Bristol
Treasury Department
Main
Johnson City
Bristol News
B. F. Tolson
Elizabeth Town
H.C. Miller
Harmon and Gordon the First Ticket in the Field for President 1912
Washington March 4 For President Judson Harmon of Ohio and for Vice President Vol James Gordon of Mississippi head a Democratic ticket as evolved by national leaders The report notes this ticket as the latest Democratic slate for 1912.
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Washington
Judson Harmon
Ohio
James Gordon
Mississippi
Three Deaths in Washington County Tenn
News reaches here of three deaths in Washington county Tennessee two occurred last week Mrs George Broyles a highly esteemed woman died at her home near Washington College Mrs Alaida Bright another esteemed neighbor died on the same day Mrs West widow of the late David ty died at the family home at pington College aged nearly seventy amidst Civil War memories and a Stark medical note ends with political and health advertisements interwoven through the piece including Dr Kings New Discovery and a Harmon Gordon ticket discussion
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Washington County
Tenn
George Broyles
Washington College
Alaida Bright
West
David Ty
Pington College
First Judicial Primary Date Changed in Greeneville
The Republican executive committee of the First judicial district met in Greeneville and moved the judicial primary from April 2 to March 10, aligning with the Brownlow congressional primary. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as relief for constipation headaches and related symptoms.
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Greeneville
First Judicial District
Hannah undecided about Congress race in Second district
Nashville report states General Harvey H. Hannah has not decided on a run for Congress in the Second district. He notes fan support from Recon district volunteers urging participation, but he has not made any serious consideration or commitment. The brief item also includes an unrelated advertise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy about aiding nature and restoring health.
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Nashville
Harvey H. Hannah
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