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A True History of the Peete Case in Tennessee Politics
In Covington Tennessee on February 28 1906 a tense report attacks Gov John I Cox a former revenue agent for alleged malpractices in 1897 1898 including failing to remit funds he collected from Tipton County official E H Peete and other county records. The narrative cites Comptroller Harris Kings and other officials emails and letters detailing improper commissions delays and possible illegal agreements. The piece frames Cox as unfit for governor and cites legal constitutional provisions about accountable funds and state revenue retention.
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Covington
Tenn
John I. Cox
C. Poindexter
Tipton County
Tennessee
Cox
Legislative Committee
Treasury of
General Assembly
Frank Dibrell
A. G. Mowing
Nashville
Gov. Cox
C. O. Poindexter
E. H. Peete
Bristol
Eame
Aod
B. H. Peete
Montha
Peete
Ander
Harris
Delstol
Qos
Marki
Ikiaulh
Tipton
King
Harrie
Mr. Harrie
Vox
C Ox
Farmers’ Union Bank
J. I. Cox
Bay. Agt
National Bank of Bristol
American National Bank of
Louisville
Memphis National Bank
Farmers’ and Merchants' Bank of
Gov
Tonn
Covington, Tenn
Federal
Chattanooga
Jas. A. Hanns
the Treasury
Poste
Peate
Bia
Coz
State of Tennessee
Toon
Arlington Hotel
H. R. Phelps
Clarkaville
Bhami
J. J. Cox
National Bank
New York Exchange
Gilman Son & Co
New York
F. V
Poote
Bristol Bank
Sarria
Comptroller
Mr. King