Victory in Election Caucus Not So Good as Thought
Nashville reports a caucus outcome seen as a Pyrrhic victory for Sea-Chrump allies. They forced withdrawals of favored candidates and faced resistance from West Tennessee figures led by Crump interests. Governor Rye then intervened, nominating two men regarded as clean and honorable, altering the expected slate.
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Nashville
Lee
K. T. McComnico
Lou McFarland
Middle Tennessee
Crump
West Tennessee
Charles King
Memphis
Lgt J. Pardue
Ashland City
Shields
Lea
Mr. Pardue
Senator Shields
James M. Bracken
Dyersburg
Patterson
Maxwell House
Judge Caldwell
Judge Gholson
Anch Sterling
Gholson
Maldwell
Ryer
Rye
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage health ad urges readers to avoid neglected colds and epidemics. It touts Dr King's New Discovery as essential to stop coughing, restore strength, and prevent serious illness. The copy implies rapid relief and urges immediate purchase.
Thomason Takes Oath of Office in Nashville
John Thomason took the oath of office as state comptroller at 10 30 this morning. The ceremony was before a large crowd with Judge Buchanan administering. Thomason will not assume duties until Saturday. staff includes Hunt from Dickson chief clerk and Marshall from Dyersburg book keeper.
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Nashville
John Thomison
Yelock
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Thomason
Ed Crump
Memphis
B. Hunt
Dickson
al Marshall
Dyersburg
H. T. Allison
R. C. Looney
F. Russel
Jackson
Beautiful Calumet Recipe Book Advertised in Chicago
The Calumet Baking Powder company of Chicago announces a new 16 page color illustrated recipe book, with 252 recipes and household tips by noted experts. To obtain it, send the slip found in a can of Calumet with your name and address per the instructions on the slip. The ad promotes Calumet as wholesome and economical.
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Catu* Net Baking Powder Company
Chicago
Calumet
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Ill
Advt
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promotes Health
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cleansing throat remedy. It claims antiseptic healing from pine forests and urges readers to buy a bottle at 25 cents from druggists.
Paymaster Hacker Guilty Loses Grade in Navy Court Martial
Washington March 4 The court martial at the Washington navy yard has found Past Assistant Paymaster BE H Hacker of Tennessee guilty of conduct prejudicial to the service He loses two grades but is ordered to sea and to forfeit his berth on the Mayflower the presidential yacht The Tennessee delegation lobbied on his behalf and Secretary of the Navy Daniela imposed a lenient reprimand and reduced sentence
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
BE. H. Hacker
Tenhensee
Greeneville
Tenn
Tennessee
Martis
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniela
Otat
Hacker
Congress
Navy Department
Health Promotes Happiness and Digestive Care
An old health ad asserts that without good digestion and regular bowels there is no true health. It recommends taking a small Dr King’s New Discovery Pill at night to ensure a full, free bowel movement by morning and improve overall digestion and well being.
Chicago Women With The Ballot Decline In Civic Duty
A prominent Chicago paper argues that women voters have proven a flat disappointment since enfranchisement. It contends they backed a reform mayor’s opponents, repudiated Ella Flagg Young, and failed to align with clean politics, suggesting women are earthly rather than purifying in civic life.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Harrison
Istead
America
Carter H. Harrison
Hotal
Harriath
Fane
Jone
Man in South Knoxville Credits Tanlac Cure for Rheumatism
Frank Jinks of South Knoxville reports dramatic recovery from eight years of kidney trouble and rheumatism after taking Tanlac. He says he walked four miles to a work site, gained ten pounds, sleeps well, and now works without pain. He cites widespread local belief in the remedy and offers to share details with interested readers. Tanlac advertised as available in Johnson City and other Tennessee towns.
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South Knoxville
Tanlac
Johnson City
Gregory & Son
Haat Tennessee
Advi
Human nature tests honesty in public life
A Louisville Courier Journal passage argues that professional and political figures face moral scrutiny, while noting that women entering business or politics would struggle to remain solidly honest in reform efforts. It reflects skepticism about universal female political support and comments on human nature shaping reform expectations.
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Jack
Louisville
Courier- Journal
Northern Pacific reveals new steamship on eastern tour
Mal Eaton returns from an Eastern trip with news of the 3,000,000 steamship Northern Pacific built by William Cramp's Sons Philadelphia. Prominent visitors Mr D Igton and Mr T S McEwen discussed the ship, which sails March 26 through the Panama Canal on its first voyage visiting California expositions and Yellowstone Park. The vessel spans 524 feet, features yacht like comforts, and will operate between San Francisco and Portland after arriving in San Francisco, completing the coast to coast link for the Northern Pacific Railway.
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D. Igton
T. Is McEwen
Northern Pacific Railway
Earn Waren
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific
William Cramp's Sons
Great Northern Pacific 3. 8
Panama Canal
Intercat
California
Yellowstone Park
Eaton
San Francisco
Portland
Astoria
Chicago
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Endorsed At Home Doans Kidney Pills Power Reader Confidence
Johnson City resident C N Brown real estate dealer 115 Watauga St endorses Doans Kidney Pills citing family improvement and widespread favorable talk. He notes Brown heard others speak highly and urges buyers to get Doans Kidney Pills, price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Prop Buffalo N Y Advt
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Johnson City
Doan
C. N. Brown
Watauga
Tenn
Mr. Brown
Foster-Mitburn Ga
Buffalo
Cherokee Mourns Death of A L Scott Elder and Community Leader
The Cherokee community mourns the death of A L Scott born September 6 1831 the district's oldest resident. A Mason and Christian church member for decades he was honored in a Union church service led by Rev E D Cox and local lodge officers. The article also notes Annie Beckett visiting Jonesboro and local residents John Haney and C F Carn dn in Johnson City on various business matters.
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A. L. Scott
Mr. Scott
Masonic Lodge
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Christian Church
Union Church
E. D. Cox
Big Zinc Plant Nearing Completion at Embreeville
Reports from Embreeville say zinc operations expand as weather allows. Leonard Construction Co of Chicago finishes a 20 by 100 foot four story zinc iron separation plant and installs machinery. Over 300 workers will be employed. four to six carloads of zinc are shipped weekly. ore trades at cents per pound. Mines lie about three miles from the former iron mine site, reached by a railroad to the plant. More than ten dollars has been spent unsuccessfully trying to locate pay ore.
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Embreeville
Leonard Construction Co
Chicago
Ines
Iran
Substations Discontinued in Knoxville Draft District
Capt Moody in charge of the Knoxville recruiting district covering six states orders the discontinuation of all sub stations and retention of only the Knoxville main office. Recruiting to be curtailed with depots filled to meet vacancies and expenses trimmed. Personnel at sub stations to be returned to their commands. Five to nine sub stations typically exist in the district.
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Knoxville
Thos. Moody
New York
Are You Rheumatic Sloan's Liniment Ad
Public notice style advertises Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and joint soreness. Claims quick relief, deep penetration, and near immediate effect. Promotes home use, money back if not satisfied, and urges readers to buy at local drugstores.
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Sloan
Wight
Bond Bill Passed By Both Houses Amended For Washington County
Nashvilles March 24 The road measure for a bond issue of 425000 for Washington county passed the senate with amendments. Changes include a 12 month waiting period after failed election, postponement of road supervisor election, route adjustments to Gray s Station and Kee bler s Cross Road, and macadamization of some roads if bonds fall short. Representative Barnes approved the bill in the house with amendments.
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Keebler
Gray’ S
Douglas Shed
Northwer
12Th District
Pike
Keebler’s Cross Raed
C. C. Cox and Son
N. A. Gray
Gray's Station
Limestone
Rowmanne
A. A. Deakins
14Th District
Basher
Barnes
Hayes Flowers of Memphis Appointed State Auditor
Nashville reports Haven Flowers of Memphis was appointed state auditor to succeed George M. Clark of Chattanooga, whose term expires this month. Flowers will assume office at an early date as the office begins under Gov Hooper’s appointment.
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Nashville
Haven Flowers
Memphis
George M. Clark
Chattanooga
Hooper
Clark
Fickle weather ad promotes Dr Fahrney teething syrup
An advertisement touts Dr Fahrney teething syrup as dependable in fickle weather with doctors prescribing and an offer to write for a free sample via a want ad in The Comet.
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