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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
2
Hal Hf Taynes announces plans to seek renomination and reelection as Chancellor of the First Chancery Division of Tennessee, contingent on the Republican Party’s approval and his record.
Several notices announce candidates pending Democratic convention action in Jonesboro on April 1. Tamanciitte for trustee Washington County, Tam a cuniiite for circuit court clerk, and a candidate for County Court Clerk seek support from voters.
A tangled 1904 era discussion shows candidates for Washington county offices announcing runs and urging support under a new primary plan. The text references W F Jones and W C Pierce for local offices, and critiques the statewide blanket primary plan favored by various papers and figures including Patterson and Hall, with historical context from the Sentinel and other outlets.
A Johnson City Comet column discusses Governor Patterson and the state political outlook. It notes voters seek his intentions for the next race, while praising his stand for local self government and the need for clear leadership. The piece reflects Democratic party dynamics and the governor's perceived loyalty to party aims.
Nashville dispatch reports a Democratic State Committee decision to hold a general primary by county unit on June 4 for nominees for Governor United States Senator Supreme Court Justices Court of Civil Appeals Comptroller Treasurer and Railroad Commissioner. Delegates and qualification rules set. registration certificates required in five cities. convention to name platform and elect at least fifteen days before the election.
A. D. McKee of the Pardue hotel received a telegram from W. A. Mayfield of Pinkerton that DC Guy Bell was under arrest in Roanoke. Bell, blamed for leaving Johnson City with unpaid debts and a string of dishonored checks, faced local sheriffs and plans for transport to Roanoke to stand trial.
The unsigned March 12 letter in the Jonesboro Herald and Tribune accuses the writer of false statements about chairmanship of the Washington county Republican Executive Committee. The reply defends long tenure, recounts a voluntary primary with 2800 Republicans, rejects congressional meddling, and notes the authorship’s anonymous nature as proof of untruths.
W. Whitthorne district deputy grand exalted ruler of the B P O Elks paid an official visit to Johnson City Lodge No. $2h last night. After the regular meeting with an initiation a smoker followed in honor of the guest. A large number of Elks attended and the event proved pleasant and profitable.
A Sedaglen County Republican chairman denounces a rival writer while inviting Republicans to a public meeting in Jonesboro on April 18 to decide the party’s direction. He pledges fair treatment for supporters and challenges the unsigned article’s author to reveal identity and join in backing the county ticket. Local notices mention hospital recoveries, travel, and church meetings alongside campaign discussions.
F B Vines makes public the reasons for opposing Col Brownlow and his methods after his brother J A Vines is named Johnson City postmaster. He argues tenure favors long incumbents, harming party and country, and cites policy of protecting older officials over fresh talent.
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