Washington county candidate seeks Democratic support in era of party unity
A local candidate from Washington County announces Democratic backing and urges voter engagement. Messages urge unity, union railroad depots, and mobilizing residents for upcoming elections and candidates like Hon. 8 C. Williams. Events include local reunions and a county Democratic convention noted for harmony and focus on county affairs.
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Washington County
Democratic Party
Geo. BR. Dincan
Talk of Bryan and Democratic prospects in 1912 elections
A discussion from the Pashville Banner analyzes possible Republican nominee Roosevelt and the Democratic response. It weighs Bryan’s influence in Florida and Georgia and suggests Woodrow Wilson could beat Taft or Roosevelt. The piece argues progressives should back a strong reform candidate to win.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Hrgan
Florida
Georgia
Underwood
Bryan
Woodrow
Wilson
Ether Taft
Toyan
Nicelf
Senator Sanders Helps Cyrus Lyle Jr To Navy Exam
Washington May 7 Cyrus Lyle Jr failed to meet height and dental requirements for Annapolis after a high exam grade. Senator Newell Sanders intervened with the surgeon general securing a special examination next day. Lyle was an appointee of Senator Taylor and Sanders will aid him.
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Washington
Cyrus Lyle, Jr
Annapolis
Newell Sanders
Young Lyle
Taylor
Randers
New Buildings Planned on Buffalo Street by Brading and Wolford
J. J. Brading and Geo. T. Wolford decide to cover their lot on Buffalo Street with store houses and have contracted the erection. Excavation for the foundations is being pushed rapidly.
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Buffalo Street
J. J. Brading
Geo. T. Wolford
Pupils Recital at Christian Church Next Tuesday Evening
Mrs. Fila C. Matthews directs a pupils recital at the Christian church next Tuesday evening. Admission will be by card only. A splendid program will be rendered and awaited by invited attendees.
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The
Christian Church
Fila C. Matthews
Washington County Republican Ticket Nominees Declared
In Jonesboro the Republican executive committee announced Maj. J. W. Weeks as tax assessor and Sheriff J. T. F. Williams as sheriff as unopposed nominees for the party in the primary. A mass convention was called for May 18 in Jonesboro to nominate a trustee candidate.
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Jonesboro
Republican Executive Committee
J. W. Weeks
J. T. F. Williams
Republican Party
Coal magnate Pardee visits Bristol and Virginia properties
Calvin Pardee of Pennsylvania, a wealthy coal and mine owner, was a visitor in Bristol on Tuesday. He is in Virginia overseeing coal holdings, having previously purchased large coal land in Lee County, and with associates built the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad between Johnson City and Cranberry.
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Calvin Pardee
Pennsylvania
Bristol
Virginia
Mr. Pardee
Lee County
Johnson City
Cranberry
Christol Herald-Courier
Dangerous Fire In Johnson City Workshop Sparks Near Explosion
A fire alarm from the Johnson City Wagon Co. described a gasoline and coal oil laden oil wagon catching fire in a shop during minor repairs. The department responded quickly and likely prevented a major explosion. the incident occurred Tuesday morning.
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Johnson City Wagon Co
Death of Mrs G W St John shocks Watauga community
Watauga Tenn May 7 reports the death of Mrs G W St John nee Martha Lair in London last Thursday. She lived about forty six years in the area and was known for charity. Many attended her funeral and floral offerings were noted. Family and friends extend sympathy.
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Watauga
Tenn
G. W. St. John
Martha Lair
London
Johnson City
Dr. Ramsey
Lula Blair
Winkiles
Elizabeth Johnson
McMinnville
J. M. McIntosh
Bristol
Goo
W. Campbell
Straw Fhains
Wm. Reese
Bellingham
Wash
Tarpon Springs
Mia
D. N. Reet
Kentucky
Harrison County
Cynthiana
K. Reese
D. N. Reese
W. J. Fogleman
Noah C. St. John
J. St. Johin
Mat St John
A. B. Whitaker
Mise Belle Whitaker
St John
Montgomery
Mr. St. John
Buford Wolfe
Democrats in county hold Clark delegation at court room meet
Delegates chosen to back Champ Clark at the Democratic convention in Washington county. W N Walker chaired the meeting with Haskiel Dyer as secretary. Statements of sympathy for Gov Morten and regret for Sen Robt Taylor’s death were voiced. Delegates favored A C Buchanan for supreme court, Moore for civil appeals, Cox from First district to Baltimore, Cy H. Lyle elector at large, and Dudley Porter elector for June. Nashville convention delegates listed by committee.
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Champ Clark
Washington County
Jonesboro
W. N. Walker
Unvei
Haskiel Dyer
Gov. Morten
United States
Democrats Hold County Convention in Jonesboro
Democrats of Washington county will hold a mass convention in Jonesboro on Saturday May 11 at 1 PM to nominate county officers and transact other business. A large crowd is expected and a harmonious meeting is predicted.
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Washington County
Jonesboro
J M Carr Critically Ill Pioneer Citizen Of Johnson City
J M Carr, about 72, a longtime Johnson City resident and pioneer, is critically ill at home on Unuka avenue with little hope of recovery. Chay W Cater, son of Lils, returned from Los Angeles to be with his father. W K Kenyon of Newton, NC is visiting, surprised by the city’s growth.
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J. M. Cate
Unuka Avenue
Chay. W. Cater
Lils
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr Carr
Johnson City
W.(. Kenyon
Newton, N.C
Chancery
Jolnawn
Dolnpan
Johnson
Ae Follams
Crandall Addition
Mary McBath
Carnegte Dition
Carenegii
Meek
Care Hegie
No. Sawyter
Carnegie
Lilian 8
Hii
Sufe
Teltidt
Thin Mays
Naval Academy admits no Marylanders among accepted candidates
Out of 114 youths who passed the mental examinations for the Naval Academy, 276 boys from across the country competed. The academic board report, approved by the naval department, was posted at the main gate, showing Marylanders were not accepted. Among those who passed were Cy H byte, jy (CGI, BL i. Watson, of Tennessee.
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Naval Academy
Enusty
Aeadetne Bend
Academy Uils Ternoon
Washington
Naval Department
Townie
Annapalie Kvenias
Cy Hh Byte
Cgi
I. Watson
Tennessee
Cash Offer Lets Two Papers Bundle Subscriptions
The Comet offers a one year joint subscription with The Memphis Commercial Appeal for the price of The Comet alone, one dollar cash, promising both papers together. The Commercial Appeal, touted as a large southern newspaper, seeks new authorizations on this unusual deal.
Thomas A Edison’s method promises wealth increase
New York on May 2 learned that Thomas A Edison has achieved the crowning triumph of his career by perfecting a method to separate paying elements of money. This breakthrough is expected to raise the nation’s productive wealth by about 11,000,000 dollars.
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New York
Thomas A. Ediison
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