Few Democrats Resolve Tobago Dispute at Jonesboro
A May 18 Nashville convention plan emerged from a Jonesboro meeting where Democrats allied to oppose Patterson. Kirkpatrick chaired, Guinn was secretary, with bitter speeches and pledges for an untrammeled judiciary. Also notes the death of Mrs. S. Leonard and M E church conference denials of clashes.
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Jonesboro
May
Nashville
Kirkpatrick
D. M. Guinn
Patterson
A. R. Johnson
Supreme Court
John R.carson
Rey. J. Bimpson
J. I. Pierce
le Roy Reeves
Meeting of Emperor William and Theodore Roosevelt in Potsdam
A cordial Potsdam visit shows King William receiving Theodore Roosevelt and family at the new palace during period of mourning for King Edward. A ceremonial luncheon follows with six tables and officials. Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt attend among the guests.
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Potsdam
Emperor William
Theodore Roosevelt
New Palace
Edward
William
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ethel
Kermit
His Majesty
Crown Princess
Kermit Roosevelt
Empress
Miss Roosevelt
Remains Taken to Bristol in Interment for 19 Year Old
The remains of Mrs Orlean Tran-Thai were taken to Bristol for interment Monday. She was 19, daughter of C. Trans tham, a former engineer of KE Line. W. Dickson of Castlewood, and others attended along with visiting relatives.
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Orlean Tran- Thai
Bristol
C. CO. Transtham
Va. & Ga
R. Re
Pardon Politics and Court Factions Stir State
Gov Paterson faces harsh scrutiny as factions press to reverse Cooper case amid claims of innocence. Chief Justice Beard is praised by opponents and courted as an independent candidate for the Supreme Court. Swingle brothers depart for California. Miss Marion Friberg returns from Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cooper
Gov
Patterson
Cooper
Justice Beard
Supreme Bench
Volunteers Enlist in Lima As War Fears Rise
In Lima Peru the war scare grows as volunteers enlist daily and war funds rise from private donations. About 4 000 soldiers are quartered in the city and nearby, with 10 000 more at the frontier. Government says Ecuador seeks Bolivian alliance against Peru, citing a cabinet member's departure from Guayaquil to La Paz for talks with Bolivia and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Guayaquil
la Para
A G Hamilton Dead
A G Hamilton died Monday morning at his Boones Creek home after a short illness. He was 70 and among the county’s oldest residents, active in church life and a G A R veteran. Survived by a widow and several children including Mrs John D Longmire, Mrs J M Collins, John, and A H Hamilton. Funeral Wednesday at the residence.
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A. G. Hamilton
Boones Creek
Washington County
John D. Longmire
J. M. Collins
John
A. H. Hamilton
U B Church Sermon Draws Large Audience
Dr Given preached at the U B church on Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. Many knelt at the altar for prayer and substitutes knelt for absent friends. The speaker urged active effort in uplifting men and invited helpers.
Comet Ads Prove Effective Across County Papers
A gentleman placed the same advertisement in three Washington county papers and received seven replies from The Comet ad, one from the Herald and Tribune, and none from the Staff. Every letter specified where the ad was seen, showing Comet ads bring results.
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Washington County
Herald and Tribune
Patterson Talks Patently on Patterson Endorsed by All
Nashville May interview quotes Gov Patterson denouncing independent judicial candidates as political independents undermining party unity. He claims judges resist party authority, fear executive oversight, and pursue self for office via partisan conventions. asserts coercion charges are unfounded yet acknowledges desire to resolve Cooper case. Patrols in Tazewell Tenn and reporting notes in Claiborne county show strong party support and a key railroad bill passage in Washington.
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Nashville
Ute
Allerson
Supreme Court
Cooper
Tazewell
Tenn
Unk
Amo Hon
Hon, Hughes
Southern Railway Company
Patterson
Claiborne County
Fand
Judge Shields
Judge Beard
Thoee
Sanders Rules Out Early State Election Call
Chattanooga May 10 Newell Sanders chairman of the state Republican executive committee said he does not anticipate calling a meeting on May 20 or soon after to fix dates for county conventions to nominate a state judicial ticket. He also stated he has taken no steps toward the state election and does not know when he will address it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Newell Sanders
Nashville
Sanders
Little Boy Belton Dies After Pneumonia
Freddie Belton three years old, son of Mr and Mrs J N Belton, died Saturday night after a short illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the M E church by Rev O R Tarwater, and Oak Hill burial followed.
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Freddie Belton
J. N. Belton
M. E
O. R. Tarwater
Oak Hill
Big sale success in Burnett Heights auction event
Col J C Morton led a large crowd as 7 choice lots sold for around 300 each, yielding receipts near 10000. Two thirds of the lot value was kept for private sale later. Owners Messrs Stuart and Timbers recently bought the site for 18000 and praised the result. Attendees included Goo N Barnes D A Vines and S W Price near Johnson City.
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J. C. Morton
Burnett Heights
Messrs
Stuart and
Timbers
Public Buildings Funding Split Seen for Tennessee
Washington May 9 The house committee on public buildings and grounds votes to allot 400000 for public buildings. Representative Austin notes Tennessee will receive pro rata when the bill is reported. Greeneville businessmen J W Hannat and D W Williams were in the city for Burnett Heights sale and visiting relatives.
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Washington
House Committee On
Tennessee
Austin
J. W. Hannat
D. W. Williams
Greeneville
Cita Y
Burnett Heights
Mr. Hannats
Crescent Comedy cancels week due to family bereavement
The Crescent Comedy company cancels this week's performances in the city following the death of W. Brown's mother, a star performer for Mr. Perry. Tickets held will be honored for future shows. J A Brabeo of Greeneville visits relatives while Judge H T Campbell travels through from Erwis for court.
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Crescent Comedy Company
Thin City
W. Brown
Mr. Perry
HT. Campbell
Erwis
Rep Link Confesses to Grand Jury in Lorimer Case
Chicago reports Democratic Representative Michael Link indicted on perjury in the Lorimer bribery matter confessed before the grand jury today. State's Attorney Wayman announced the confession while asking that Link's indictment be quashed. Also mentioned is Miss Westle Honeycutt returning home to Hampton after visiting her sister Mrs Campbell.
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Chicago
Michael Link
Lorimer
Wayman
Guest Link
Westle Honeycutt
Concert to aid Bulgarian Army at First Baptist Church
Next Thursday the Jackson Concert Orchestra will give a special benefit concert at the First Baptist Church for the Bulgarian Army relief. Proceeds will go to the cause as the program promises entertaining music and admission contributes to a good cause.
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Jackson Concert Orchestra
Mirst Baptist
Ex Governor Candler Not Expected to Survive
Atlanta May 10 reports indicate ex Governor Candler's condition has grown serious and doctors fear he will not recover.
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Candler
Atlanta
Explosion at Ottawa area factory shocks city
An explosion at the General Explosives company magazine near Hull Ottawa river area killed several and injured at least fifty. The blast sent residents into the streets as emergency crews responded and authorities investigated the incident. Meanwhile other items note a birth and a college president visiting the city.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
General Explosives Company
Hull
Benefit of Salvation Army Thursday Night
On Thursday night the Jackson orchestra will give a benefit for the Salvation Army in the First Baptist church. The program features violins, piano, and a series of orchestral pieces with solo and choir elements. tickets are 10 cents from any Salvation Army member. Master Cecil Tittle accompanies a vocal solo. additional attendees include Cate Stuart and wife visiting Knoxville.
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Jackson
First Baptist Church
KE. M. Jackson
L. McCowny
Garnots
J. G. Barron
A. D. McKeenelarinet
J. H. Goody
RL. Barron
Marielle Jackson
Army
Lurspiel
Bela
Roberts
Cornet Belo
Deen
Petrie
Mr. Barron
Miss Jackson
Illenberg
Albert
Bland
Ais
Rosey
Berenade—La Paloma
the Dove
Gradier
Alberti
Whitehouse Orage Co
Salvation Army
Cecil Tittle
8. C. Culler
Knoxville
Cate Stuart
Wunsett County
W. EH. Jertson
Watauga
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Henry Bt
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Niout
Hera. T. G. Davin
W. C. Buchanan
Asheville
W. F. McMurray
A. L. Andrews
M. E. Church
South
Dr. McMurray
Andrews
J. W. Tarboux
Brazil
RE. E.press
Thomas L. Jefferson
Church Extension Board
Conn
Pacific Coast
Southern Methodist
Washington, D. C
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia
Board of Church Extension
Palos Mine
Committee On Temperance
Commission On Federation
Texas
Publicity Bureau of
Louisville
Lousville
Ecumenical Conference
M. FE
Church, South
Committee On
Teddy
Chas
Swingle
Vent
California
Marion Friberg
Johnson City Steam Laundry
Johnson City
J. E
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A.G. Hamilton
U. B. Chuch
Ailadad
Court of Appeals
Hughes
Bill
Bartlett
Nevada
Garner
Gillespie and Hardy
Havens
New York
New Jersey
Jamieson
Town
Kitchin
North Carolina
Nichols
Pennsylvania
Page and Poll
Russell and Smith
Saunders
Waterman's Ideal
J. E. Crouch
Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Crescent Comedy
J. A. Brabeo
Charles White
W. R. Ponder
de. Kroshner
Milligan College
Lillian Rhea Hunter
Virginia Institute
Unis
Albanon
Unaka National Bank
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