Comet E M Geiger and Tennessee Senate News
Local newspaper columns criticize senate primary tactics. Disputes include water grants to a traveling circus, city finances, and attacks between Senators Shields and Lea. The piece notes Lea’s failure in East Tennessee and predicts political consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Senator Lee
Senator Shields
Tennessean
Gov
Rye
Nashville
Shields
Senator Lea
Lea
East Tennessee
Harmony or strife in Tennessee Democrats debated
A Tennessee Democratic appeal argues against factionalism in the party. It urges unity behind a single candidate, McKellar, to ensure a successful Senate nomination and avoid division between Lea and ex-Guy Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Lea
Guy Patterson
McKellar
Senate
Sloan's Liniment for Pain Relief Across Ailments
Pain from injury neuralgia rheumatism lumbago neuritis toothache and muscle bruises yields to Sloan's Liniment which dissolves congestion improves circulation and relieves the injury. A bottle costs 25 cents for 6 doses or 1.00 for a larger size with six times the strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Soldier Tramp and the Colonel Sweety Memorial Tale
A courtroom hearing features Abram Bussey reflecting on his Civil War service in the Tenth New Jersey and saving Colonel Sweety at Spotsylvania. The judge condemns vagrancy but grants Bussey a parole in the soldiers home. Veterans and Confederate and Union figures gather for a Fourth of July flag ceremony and reconciliation rite at the Louisville Presbyterian church, ending with a pledge of national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Bussey
The Colonel Confederate Veteran Tribute to Regimental Command
A Confederate veteran extols the regimental colonel as the pivotal link between command and troops in battle. He emphasizes the colonel’s courage under fire, calm leadership, and ability to inspire men to follow despite heavy casualties until victory.
Raising Old Glory at Confederate Home of Kentucky
The Confederate Veteran article recounts a July 1 celebration at the Confederate Home of Kentucky with veterans, dignitaries, and a flag-raising ceremony. The event emphasized loyal reverence for the flag, unity between former Federal and Confederate soldiers, and a patriotic address by Rev. John T. Thomas as the invocation was delivered on the large veranda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Louis- Ville
Bristol
Tenn
Andrew Lea
Kentucky Confedera Home
Gol
Andrew Cowan
6Th Corps
U.S. A
C.boa
Confederates of
Kentucky
Kentucky Orphan Brigade
C. A
Cowen
Henry George
George
John Cgubin
The
Confederacy
Americs
B. Polk Johnson
John M. Pirtle
George C. Norton
John W. Green
Peyton Hoge
Pewce Valley Presbyterian Church
Tennessee
Confederate Veteran of
Confederate Home of
North
South
John T. Thomas
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It claims 46 years on the market, relief of grippe tendencies, and a money back guarantee for a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Discovery House
For Sale New Room House At 505 West Main Street
For sale a new room house with electric lights and water on a 50 by 150 foot lot at 505 W Main St. Apply to Jos. A Frick in the Treasurer’s office at Soldiers' Home Tenn. Termate sult purchaser.
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Main St
Jos
A. Frick
Soldiers' Home
Tenn
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E. M. Geiger Jackson C, Lyle
Johnson City, Tenn
Hunter
Patterson
Mokeilir
Velth
Herald Courier
McDonald
LEE and Shields
Ctesana Coffin
James Samy
National Soldiers’ Home
Spottsylvania
Sweety
Old New Jersey
Abe
Judge
Xehemin
jAnd
Colonel Sweety
Perryville
Maney
Rosecrans
Chickamauga
Cheatham
Kennesaw
Jef C. Davis
Bailiwick
Grand Army
Drugstar
Chichester
Buffalo
Buffalo St
Clinchfield Bldg
Carolina
Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Eastrn
Pordtown
Kingsport
Cameron
Va-Tenn
Speers Ferry
St. Paul and
Dante
Elshorn Cit
Wordtown
Erwin
Unuka Springs
Toccane
Burnsville
Pensacola
Marion
Spartanburg
Unicol
Tewln
Telet
CHAS
T. Mandel
Asat
Ohmson City
Bristol Telephone Co
Bristol, Tennessee
the Plumber Co. O. Biddle
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