Comet Editor Praises Tennessee Figures and States Rights
The piece highlights John Li Meek’s rise at Southern with Knoxville ties and congratulates his career. It notes Carmack's temperance stance in Tennessee politics, saloon opposition in Memphis, Governor Patterson's primary stance, and tributes to Judge C. P. Temple of Knoxville. It also commends Col. C. H. Lyle of the Johnson City Comet and praises Patterson’s temperance and educational efforts.
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Jobo Li
Meek
The
Southern
Knoxville
Tennessee
John
C. P. Temple
Andrew Johnson
Johnson City
Col. C. H. Lyle
Brownsville
C. H. Lyle
Patterson
Rockwood Times
Carmack’s Senate bid reshapes Tennessee politics
The Nashville American and New York Swan debate Carmack’s plan to move from the governorship toward the U.S. Senate. They warn of factional fights, discuss potential candidates like Evans Tillman Banford Wright and Patterson, and analyze how party balance and moral crusades affect Tennessee’s political landscape.
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Carmack-Taylor
Senate
Carmack
H. Clay Evans
G. N. Tillman
Foster Brows
Asbury Wright
E. T. Banford
Optional License Aids Tennessee Bird Hunters
A Tennessee editorial praises the optional hunting license easing written permission requirements for shooters. It notes a $4 annual fee, enforcement by a Game Warden in every civil district, and penalties for noncompliance. The piece lauds the warden’s protective work for quail and urges sportsmen to support the license. It ends with political items on Governor Patterson's renomination prospects and endorsements from Captain Sam Bennett and others in East Tennessee.
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Bportanen
Tennessee
House
Senate
Iast
Nashville American
Sam Bennett
Jasper
Marion County
Stag Hotel
Bennett
Patterson
M. Kyle
Knoxville
Senator Carmack
East Tennessee
Campbell County
A. J. Carr
LaFollatte
East Tennesse
DeKalb County Weighs Carmack Faction in Gubernatorial Fight
In DeKalb County supporters recall Coz Frazier and Carmack as stockholders in the Hermitage Democrat newspaper and debate a challenge to Mr. Carmack. The county backed the senator against Taylor, but some reporters say a coalition with the Cox element against Patterson could end his career locally.
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Carmack
Chronic
DeKalb County
Coz
Frazier
Hermitage
Democratic Party
Taylor
Cox
Gov. Patterson
Democratic Party Tensions and Tennessee Political Sends
The Nashville American reports on Democratic fears that Carmack may aid a Republican governor bid, with editorials arguing Governor Patterson’s stance, temperance, and party loyalty. It cites Tennessee papers debating Roosevelt’s circle, Brownlow’s Soldiers’ Home defense, and East Tennessee loyalties amid partisan tempers.
Fractured Debate Threatens Party Unity
A fragment discusses democrats risking factional strife to oust rivals and allow republicans to seize power, framing the issue as the Lord’s work. The tone suggests moral framing and political maneuvering.
Colt Show Moves to Base Ball Park for Saturday
The Colt Show rescheduled to Saturday at the Base Ball Park in the city hosted by East Tennessee French Coach Horse Co. Tickets feature three prizes for colts of stallion Vanthan with amounts 85, 14, and 10 dollars. Awards set for 2 o'clock. Governor Patterson strengthens despite critics. local partisan attacks refuted in Smithville Review.
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Anatin Springs
East Tennessee French Coach Horse Co
Vanthan
Election Notice for Johnson City Ward Aldermen 1907
An election will be held in four wards of Johnson City Washington county Tennessee on Wednesday November 27 1907 to elect one alderman from each ward for two years and one alderman for the 3rd ward for an undecided term. Polling places in each ward will be open from sunrise to closing as provided by law. November 6 1907 Aaskiel Ff Dyer Chairman.
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Carmack
E B. W. Carmack
United States Senate
Tennessee Han
Banos
Tennessee
Gov. Patterson
Senate
South
Tennoases
New York
Johnson City
Washington County
Aaskiel Ff
Officers of Election for Washington County Johnson City Vote
Haw Kiel H. Dyer announces appointed officers for the Johnson City municipal election on Wednesday November 27 1007. Ward by ward lists judges registrars clerks assistants and officers with names and roles. All officers to meet at Haw Kiel H. Dyer's office to receive ballots boxes tickets and election supplies.
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Agas
Washington County
Teno
Johnson City
B A. Wood
EG. Johnson
H. J. Kilby
Ed. Rogan
Geo. Ei
Burbage
Indges
Parsell
L. P. Allen
Jon Molntoris
Clyde Campbell
J. G. Barrons
Ja. M. Ferguson
T. 8. Lingenfelten
C. H. Lyle
J. B. Cox
Judgea
Goo
H. Berry
T. J. Kent
J. B. Strain
J. Hayes
J. L. Moore
C. A. Cambridge
Hawkiel H. Dyer
Haskiel H. Dyer
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Colonel Brownlow
Beat Tennessee
Cox-Carmack
Jamestown
Chattanooga News
Lewisburg
Willie Drinkall
Willie
Hardeman Free Press
Thos. B. Russell
Greeneville Sun
Nick
Jackasa
Hardeman
Smithville
England
AntiSaloon League of Tennessee
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la Foullette
Lansdrith
Folk
Nashville
Hale and Brownlow
Knoxville Journal
Tribanal
Roosevelt
Hale
Evansites
Mr. Brownlow
Congress
Brownlow
Mr. Hale
Chattanooga
Buddie
L. Shtpley
Unaka National Bank
Johnson City, Tennessee
United States
Sight Exchange
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Ury
R.C. Hunter
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City National Bank
Spring Street
Brown Block
Johnson City Directory
Piedmont Directory Company
Asheville
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Asheville, North Carolina
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Sparger Mills Co
Bristol, Tenn
Riese
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