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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

2

Sullivan County Vote Echoes in Local Power Struggle

A sprawling late campaign synthesis shows Brownlow, Cox, and Lyle contending across Sullivan and neighboring counties. Greene, Johnson, and Hawkins counties report Brownlow wins in multiple districts while Campbell and McKenzie lead governor and railroad posts. The piece notes local loyalties, political maneuvering, and calls for clarity on majorities and cross-county alliances as results unfold.

Newport Cooke County Board of Election Commissioners Campbell Pra|ier Congress Brownlow Lyle Elliott McKenzie Erwin Unicoi County Frazier Cheves Nelson Weeks Tipton Browning Barry Sevierville Beyserville County Chevex Tazewell Claiborne County Lyle T Rogersville Hawkins County Cheyes McKennie Vox Fain Goodwin S. L. Chesturrtt TJ. Shanks Phipps A. Walker Rutledge Grainger County Por Fragier Choves McKonaie Vor Lyle HO Lyle Carter Vere Johnson Sullivan Washington Creeness Hawkins Dire Claiborne Hancock Vane Excent Majoritien Johnson Oh Carter Oath

Consumption and fat therapy for consumption

The article discusses old fashioned remedies for consumption such as salt pork and contrasts them with Scott's Emulsion. It claims pork is rough for sensitive stomachs while Scott's Emulsion provides refined fats easy to digest. It credits cod liver oil and hypophosphites in Scott's Emulsion with revitalizing the weak parts and aiding diseased lungs.

Scott

A Bolter's Reason. Mr Editor.

A Greeneville Democrat letter criticizes Democrats in Johnson City for backing Weeks and accuses Tipton of splitting the party to aid Brownlow and Lyle. It argues the split harmed Frazier against Lyle, notes Brownlow supporters crossed to Tipton, and predicts uncertain outcomes while asserting Democrats gained nothing from bolting.

Bolter Johson City Tipton Weeks Greeneville

Little Hope for Republicanism in Tennessee Politics

The Chattanooga Times argues that Congressman Brownlow's praise for Judge Campbell reflects a Republican apathy in Tennessee. It claims the teachers now in power seek federal patronage and that a viable opposition won’t arise while Brownlow holds the reins, predicting long Democratic control.

Congressman Brownlow Judge Campbell Tennessee Brownlow Sadge Campbell Tennesaoe Republican Party Democratic Party Chattanooga

Democratic Vision for 1904 Election Leader Speculation

The article weighs the 1904 political landscape, arguing Democrats must abandon doctrinaire allies and return to a straight, time tested path. It discusses potential leaders like Grover Cleveland, Olney, and Gorman, noting Gorman’s proven congressional leadership and Olney’s direct, principled stance. It emphasizes unity under a simple, honest creed to revive party strength and guide the campaign.

Democratic Party Cleveland Grover Cleveland Olney Gorman Mr. Olney Mr. Gorman Democracy Congress Cincinnati Tnquirer

Tennessee governor race shows large Frazier lead in landslide

Latent figures indicate the vote for governor will not exceed 170000 with Frazier winning by over 60000. The falloff stems from both parties staying home, giving Frazier a broad share of the GOP vote as well. The News endorses his administration.

Tennessee Pazier Frazier Chattanooga News

Receivers sale of Wate Land Co properties in Elizabethton

By order of the United States Circuit Court, receivers offer for sale farming lands and town lots in Elizabethton on November 20 2002. Properties include Butler Stover 272 acres Vanley 272 Ike Stover 145 John Morrell 124 Collins Hill 62 Tipton Back Landa 72 Toneray Tends 24 and more with an office building factory building and hotel site. Sale on easy terms with right to reject bids, subject to court confirmation.

United States Circuit Court Wate Land Company Court House Inlizabethton Butler Stover Vanley Ike Stover John Morrell Collins Hill Tipton Toneray Elizabethton American I Security and Trust Co. Et al Watanwa Land Co.t U.S Greeneville Tennessee Henry W. Corrs

Harvey Manab Urged as Adjutant General in Journal Item

The Journal and Tribune urges Harvey Manab to become adjutant general if he desires the post. Ton Oy Lyle says he is preparing a lecture on arity to be titled a Thing of the Past and should have it edited by Hon. Walt Brownlow who could write an introductory preface. Chattanooga News notes the Dust Hour best made.

Times Lyle Cox Sullivan County Montgomery Walter J. Brownlow John T. Cox Cy Lyle Democrats Congress Brownlow Join Cox State Senate Weeks Greene County Frazier Tipton Harmon Republicans Harmon Brownlow Wing Tiptom Greene and Sullivan Harvey Mainab Journal and Tribune

Notice to Customers on Lamp Rates and Rebates

The Watauga Lighting and Power Company raises commercial lamp rents from 3.78 to 5.00 per month and sets incandescent lamp rates per hour. It explains rebates based on average burning, outlines meter and flat rate calculations, urges customers to burn lamps to lower bills, and states rates are final with no deviations. The company offers meter reading assistance and reserves the right to discontinue service if care is not exercised. All wiring in future charged to customers.

Watauga Lighting & Power Company

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Johnson City Tens Mayor Miller Dr. Miller Reaves’ County Jack Phoent Bristol Courier Bristol J. A. Dickey Harvey Hannah Col. Hannah The Bristol News Washington County the News Brownlow the Great John I. Cox Chattanooga Times Cano Bell Sen Allen Rowan Floater Washington Unicoi Greene Monterin Jonesboro Geo. W. Willett James A. Vines Frasier Miller Clark Assembly Mountain City Johnson County Eal Nolaon Cole Richardson Party Shoun Dutford Penue Scott & Bowne Pearl St N. Y. Loe H. Y. Hughes T. D. Arnold District Court of the United States Starnes Starnes of Erwid A. Starnes United States Court-Room Enorville Canna Cannwitnn Treferee Gov. Frazier Patton Drug Co. Peoples Bulding Watauga Land Co's Tenn Oga-Dt Watauga Lighting & Power Co W. C. Armstrong Rees Ait's Ft. ii Reneticia Mt ST. Louis Iret Wilson Silva B. White Geo. W. Campbell Market Street J.P. Lyle & CO Southern Railway Walnut Street
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