Fire Marshal Graft and Political Reform Debate
The Tennessee political scene faces scrutiny as Democrats gain potential majorities to push reform and repeal controversial laws. The fire marshal graft issue sparks condemnation while figures like Col. Lyle are proposed for the post. Candidates for state offices announce ambitions and the Comet asks readers to write Santa Claus letters for Christmas.
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Cy Lyle
Chattanooga Times
Tennessee
Hooper
Nome
Lyle
Bristol Herald Courier
Our Army and Navy and Tennessee Politics
The Knoxville Journal reports on national defense urging stronger quality in military power while criticizing debt, and discusses a possible state wide primary law in Tennessee to challenge Senator Lea. It notes Lea's convention power and Nashville watchfulness as lawmakers weigh primary proposals and party strategies.
McKellar Defends Rye and Denounces Lea Boss Claim
U S congressman K D McKellar rebuts claims in a Nashville Tennessean article. He accuses Senator Luke Lea of trying to boss Tennessee Democrats and states Lea is too new to democracy to criticize loyal party members. McKellar backs Gov Rye and dismisses liquor or senatorial plotting rumors.
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Luke Lea
Nashville
Tennessean
K. D. McKellar
Scimitar
McKellar
Lea
Democratic Party
Democratc
Rye
United States
Tennessee
Imm
Luke
Johnson City Imports Seven Carloads of Beans
Johnson City imports seven carloads of beans from Michigan and two cars from California. The line hints at Johnson City's growth as a southern hub, likening it to Boston in the south and signaling a bustling commerce scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Michigan
California
Boston
Memphis
Tennessee Democrats Call for Reform After Rye Victory
Nashville commentary denounces political bosses and spoils system in Tennessee. Urges Governor Rye to resist manipulations, let legislators govern, and unite for progress, criticizing West Tennessee influence and urging party loyalty to the people.
Senator Shields Declines Interview Amid Tennessee Row
United States Senator John K. Shields, a Tennessee junior senator, refused to comment on the Nashville political squabble over legislature organization and party control amid charges of anti Gov Elect Rye activity and repeal of prohibition laws. The piece notes Shields’ limited Tennessee forays, his backing of Judge Robert Buron, and rising talk of anti Lea forces shaping future contests and speaker races.
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United States
John K. Shields
Tennessee
Nashville
Luke Jen
Tennessean and American
Friends
Shields
Plains
Legislative
Tennessean and
American
Rye
Senate
Washington
Shivida
Robert Buron
Bristol
Supreme Court
Willams
Lea
Steedace Reeon
Hull Declares Effort 18 Against Lea Machine
Nashville November 17 Congressman Cordell Hull issues a statement in response to an inference in Senator Lea's paper that the allies seek to embarrass Governor Blect Rye. Hull accuses Senator Law of trying to control the state Democratic party and patronage. He denies disloyalty remarks at Sunday conference with Tennessee Democrats while noting a meeting aimed at preventing Law from building a machine.
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Nashville
Cordell Hull
Lea
Blect Rye
Hull
SenatorLaw
Kaiser
Tennesee
Vatate
Baring Benator
Bristol postmastership fight clouds Tennessee Senate race
Bristol Tennessee awaits a power struggle as J Parks Worley wins reelection to the state senate and leaders map a candidate for Bristol postmaster. Names discussed include John Hearneut Caldwell and N D Bachman Sr with ex Gov Cox's possible influence and opposition concerns.
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Bristol, Tenn
J. Parks Worley
Senate
Tennessee
Bristol
John K. Shields
John Cox
Worley
United States
Luke Lea
John Heaiweut
Congress
Caldwell
Cox
Lea Defends Rye as Politicians Denounce Conference
In Nashville on November 17 Senator Luke Lea denounces a conference in Hull’s room at the Maxwell House attended by defeated gubernatorial candidates and supporters. He says A L Todd was installed as Senate speaker candidate without Rye’s consent and challenges others to prove his endorsements. He accuses rivals of machination against Rye and his allies.
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Nashville
Hull
McKellar
A. L. Todd
Senate
Luke Lea
Maxwell House
Gen. Rye
Guardian Angel of Democracy
Stahlman
Lea
Gen
Rye
General Assembly
Tom C. Rye
Hull and McKellar
Dea
Tom Rys
New Pastor Welcomed at Johnson City Church
Dr. John M. Crowe was welcomed as the new pastor of Munsey Memorial M. B. church in Johnson City with an elaborate ceremony Wednesday evening. Addressing the gathering were Sidney G. Gilbreath for the William Tithie class H H Dyer for the Sunday school and church and EB Kennedy for the state normal readings. Mrs W B Johnson and Emma Leo Weller gave readings, the choir offered a comical program, and church ladies served in the Munsey tea rooms. The highlight was a special response to the welcome by Dr Crowe.
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John M. Crowe
Munsey Memorial M. & Church
South
Sidney G.gilbreath
Williama Tithie
H. H. Dyer
EB. W. Kennedy
W. B. Johnson
Emma Leo Weller
Incheon
Munsey
Dr. Crowe
Associated Charities Move to New Quarters
The Associated Charities headquarters moved to the front room once used by the Bank of Commerce at Spring and Tipton. Rev. H C Clemens, investigating and distributing agent, is at his desk 4% to 9 am and 2 to 3 pm, with office open all day for parcel intake. Cash subscriptions payable at Wofford Bros. Readers urged to donate clothing and goods via a large box inside the office. The new first floor quarters improve public access as winter relief needs rise. officers Marshall, Cass, and Clemens serve without pay. Ninety five cents of every dollar goes to relief. contact via tel 11 or Burleson at No 77.
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Associated Charities
Bank of Commerce
Spring
Tipton
City Recorder
H.C. Clemens
Messrs. Wofford Broa
Main
Roan
Clemens
L. Marshall
D. W. Cass
Vic
Mr. Burleson
Triple Wedding at Bluff City Draws Crowds
In Bluff City Tennessee on Tuesday three sisters married, Lucy Denny to Charles Worley, Maxie Denny to Wilbur Hammer, Mary Denny to R S Patton. The ceremony was by Rev. Walter Worley with a large church turnout and guests in the streets. The brides, ages 17 to 21, wore blue traveling suits and the wedding party departed by train for a brief southern journey. Charles Worley is brother of State Senator J Parks Worley. Wilbur Hammer is a Bristol merchant. R S Patton is a Maryville highway contractor.
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J. W. Denny
Cluff City
Walter Worley
Marymead
Tenn
Bristol
Zollicoffer Institute
Charles Worley
J. Parks Worley
Tennessee
Wilbur Hammer
George T. Hammer
Patton
Maryville
Tena
Shanks v Tennessee Eastern Electric verdict for defendants
In Greeneville circuit court Luther Shanks sued Tennessee Eastern Electric Co. and Tennessee Development Co. over injuries from a lightning strike on a line near Greeneville. After a three day trial the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants. Shanks faces possible further medical procedures.
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Greeneville
Tennessee Eastern Electric Company
Luther Shanks
Tennessee Eastern Electric Co
Tennessee Development Co
Greenesville
Johnson City
New Fast Train May Pass Here
Rail officials discuss diverting the Birmingham New York special from the Atlanta Lynchburg route to Chattanooga Bristol via Southern and N W lines. Roanoke Times notes tentative plans may alter schedules with a proposed Birmingham departure at noon and Roanoke arrivals around five in the morning.
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Bristol
Courier
Norfolk & Western and Southern
Roanoke Times
J. 5
Johnson
Birmingham Age-Herald
Birmingham
New York
Atlanta
Lynchburg
Southern
Chattanooga
Southern Railway
Norfolk & Western
Pina
Roanoke
National Capital
Newark
Alf Boling's White Fox Luck Goes Wrong in Bristol
A Bristol resident loses about $475 after mistaking a white coon for a rare white fox. Alf Boling from Big Creek brought the animal to town hoping to sell it for a large sum, but buyers doubted the rarity and the zoo keeper valued it at only $25.
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Holston
Alf
National Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Bristol
Herald Courter
Effort to Embarrass Governor Rages Over Davidson County Delegation
A covert group led by T R Prenton A H Roberts George N Welch and D L Landsden with Judge Roberts orchestrated a coup to unseat Nashville Davidson County’s delegation. The Sunday conference drew varied motives as members traveled to the capital amid partisan tension and looming political risk.
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Tennessee
Mr. Todd
Atlanta
Mr. Hartford
Iam
Narrow Governor Race Leads Tennessee Totals in State
Official returns from most Tennessee counties show Tom Rye leading Ben W. Hooper for governor by 20 278 votes with 137 862 to 117 476. Welch leads Sadler by 18 227 for railroad commissioner, totals 128 563 to 110 336. Union county reports incomplete. Cain county canvass pending. Boardman of Cumberland Telephone visits Nashville to discuss business.
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Nashville
Tens
Tom
Rye
Ben W. Hooper
Claiborne
Board of Election Commissioners
Union County
Welch
Sadler
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