Harmon and Taft loom in byproduct of party talk
A New York Republican tied to city discussions says Teddy Roosevelt is no longer a presidential factor and Taft will be nominated without opposition. He predicts Democrats will back Harmon of Ohio, making his election likely, while noting salary grab fallout and intraparty maneuvering involving Sells, Shipley, and Patterson Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teddy
Taft
Harmon
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Uhin
Jonesboro
Shipley
Patterson Democratis
Sells
Patterson
G.N. Tillman
Patterson Democrats
Abner Wallace Ve
Vina Wallace
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tenn
Bor
Abner Wallace
Comet
Tennessee
Sells Attacks Bulls Gap Critics as Jack Asses
In a harsh broadcast to Chairman Shipley, Ingressman Sells brands Bulls Gap critics as cutthroat politicians and jack asses. The Nashville Democrat notes Sells says his campaign list is to give people a rent from politics while late district reports claim voters plan to rest him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingressman Sells
Shipley
Bulls Gap
Knaves
Jack
Jas. B. Cox
Senator Davis
W. I. Davis
Sion
D. O. Swab
Kerby Armstrong
F. P. Robinson
C. Alexander
W. T. Testerman
L. Cass Jarvis
George G. Haynes
John ‘Ain
R. H. Martin
Jan. Miller
Col
I. A. Warren
Paul
Sam Sells
Nashville Democrat
Buchanan Resigns Pastoral Post in City Church
The pastor of the Christian church has resigned and will move to Washington to start evangelistic work. He was one of the ablest and most popular figures in the city, and residents regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Christian Church of the
Washington
Memorial Service in Tolstock Priestsburg Next Sunday Evening
The annual memorial service of the Bb. P.O. Elks will be held Sunday evening at the First Methodist church in Tolstock. Dr Nat Dulaney of Kristol will deliver the memorial address. An impressive program has been prepared and all Hibs are asked to assemble at the Home at 5:00 to attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. P.O. Elks
First Methodist
Tolstock
Nat Dulaney
Kristol
Hibs
Southern to Build Freight Depot First in Town
The Southern railway has chosen a location for its freight depot, options land on the north side of the track between Elm and Wellbourne streets and from King Street to Millard. It plans a large building to handle growing business and space for needed additions. A passenger station site is not chosen. likely Fan Flats between Roan and West Market streets if no union depot is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Elm
Wellbourn Streets
King Street
Millard
Southern
Roan
West Market Streets
Banquet by John Sevier Lodge K of P Held Last Week
A public entertainment by the John Sevier lodge K of P drew a large crowd of members and guests. The program featured speakers How Paul B Devine and Prof. J J Brooks, with refreshments and music from the Jackson orchestra and the Dunn brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sevier Lodge K
Wee
Paul B Devine
J. J. Brooks
Jackson Orchestra
Dunn Brothers
Democratic Executive Committee to Meet January 16 1912
Nashville announces a January 16 1912 meeting of the Tennessee state democratic executive committee at the Maxwell House to discuss primary calls convention plan platform and evocable committee selection. The notice invites attendance and outlines agenda in a formal party context. Also includes a cough remedy endorsement and sale note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
William A. Vertrees
Democratic Executive Committee of
Tennessee
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party of Tennessee
Maxwell House
William 0. Vertrees
J.D. G. Morton
Eugene E. Ivins
Democratic
Lena Rhea
Ittx
Johnson City
Tron
Bald Bill
Jobneon
Teon
Hilbert
Divine & Guinn
Statement by Hon A A Taylor on honesty in crisis
Continued from page one the statement laments many political liars today except in Adams county and Vermillion. Taylor asserts that honest men are in the majority in the nation and will prevail in moments demanding prompt unified action to preserve government and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Tennessee
Famous Men In Wisconsin Forts linked to Lincoln McClellan era
The piece recalls Fort Howard Green Bay Fort Winnebago near Portage and Fort Crawford Prairie du Chien and the officers who stayed there. It traces ties to Zachary Taylor Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln, and notes social life at early posts and travels by canoe between forts. It also mentions McClellan and Marcy era connections and a mix of wartime experiences and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Wisconsin
J. A. Watrous
Chicago Tribune
Fort Howard
Green Bay
Fort Winnebago
Portage
la Columbia County
Fort Crawford
Prairie du Chien
Zachary Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Dents
United States
Confederacy
Davis
Taylor
Piorco
Illinois
Hoe
Whitewater
Fort Atkinson
W. D. Heard
Abraham Lincoln
Leutenant
Marcy
Fort Winnebagore
White House
New York
McClellan
Indaw
Pax River
Wisconsin River
Lake Winnebago
Oshkosh
Noonab
Capture of Fort Johnson and Prisoner Tale from Civil War Soldier
Sergt Leander Cronpeck recounts the July 3 1864 capture of Fort Johnson on James Island by the FiftySecond Pennsylvania and others. After landings and a siege they were left by fellow troops, surrendered, and endured Andersonville and Florence prisons with scarce rations and rough conditions. The account details an expedition from Battery Chatfeld, the march through marshland, and the transfer to Charleston and Florence before dismal diet and confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fort Johnson
James Island
Sergt
Leander Cronpeck
Pennsylvania
National Tribune
Fifty-second
Twenty
New Jersey
Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
Weirst
Brooks
Port Johnson
Henry M. Hoyt
Charleston
Andersonville
Florence
Cook Wanted For Family Camp Apply To CY H. Lyle
A reliable woman will be given permanent placement at satisfactory wages and a house for an acceptable person’s family. Apply at once to CY H. Lyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CY H. Lyle
Prof Holt Lectures At Monday Club Meeting
A Monday Club session in the library rooms featured A C Holt of Tusculum College presenting on Greek history architecture and literature. The audience included members and visitors with a cordial informal aftermeet social. remarks praised the professor’s lecture and the club’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
V.wiitngs
Libray
A. C. Holt
A. M
Tusculim College
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Clava
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Ughia
Fieorre Murbane Hae
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Slipley
Congressman Seils
Harmon and Underwood
Guv. Hooper
Vigilance Committee
Sella
Masony
Pav
W. S. Buchanan
K. OF P
Vertrees
Maxwell
L. B. Arnald
Denver
Colo
A. A. Taylor
Cardui
Cardus
Graham
Ban
Gen
Jefferson Davia
Libbey Prison
James River
Aamel
Chamberlain
Oronpeck Tella
Parapeta
Cook
Ben Taylor
Carter County
Ite Smith
Interinal School
Bristol
Mary Fox
Miss Smith
Mountain City
J. W. Wright
Herald-Courier
Junction City
Ore
Lite
City of Londonnolds
Hotel Imperial
Noxville
Imperial
Uinre Truly
Farr,iver
Southern Depot
W. B. Reynolds
Falo Stra
Hoss & Hoss
Lenant
Burrow
Johnson City, Tene
J. W. Cass
Haskiel, Dyer
Doll & Mynderse CO
Prince Street
Knoxville
Joha R. Rhea Ve. Lene Rhea
John City
Pahrney
Reeda
Johnson
Hardware Company
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