Politician theatrum of guberatorial race and internal rivalries
The article catalogs a Tennessee political clash around Patterson Cox and Frazier with conflicting statements by Sam Jones and Ham Patterson about John I. Cox. It notes Brownlow era figures, district attorney Tillman, and Gen. Luke E. Wright, plus rumors of Malon and Cox moves as Patterson’s strength grows. It highlights tensions in the Carmack Taylor contest and remarks on Brownlow law nearing its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Ham Patterson
John I. Cox
Tillman
Middle Tennessee
Brownlow
Jease Littleton
Brownlowlaw
Bob Taylor
McMillin
Frazier
John S. Cox
Fraxier
Cox
Committee of
Nashville
Johnny
Prazier
Political tensions and legal quips swirl around Cox race
In 1902 confrontation over Cox for Senate and Frazier Patterson talk sparks, while a Missouri jury’s contempt claim against a judge unfolds. Bristol Courier urges Gov Cox to debate Patterson, warn against political tricks, and press for honesty from Democrats and voters.
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Chattanooga
Missouri
Patterson Addresses Shelbyville Gubernatorial Rally
Hon. M. B. Patterson, Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at Shelbyville court house before a large, representative audience. D. B. Kingree introduced him and criticized machine politics. Patterson reviewed his record and reiterated Nashville statements on Gov. Cox, with strong local following for Patterson and Cox nearby.
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Shelbyville
Senn
M. BR. Patterson
Patterson
Court House
D. B. Kingree
Gov. Cox
Nashville
Noy
Jim
Patterson Speech Calls for Direct Gubernatorial Primary
Gen Patterson denounces the current political tactic as harmful mall politics and urges Tennesseans to elect a governor by direct vote. He argues the governor’s office is vital and should be decided by the people, not party insiders or manipulated delegates. He urges open debate with Gov Cox and cites recent county primaries as undemocratic examples.
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Luke E. Wright
Memphis
Patterson
Bristol Courier
Vox
Cox
Tenneavea
Tennessee
Executive Committee
Washington
United States
Jens
Capitol
Bedford County
Claiborne
Gov. Cox
Isham G
Harrie
Isham G. Harris
Fragmented Tennessee Dispatches And Conflicting Views
A collection of quips and quotations from Tennessee papers comments on Patterson Cox and McMillin figures. It notes a Coal Oil Inspector in Chattanooga criticising The American on county conventions and references Orlene Brownlow and soldier canteen issues amid a 19th century political milieu.
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Chattanooga
Nashville
Orlene Brownlow
Ohio
Tadiana
Rogereville Star
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Malone
Fayetteville
Frasier
Greene County
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Sullivan County
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Lhie
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Southern Carnival Company
Johnson City
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Georgia Minstrels
Red Dome
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Penny Orcade
Ferris Wheel Military Band
Princess Corena
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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Market
Roan
Leon
R. L. Hickey
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