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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

2

Teddy Gething’s Milwaukee Stop Narrows 1912 Campaign

Fragmentary report suggests Teddy Gething plans a campaign swing in Milwaukee dated October 17 1912. The article hints at future public appearances and a strategy to boost fame for the town without clear details or outcomes.

Teddy Gething Lalfotor Milwaukee

Wilson McMillin Club Holds Big Meeting

A Wilson McMillin Club gathering featured Gov. McMillin slated to speak the following night at the Hippodrome. A reception committee led by Lap W. A. Thelinsen formed to organize the event with local Democratic notables and club members assisting in arrangements for the governor’s arrival and reception.

Wilson-Mcmillin Club Dinean Gov. McMillin Wilson McMuin W. A. Thelinsen Jonna Cy Phad A. Cox Mike Hyder B.C. Warren Lyone Taylor Holby

Hon Nelson Urges Honest Salary Stand and Duty to Voters

The message praises Captain Nelson as an honorable private citizen and Federal soldier who will not join efforts to break a quorum or misuse funds. He pledges not to accept improper wages and vows to oppose taking money from the treasury for personal use. The piece urges voters to support Nelson as a trustworthy public servant.

Hon Miyself Mat Lam Treasury Chew Nelson Trownlow Firrielf Sem Sella Congress Washington Lve Tien Aguin Brownlow Sanad Briel

Judge Floyd Estell and Dudley Porter Address Voters Tuesday

Judge Floyd Estell and Hon Dudley Porter democratic electors visit the city to speak to voters on Tuesday night October 22 to rally support for the wife at siege.

Floyd Estell Dudley Porter

Campaign items Continued front page letter from RB Wallen

A bitter front page letter questions Mr. Sells about Taft support at the Chicago convention and alleges betrayal of California delegates. The writer criticizes political actions, campaign spending, free railroad passes, and past temperance stances, urging a public reply and naming local figures and supporters.

Taft Chicsiro California Mr. Sells Washington County Tennessee East Tennessee James Re Penland A. A. Taylor Robt L. ‘Taylor Barlow Congress Maj. Divine Adam Bowman Greeneville Edo

Observations on Scrim in the First District Contest

In a polemical view the observer notes the Scrim in the First District features two candidates Sells and Massey with personal attacks and charged writings. The piece critiques partisanship and signed attacks while contrasting Massey’s restraint with Sells’ aggressiveness.

Fragmented Letters Reveal Bitter First District Campaign Tactics

The article critiques political pamphleteering in the First district race between Sells and Massey. It cites accusations about ties to liquor interests, questions of signers and accountability, and contrasts candidate temperaments and records. The piece notes limited legislative impact for both men and urges voters to demand concrete proposals and independent verification of claims.

Massey Bells Bells Ant Massey Sells Rogersville Mon-Partionts Strand Ikon Thor Republican Party First Tie Ters Tradchise Villi R Massey Massey Senona Ehierge Agai Blank Iis Negheet Daye Puneipe Vera Obbers Appalachian Park Ube Bellanes Hwever Solis Sally Tern Congress Ther Teers Mellelus Luo Brownlow Ie Chenseiver Firat Selly Brownlow Cam Bbe A Hssit Knaves Jack Hasty Bull's Kiaves Jack Astex Billigieyte

Retract Charges Demanded in Jobison City Case

Fragmentary text shows an appeal to retract charges with a state representative and a committee to review testimony. It references Mr Sells, Mr Bella, whiskey, and community sums. Missing clear dates or locations beyond Jobison City Pennsylvania.

Jobison City Penn Crepalen Lane Selly Sella Ifehares Bella Lowe Belly

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