New Jersey Votes Against Woman Suffrage Statewide
New Jersey voters rejected the constitutional amendment to enfranchise women by a statewide margin of about 50 000 to 60 000. Unofficial returns show 88 275 for and 124 119 against in 1 222 of 1 891 districts, with big cities lending strong opposition though some areas were closer. Suffrage leaders pledged new plans, targeting legislature candidates to permit voting for presidential electors next spring.
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Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey
Newark
Trenton
Bayonne
Bergen County
New York
Cape May
B. PF. Peickert
New Jersey State Woman Suffrage Association
KB. L. Frickert
Woman's State Suffrage Association
Hudson
Kasex
Passaic County
Mercer County
Wilson
Princeton
Suffrage gains noted in county returns with slim margins
Burlington county leaders announce suffrage claims as returns show small majorities. Glen Ridge reports a 7 vote edge from 661 ballots. In Middlesex, nine districts of 76 tally 838 in favor and 812 against the amendment.
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Burlington County
Glen Hidge
Middlesex County
Diplomatic Ties Resume Amid Temple Dedication in Washington
Washington D C The new 2 000 000 Masonic Temple in the nation’s capital dedicated with ceremonies attended by Masons from across the country The temple on Sixteenth Street near the White House resembles the Mausoleum of King Mausolus and faces a boulevard of noted public figures The event occurred despite rain The report also notes revival work by Rev E K Cox in Elizabethton with growing church interest and expected spiritual gains.
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Washington, D. C
Masonic Temple
Thhe
Supreme Council of
Scottish Rite Freemasonry
United States
Mother Council of the World
Mausolus
Artemisia
Halicarnassus
National Capital
Sixteenth Street
White House
Washington
Erwin
E. K. Cox
Baptist Church
Elizabethton
Mr. Cox
Money Trust to Be Investigated Says Leader
The New York Sun notes Mrs Kuicker expects an investigation into the money trust. Mrs Becker praises forthcoming action, expressing frustration that she cannot get a sane response from Tom. The item reflects public concern over financial influence and political oversight.
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Mra. Kuicker
Mra. Becker
Tom
New York Sun
Ward Dowser Wedding Party Entertained
Misses Martha Allen and Louise Martin hosted a courtesy tea for the Ward Dowser wedding party on Tuesday at their hospitable home. Yellow motif dominated decor and menu with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums, yellow tapers, heart shaped ices, and butterfly bow accents.
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Martha Allen
Louise Martin
Ward-Dowser
Cinwah the great remedy for stomach liver and kidneys
A vintage patent cure claim promoting Cinwah as a universal stomach liver kidney and intestinal tonic. It asserts it revitalizes the system increases appetite aids digestion and elimination of wastes, listing rheumatism and similar ailments as benefitted. Sold at Johnson City outlets through Gregory Drug.
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Dixcapea
Conwah
Adalth
Por Sale
Johnson Oly
Gregory bRuccouuba
United States to recognize Carranza as Mexico leader
Washington reports that the United States and several Latin American governments will formally recognize Venustiano Carranza as chief executive of the de facto Mexican government. The Pan American conference approved the recognition plan, to be delivered via notes to Arredondo, Carranza's representative, with Ad interim titles likely until a constitutional assembly schedules elections.
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Mexico
Washington, D. C
United States
Venustiano Carranza
Lansing
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Arredondo
Villa
Meriva
General Carranza
Immense Throng Flocks to See Ex-Governor Patterson
In Johnson City a massive Democratic rally greeted ex governor Patterson as he toured East Tennessee. Supporters from Washington and neighboring counties filled the Majestic theatre and surrounding streets with bands and cheers. Patterson spoke after a long reception, defended by supporters and challenged Lea, while a steady stream of trains and autos brought crowds, underscoring strong local party backing.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
Majestic Theatre
Washington County
Gov. Patterson
Rooters
Middle Tennessee
East Tennessee
Johnson City
Erwin
Carter County
Elizabethton
Bluff City
Senator Lea
Windsor
Lea
Patterson
Phil S. Taylor
Senator Taylor
Harvey Hannah
Gen. Hannah
Taylor
Bia
Nothing Is Easy The Strife Of Great Endeavor
Poem contrasts life’s hard challenges with lofty aims. Lines emphasize that nothing worthwhile comes easily and noble goals require battle, perseverance, and deep resolve on life’s difficult hills and seas.
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Wie
Sean
Pines Cure Cold Claims From Northern Forests
A garbled early 20th century ad describes pines as a remedy for colds. It touts invigorating forest air and throat strengthening effects, urging every family to adopt this “battle” against cold germs and hacking coughs.
McKellar Draws Big Turnout in Gibson County Campaign
Congress man Kenneth D. McKellar campaigned through Gibson county with three speeches in Milan Trenton and Brownsville drawing packed houses. He praised former partner Albert W. Biggs memory and received a flower bouquet for Biggs grave. McKellar rebutted Lea claims about congressional record entries and enjoyed broad local support led by Senator J H Koffman and former rival Thomas Walsh.
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Lewis Elkins
Mr. McKellar
Lea
McKellar
Senate
J. H. Koffman
Gibson
Koffman
Thos. Walsh
Milan
Trenton
G. W. Wade
Dr. Jones
J. R. Deanan
W. W. Powers
Brownsville
Bells
Southern Railway carries 16.5 million passengers with one fatality
Atlanta Ga. official figures show Southern Railway transported over sixteen and a half million passengers through the year ending June 30 with only one passenger fatality on a train, for violating rules. In contrast Fairfax Harrison notes twelve highway deaths from car accidents at crossings that could have been prevented by stopping, looking and listening.
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Atlanta
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Southern Railway
Fairfax Harrison
Memphis to Bristol Highway Inspection Plans
After three years the Memphis to Bristol Highway Association plans an inspection of the route from Nashville to Bristol to assess completion and consider alternative locations if changes are needed. The Eastern Division commission will travel via Crossville Rockwood Kingston Lenoir City Knoxville Morristown Greeneville Johnson City Elizabethton to Bristol with public meetings in each town. An auto accident near Greeneville involved A W Byrd of Jonesboro and two children. no fatalities, two children injured, others shaken, cause uncertain though steering gear suspected. Safely first Let that be your motto.
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Memphis
Bristol
Nashville
Crossville
Cumberland County
Rockwood
Kingston
Lenoir City
Knoxville
Morristown
Greeneville
Johnson City
Elizabethton
Leas Springs
James Palmer
Charles C. Gilbert
J. J. Murray
State Department of Highways
A. W. Byrd
Jonesbore
A. 8. Miller
Louise
Master George Byrd
Patterson Speech Draws Johnson City Audience in Opera House
The Johnson City event featured ex governor Patterson introduced by Phil Taylor, who attacked General Hannah and backed Lea. Patterson delivered a broad address on national issues and opponent records, and an eager crowd filled the opera house with several turned away. A five mile graded road project to connect Johnson City with the Watauga area and a new bridge were noted, with county workhouses and the grading overseen by the road work commission.
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Harvey H. Hannan
Luke Lea
Taylor
Phil Taylor
M. R. Patterson
Johnson City
James Tay Beather
Bob' ‘Taylor
Hannah
General Hannah
Senator Lea
Gen. Hannah
Flu
Watauga i
Watauga River
Bristol On Appalachian Highway Route Decided
Bristol will be on the Appalachian highway from Calais to New Orleans, following a scenic crest route via Bluefield and Bristol. The Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association announced the Bristol inclusion after a convention in Bluefield West Virginia, with construction advancing from Bristol toward Elizabethton Avery County and Lexington? to the Avery line.
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Bristol
Maine
New Orleans
Southern Appalachian Good Roads ‘Association
Bluefield
W. Va
Henry Roberts
Appalachian Chain of Mountains
Alabama
S Pies
Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association
Amerga
Roberts
Bristol Road
North Carolina
Calais
Bangor
Montpelier
Lake George
Albany
N. Y
Williamsport
Oakland
Asheville
Bremingham
Pittsburgh
Elizabethton
Mountain City
Tenn
Avery County
N.C
Linsville
Carter County
Carter
Avery Line
Johnson County
Dosser-Want Wedding Guests Gather in Johnson City
Bristol relatives of Miss Margaret Dosser travel to Johnson City for the wedding to Mr. Oran Ward. Attending are Mr. Ralph Dosser, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fain and Miss Nel Fain, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Dosser of Knoxville, and Mr. Charlie Dosser of New York, with Amanda as a flower girl.
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Bristol
Margaret Dosser
Johnson City
Oran Ward
Amina
Amber Fran
J. H. Dogner
Amanda
Ralph Dosser
J. M. Fain
Nel] Fain
A.T. Dosser
Knoxville
Charlie Doseer
New York
J. H. Dosser
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Testimonials
An article touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive treatment for catarrh, claiming it treats the disease by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. It promises to pay $100 for any failure to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials and further information.
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Hall
Catarsh
Severn
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Great Roadway
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Great Highway
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