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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

2

Democrats urge support for Cy H. Lyle in first district

In Greene County the Greensville Democrat endorses Cy H. Lyle for Congress. The piece argues Democrats should unite behind Lyle despite intraparty disputes and criticizes rival Republicans. It cites opinions on McParland and Butler, and notes other papers remark on a bootlegging case. Readers encouraged to vote for Lyle to preserve Democratic strength.

Congress National Democracy Republian Rooseveltiam Washington Sella Cox Cy H. Lyle Con Ihs Lyle Cy HL E. C. Redves Greene County Greensyville

Democrats Rally Across Tennessee Against Hooper Victory

In a Nashville Tennessean review, Democrats claim strong county results across Middle Tennessee signal a near normal majority and question Hooper’s statewide win. They argue the republicans can no longer leverage Capitol Hill politics to reshape Tennessee, praising Democratic fighters in rural counties and predicting a broad victory.

West Nashville Hooper Black Bottom Seyler County Middle Tennessee Rnst Capitol Hill Otis Division Ourlook Davilson Wilson Sumner Robertson Montgmery Maury Williamson Rutherford Coffee Hedford Smith Lincoln White Franklin Warren Maral Giles Hoper Tennessee Nashville

Campaign fund scrutiny in Tennessee politics and Hooper

The piece urges disclosure of all campaign receipts and expenditures by both Democrats and Republicans. It questions Governor Hooper and requests sworn statements of contributions from corporations, seeking transparency about donors including liquor interests and connections to the American Association and Middiesboro events.

Tennesset Hooper George Welchan George Welch Welch Democratic Sitio Republican State Committee Democratic Committee Marie Henry The American Association Connecion Worley Middiesboro Aesn

Cy H Lyle Seeks Congress Amid District GOP Split

Morristown Gazette endorses Cy H Lyle as a capable Democrat in the first district who could become a strong congressman if Democrats unite behind him despite a Republican split, highlighting his head and heart for public service.

Cy H. Lyle Morristown

Gubernatorial battleground shapes Tennessee race

In Middle Tennessee Democrats face attack as idle while Republicans build a strong lead. East Tennessee backs idols and a 20,000 margin is forecast for the Republican nominee. West Tennessee expected to offset, leaving Mid Tennessee responsible for a decisive victory for Ryn in Johnson County Bhwly Valley vote.

Tennessee Rome Burns East Ryn Bhwly Johnson County

Tennessee Governor Contest Fears Corporate Influence

The Nashville audience presses for disclosure of corporate ties in the governor race. Speakers denounce limiting democracy and urge support for Rye and Welch, framing the contest as a choice between reform and privileged interests amid Wilson's national campaign.

Colonel Watterson Sees Mr Wilson at White House

Washington October 18 Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal called on President Wilson at the White House today following a dispute during Wilsons pre nomination campaign for the presidency. The meeting lasting over an hour was described as pleasant and harmonious with both men related by marriage and aiming to restore good relations.

Colonel Watterson Wilson Washington Henry Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal President Willson White House George Harvey Harper's Weekly Watterson Harvey Mr. Watterson

Mrs J C Steen Dies After Operation at Liberty Hospital

Mrs J C Breen died at Liberty Hospital in Moline on the 16th of the month following an operation. She was a sister of Mrs Way W Dulaney and had visited Johnson City years ago. Her friends here will regret her passing and remember her fondly.

J. C. Breen Liberty Hospital Moline Way W. Dulaney Johnson City

Tennessee Democrats split over platform defense

A faction criticized the platform stance on enforcement and a named figure urged rejecting a nominee who would not defend the policy. The quote indicates ongoing tensions within Tennessee Democratic ranks about loyalty to the platform.

Tye Tennessee

Bristol to Bring Suit Against the Southern

The Bristol commission adopted a resolution to sue the Southern railway to compel construction of a forty-two mile link from Maymead Tennessee to Willemboro North Carolina to create a through line from Virginia coal fields to the Atlantic coast at Wilmington or risk disposal of its Virginia & Southwestern railroad for Sherman anti trust concerns.

Bristol Southern Brino Ort Commission of Bristol Southern Railway Carolina Virginia Atlantic Seaboard Wilmington N.h Virginia & Southwestern Railroad Butog Maymead Tenn Willemboro N. C Carolina Coast

Seed Selection on the Farm

Seed selection proves crucial for all crops and should be practiced especially after adverse conditions. Farmers should select seed from the best plants each season to build disease resistance and yield, with examples from tomato blight resistance and clover immune stock cited.

Gibson County Kauary Tennessee Experiment Station Tennessee Rae M. Bath University of Ten- Masser

Watauga Notes Show Bridge Contract Signed and Local Happenings

A Nashville visitor arranged funding for a bridge across Watauga. the deal is signed and satisfactory. Local residents report ill health, travels to Bristol and Johnson City for events, visits from relatives, and a wedding anniversary. The USDA estimates Tennessee apple production in 1914 at 5 million bushels, urging orchard care to gain top prices. advice favors vigorous breeding and brood sow longevity.

A. J. Dyer Nashville Watauga Whi, Strickland J. W. Wallace Gwendolyn Bristol James T. St. John Johnson City F. B. St. John A. G. Angel G. W. Thompson David Cole Hamilton W. Va A. K. Lacy Grace Dempsey Near Bluff City B. Rumbley Lee Smith Adams Oscar Huff Boones Creek First United States Department of Agriculture Tennessee Oregon Washington

A FLOWES FOR FATHER Dedicated to Father’s Day

A sentimental poem honors fathers over mothers, urging boys to remember and honor their dad who toiled for them. It contrasts the mother’s open arms with the father’s rough hands and fading youth, urging a flower for father as for mother. The author ends with a call to remember when his days are over. Will D. Musk.

Father Dad Will D. Musk

Transportation the Main Thing in Depew Quote

A quotation from Chauncey M. Depew proclaims transportation as the enduring power guiding civilization, commerce, and empire. The text emphasizes railroads as a near-universal convenience and hints at the era’s forward view of transport’s dominance.

Chauncey M. Depew

State teachers association meets here on Thanksgiving

Samuel 2 Thompson, state superintendent, urges county and city superintendents to secure broad attendance at the state teachers association meeting Thursday evening through Saturday in Jefferson. He notes an important program with Commissioner of Education Claxton and speakers from Minnesota Indiana, and local educators. He emphasizes that the meeting will be the state’s greatest educational gathering in years and asks school leaders to use their influence to ensure attendance.

State Teachers’ Association Sjeanton Claxton Minnesota Indiana Fol Samuel 2. Thompson

Run Over and Killed by Train on Way to School

News from Kansas reports 16 year old Susan Harrington died Thursday morning after being struck by a train while en route to school. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Harrington who moved to Kansas from Boone's Creek. The interment is planned for Monday at Boone's Creek Brethren Church.

Kansas Susan Harrington Richard Harrington Boone's Creak Boone's Creek Boone's Creek Brethera Church

White of Egg Baking Powder Good Letter Explains Trade

A Tennessee grocers association letter, signed by F R Woolford of Chattanooga, addresses members about white of egg in baking powders. It argues white of egg strengthens powders, counters plagiarism rumors, and supports dealers in judging strength and quality of brands like Calumet without risk of fines.

Tennessee Retail Grocers and General Merchanta Association F. R. Woolford Chattanooga Tenn Isaac Thia Lowe FPR Woolkord

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