Democratic Governance Praised For Fiscal Record In Tennessee
The Tennessee administration under Gov Patterson receives praise for strong finances and debt management. Reports show higher bonds retired in 1907, added state spending on pensions and education, and a cash balance favorable to the Patterson administration. The American endorses the record, noting a clean, capable, first class administration and urging Democratic pride. Rival views from newspapers and political circles are noted.
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Tennessee
Gov. Patterson
Treasury
Governor's Mansion
Capitol Annex
University of Tennessee
Patterson
New York
Nashville
Patterson as a Speaker at State Fair Welcome
Tennessee governor Joseph W Patterson received praise in Nashville American and Jasper Statesman Democrat for a concise dignified welcome to the president and Home-Comers at the state fair. Described as forceful yet modest, his oratory blends old-time statesmanship with vigorous expression.
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Tennessee
Patterson
Nashville American
Hogleh
Joseph W. Foi
Missouri
Jasper Statesman Democrat
Carmack
Somo Nanosa
Senate
Patteron
Tennes Pee
Houston County
Johnson City a booming hub with veterans home cited
The article notes Johnson City's rapid growth including new buildings water pipes and railroads. It highlights the National Soldiers Home at Johnson City with 1,200 veterans and 80 to 90 degrees, plus the town’s two newspapers. It mentions a governor’s party rally canceled and local obituaries for R. S. Hicks and M. L. Riddle’s daughter Ethel.
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Progresa Scithe
Jotinoon
Carnoxion
Johnson City
Comet
Democratic
Cy Lyle
Btaff
Republican
E. M. Stack
Homothera
Uncle J .Law
Maj
Paul Divine
Boss" Brownlow
Sam
Claiborne
Death of Mrs Wellhorn Dien at 83 in M E Church
Mrs Martha Wellhorn, a respected 83 year old, died after years of declining health on Wednesday morning. A funeral service was held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev J J Robinette. She was a devout member of the M E Church.
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Hicks
M. Ef
Church, South
John B. Gordon
J. Edmunds Brown
Oake Hill Osmatary
W. A. Dickinson
G. T. Lee
G. W. Lee
Jas, Hoory
Jac. Galliher
Joshua Gray
Ois Martha Wellhorn
Shin
M. E. Ohurch
J.J. Robinette
Victim Killed by Switch Engine Near Soldiers Home
A man identified as Elbert Oaks was fatally struck by a switch engine near the Soldiers' Home early Wednesday. The engine mashed him on the track before stopping. witnesses say he appeared intoxicated. He leaves a family.
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Elbert Oaks
Ovenem
Carroaul
Wald Thea
Commercial Club Organizes in Planters Dining Room
Planters dining room hosts a Commercial Club meeting with about seventy five attendees. Officers elected, temporary secretary appointed, and funding efforts discussed to cover secretary salary and expenses. Members contribute, and space options in the King building are reviewed for club offices.
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Planters
Allen
W. 8. Caborne
Joe P. Summore
J. E B. Brading
J. O. Lewis
Lewis
O. B. Allen
Williams
CO. L. Marshall
James A. Summers
J. E. Braiding
W. J. Barton
J. M. Gaunt
Armbrant-Smith Co
T. V. McCown
Amzi Smith
J. Norment Powell
Treasury
Alnb
Wofierd Bros
King Building
W. G. Mathes
Sens
M. J. Caples
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Jolson City
Caplesalec
Next Sommer
Norment Powell
South & Western
A. R Joboron
W. H Osborne
Michigan
S. C. Williams
J. M. Gand
Walter J. Miller
Powell
Soldier Hurt on Gay Street in Knoxville
Ghas Maries of the Soldiers' Home was struck while crossing Gay Street and gazing away from an approaching bogey. His thigh was probably fractured and Flo was taken to the general hospital for care.
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Gay Street
Knoxville
Ghas, Maries
Flo
General Hospital
Champ Clark Lecture Draws Large, Attentive Audience
The Hon Chap Clark lecture titled Picturesque Public Men drew a large intelligent crowd Monday night. Though hindered by a cold, he held listeners with wit and wisdom, praising public institutions and urging civic duty to keep corrupt rulers from power.
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Champ Clark
Cbamp Clark
Clark
Theatare
Higher Rates At Cumberland Telephone Co
The Cumberland Telephone Co. has raised long distance rates by twenty percent due to mileage calculations. Instead of basing the exchange rate on all service, the company now applies the increase to wire and other materials, with wire formerly costing twenty to twenty two and a half cents per pound.
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Cumberland Telephone Co
Wettal
Auxiliary Society Forms In Lae To Aid City Humane Efforts
An improvised group meets Friday afternoon at 34w to organize with Jolie Miller Kirkpatrick and others to cooperate with the Humane Society. The aim is to curb infractions in the city and enforce penalties for bootleggers.
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Fiona Kirkpatrick
Jolie & Miller
Humane Society
Mae fre Wedding Seals Union In Bristol Home
Miss Francis teover daughter of Mrs Mary Leaver and the late Capt LB Reeves was married at her mother's home in Bristol on Wednesday evening October 10 to Mr Hugh D Foust of Jankson Dr J Albert Wallace officiating Many relatives and friends attended and the couple will begin a wedding tour to the East.
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Francis Teover
Mary Leaver
LB. Reeves
Jonesboro
Bristol
Hugh D. Foust
Jankson
J. Albert Wallace
Tennessee Anti-Saloon League Opens Chattanooga Session
The State Anti-Saloon League in Chattanooga opens its meeting with J. Pate welcoming attendees and Dr. R. J. Bachman responding from Knox. An open discussion on the saloon’s influence on politics continues through Pride and Saturday, a meeting segment.
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Chattanooga
Tout
Tennessee
Ws J. Pate
Legal
R. J. Bachman
Knoxwire
Poli
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Iia
Uarmack
Gen. Hannah
Benster Frazier
Xiew
Vents Clubs
McMillin
Pseenateonmn
Petereburg
Tonunnsee
Metropolix
Jamestown
Christian Endeavor Rally
Christian Snaeavorer Bosieties
Washington County
A. &. Wilson
Mia
M.L. Riddle
Ethel
Clarence Hodge
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Wellhorn Dien
Thomas Bros
Mae Fre
State Anti-Saloon League
Alien & Clark, Collina & Tipton
J. B. Cox
R. C. Hunter
Branc’ S
Unaka National Bank
City National Bank
Spring Street
Brown Block
Johnson City Directory
Piedmont Directory Company
Asheville
N. C
Johnson Cit
Asheville, North Carolina
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Rolish
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Studebaker
Barton Mounicastle
Golden
Sparger Mills Co
Bristol, Tenn
Emer Eret
Dierbons
Lalla
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