Democratic State Ticket and Campaign Remarks
The report outlines the Democratic slate with Governor Thomas C. Rye and George N. Welch for Railroad Commissioner and Cy B. Lyle as representative, and notes a large audience gathering. It covers remarks by candidates and supporters including Bam R. Sells, Gen. Cox, Dick Hughes, and Cy Lyte, praising wit and eloquence and signaling strong campaign momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam R. Sells
W. R. Allen
Col. Sella
Dick Hughes
Gen. Cox
Andy Perry
Cy Lyte
Willinger
Jong
Thone
Carter County
Bonner
Which Shall It Be The Rye Hooper Gubernatorial Choice
The piece argues Democrats and independents should back Rye over Hooper noting Rye’s clean public record and untarnished private life, while condemning Hooper’s three and a half year tenure as harmful to Tennessee’s finances, governance, and progress. It claims both parties fail on prohibition but favors Rye for principle and record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Hooper
Tennessee
Crump
Lea
Stahlman
Anti- Saloon League
Tennessee election turmoil reshapes party loyalties
A ChattanoogaTimes fragment argues Rye faces Hooper and party splits. It claims Democrats cannot back a Republican nominee in November and still claim Democratic identity. The piece urges reconsideration to avoid two more years of misrule harming Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Hooper
Tennessee
Chatta
Welch Nominated for Railroad Commissioner Urges Tennessee Vote
The Tennessee Democratic appeal urges voters to support George N. Welch, not General Thomas C. Welch, as railroad commissioner. Welch, a Monterey native and former mayor and state senator, is described as a progressive businessman and non politician inviting statewide confidence. A Monterey precinct poll suggests Welch’s edge by five to six points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Thomas C
George N. Welch
Welch
Mudh
Monterey
State Senate
Wilson
Bin
Democratic Tennessee and Hooper's losing battle for peace
The Nashville Tennesseean argues Governor Hooper cannot work with a likely Democratic legislature and warns that a Republican victory would mean continued turmoil and wasted wealth. The piece urges voters to back a Rye and Rye legislature to restore peace and align with Democratic promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Jim
Tennessee
Nashville
State Schools in Tennessee Face Criticism of Administration
The Commercial Appeal criticizes Gov Hooper's administration of Tennessee public schools, alleging extravagance, favoritism, and wasteful spending. It claims appointments to political favorites, salaries for unnecessary positions, and lawless or inequitable actions, urging a reform toward efficient, impartial schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Hooper
United States
Machine Politica
Thane
Governors Hooper Denounces Card of Lawyers in Rye Circuit
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quotes a Nashville Banner report claiming Governor Hooper attacked a signed card of lawyers from Rye's circuit defending Grover Rye. The letter praises lawmen like W. C. Caldwell and Judge John R. Bond for integrity and enforcement, urging Hooper to apologize for the disparaging remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv
Hooper
Nashville Banner
Guy. Hooper
Gallatin
Tennessean
Rye
Judicial Circuit
Trenton
Gen
Thong
Mtr
Hauer
Bunt Tennessee
Sid Clarke
Mann Wills
Wm. Kinney
Brownsville
West Tendesane
Hooper's Book Scandal Sparks Tennessee Outrage
The Tennessee controversy accuses Hooper of mismanaging school book adoptions, inflating costs and delivering inferior texts. A letter from Lyon & Carnahan cites cheaper Tennessee books with poorer binding and higher profits, urging accountability from Hooper and reform for students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rye
Tennessee
Hooper
Barksdale Hamlett
Frankfort
J. W. Carnahan
Lyon & Carnahan, Educational Publishers
South Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Broadway
New York
Kentucky
Hooper Crew of
Nashville
Democrats warn of GOP plan to redraw Tennessee
A Knox county Democrat cites a GOP strategy to flood senate and house races with funds to secure Hooper’s re election and gain full control of Tennessee election machinery. He alleges a redistricting plan would shift seats in the Third Fourth and Eighth districts to Republicans, aiming to lock in power for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honper
Frank West
Knox County
Hooper
Tennessee
Ono
Crump
West
United States Senate
Franklin
Warren
Grundy
Keane
Loundon
Blount
Sumner
Wilson
Smith
Scott
Campbell
Anderson
Wayne County
State Committee
Democratic
Nashville
Republican
Maxwell House
Henry
S. H. Thompson
Hamilton
Hamilton County
Tom Wilson
Preston Pyle
Senate
Cumberland
West Tennessee
Democrata Getta
Teunsaeor
James
Mallon
Chattanooga Times
Cox and Sells Debate at Unaka Academy Saturday
Congressman Sam H Sells and Gen. James B Cox spoke Saturday in a joint congressional debate at Unaka Academy auditorium. Sells opened for an hour, Cox followed an hour and twenty minutes, then Sells rebutted twenty minutes. audience was large and divided with strong reception for both candidates.
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Sam H Selly
James B. Cox
Congress
Unaka Academy
Sells
General Cox
Iamala
Cy M. Lyle
Thisme
Lyle
J. F. Tony
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats constitutional disease through blood and mucous surface therapy. It asserts strong testimonials and offers a bond for proof of cures, naming I J Carney & Co Toledo Ohio and urging doctors to sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Yale
Hnil
Carney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A Few Fools and Idiots
A historical piece cites lectures by Lambron e and Ballard arguing European rulers were mentally unsound. It notes czar, king Edward, Kaiser, and sultan as examples and condemns arranged royal matches and infant progeny amomg heiresses. The tone targets public figures and elite unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Ballard
Lambrose
Europe
Amsterdam
Holland
Prs
Lambronc
Edward
Kaiser
Missouri
Hottentots
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertises Relief for Families
An aged advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery and antiseptic products as a relief, urging purchases for household use and claiming frequent helpful results for children and adults. It emphasizes low prices and easy access in Ohio.
Hamilton Invites Stahlman to Call for Investigation
Long Nashville dispute over law enforcement under the nuisance statute. Hamilton urges Maj Stahlman and the Banner to demand a full, impartial state investigation of Nashville enforcement, defending his nine year Anti-Saloon League work and challenging personal attacks in editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
Anti-Saloon League
Hooper
Nashville
Maj. Stahlman
Hamilton
Major Stahlman
Naah- Ville
Torre
Tha
Anti-Galoon League
Tany
Major
Iance
Anti- Saloon League
Crump lan-Hooper-Stahlman
Crump
Democratic managers upbeat on Rye victory in Tennessee
Nashville observers report Democratic managers, led by Hill and Dunlap, are confident Gen Rye will win, with East Tennessee expected to Hooper by 20,000, West Tennessee for Rye by 25,000, and Middle Tennessee by 15,000, yielding a 20,000 statewide margin. They urge full turnout and faith in Democratic unity.
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Nashville
Washington
Rye
Hooper
Democratic Party
Hill
Dunlap
Gsanguine
Gen. Rye
East Tennessee
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Tennessee
Holston Conference Adjourns. Clergy Reassignments Noted
The Holston Conference of the Tennessee Baptist church adjourned at Cleveland. Rev. G. Ketrun remains Johnson City district supervisor. Rev. J. M. Emort and M. N. Davenport move to Johnson City. Rev. J. A. Mitchelln becomes Chattanooga district superintendent. Tey C. H. Tarwal is sent to Trinity Church, Knoxville.
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Houlston
B. Church
Cleveland
G. Ketrun
Johnson City
J. M. Emort
M. N. Davenport
J. A. Mitchelln
Chattanvous
Tey
C. H. Tar
Walterle
Trinity Church
Kuocville
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Railroad Comminsion
CY B. Lyle
Paul W. Worley
Tom Hye
George Welch
Scandat
ART Museum
Atlanta
Fulton
Edward 8. Hille
George Brewster Hills
Lucius Perry Hills
Georgia
Edward 8. Hills
Earely
Atlanta Art Association
COX and Sells
Nashville Tennessean
Aroorican
Bymb
John R. Rust
Banner
Cominiea Toria
Holston Conference
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