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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

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Lyle In Congressional Race Faces Brownlow in First District

Multiple Tennessee newspapers report Cy Lyle of the Johnson City Comet challenging incumbent Walt Brownlow in the First district. Lyle tours the region with Bob Taylor and gains backing while Brownlow counters with stump speeches and party support. Supporters note Lyle’s growing opposition within Tyler-Harmon race matters and caution against discounting his campaign potential.

Cy Lyle Johnson City Bro Walt Brownlow Congress Bob Taylor Giles County Record Little Gy Lyte Brownlow Nashville Bristol Nashville Banner Cy H. Lyle Hardeman Free Press Bro, Oy Lyle Walter Hacitor Oy Lyle Mr. Lyle Lebanon

Executive Order Bans Political Contributions From Federal Employees

President Roosevelt releases an executive order based on a civil service commission opinion prohibiting any solicitation or receipt of political contributions by officers clerks or employees of the United States and all federal service personnel are warned to observe and enforce the law.

Washington Roosevelt Civil Service Commission Attorney-General United States

Civil Service Restrictions On Solicitation Provisions Referred

A fragment from a legal discussion cites sections of the civil service act prohibiting federal officials and employees from soliciting or receiving assessments or contributions for political purposes. It notes section 14 bars payments to promote political objects by any US government civilian or officer. The text then shifts to a testimonial about Electric Bitters improving health, ending with an advertisement-style mention of HC Miller’s drug store.

Civil Service Act Congress United States Federation of Labor New Orleans W. Bonds Meridian Mine

Greene County hears Brownlow and Lyle in split candida tes rally

In Greeneville on October 27 Congressmen W P Brownlow Republican incumbent and Cyrus H Lyle Democratic nominee spoke to a large crowd from the county and nearby districts. Lyle received an ovation after attacking Brownlows record and urging a Democratic vote on November 4. He planned further appearances through nearby towns with Accompanying notices for travel and related ads wrap the page.

Greeneville W. P. Brownlow Cyrus H. Lyle Congress James Armitage Democratic Committee Greene County Brown Jon Tueeday Lyle Parrottaville Cooke County

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