Gubernatorial Handicap and Politicking Amid Turbulent Times
An extended local overview critiques Frazier and Littleton, notes the Law and Order League's stance, and reports rapid criminal convictions. It memorializes Capt. Charlie Toms, longstanding riverfront figure, and analyzes Herald Produce Exchange voting shifts between Roosevelt, Parker, McKinley, and Bryan eras. The piece praises Governor’s defense of state programs and the textbook law while reflecting vigorous, plainspoken campaign rhetoric.
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Herald
Yok Produce Exchange
Roosevelt
McKinley
Bryan
Parker
Roosevel
Governor Fravier Attacks Littleton on Policy Platform
In his opening speech Gov Fravier critiques Mr Littleton and the republican record, arguing the democrats offer proven policy and urging voters to oppose a party that seeks a pro counter. The Nashville American notes the heated campaign rhetoric as the fall season rolls from Port Arthur toward winter.
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Jim Jeffries Bins
Port Arthur
Ex Governor Taylor Weds In Bristol Virginia
Ex Governor Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee marries Miss Mamie St John of Chilhowie Smyth County Virginia in an informal ceremony at the bride’s father's home. The Rev Dr David Salling officiates and the couple plan to reside in Bristol after a bridal trip.
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Bob Taylor
Bristol
Tenn
Mamie St. John
Chilhowle
Smyth County
Virginia
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
Noah
St. John
St. John Hone
David Salling
Cleveland, Tenn
Sullins College
Knoxville
Upper East
Happy Wishow
New
Taylor
Whites Cream Vermifuge advertised as cure all
An advertisement claims Whites Cream Vermifuge cured a sick child by expelling 119 worms and promotes it as a tonic for digestion, strength, and childhood health. It also mentions a $200 reward offered by Miller's Gov. Prasior for the arrest and conviction of John and William Triplett for the murder of Toto Potter in Carter County.
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Leighton
Ala
He Et HO Miller
Prasior Bite
John
William Triplett
Toto Potter
Carter County
Gump Jatla Nuptials Celebrate Johnson City Wedding
The contracting parties announce the engagement of Sadie Jaatta to Ter Li ir. The ceremony took place at 8 o clock Tuesday evening at the Gump home on Watauga Avenue. Miss Regina Riseman served as maid of honor and May Carlyn Gump as ring bearer. A quiet reception followed with many telegrams and gifts. The couple left for a ten day tour of New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Atlantic City.
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TL. D. Gampon
Watauga Avenue
Rabbit
Winnick
Knoxville
Regina Risemaan
May Carlyn Gump
Aupper
L, Dd
Gump
Samuel Jaffa
Trinidad
D. Gump
M. Eiseman
FH. D. Gump
L. D. Gump
A. 4. Gump
Bristol
D. A. Patton
Regina
Roma Hiseman
Byron Eiseman
Bert
Mary Carlyn
Jaffa
Alan Gump
Col
Johnson City
Mr. Gump
Mrs. Gamp
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlantic City
Bristol Courier Fapheeing Company to Launch Bob Taylors Monthly
Maury Democrat reports ex Governor Robert L. Taylor will lead Bristol Courier Fapheeing Company as president after September 1, reorganizing with 25000 capital, buying a new press. Charles H. Slack returns as editor from Washington. A magazine called Bob Taylor's Monthly is planned. Our Bob and the Johnson City Comet are highlighted in a city note.
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Apostle of Sunshine
Bristol
Robert L. Taylor
Bristol Courier Fapheeing Company
Daily Couriers
Charles Hi. Slack
The
Courier
Washington
Taylor
Bob Taylor
Our
Bob
Johnson City
O. H L. Lyle
Maury Democrat
Liver Health Warnings Spur Conflicting Political Claims
A fragmented report notes strict law on liver health and its effects on constipation headaches and derangement. It cites Dr King s New Life Pills and Over s Ointment for piles. West Virginia political bias from Henry G Davis and Stephen B Elkins is referenced with party predictions.
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Stephen B. Elkins
Flenry G. Davis
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
Stephen B. Elekins
New York World
Our Bob the former governor aims for a dramatic political shift
The Commercial Appeal notes the colorful expectations around Gov Bob Taylor as he plans to marry a Virginia woman move to Bristol and enter new ventures. It predicts he will edit Southern MAGAZINE and a daily paper while embracing democracy and politics, sparking both interest and fear among politicians.
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Bob
Taylor
Knoxville
Ahuken
Virginia Indy
Bristol
Old Dominion
Gov
Southern
Pegasua
Lou Dillon
Diomedes
Affort
Non-Resident Notice of Attachment in Johnson City
Public notice to D B Farnsworth and Callie Farnsworth that an attachment suit by the Town of Johnson City is pending in Washington County. Defendants, non residents, must appear October 1, 1904 at noon before A H Bullock JP to defend or default judgment may be entered.
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D. B. Farnsworth
Callie Parnasworth
A. H. Bullock
Washington County
Johnson City
D. A. Vines
Buhay
Plaintif
DL. B. Parceworth
Callie Prinsworth
A. I. Bullock
T. N. Boring
Jobe
Tenn
Pine Street
D. B. Farneworth
Callis Farnsworth
J. P. Johnson City
The Deficit Increases And Political Debates Rise
A lengthy excerpt details rising deficits for multiple years, noting a total near twenty four millions after two months of the current year and projecting a potential annual wheat loss. It cites previous deficits under tariff changes and argues for limiting legislative power while revising the tariff. The piece also reports a violent incident in Vanewille and lists various hospital and barracks figures, with scattered references to locations and individuals.
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Wnty
Republican Party
Congress
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Fifty- Fourth General Assembly of
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Littleton
Bob” Taylor
Law and Order League
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Chattanooga
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Mragier
Tennessed
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Clark College
Democrats of
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Oshkosh
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Milwaukee
Rhe Atdéote
Ohio Normal University
Ada
Carter Furnace
Garter County
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Newton
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la Follette
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Courier Journal
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N. Y
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United States Army
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Louige
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National Committee
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Johnson City Tenn
Bob Taylor's Monthly
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Lotalemtrina
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Miles Pain
Fane
Johnson City Coal & Lumber Co
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Bright & Holland
Osteopathic
Crouch
Public Square
J.D. Gor
Anaka National Bank
L. Karsnar
Apan B. Craven
J. D. Cox
Elsen
Dr. A
N. Dobson
Williams
Tate L. Earnest
Greeneville and Tusculum College
Greeneville
Ioan
Kert
Ioney
Sanuel A. Coile, D. D
R. H. Randall
Dunlap
Tsoon
Ayer
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Buckingham
Halle
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