Reuniting of factions and nominating strong candidates
Rutherford county shows strong support for reconciling Democratic factions and naming capable candidates. Thomas J. Lytle, state executive member, backs a Nashville convention to draft a platform and unite the party. Palmer and Jetton approve Judge Palmer’s nomination, signaling broad county backing.
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Murfreesboro
Rutherford County
Patterson
Thomas Jh. Lytle
Democratic Party
Nashville
Helathe
Jiedge
H. J. Palmer, JR
Jetton
Independent Exective County Committee
J Ddgel Palmer
Train Service Starts Early in October on New Virginia Line
Work on the Holston River railroad from Persia to Moccasin Gap, Va, about thirty one miles, is nearing completion. Regular train service is expected to begin October 1 with coal and freight movements and passenger trains, potentially as many as ALX passenger trains daily, on the new line.
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Holston River
Persia
Rogoraville
Moccasin Gap
Virginian
Baby snatched from hogs devouring jaws in Matterton
A passerby rescued Mrs. S McCullough’s baby near Matterton Louisiana on Wednesday as a large hog charged to kill with tusks. The child’s older brother had sent the infant to play outside and fled in fear as the danger emerged.
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Matterton
Governor Brown Kins Refuses to Honor Collection Request
Atlanta September 9 Gov Brown Kins declines to let his state files be used as a collection agency refusing a request from Gov Patterson for T B McCroy wanted in Knoxville on complaint by Joh W Klein who alleges McCroy failed to pay a 300 note for an employment agency purchase.
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Atlanta
Brown Kins
Heavy price rise forecast in 1910 livestock shortage
The Knoxville World notes a harvest failure and live stock shortage across the United States. It predicts meat supplies will be 10 to 20 percent lower than five-year norms, with housewives facing 20 to 85 percent higher butcher prices this winter, amid possible beef-trust exploitation.
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United States
Chicago
Beef Trust
Knoxville World
Joined at the Altar in Milan Courtship Ends in Marriage
A six week romance in Milan, Tennessee culmined in a wedding as 1 year old Henry Johnson’s betrothal to Mes. Alex McDonald, age 55, was solemnized on Wednesday with Jolson conducting the ceremony and gaining consent for the early marriage.
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Memphis
Milan
Tenn
Henry Johnson
Alex McDonald
Jolson
North State veterans in annual reunion parade
Norfolk saw 1500 Confederate veterans from North Carolina march through the streets in a parade, singing The Old North State and Dixie as locals cheered from sidewalks. The reunion, highlighting Tarheel fighters first at Bethel and last at Appomattox, concluded last night.
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Norfolk
Dixie
Confederate Veterans of
North Carolina
Bethel
Appomatox
Thompson Named Governor Nominee on Temperance Theme
Birmingham September 10 J O Thompson chairman of the state Republican committee and internal revenue collector for Alabama and Mississippi was formally notified of his nomination for Alabama governor by the Republican state convention held July 12 in Birmingham Thompson stated the vital question in the state was temperance and accepted the nomination.
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Birmingham
J. 0. Thompson
Alabama
Mississippi
Thompson
Tent Meeting At Lamont And Summer Streets
Despite rain, services held at the tent on Lamont and Summer streets attract attendees. Today’s schedule includes 11 am 4 pm and 7 pm services with pastors and church members warmly invited to attend.
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Lamont and
Summer Street
Democratic Committee selects Pierce to oppose Garrett in Tennessee
At a Ninth district Democratic meeting in Rives officials voted to back Rice A. Pierce of Union City to challenge incumbent Finis J. Garrett. Delegates will be chosen Sept 17 for a district convention in Union City on Sept 2, with resolutions accusing Garrett of allying with Republicans and bolters and failing to endorse Democratic nominees and the party platform.
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Union City
Tenn
Democratic Committee
Ninth
Rives
Congress
Finis J. Garrett
Rice A. Pierce
Garrett
Tennemer
Nashville
Bolters
Patterson Quits Governor Run in Tennessee Democratic Ranks
Governor Patterson announces retirement from the race for governor amid factional pressure and Republican opposition. He says he chooses to step aside to preserve democracy in Tennessee, praising party loyalty and seeking to avoid schisms within the Democratic ranks.
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Tennessee
Patterson
Jackson
Nashville
Patterson O
Democratic Party
Zemo Skin Treatment Ad Offers Money Back Guarantee
The City Drug Co advertises Zemo remedies for irritated skin promising a full refund if not satisfied. The offer promotes a clear liquid and Zemo soap as economical and effective for eczema, pimples, dandruff, and other skin eruptions for all ages.
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The
City Drug Co
Convicts on Public Roads Satisfactorily Improving County Roads
Jonesboro reports the county convict road system is working well and improving road conditions. The commission in charge is pleased with the results and believes the program strengthens community sentiment in Ubiv county.
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Jonesboro
Sept
Ubiv
Man May Be Young Lieutenant Sweeney
Nashville dispatch reports a Paris Tennessee sailor, John C. Sweeney, missing since May 6 at the Puget Sound navy yard, may have been found in a London hospital with memory loss. The rumor, unconfirmed, came to his father, John O. Sweeney, amid news of a London crime decline noting burglary and house breaking.
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Nashville
Paris
Tenn
Disputch
John C. Sweeney
Puget Sound
Washington
Navy Yard
London
Sweeney
London Hospital
John O. Sweeney
Cates Re-elected. Court Roster Declares Chief Justice Change
Knoxville, Sept. 12. The official supreme court roster lists John K. Rhietda as Chief Justice with T. Cates Jr as Attorney General and reporter, Walter W. Faw as Assistant Attorney General, and other eastern district officers. The organization followed former Chief Justice Beard stepping down, and Judge John K. Shields was chosen as chief justice.
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Knoxville
John K. Rhietda
Has.t. Cates, Jr
Walter W. Faw
Tilleage
Eastern District of Tennessee
KR. L. Blevins
Bhcott Hamm
Supreme Court
Beard
Vears
John K. Shields
Holston River line to run coal to coast states
Rogersville plans from Persia to Moccasin Gap Virginia nearly complete passenger service to start October first. The 31 mile line will haul coal from Southwest Virginia to the south Atlantic coast, shortening routes and improving grade. Lane Bros. & Co. built the railroad, which will boost Hawkins County with six daily trains and Sunday service. Malcolm R Patterson farewell address reflects on education, temperance, and state progress.
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Rogersville
Sept
Holston River
Persia
Moccasin Gap
Virginia
Atlantic
Bristol
W.& SW
Lane Bros. & Co
Haena Vista
Hawkins County
Passenger Taming Daly Tfa in Pen for Holloway
A passenger is jailed for assault related to the Daly Tfa incident and Holloway case. The court records show conviction for the assault charge with sentencing pending.
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Pen
Holloway
Holloway convicted of assault with attempt to rape
Trial recounts a March incident at McCallie school involving eight year old Emmatine Farmer and twelve year old Lula Stanley. H. Holloway of this city was found guilty of assault with attempt to rape and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary though a motion for a new trial was filed. Witnesses included the two girls, their parents, and Mrs Palmer. The case drew substantial interest as Attorney Mynatt led prosecution and Cap W Ledgerwood led defense.
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H. Holloway
Emmatine Farmer
Carl Sul
Washington County
J. HL
Barner
Mra
Farmer
Saih
Parmer
Lula Stanley
Mr. Holloway
Phasater Wittenses
Alvo
Iain Stanley
Holloway
Stanley
Anu
Wie Testiony
McCallie School
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Tion
Georgia
the Beef Trust
North State Veterans
Wadd National Bank
Johnson City
Pattergom
Democrats
Seoul
State Executive Committee
Tre
T Iis
Chas. T. Cates
Independent Democratic Convention
Republican Party
Virginia Fields
Malcolm R, Patterson
This County
New
Cap W
Ledgerwood
Blurry Hall
A. Mynatt
James G. Johnson
McCallle School
Ml Mynatt
Miss Or Mrs
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