Reunited Democrats Face Uncertain Path After Patterson Exit
Murfreesboro and Mutherforn counties reel with political shock as Gov Patterson withdraws from the gubernatorial race. Prominent Democrat Judge J. P. Palmer signals readiness to accept a unity nomination to bolster the party against the Republicans, while others debate the future leadership and strategy in this tense period.
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Murfreestiers
Murfreesboro
Mutherforn
Patterson
The
Sentinel
Democratic Party
J. P. Paloser
Reunited Democracy
Fat White
Republican Party
Palmer
Court of Civil Appeals
Patiger
Rand
Kens Nerneu
Harmony Plan Adopted by Nashville Democrats to Preserve Unity
The regular democratic state executive committee approved a harmony plan aimed at preventing independent Democrats from endorsing Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben W. Hooper. The plan provides for a ten member committee representing each faction to negotiate differences and submit a unity agreement to the party leadership.
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Nashville
Ben W. Hooper
Eash
Latinjal Dent
Egeatie Coniimilen
Jonesboro Bank elects O L Hensley cashier
At a September directors meeting in Jonesboro Firet National Bank elected O L Hensley cashier to replace Charles C McPherson who had died weeks earlier Hensley has long served as recorder of Jonesboro and as a successful local businessman and now assumes duties in the cashier role.
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Jonesboro Bank
O.L., Hensley
Jonesboro
Sept
Firet National Bante Helt
O. L. Hensley
Chas. C. McPherson
Hemaley
le Ise Poplar
Money to Loan on Farms or City Property
Money to loan on unprived farms or city property with good location. Apply to G. Tl Lee over Unaka National Bank. Furniture stored in T. J. Furst warehouse on Southern Railway. Leave order with R. W. Fields, City Transfer Co, with Parkes Co. Conner Hirst, Then Ristute Office.
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G. Tl Lee
Unaka National Bank
T. J. Furst
Southern Railway
R. W. Fields
City Transfer Co
Murniture Co
Parkes Co. Conner
Hirst
Ristute
Frank Gilmer Dies After Five Months Illness
Frank Gilmer died yesterday morning at home on King street from tuberculosis at age about one. He was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gilmer and worked in the city of Pitt Place. He faced death with Christian fortitude and talked with family moments before passing. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at townlock in Mimsey Memorial Church conducted by Rev. B Viruglit.
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Frank Gilmer
J. W. Cromley
King Street
Mak
Moe J. O. Gilmer
Bip
Pettiplace
Ae Cy O&o
al Erwin
Tle
Towdllock
Mimsey Memorial Church
of. B. Viruglit
Electric Bitters Ad Promises Health and Strength
Dine Beet Down mentions severe stains on vital organs and organ strain warnings while endorsing Electric Bitters as a tonic medicine. Mrs J K E Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois claims she did not break down during a three month strain due to Electric Bitters. The ad asserts satisfaction guaranteed by Miller's.
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J. KE. van de Sande
Kirkland
Gocath,c
Miller's
Independent Democrats urge unity to save Tennessee from Republican rule
Nashville dispatch reports the regular state democratic committee urging the Independent Convention to adopt a plan for a united state ticket. The call seeks a joint convention, platform, and leadership to nominate a governor and restore Democratic control, with resignations by current committee members after the convention.
Special Offer This Week Big Bonus for Club of Fifteen Dollars
A local contest offers a bronze clock as a prize with a special 50 000 vote bonus for every 15 paid by contestants for week ending Sept 17 and 2 000 votes per dollar on back subscriptions 5 000 on dollars paid for dropped accounts Contestants from outside Johnson City may compete with equal odds and prizes are open to all who work The contest closes Oct 1 at midnight with a public vote count to follow in Erwin or Telford as announced.
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Wm. Silver & Co
Johnson City
Erwin
Telford
Resolution of Democratic Executive Committee Conveying Nomination Stream
The text records a motion by A Swemsen of Watertown Wisconsin and notes a call to inform the independent convention. It mentions medical remedies including Jens Arnica Salve and H Miller's products for skin eruptions eczema fevers burns rashes and piles.
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A. Swemsen
Watertown
May Tate Candidate Effort Seen To Put Man Out For Governor
Nashville Sept 14 The Patterson group, now leaderless, faces a crucial convention decision as anti Patterson factions push plans to label Patterson as the irregular faction. The committee spent hours negotiating a proposed plan hoping to merge factions, but expectations suggest it will be rejected and steps taken to elevate a Democratic candidate for governor.
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Nashville
Patterson
anti-Patterson
National Democratic
Knoxville
Tenn
Bi L. Paylor
Washington
Tennessee
Democratic Party. ‘the Onely Thing Temn
Anit Lani
Terres
Meynet
Milligan College Opens Record Enrollment for 110-11 Year
Milligan College began the new school year with high prospects and a record enrollment. All dormitory rooms are filled and village families with boarders are at capacity. The president notes continued growth and pride in East Tennessee education.
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Milligan College
East Tennessee
Will Erect Tower Near the Fountain At Main and Market
Reportedly a watertower project will place a tall structure on the square near the fountain with gates at Main and Market streets operated by compressed air The text notes gate operation timing as planned and mentions Dr Fahrney's Teething Cooders as a product sample offer, with unrelated baby health remark included.
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Main
Market Street
Dependable Chamberlains Colic Remedy Sold Everywhere
The familiar line Sut be depended upon applies to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is praised as reliable against diarrhoea and dysentery and suitable for both children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Wedding of Miss Dora May Mc Spadden and James Robinson Sim
The wedding occurred today at high noon in this city at the bride's parents' home 401 Pennsylvania avenue. Miss Dora May McSpadden and James Robinson Simmonds, a Johnson City attorney and former Richmond resident, were honored by friends and relatives. They will reside in Johnson City, Tenn., after October.
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Simmonds
McSpadden
Dora May McSpadden
James Robinson Simmonda
Mra
J.T. MeSpadden
Pennsylvania Avenue
Groot
Dro
J. 2. Simmonds
Richmond
Johnson City
The
D.C. Railroad
Phiegar, Powell, Price & Shelton
Simmonidé
Jolson City
Tenn
Bristol News
Tiptonville Lynching Report Darkens Tennessee News
A mob of about forty men in Tiptonville, Tennessee, hanged two Black men, Wall Sharp and Bobine, after an alleged assault on Sallie and Callie Downing. Sheriff Haynes had them restrained nearby for developments, but the mob seized the prisoners, brutalized them, and swung them from a cypress tree in view of the town. Local officers were overwhelmed, and the town learned of the lynching only after it had occurred.
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Totonville
Wall Sharp
Bobine
Sallie Are
Callie
Jack Downdng
Connersville
Tiptonville
Haynes
Soy Pres
Tiptoorilte
Bruce
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