Democrats in first district enter race for congress
The memorandum argues for Democrats in the first district to nominate a Democrat for Congress despite two Republicans in the race. It urges a square, honorable fight allied with Woodrow Wilson, notes 16 000 Democrats in the district, and predicts a canvass to secure a Democratic representative for the next Congress. Ex Gov Patterson backs Rye. Roosevelt’s prospects mark a decline.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Maine
Bob” Taylor
Maj. Pettibone
Wootrow Wilson
CY H
Lyle
Patterson
Rye
Memphis
Restoration of Democratic Party Promoted by Memphis News Scimitar
The Memphis News Scimitar endorses Gov. Hooper but criticizes his administration. It lauds his oratory against liquor and warns that his incumbency has kept the state in political turmoil with factional strife. It argues for a new dispensation and for Hooper and his followers to be replaced to restore peace.
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Democratic Party
Montrab’ Ji
Scimitar
Gov. Hooper
Hooper
Memphis News Scimitar
Maine Goes Democratic in Gubernatorial Race
The article reports Portland Mayor Oakley C. Curtin’s victory as governor of Maine over a Republican rival, with both parties engaging outside help and national figures. It argues the outcome signals Democratic strength for President Wilson and hopes Tennessee may follow Maine’s lead in supporting the national administration.
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Maine
Oakley C. Curtin
Portland
Evich
Tennessee
Washington
Wilson
National Democratic Party
Nashville Tennensean
Sells Cox to debate in first district race report
Chattanooga Times reports on a planned joint debate between Congressman Sells and progressive challenger James B. Cox. The piece highlights Sells as a blunt Republican with state roots and notes Cox’s fusionist stance. It also covers separate news of Jesse M. Littleton entering the Georgia governor race advocating local option to address alcohol issues.
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Sells
James B. Cox
Sella
Cox
Roosevelt
Mr. Sells
Mr. Cox
Mr. Sella
Mr.Cox
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Chattanooga Timas
Rye Campaign Launch Speech At Camden
Gen T C Rye Democratic candidate for governor formally launches campaign at Camden. Speech widely quoted and summarized in The News Sci ef that date. Rye, a prominent speaker, outlines the campaign in forceful terms.
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Rye
Camden
T. C. Rye
Cox Could Secure Bristol Postmaster Job
Washington dispatch notes former Gov John J Cox could obtain the Bristol Tennessee postmaster position if he seeks it The Bristol incumbent’s term runs to spring and no applicant has emerged Cox would resign from the state senate next year and enjoys backing from Senator John K Shields The $3000 a year office would suit a former leader of political factions in Tennessee and Cox began his career as a mail carrier.
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Bay Cox
Bristol
Washington
John J. Cox
Tenn
John K. Shields
Grov
Cox
Gen. Cox
Champ Clark
Tenneases
Wilson
Mr. Cox
Governors race appeals to democrats for funds in county drive
A letter from John S. Denton, treasurer, asks county leaders to raise up to 6200 for the state campaign. It urges starting a subscription in districts, sending receipts to contributors, and building an effective Democratic organization. Trenton Tennessee Sept 21. Gen T C Rye addressed about 2000 supporters outlining his law enforcement stance and loyalty to the Democratic platform. He rebutted claims of being controlled by elites and criticized Republican influence in education and text books. He contrasted Democratic and Republican pension positions for veterans and highlighted issues in liquor laws and teacher certifications. Elizabethhton rifles team won the state rifle tournament with 491/500, followed by Memphis and Hampton. cup awarded to the winner.
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Cure
John 8
Denton
Trenton
Tenn
T. C. Rye
Maj
E. B. Stahlman
Anti-Saloon League
Elizabethton Cracks
Hilzabethton
Camp John Sevier
Memphis
Provisional Infantry
Hampton
Hampton Company
Berry Palmer
Goff
Johnson City
Boring
Maryville
Liieutenant Tyler
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Government to Build Its Own Ships at League Island Yard
Secretary Daniels declared the Navy will no longer rely on old bookkeeping blocs and will construct battleships in government yards. He praised Wilson’s diplomacy over Mexico, warned war would cost American lives, and urged expanding League Island as a premier industrial center to stand alone.
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Philadelphia
Navy Department
Navy
Daniels
Navy Yard
United States
League Island
Wilson
Europe
Mexico
Gardner Nominated Senatorial Candidate on Fortieth Ballot
J R Gardner of this city was nominated yesterday on the fortieth ballot as the Republican candidate for state senator from the first district comprising Carter Greene Johnson Unicoi and Washington counties. Gardner received 30 votes, Greene and Washington combined and two votes from Unicoi assuring the nomination. Total county votes were Greene 14 Johnson 10 Unicoi 5 Carter 16 Washington 14. Earlier ballots shuffled five candidates with no clear leader. Resolutions endorsed Gov Hooper's administration and W G Sadler for railroad commissioner.
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J. R. Gardner
Carter
Greene
Johnson
Unicoi
Washington
Mr. Gardner
Society Happenings at Wetauga and Cumberland Flats
Social page notes a porch party hosted by Rhea Hunter on Wetauga avenue in honor of Miss Annie Hayman of Philadelphia. Guests mingle among decorated rooms, with a prize among Mrs. William Green and Kathleen Gaunt. A luncheon features chicken croquettes and a parade of confections, followed by more gatherings at Cumberland Flats and Unaka avenue with dances, cards, and visits from locals and visitors.
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Asa Rnea Hunter
Mixes Rhea Hunter
Wetauga Avenue
Annie Hayman
Philadelphia
Geo. Sella
William Green
Katheen Gaunt
Bose
Miss Gaunt
Sarah
Nel Hunter
Martha Good
Octavia
Angelina Wofford
Luise Martin
Fannie Rhea
Margaret Dosser
Mary Hardin
Play Harris
Kate Gilmer
Kathleen Gaunt
Mary Alice Barton
Irene Brooks
Edith Galloway
Louise
Becky Summers
Fownsella Jones
Newport
Edith
Ethel Barton
Bonnie Murry
Emma Lee Weiler
George Sells
Sam Sells
Mildred Lyle
Cumberland Flats
Misa Mildred Lyle
J. F. Crumley
Campberland Plats
Missea
Martha Mahoney
Mary Dean Preas
Mary Gertrudle Lyle
Eleanor McNeil
Martha Washington
Perry Hunter
Chas. McNell
Komperson
Cy Lyle
Cy F. Crumley
George D Millhorn Dies After Stroke at 67 in East Carnegie
George D Millhorn died at his home in East Carnegie last Saturday after a brief illness from a stroke. He was 67, married in Johnson City years ago, and leaves a widow, three sons, and one daughter. Funeral held at home with burial at New Bethel Surgingter.
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George D. Millhorn
East Carnegie
Johnson City
New Bethel
Bristol Votes Day In Statewide Prohibition Election
Bristol Virginia reports results from the statewide prohibition vote with 706 ballots cast. Forty four percent favored the saloon ban with 324 votes and 282 voted against the proposal.
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Bristol
Virgin Is
Golf Penalty Contest Highlights Country Club Popularity
Johnson City society embraces golf at the Country Club under instructor John M. Long. Finalists included Mrs Amai Smith winning first prize, W G Scott second, Amal Smith third, with Mrs I McQuilkin and Mrs M I Gumpted fourth. many members listed among participants.
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Johnson City
John M. Long
Amai Smith
W. G. Scott
Amal Smith
J. P. Motsger
Haynes Miller
Dave Miller
C. Biddie
J. C- Stone
E. T. West
0. K. Morgan
W. A. Starritt
Edward Brading
Harris Wofford
Geo
T. Wofford
Montgomery Harris
Virginia in Day Column Debates End in Dry Victory
Richmond, Sept 22 Virginia statewide prohibition forces won a sweeping victory at the polls with a reported majority of 42,826. Complete returns from cities and forty-four counties show total vote 121,763. Drys 17,453. apathy 44,310 for local optionists. Cities cast 40,77 with drys at 21,146.
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Virginia
Richmond
Miss Kate Gilmer Hosts A Saturday Rock Party
Miss Kate Gilmer hosted a Saturday rock party at her Watauga avenue home with roses and gold red decor. Miss Roma Bizeman won a cut glass perfume bottle for high score, then Miss Edith Gilmer led a two course luncheon for guests.
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Frances Byrd
Watauga Avenue
Ming Martha Mahoney
Tainty
Miss Frances
Misa Beasley
Mia
Byrd
Gertrude Willams
Gladys Christine Burleson
Florence Summers
Eleanor Exum
Martha Mahoney
Mary Gertrude Lyle
Mary Dean Preas
Hilda Evans
Lewrie St
Margaret Moore
Margaret Lyle
He Hunter
Elizabeth Case
Evelyn" Armbrust
Adelaide Bowman
Marion Bowman
Kate Gilmer
Pe Home
Roma Bizeman
Edith Gilmer
Hickman Family Affirms Loss and Service Details
Mr and Mrs D J Hickman mourn the death of Worley Siodgrass who died at home in Bluff City after illness. The funeral was held Tuesday with Rev J B Crouch officiating. Interment followed in Milligan Cemetery, City Florida, awaiting later entry at Columbia college.
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Advent
Mia
D. J. Hickman
Worley Siodgrass
Bluff City
J. BE. Crouch
Lake
Fuera
City
Fla
Columbia College
Milligan
Syme Trigg Wedding Observed at Abingdon
Mrs Walter Robertson and Miew Margie White attended the Syme Trigg wedding at Abingdon last Wednesday.
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Walter Robertson
Miew
Margie White
Syme ‘Trigg
Abingdon
Johnson City Social News Highlights
Week end gatherings feature Miss Hilda Evans, Miss Bess Summers, and Miss Jones from Newport visiting Mrs. R. L. Grant on Solar Hill. Mrs. Robert L. Taylor returns to Stoneleigh Court Washington for winter. Johnson City residents Frank Henderson Lillie Paloter Pierce Pepper Lassie McNeil travel to Bristol to visit Perce Pepper. J Norment Powell and family arrive New York from London en route home. Mrs. John A Muse hosts guests on Moore street. A youthful Johnson City group motor to Bristol to stay at Hotel Bristol.
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Johnson City
Hilda Evans
Bess Summers
Miss Jones
Newport
Gov. Hooper
R. L. Grant
Solar Hill
Robert L. Taylor
Senator Taylor
Tennessee
Bristol
Stoneleigh Court
Washington, D. C
George T. Pepper
Carter County
Frank Henderson
Lillie Paloter
Pierce Pepper
Lassie McNeil
Perce Pepper
Lee Street
J. Norment Powell
Europe
Leota Brown
Emma Lee Weller
Messia
Jim Buck
Clyde Brown
Allee Harris
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Major
RK. Gardner
Miss Phances Byrd
Anna L. Mottern
Catr
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Kate Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Mitchell
Victor Payne
Dante, Va
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Brintel
Misa Hilda Even
Air, M. A. Doyle
Shreveport, la
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A. H. Doyle
Hey Moody
Bruce Proas
Montiny
Knoxville
The
University of Tennessee
R. D. Devault
George Devault
Umatilla
Morida
Misa Townsella Jones
Misney Summers
Unaka Avenue
Annie Miller Barnes
Kittl
D. A
Piney Flats
Piney
Mise
Ruth Ponder
Mospistown Gazette
J. N. Jessup
Geo. W. Hardin
Rockwood
Christian Church
J. C. Dougherty
Miss Grace
Gate City
A. P. Henderson
James A. Martin
Frank St. John
Love
Bristol Abingdon
Marion
Wytheville
East Tennessee
K. P. Jones
8. A. St. John
Hugh White
Allen Harris
Fannie Rhea Doaser
Becky Swimmers
Mins Townsella Jones
Jim Summers
Winston-Salem
Seaton
George Campbell
Greeneville Sun
Mra
A. Brown
Johanna City
Brown
George D
Country Club
Gmahl-Wilcox
Elizabethton
Wilcox
Rhoda Barnes
Minson Ernest
Maxjelsohn
Lee F. Miller
Annie Cass
Lucy Bellamy
Sailie L. Wilcox
Joseph A. Grabl
CN. Wilcox
Canada
Charter County
Lee Harry
Tod
Bowaner College
Sanders
Chilhowle, Va
M. Jan, A. Bammorn
Dal
Mr. J. A. Vince
Greeneville
Mins Hallie Wolfe
Tetcher
Adwon Swopunasa
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