Comet editorials and Isenberg pardon fallout in Johnson City
Readable portions discuss The Comet newspaper, Judge Webb and Judge Barton senatorial fates, Col. Cy Lyle and the Isenberg pardon, and editorials contrasting Chattanooga Times and Memphis News-Sehau. It notes praise for Webb, questions about pardons, and calls for reform of pardon practices. The piece references Johnson City and local contributors C. H. Loop and Mrs Beasie Garr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Loop
Beasie Garr
Whem
Chattahooga Times
Cy Lyle
Memphis News-Seimur
Ixenberg
Chattanooga Times
Pardon Brokerage and City Rights Questioned
A fragmented note discusses Lyle’s remarks on a pardon act that stripped cities and towns of street-rights when an independent telephone company moves to take over. The text hints at further investigation into the act’s qualities and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Lyle
Lyle
Miscellaneous notes mix polar feats and political jibes
A collage of quips on Peary and Cook polar claims, political skits about the Democratic party, a Nashville comeback with a narrow margin, a remark on photography and Dr Cook, and a whisky tale about farmers witnessing an odd calf bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cook
Let Patterson Lead in Tennessee Governor Race 1900
In this 1900 political text, factions within the Democratic Party rail against opponents and call for Patterson to lead the campaign. The author warns of Republican backing for rivals, urges unity around Patterson, and advocates a hard-hitting strategy to secure victory. Saint Luke’s influence and temperance themes appear amid intra party conflict and calls to vote Patterson.
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Don
Cy Hy Lyles
Luke Leahard
Saint Luke
Bullock
Hari
Gullock
Lea
Enloe
Prohibition
Democratic Party
Patterson
Ham Patterson
Tennessee
Fido and Rabies Debate in The American Letter
A dated correspondence argues whether a dog named Fido shows fits or rabies based on two days of quiet behavior. The writer weighs signs such as salivation and premonitory symptoms, leaning toward rabies as evidence despite some mentions of fits. Concludes dog likely infected.
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Isenberg
Lyle
Kirkpatpai Rigle
Patterson
Fido
Wido
Mido
East Tennessee pardon case dominates sizzling political row
A pardon for Isenberg from East Tennessee triggers a storm as Taenberg, jailed for a Christmas day killing, receives support from relatives and a noted East Tennessee attorney Cy Lyle. Fees and motives are disputed with Gov Patterson tied to the controversy, sparking editorials and partisan tempers across Nashville and Memphis. The piece frames the pardon as a political flashpoint rather than a simple mercy.
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East Kind
Middle Tennessee
Isenberg
Taenberg
East Tennessee
Wiso
Cok Cy Lyle
Patterson
Gov, Patterson
Nashville Tennessean
The
Tennessean
Lake Len
Office Bay
Gov. Patterson
Bob ‘Taylor
Tennessee
Memphi Commercial Appeal
Cy Lyle Explains Isenberg Pardon Controversy In The Times
The Chattanooga Times notes Gol Cy Lyle of the Johnson City Comet published a detailed communication in The Times Saturday morning. He recounts events at Nashville affecting Democratic Party fortunes and promises more incendiary writings when he writes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol. Cy Lyle
Johnson City
Isenberg
Lyle
Times
Nashville
Chattanooga Times
A Pair of Country Kids at the Hip Podrome
A Pair of Country Kids plays at the Hip podrome Wednesday night October 6. The story is a laughing pure heartland tale with two lively child characters, delivering a buoyant performance that leaves the audience refreshed and amused.
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Brooka
Hippodrome
Johnson City Progress and Plans Under Mayor Smith
Mayor G. L. Smith extols rapid municipal growth from 1907 abutting property act to 1908 paving and sewer expansion costing about $90,000. A proposed $300,000 water project aims to secure seven and a half million gallons daily from Union County springs for a liberal per capita supply. The article defends fiscal prudence, compares taxes and debt to other cities, and promotes the city as well governed, affordable, and attractive for living and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Portsmouth
Ohio
Unicoi
Walter
Sfty
Staunton
G. L. Smith
Surprising Tribute Over Jeffer son Davis Statue Debate
The Charleston News and Courier challenged northern papers to comment on the plan to place Jefferson Davis in Statuary Hall at the Capitol. The New Haven Register replied with a strong, approving stance praising the decision and signaling broad national support from Yankee centers from Chesapeake Bay to the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlston News and Courier
Jefferson Davis
State of Mississippi
Capitol
Washington
News and Courier
New Haven Register
Jefferson Davis Honored as Symbol of Reunited Nation
Nashville Banner argues for placing Jefferson Davis statue in the national Capitol as a symbol of postwar reconciliation. The piece praises Davis as a brave southern leader who suffered for his beliefs and urges recognition by both North and South, noting Roosevelt’s later restoration of his name.
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Jefferon Davis
National Temple of
Maine
Anil
Jefferson Davis
South
Lincoln
Delferson Dayiv
Poe
Hawan
Theodore Roosevelt
Confederacy
United States
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North Pole
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Patter Kon
Smithville Review
B. M. Webb
Supreme Benefi
R. M. Horton
Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Judge
Barton
Supreme Bench
Shields
A. W. Chambliss
Chattanooga
Col
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Col. Lyle
Knoxville Sentinel
Hontinel
Cox
Col. Lylt
Monty
Tuk & Pretty
Peary
Hatley
Leak Lue
Mustash
China
S. BB
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Corner Bros. Furniture
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