Ballot shifts in the 21st and 22nd votes revealed changes
The transcript records state by state movement in the twenty first and twenty second ballots. Gibbs McAdoo lost 42 votes while California gained six. Missouri’s delegation glitch altered bloc totals. Davis added three, Smith remained steady, and Underwood stayed near previous levels as delegates shifted among candidates.
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York
Madison Square Garden
Liam. Gibbs McAdoo
Missouri
John W. Avis
West Virginia
Smith
Davis
Underwood
Bryan
Nebras
Aéven
Merer
Ohio
Od Tubb
Cox
Illinois
City furnishes port police with new uniforms
Port police officers receive new uniforms funded by the city. Officers are issued two summer and two winter suits per year, with the dark blue attire praised by citizens who compare it to various bands and ensembles.
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Lauza
Hoboes Detained After Time Freight Stop By Police
Twenty hoboes were taken from a time freight train near Johnson City by a police and sheriff’s posse led by Chief of Police King and Sheriff Parrott. Thirteen were sent to the local hoosegow while the rest were later permitted to continue to Conburn and the carnival, with a promise to leave town and not ride freight again.
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C.C
Co King
J. E. Smith
Hiram Starnes
Sherifa John Parrott
S. N. Light
Jack Devault
Ed Upchurch
Johnson City
Conburn
Coourn
Sixteenth Ballot At Democratic Convention Reveals Split Votes
The sixteenth ballot at the New York convention shows McAdoo leading with 447 votes, Smith 305, Rabikon 465 with others including Davis, Grider wood, Ralston, Ritchie, Cox, Brown, Bryan, Salusbury, Walsh, and Copeland receiving smaller totals. The chaotic tally underscores ongoing divisions as the race for the presidential nomination continues.
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McAdoo
Smith
Davis
Rabikon
Griderwood
Ralston
Ritchie
Cox
Glak Os Brown i Bryan
Kansas
Salusbury
Walsh
Copeland
Nineteenth Ballot Marks Davis Challenge at Convention
The nineteenth ballot showed the Mississippi delegation shift to John Davis of West Virginia while William Jennings Bryan attacked his candidacy. Bryan argued that Davis would cost the party western support and denied McAdoo’s Doheny connections harmed the front runner. Ballot totals stood McAdoo 474, Smith 301, Davis 84, Underwood 39.
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Batt
Mississippi
John Davis
West Virginia
Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
West
McAdoo
Doheny
Datter
Smith
Underwood
Car Stolen From Broad Street M E Church Front
Roy M A Stevenson reported his Ford touring car stolen from in front of Broad Street M E Church after Sunday services. Police have no definite clues yet. car details include gar plate 84515, motor T8SR, switch fy Gi, dented left rear fender, broken right front fender, jumper on sparkplug, four new Royal cord tires and a Goodyear spare. Officers continue followups to recover the vehicle and identify the thief or thieves.
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Roy
M. A. Stevesson
Broad Street
MethouteOterch
Stevenson
Liege
Ita
Kiwanis Directors Meet and Park School Progress
Kiwanis of Kingsport reports 100 percent attendance at its directors meeting held at Kiwanian Black's home. By laws require weekly meetings. upcoming luncheon set at Kingsport Inn. A September country store to fund civic work aims to attract national brands and large crowds with music and entertainment. The group celebrates the Highland Park brick school house and notes plans to staff with three teachers, plus one at War Path, while a clerkly report mentions broader educational ambitions.
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Kiwanis
Highland Park
Kiwanis Club of
Kingsport
Eh’ Kingaita
Lab
AIS
Kingsport Inn
Diiver
Anerica
Black
Pall
Kingspoyn
Sto Where
Ang, Jar, Wire
Sullivan County School Board
Xmine
Kiwanian Huttis
Ware Path
Path School
Primary Election Eligibility and Poll Tax Question
A fragment discusses eligibility to vote in Democratic primaries under Section 14, Chapter 178, Acts of 1917. Ernest N. Hanton, chairman of the state Democratic executive committee, argues poll tax payment before the primary should entitle a qualified voter to participate. Mr Huston notes the interpretation may affect primaries and general election readiness.
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Ania
Ernest N. Hanton
Byrom
Huston
Clyde Lee Fife Leads Successful Kingsport Revival
Clyde Lee Fife closed a three week tent revival in Kingsport with intense interest and 68 conversions. He was aided by advance man Mr. Byerly and Rev. W. P. Walker. Fife left for Knoxville then home in Aliquot and will return July 4 to speak at Bristol’s celebration and begin a two week revival there.
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Clyde Lee Fife
Kingsport
Fife
Byerly
W. P. Walker
Some People I Have Known by Adda C Hall
A tribute to a gentle neighbor known for kindness and service. The speaker recalls his selfless acts, tending the sick, aiding children, and riding through mud and night to fetch aid. His chivalry and patience drew a large crowd at his funeral in the small church, leaving lasting memories.
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Ittessa Dag
Handa
Che
Fliers Arrive in British India and Cave City Fire Report
Fliers arrive in British India on an expedition named Ameri auri by world. In Cave City Kentucky a devastating fire gutted a hotel and lodge quarters. Five members escaped during the midnight blaze. Estimated loss around 40000 dollars.
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British India
Ameri Auri
Galea
Howling Green
Mickery
Ples Arii
Missing Word Contest Still Open At Simeon Office
A distorted notice describes a Missing Word contest in which readers must fill blanks in an advertisement to win cash prizes. The entry form requires name and address and the best missing word per week earns $20, with $10 for the second highest, plus additional prizes.
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Simeon
J. Hy Wate
Leading Stores Here to Close for Fourth of July
The Fourth of July community plans indicate quiet holiday observances with leading stores closing as per local custom. Army Navy baseball game at League Park and a nighttime athletic carnival at the baseball park will be highlights, featuring Sam Clapham versus Toni Bernardi in a wrestling match and a car giveaway by the American Legion.
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Army-Navy
Kingaport
Hanmiond
American Legion
League Park
my-Navy
Big Legion
Town Chance
Rame
Lucky
Nlumber
Tennessee Mee Company
Market Street
Tha
Benefit
Baseball Association
Sam Clapham
Britih
Toni Bernardi
Bristol
Aire Endie Cemnst Und Basen
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Cera
Vielung
New York
Starling Logay
Presidental Canidate
M. E. Church
Denver
Colo
Black and
Tipton
Kiwanis Club
Tran
Aw School
Mexican’ Republic
England
Lafayette
America
Amr
Cave City
Wusuin
Inney
Ula
Ku Klux, Klan
Appalachian
Joeus
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