North Carolina Gubernatorial Race Moves Toward Convention
The North Carolina Democratic state convention opens in Charlotte to pick a successor to Governor Glenn. Three candidate race led by William W. Kitchen of Person County, former six term congressman, seen as foe of corporate power especially the Southern Railway.
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Charlotte
N. C
Glenn
North Carolina
William W.W. Kitchin
Person County
Kitchin
Kitchen
Mountain candidate Locke Craig leads in North Carolina race
The contest features Mr Kitchen facing Locke Craig of Asheville for first in the gubernatorial race. Craig, a UNC graduate and state bar leader, is a former general assembly member and noted speaker. Ashley Horne also campaigns strongly but is not seen as likely to win the nomination. Delegates to the Denver national convention will be chosen with Bryan instructions anticipated.
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Kitchen
Locke Craig
Asheville
Mountain
MA Craig
University of North
Summer School of the South Opens at Tennessee
The seventh annual session of the Summer School of the South opens today at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. It will run through July, offering 200 courses of study from kindergarten to advanced education. Nearly 100 instructors from leading schools nationwide join the program considered the most successful yet.
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Summer School of South
Knoxville
Tenn
Sumner School of the South
University of Tennessee
Birthday of a Prince in Naval College
London reports Prince Edward eldest son of the Prince of Wales entered his fifteenth year today. He remains a student at the Naval College where his birthday anniversary was marked by the national anthem and a royal salute. He is noted as proficient in studies and popular among classmates.
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London
Prince Edward
Prince of Wales
Naval College
Garvin to Represent Garvin Thomas Co in Bluefield Area
W D Garvin of Bluefield West Virginia will represent F B Thomas & Company in Bluefield and nearby territory for importers of dry goods. All orders through Garvin receive prompt careful attention. Garvin’s Bluefield telephone is 269.
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W. D. Garvin
F. B. Thomas & Company
Roanoke
Virginia
Bluefield
West Virginia
Contiguous Territory
Royal Wedding Fetes Jean Reid Ward in St James Chapel
London June 23 King Edward and Queen Alexandra watched Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American ambassador wed Hon John Hubert Ward at St James Chapel. Attending guests included ambassadors, Asquith, Sir Edward Grey, Morgans, and many dukedoms. Notable gifts feature old George III silver sets and jewelry from royal and aristocratic collectors.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
England
St. James Palace
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Edgar Sheppard
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Windsor Castle
William
Jennie Croker
San Francisco
Reynold
Roderick Ward
Margaret Ward
Earl and Countess of
Dudley
Nigel
Marion Glyn
Wolverton
James
William James
George L. Holford
Ward
Cyril
Robert
Gerald Ward
Ogden Reid
Craig Wadsworth
Grant Smith
Sheldon Whitehouse
Chapel Royal
Court of St. James
F. E., de Bille
H. H. Asquith
France
Miss White
Cleman
Gibbons
J Ridgeley Carter
Miss Carter
D. O. Mills
Ogden Mills
Miss Mills
Cevendish Bentinck
Earl
Countess of Dudley
J. P. Morgan
America
George III
W. D. Sloane
New York
Twombley
Hay
Washington
Russell Sage
Lord Roseberry
George I
Mount Stephen
Charles . Alexander
Boardman
W. W. Astor
J. J. Astor
Lady Barrymore
Secretary of State
Mrs. Root
Miss Jennie Crocker
Templeton Crocker
Joseph Grant
Sir John
Lady Lister Kaye
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vice Presidential Nominee May Escape Operation
Cleveland Ohio June 23 Representative James Schoolcraft Sherman Republican candidate for vice president was moved from the home of former Governor Herrica to Lake Side Hospital with gall stones. An official bulletin said he held his own and if his condition improves an operation may not be needed. He had been ill for two to three days and grew worse with a severe chill this morning.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Republicaan
Herrica
Lake Side Hospital
Sherman
Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Knoxville
Enthusiastic Christian Endeavor workers from across Tennessee gather in Knoxville for the annual State Convention. Noted divines and educators will speak as the Second Presbyterian Church hosts the opening session and the three day event proceeds with addresses and activities.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Extracts Highlighted
A brief note extols Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Extracts as pure delicious and economical for culinary use.
Bryan Declares Standpatters Sit in Saddle After Convention
Lincoln Nebraska June 23 William J Bryan completes summary of Chicago convention work. He says the Republican platform silent repudiation of Rooseveltian reform, commends emergency currency effort, attacks Democratic filibuster, questions trust plank and ICC powers, and warns of negro politics in Republican gains.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Brya
Chicago
Bryan
Senate
Congress
House
Lafollette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Delegation Goes Uninstructed
Georgia will send an uninstructed delegation to the.
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Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
Democratic State Convention Delegates at Large Elected in Denver
The Democratic state convention met in Denver and elected at large delegates from each district to the national convention. It ratified the state ticket headed by Jog M. Brown for governor and adopted a platform reaffirming Jeffersonian principles, equal protection for invested capital, and strict public utility controls. Clark Howell of Atlanta was named Georgia member of the national committee. A resolution endorsing Thomas J. Watson for second on the national ticket was decisively defeated.
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Denver
Desogates
Jog. M. Brown
Thomas J. Watson
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Georgia
Teheran Parliaments Stormed as Cossacks Clash
June 23 reports say Cossacks and soldiers surrounded the Tehran parliament buildings demanding arrests refused by parliament. Gunfire killed several Club members. reinforcements arrived and fighting continued until 1 am. The parliament buildings are ruined and many nationalist leaders are under arrest.
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Teheran
Cty
Senate approves anti race betting bill in Louisiana
Baton Rouge June 23 anti race bill passes senate 21 to 19. The measure bans book making pari mutuels machines and gambling on horse races.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Charles B. Jefferson Dead
Charles B Jefferson former material manager and eldest son of the late Joseph Jefferson died today in New York from stomach trouble complications at age 7 years
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New York
Chas B. Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Wild Man of Fruitland Hoards Gold Hidden on 160-Acre Farm
Herman Kahlen known as the Wild Man died in a bare log shack after declaring a hidden gold stash of 15,000 dollars on his Fruitland farm. He deeded his ranch to M C Peltier and left distributions to several acquaintances, with a plan for a German home for the poor.
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Spokane
Wash
Fruitland
Herman Kicilen
Oman
Kahlen
M. C. Peltier
Miss Jensen
Cheney
Werner
Hans
George Nuinman
Byron
Dell Richards
Vroitland
Germany
Sahlep
Northwest
Oregon City
Stevens County
Washington
Murder Case Called in Carmi Trial for Loren Dale
Carmi Illinois June 23 The case of Loren Dale charged with first degree murder was called for trial. Dale shot John W Fulford a horseman on the principal street in March after an argument over writing on an eggs.
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Carmi
Loren Dale
Dale
John W. Fulford
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