President Wilson Sets Own Course on Patronage Decisions
Washington April 11 President Woodrow Wilson signaled he will use his own judgment in federal appointments, not bound by Senate recommendations. In North Carolina and beyond there is anxiety over patronage, but the President made clear he will accept senators' suggestions only when aligned with his own choice, altering a long held unwritten rule.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Simmons and Overman
Josephus Daniels
Daniels
North Carolina
Simmons
Dennis
Daily News
North Carolina State Board of Health
Hickory Names C H Geitner Mayor Under New Commission Plan
The Hickory city banded in unanimous praise for C H Geitner as mayor under the commission form. The piece lauds his integrity, business ability and broad-mindedness and notes hopes for freight rate adjustments benefiting local shippers. It highlights a pivotal April 11 conference in Charlotte with Gov. Craig, the Freight Rate Commission, and experts including Judge W B Council.
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Hickory
C. H. Geitner
Charlie
Charlotte
Craig
Freight Rate Commission
W. B. Council
Social Circles and Study Club Meet In April 1912 Notes
The Hickory Book Club met April 9 with Miss Wheeler presiding in Mrs Menzies absence. Members exchanged books and discussed world events, with refreshments served before adjourning to meet April 23. April 10 saw Travellers Club and Thursday Study Club gatherings with talks on poetry, world events, and missions, and officers elected for next year. Also noted are political nominations for the census director and cabinet appointments, with pending ambassadorial decision from Britain.
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Hickory Book Club
Miss Wheeler
J. A. Martin
H. C. Menzies
G. H. Geitner
Travellers’ Club
A. B. Hutton
Teningson
K G. Menzies
W.B. Menzies
E. B. Cline
Joe Abernethy
Russell
Roy Abernethy
T. C. Blackburn
Hill
County farm plans and a banker’s bankruptcy noted
A conference in Chicago urged a government crop and market study bureau with a one million dollar appropriation and direct farmer loans. J P Caldwell of Spencer filed voluntary bankruptcy. County plans include a farm caravan to illustrate advanced farming methods with prominent speakers traveling the county. Sheriff Deaton and Officer Kerr reported arresting L Goodnight for liquor with bond set at 250 dollars.
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Mir
J. M. Johnson
Hited States
Asron'ture
Isbur
Fays
Weare
Chicago
Washington
J.P. Caldwell
Spencer
Catawba
Deaton
Kerr
L. Goodnight
Superior Court
Barnum
Solomon Construction Company
Charlotte
Statesville Sentinel
Joint anniversary of two literary societies honored by large audience
On Monday evening April 7 the two young women's literary societies held a joint anniversary. Eleven members performed vocal solos and a nine-member pantomime impressed with artistic effort. Miss Pearl Miller sang In a Ham mock and Miss Elizabeth Line performed Everything's the Matter. Mr John F Setzer recently returned from Florida will make his home here, reported by Edgar Lytle as Peano delegate to Charlotte Sun.
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Luis
J. W. Noell
Roxboro
I. I. Day
Satesvile
Messrs
Shoford and
Sawyer
Tate
Captain Sawyer
Successo
J. W. McMinn
Brevard
Brakeo
Ok Shulord
J. W. Coleard
Ashe County
Davis
Clark
Messrs. Davis
Tate and
F. M. Scroggs
A. Marshmatron
John M. Campbell
Mc Campbell
Tnd
Clyde H. Tavenner
Robert F. Wilson
Washingon
Cordova
Illinois
Futhermore
Tavenner
Ian
Mr. Tavenner
LaFollette
Fourteenth District
Taverner
Champ Clark
Vance Asheville
Board of Aldermen of
J. Frazier Glenn
Smith
Spruce Street
Zebulon Baird Vance
Glenn
Virginia
Southern Railway
Spencer
Southern
Eeweadis Company
Pearl Miller
Molly
Elizabeth Line
John F. Setzer
Florida
Hame
Edgar Lytle
The
Peano Charlotte Sun
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Barea
C. C. Bost
Firat
Friends of the
Johnson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
J. Harris
E. D. Durant
W. J.harris
Georgia
Land Office
Senate
Tomorow
State Department
Great Britain
Walter H.page
Court of St. James
Asheville
Murphy Division
Nantahala
Bryson City
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Jonah
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