Democratic Ticket Names for North Carolina State Offices
The slate lists Governor Locke Craig and running mates for all state offices. Other top posts include Lieutenant Governor E Daughtridge, Secretary of State J Bryar Grimes, Treasurer B R Lacy, Auditor W P Wood, Attorney General T Bicket, and Superintendent J Y Joyner. Also named are Labor and Printing M L Shipman, Agriculture W A Graham, Long Term Corporation Commissioner Geo P Pell, Short Term Commissioner E L Travis, and Supreme Court Judges W A Jake and Geo H Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Travis
Supreme Court
W. A. Jake
Geo. H. Brown
Bryan's masterful work at Baltimore convention praised
A Cincinnati Enquirer writer lauds William Jennings Bryan for portraying predatory interests as seeking to seize the democracy's high seat and sell it to Wall Street. He names Thomas Fortune Ryan and August Belmont as Exhibits A and B to illustrate the alleged influence, noting quick telegraph reaction from frightened Democrats.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Bryan
Baltimore
Wall Street
Thomas Fortune Ryai
August Belmont
William
The Ebb of the Tide in Wilson Supporters
Senator Dixon of Montana claims the Wilson tide has begun to ebb. He notes Republicans breaking from their party including Gov Osborn of Michigan Dr Wiley former pure foods expert Mr Crane of Chicago wealthy businessman Dr Van Hise of Wisconsin university president and William Cramp the Philadelphia shipbuilder.
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Dixon
Montana
Wilson
Gov. Osborn
Michigan
Wiley
Mr. Crane
Chicago
van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Wm. Cramp
Philadelphia
English Type and Wilson Embrace Compared Press
The English press greets Woodrow Wilson as the English type of statesman. He is likened to William Pitt and his writings to Macaulay, framing his public papers in a classic imperial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Statesman
William Pitt
Macaulay
Hickory Water Works: A Public Utility History
Dr R Wood Brown profiles Hickory’s water system organized in 1904 with 30 miles of mains and 350 users. The stand pipe rises 100 feet, 20 feet in diameter, and holds 235000 gallons. Made of boiler iron with varied wall thickness, the facility sits two miles from Henry River at a Martin-Latta power plant site.
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Democrat
Henry River
Henry
Martin & Clark Clothing Company
First National Bank
Hickory Water Works
Hickory
Hickory water rates spark citizen protest and reform talk
The Hickory Water Works faces critique over high monthly charges for 500 gallons while 2000 gallons are billed, with residents urged to push for fairer rates, meter inspections, and city ownership reforms. The piece notes private franchises and Public utilities burdens, cites aqueduct history, and highlights local business expansion at Piedmont Wagon Works and Hice Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hice
Ivey & Hice Company
Hickory
Unl ‘Ier
Hice
S. M. Hamrick
Comany
Electric Bitters Prove Worth in Stomach Health Tale
Flying Men Fall suffer from stomach liver and kidney troubles and loss of appetite, back ache and fatigue. T. 3 Peebles Henry Tenn. reports six bottles of Electric Bitters gave him new strength and appetite beyond other remedies. A common-sense claim that the tonic helps everyone from the first dose. Available for 50 cents at local druggists C. M. Shuford Moser & Lutz Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Henry
Tenn
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Co
Cost of Campaign Funds Across Presidential Races
Senate investigating committee cites figures on campaign contributions for 1904 Roosevelt and Parker campaigns and Taft race totals. Cortelyou quotes 1.9 million for Roosevelt, Belmont cites Parker under 700k, Taft at 1.355 million with 620k not turned in to the National Committee. Local committees handled significant funds too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Investigating Committee
National Committee
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Belmont
Parker
Taft
Indian Killed on Track Near Rochelle Ill
Indian man sleeping on a railroad track was killed by a fast express near Rochelle Illinois. The piece warns against neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King New Discovery as a remedy. It cites J R Watts of Floydada Texas praising a cure and weight regain after a grip and offers trial bottles free at local outlets.
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Rochelle
Ill
Fast Express
Dr. King
J. R. Watts
Floydada Tex
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drag Co
Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets Ad Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a powerful tonic for nervous women and those feeling run down. It praises its strength and usefulness for teachers, seamstresses, nursing mothers, and others, calling it an appetizing restorative. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets promoting natural bowel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieres
Spain
Chile
Democrats Withdraw for Champ Clark Uncontested Field
The article notes all Democratic candidates for Congress in Missouri Ninth district withdrew so Champ Clark could have an uncontested field. It cites Baker Bryan and politcal reactions, Clark’s disappointment in Baltimore, and Bryan’s praise of the move as favorable across parties. It also covers Pettigrew’s shift to Bull Moose and claims of party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srue Bryan
Clark
Congress
Missouri
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Bryan
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
A historic ad copy discusses kidney disease and its link to sudden deaths from organs failing. It promotes Swamp-Root kidney remedy by Kilmer & Co., urging readers to request a free sample bottle and a book by mail. The language echoes early 20th century medical marketing with claims of cures and drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Hide prices at Hickory Tannery posted
Prices paid for hides at the Hickory Tannery include green hides at per pound, partly cured hides, green salted hides at , dry flint hides at 18 cents, dry salted hides at 6 to 7 cents per 4, the straw and related items listed.
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Howard A. Banks
Advertising
New York
Chicacs
N. C
State Senate
W. B. Councill
House of Representatives
W. B. Gaither
Newton
Brann
Carmack
Tennessee
The
Rome
Croton
Glasgow
Liverpool
Bombay
Manchester
C. M.shuford, Moser & Luts
Gov. Wilson
Seagirt
Josephus Daniels
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Oyster Bay
Bull Moose
National Democracy
Hickory Mfg. Co
Hickory, N. C
Rutherford College
North
Cato
M.T. Hinshaw
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
North Carolina
Julian. Foust
Pres
Greensboro
N.C
Statesville
J. A. Scott
D. D
Statesville, N.C
Trinity College
Adden R, L, Flowers
Durham
Peace Institute For Young Women
College and Fitting School
Newton, North Carolina
Uristian College
Coleg and Univerity
Cisiege
W.R Weaver
A. M.D
Ezhod ‘Seis
Claremont College
Joseph L. Murphy
Davenport College
Lenoir
James Braxton Craven
Wwe
Elizabeth College and Conservatory OF Music
Charlotte
College 4 College
Ehvy
EU BO King
Cha
the Presbyterian College
Charlotte, N. C
Modern Christian College For Women
Piedmont Carolina
John L. Caldwell, A. M
Lenoir College
University of North Carolina
Highland Hall
Oakview Hall
Hickory Business College
R. L. Fritz
Lice Oas
Virginia
Atention
Thomas Rosser Reeves
B. A
Blackstone, VA
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