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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

2

A Reactionary Senate in North Carolina Opinion

Collier's Magazine warns that a Wilson victory could keep the Democratic Party in power if loyal, but a moneyed interest bloc in Congress might propel the Bull Moose into office in 1916. The piece critiques Simmons and Kitchin as unreliable under pressure, praises Clark as principled, and argues Clark would restore state prestige akin to past leaders.

Collier’s Magazine Wilson Congress Cleveland Bull Moose Gorman Senate Wall Street Aycock Clark Simmons Lorimer Bailey Texas Kitchin Bryan Ransom Vance Badger Mangum

Grave opened against orders in mountains story

A religious paper recounts a German tale of an infidel woman buried in Hanover in 1782. Her tomb inscription promises it must not be opened, yet a green twig breaks through the slab and grows into a great beech tree, photos by E A Marshall show the tree pushing the loosened stone.

Watauga Democrat Statesville Hanover Germany Clurch E. A. Marshall

Wilson Attacks Masked as Profs and Doctors

A political broadside scorns Barnes of Albany Hilles and their attacks on Gov. Wilson. Norman Hapgood and Collier's Magazine editor defend Wilson from petty jibes and misrepresentations. They argue the Princeton student and New Jersey reformer deserves respect, not derision.

Taft Barnes Albany Hilles Wilson Gov. Wilson Norman Hapgood Collier’s Magazine Veing Overnor Wilson Princeton New Jersey Mr. Wilson

Hypocrisy label aimed at Judge Clark sparks debate

Critics call Judge Clark an old hypocrite though supporters defend his consistent record. The column contrasts Simmons and Furnifold charges with Bryan and Wilson, questioning sincerity and political shifts. The piece ribs Wade and observers as it weighs public rebuke and praise.

Judge Clark Simmons Lark Bryan Ryan Baltimore

Theodore Roosevelts Con fession of Faith in Outline

Roosevelt charts a reform platform in New York World style, urging presidential primaries, popular election of Senators, public campaign funds, recall of court decisions, Federal and State roles by the people, labor regulation with minimum wages, woman suffrage, a national health department, an interstate industry commission, and Panama Canal led Mississippi River and Alaska development. Includes a Dr Thomas Electric Oil remedy plug.

Theodore Roosevelt Chicago National Department of Health Interstate Commission of Industry Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi River Panama Canal Alaska

Wilson Receives Record Flood of Congratulatory Letters

The article notes Gov Woodrow Wilson at Sea Girt receives over 20000 letters and telegrams praising his Baltimore nomination. Secretaries cut signatures without consent unless authors agree. Communications include Princeton men teachers Republicans and women. Messages reflect personal interest religion and hope for cleaner politics and national progress.

New York Woodrow Wilson Baltimore Gov. Wilson Sea Girt Latte Princeton Woodrow Wilson

Poems and songs fill the governors campaign archive

The file collection includes a section labeled Poets Corner with two large books of songs and marches about Governor Wilson. Letters from 327 Wilsons claim kinship or seek genealogical data to build a White House worthy family tree after March 4. Gen E M Hayes, retired, died at Morganton. his wife Miss Gertrude McWirath and their children survive.

Posty Wilson and Marshal Gov. Wilson White House E. M. Hayes Morganton Gertrude McWlrath

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