Democratic Ticket Names for North Carolina Offices
The slate lists Governor Locke Craig and B Daughtridge for vice governor, J Bryan Grimes as secretary of state, B R Lacy as treasurer, W P Wood as auditor, T Bicket as attorney general, J Y Joyner for superintendent of public instruction, M L Shipman for commissioner of labor and printing, W A Graham for commissioner of agriculture, Geo P Pell as first term corporation commissioner, E L Travis as second term, with A K ke and Geo H Brown as Supreme Court judges and W B Council representing Hickory in the Senate, and B Gaither of Newton for the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Craig
E. L. Travis
W. A. Ke
Geo. H. Brown
Senate
W. B. Council
Hickory
Representatives
B. Gaither
Newton
Right Prevails in Democratic Convention War of 1904
The article recounts Woodrow Wilson's bold stance against Parker and Tammany Boss influence at the Baltimore Democratic convention. Bryan pressured candidates to oppose the reactionary ticket, Wilson defied delegates, and his decisive "You are right" reply helped secure his nomination. The narrative attributes victory to moral courage over party hardball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Wall Street
Baltimore
Wilson
Parker
Band of
New Jersey
Sen
Tammany
Clark
Tiger
Wrong
Right
Bryars
Morgan
Ryan
Belmont
Nebraska
Wilson's Stand In Campaign Expected To Win Support
The passage portrays Wilson refusing Ryan's money, drawing ire from Watterson Harvey and femphill, and inciting opposition from Murphy Tammany and Wall Street. It asserts that Wilson will do right for the people, regardless of cost, predicting a Wilson victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ryan
Watterson
Harvey
Femphill
Bryan
Murphy
Tammany
Wall Street
Nan
Stampede Begins as Governors Back Wilson in Split Race
Governor Osborn of Michigan urges Wilson with Roosevelt sidelined, claiming no regular Republican ticket remains after Taft's nomination. Dr. Wiley leaves the GOP to back Wilson amid Big Interest pressure. Roosevelt vows a new party but doubts its momentum. predicts a November landslide for Wilson and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gov
Osborne
Michigan
Roosevelt
Taft
Dr. Wiley
Bureau
McCabe
Republican Party
Marshall
Virginia Brags as Mother of Presidents After Wilson Nomination
The report notes Governor Mann of Virginia congratulating President Wilson, boasting that Virginia is the mother of another president. It references prior Virginia support for other candidates and sharp critique of the state’s stance during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mann
Virginia
Wilson
Death of Gen Robt F Hoke Revered Raleigh Leader
General Robt F Hoke of Raleigh died July 3 at Lincoln Lithia Springs. A masterful businessman who developed Cranberry Iron Mines and timberlands, he was the Confederacy's ranking general at death and a favorite of Gen Lee who named him as successor. His body was buried in Raleigh and a new state county is named for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. F. Hoke
Raleigh
Lincoln Lithia Springs
Lee
Save the Fruit Year Warns Farmers of Local Markets
An editorial urging farmers in Catawba Cald well Burke Alexander and nearby areas to prevent waste of this year's fruit crop. It predicts a strong fall market for dried apples peaches berries and related products and advises canning drying and selling locally to avoid losing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Catawba
Caldwell
Burke
Alexander
At the Head of the Table cabinets and leaders named
The piece hints that Wilson may appoint Bryan as Secretary of State and that The Professor would lead the cabinet, while Stanton challenged Lincoln’s young aides to act. It notes political maneuvering and a reference to a child’s eczema remedy and a Democratic Lincoln-era box sold in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bryan
New Jersey
Stanton
Lincoln
Three strong teams and independents in balance of power
The speaker argues that Catawba voters back independents who typically hold balance of power in elections. He says two major parties are needed to run government but praises independents as clean, true, honest, and progressive, naming Wilson Marshall Craig Daughtriage Corneill and Gaither as examples. He asks independents to require nothing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Democrat
Wilson
Marshall
Craig
Daughtriage
Corneill
Gaither
Hickory's Greatest Assets Emphasizes Churches and Schools
A Hickory editorial extols the citys greatest assets as its churches and schools. It argues religious and educational institutions cultivate intellect and virtue, underpin social order, and drive prosperity. The piece urges residents to support churches and schools through giving and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Israel
Hickory
Catawba Heirs Eye Alabama Lands Recovery
Mr C M McCorkle traced title to lands in Alabama for E D Gamble and kin in Mountain Creek Catawba county. He found tax sales occurred long ago but heirs failed to publish notices. The Gamble heirs acted in time and may recover around 1000 acres of rugged timberland on Tom Bizbee river valuable for timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Newton Enterprise
C. M. McCorkle
E. D. Gamble
Gamble
Fannie McCorkle
William Gamble
Mr. McCorkley
Secret of Long Life Promised by Dr Pieces Discovery
An old advertisement touts Dr Pieces’s Peat Discovery, a tonic claimed to restore waste from blood and nerves. It alleges long life by supplying nutrients from a blend including Clea Salad Oren, Bloosroot Sone, and Mandrake root with Cheerybark. It cites Pierce’s 40 years’ public trial and blood nourishment as restorative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pieces
Neture
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Ad
The State trains women in five regular courses leading to degrees with special courses for teachers. Free tuition for those agreeing to teach in the state. Fall session begins September 18, 1912. For catalog, address Foust, President, Greensboro, NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Foust, Pres
Greensboro
N.C
Pano
Von
Eory
University of North Carolina
Wis
Highland Hall
Oakview Hall
Hickory Business College
Lenoir Coll
James Braxton Craven
National committee meetings and political moves cited
A national committee visit to Gov. Wilson in Sea Sirt New Jersey planned a Chicago meeting for July 15 to influence the national chair. Wilson to loop in Indianapolis and Gov. Marshall with Williams McCombs seen as likely manager. In Caldwell, Eleana Thompson dies at 76 on July 1. Also a safety tragedy in Corning New York where a train collision killed 40 Fourth of July excursionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Gov. Wilson
Sea Sirt
N. J
Chicago
Indianapolis
Gov. Marshall
Wm. McCombs
Skawanna
Corning
N. Y
Kidney Trouble Relief Promises for All Ages
Advert says kidney and bladder troubles affect both women and men and that Swamp Root is the remedy. Claims quick effects, availability in bottles, and a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY with a note to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igor
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NY
Don
Notice of Sale of Land Under Execution in Hickory NC
Notice of sale under an execution to collect sidewalk and street improvement taxes against W. B. Yoder and Gertrude Yoder. The property at 13th Avenue and 13th Street, Hickory, NC, will be sold at public auction on August 5, 1912, at noon at Hickory City Hall to satisfy a lien of $1284.24. The sale is conducted by Tax Collector A. Whitener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Hickory Township
Catawba County
Hickory
W. B. Yoder
Hertrude Yoder
L. Clinard
Board of Aldermen
Yoder
Gertrude Yoder
W B
Thirteenth Avenue
Thirteenth’ Street
City of
Kention
W.B. Yoder
Ile
13Th Avenue
S. E. Alexander
RW. Robinson
13Th Street
City of Hick
Notice of Sale Under Execution in Hickory 1912
Notice of sale under execution issued for street improvement taxes due from Ollie Hoyle. Tax lien on property at Ninth Avenue Hickory described by metes and bounds. Sale to be held at City Hall on Sunday August in 1912 at noon for cash to satisfy $179.30 lien.
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Hickory
W. L. Clinard
Board of Aldermen
North Carolina
Ollie Hoyle
Ollie
Hoyle
Oliver Hoyle
Ninth Avenue
City of
Private Laws of
J.L. Lata
J. W. Shuford
M. E. Henkle
P. P. Jones
A. A. Whitener
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A. Banks
Knness Fee
New York
Eittered
Yan
General Hoke
THE
North Carolina ‘State Normal and Industrial College
Statesville
Fces
A. Scott
D. Statesville, N. C
Eleana Thompson
Nort
State Socialist Party
Winston-Salem
H. E. Hodges
Washington, N. C
Sota Daysiego Tauld Cavacar
Dr. King
Dr King
Walter B. Barker
Jonesville
N. C
Kiiney
Bier
Tam
Sten Se
College and Fitting School
W. R. Weaver
A. M
Thomas Rosser Reeves
Blackstone
Lenoir College
Hickory, N. C
Ssion
L. Fritz
the Presbyterian College
Charlotte, N. C
Modern Christian College For Women
Ides
Piedmont Carolina
Ot Stadetia
John L. Caldwell, A. M
D. D
Repel Davenport College
Lenoir
Elizabeth College and Conservatory OF Music
Charlotte
College Dal College
Chas. B. King
Claremont College
Joseph L. Murphy
Hickory Democrat
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