Election slate lists state offices candidates
National or Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes for State Treasurer R B Lacy for State Auditor B F Dixon for Attorny General T W Bickett for Commissioner of Agriculture W A Graham for Corporation Commissioner B F Aycock for Superintendent of Education J Joyner for Labor Commissioner M L Shipman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Grimes
R.B. Lacy
B. F. Dixon
T. W. Bickett
Commissioner of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
B. F. Aycock
J. ¥. Joyner
M. L. Shipman
Roosevelt and Bryan in a tangled political tease
A stream of satirical notes mentions Bryan as an Ak Sar Ben hopeful and Teddy as editor potential after March while Roosevelt enacts a hands off stance in New York. Mentions of porcupines, weather talk, a lost bull pups ad, and interstate jests about Cuba and the South color the spoofed political scene.
Taft and Religion Past and Present Attacks
The piece denounces newspapers criticizing Judge Taft for his faith or lack thereof, labeling such bigotry as unjust. It urges judging him by his honor and actions, not by denomination, and cautions against religious prejudice resembling historic persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Luther
Wycliffe
Republican County Convention Meets in Catawba County
The Republican County Convention met in the courthouse last Saturday to nominate a county ticket. J. Y. Killian chaired, with J. Hunsucker and P. A. Setzer as officers. Nominees include Jno M. Rhodes for State Senate and J. Y. Killian for House, plus Sheriff J. S. Leonard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. Y. Killian
Jones Hunsucker
Conover
P. A. Setzer
Hickory
State Senate
Jno
M. Rhodes
Lincolnton
House of Representatives
J. S. Leonard
John Isenhour
W. E. Sigmon
Smith Campbell
J. W. Moser
Elias Sigmon
J. W. Lawrance
Jones
W. Luford
J. F. Hudson
P. D. Drum
Catawba County News
Library Association Meeting Elects New Officers
The Library Association meeting Friday night was better attended than the last. Officers elected for the coming year are President Geo F Ivey Vice President Dr E B Jones Secretary Mrs Cline Treasurer Mrs Best Trustees Mrs Royster Prof Staley and Miss Wheeler. A committee for funds to complete the reading room includes Mrs Royster Mrs Jones and Mr Cline. The retiring Treasurer Miss Wheeler reported the library is out of debt and has a small bank balance. The meeting adjourned after a vote of thanks to retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Association
Geo. F. Ivey
E. B. Jones
Cline
Best
Royster
Staley
Wheeler
Hickory’s Library Need Sparks Local Action
A civic column urges Hickory residents to support the town library via the Export Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The piece argues a library anchors the town, noting many locals neglect fundraising and even misplace the library’s location. It contrasts dry towns with the library as a center of community life and warns against neglect or favoring other interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Chamber of Commerce
Gala Day crowd enjoys clear skies and pony race win
Gala Day drew several thousand attendees despite lighter turnout than the Glorious Fourth. Contrad Smitherman won the Union Square pony race with Herman Payne second. The fireworks display at the new Bally Park Saturday night went off satisfactorily and a large crowd applauded the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Square
Contrad Smitherman
Herman Payne
Ball] Y Park
Police announce 1908 dog collars for sale at two dollars
The police force announces new 1908 model dog collars available to dog owners for a two dollar price. Logs found running loose and colorless after August 12 will be killed by order of Major and Alderman.
Claremont Female College Ad Highlights Music and Life
A historic notice from Claremont Female College in Hickory North Carolina promotes efficient faculty superior musical advantages and home life under Christa Inence. Rates are moderate and the address given is Joseph L. Murphy President.
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Claremont Eemale College
Hickory
N.C
Christa Inence
Joseph L. Murphy
State University
R. L
Fritz, Pres
N. C
Trinity College
W. Newsom
Durham
Breaking the Solid South still solid after 1908 era claims
The piece mocks northern outriders predicting the South would break from the Democratic hold. It argues Taft faces slim odds in Dixie while Georgia and the Deep South stay loyal, praising Bryan and criticizing Republican splits, with references to Charleston postmasters and regional loyalties.
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Taft
South
South Carolina
Texas
North Carolina
Maryland
Missouri
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Tom Watson
Samson
Mr. Hearst
Dixie
Rooseveltight
Teddy
Charleston
Bryan
Watterson
Independence Party Names Hisgen and Groves
The Independence Party convention in Chicago on July 8 names Thomas Hisgen of Massachusetts for President and Temple Groves of Georgia for Vice President. A radical platform is adopted. A Kansas delegate who nominated Bryan is expelled from the hall.
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Independence Party
Hisgen
Groves
Chicago
Thomas Hisgen
Massachusetts
Donti Temple Groves
Georgia
Kansas
Bryan
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