Prohibition speech energizes union meeting in Hickory
The Anti-Saloon League’s R L Davis spoke at the Methodist Church urging federal action and local enforcement to end liquor sales. He named residents with government liquor licenses, warned of blind tigers, and called for national legislation plus a Lincoln-Lee abstinence effort for youths. Donations and subscriptions supported the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
West Hickory
Methodist
Anti-Saloon League of
North Carolina
R. L. Davis
Davis
Mr. Davis
Hickory
9Th Ave
Echard R
Wesley Kell
L.C. Lowder
A. H. Parker
Claude L
Benedict Arnold
Judas Iscariot
Lincolnton-Lee
Lincoln
Brookford
Messrs
Parker and
Cline
Wilson's reform drive faces New Jersey opposition in 1912
The narrative highlights Governor Wilson's success in enacting reform in New Jersey during a Democratic Legislature session after his rise to governorship. It notes threats from ex governor Jim Smith's faction and bosses nationwide who aimed to sway New Jersey delegates against Wilson during the primary, despite Wilson's reform record and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Woodrow Wilson
Jim Smith
New Jersey
Senate
Smith
Wilson
Martine
Baltimore
Cleveland
East
New York
Grover Cleveland
America
Davidson College Celebrates 75th Birthday Commemoratively
Davidson College marked its 75th anniversary with a notable celebration attended by educators including President Alder man of the University of Virginia and President Venable of the State University. Gov. Glenn presided as alumni and faculty hailed Davidson’s growth, graduates and professors, noting Dr. Wm. J. Martin's selection as successor to Dr. Henry Louis Smith and a campus reunion among the class of 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson College
Alderman
University of Virginia
Venable
The
State University
W.S. Currell
Washington & Lee
W.W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
Thornton C. Whaling
Columbia Theological Seminary
E. M. Poteat
Farman University
Fraser
Stanton
Glenn
Davidson
Neal L. Anderson
Winston-Salem
Woodrow Wilson
Wm. J. Martin
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee
Asheville
H. M. Stucky
Sumpter
S. C
D. M. Melver
Florida
Hickory Democrat
Martin Will Power
Southern Presbyterian Church
Lamen
Universiy of
Virginia
John’s Hopkins
Greensboro
Demograts Baby Contest nears finale amid fierce bids
The Demograts baby contest pushes toward June 22 as coupons must be in by June 6. Parents are urged to mobilize every moment and beware circulating rumors of organized backers. Judges will be respected locals, and subscriptions should be turned in promptly to avoid last minute confusion. Married notice: Eva Padgett and Harvey Young wed in Burke county. Prof S D Anna to Hickory for summer, music post noted.
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Prand
Wothers
Joye
Icard Township
Burke County
H.A. Adams
Eva Padgett
Harvey Young
H. A. Adams
Sig. S. D’anna
Hickory
Jackson, Tenn
Democrat
D’anna
Claremont
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J. G. Garth
Lord
Mary of
Bethany
Mary
Mary Helen Flowers
James Stanley Crouch
Alice Summerey
Margaret Campbell
Robert Lee Harris
Jessie May Herman
Ruth Griffin
Ruth Lanier
Luther Huffman
Adrian Shuford
George Wiley Sherrill
Andrew Rudasili
Elon A. Abernethy
H. L. Abernethy
United States Military Academy
West Point
Gertrude Jones
W. T. Sledge
Altimore
Mr. J. B. Thomasson
Gastonia
NE Demograt
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