Governor Kitchin in Newton Defends Senate Bid
Governor Kitchin spoke at Newton in support of his Senate bid challenging Senator Simmons. He criticized Simmons’ record on tariffs and subsidies, highlighted his own achievements in public works and reforms, and urged Democrats to unite against what he called improper leadership. The crowd, lively and partisan, reacted to quotes and accusations, with the speech noted as a key campaign event.
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Kitchin
Newton
Senate
Serato Simmons
Simney
Simmons
Reech
Broadway
Tam
Simmons Fo Ks
Simmon
North Carolina
A. T. Bariwek
Gov. Kitchin
Cleveland
Wilson
Gorman
Brice
Smith
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Bailey
Vanee
Ransom
Congress
American Tobacco Trust
Southern Railway
Aycock
Glenn
Lorimer
Chicago
House
Crumpacker
Roosevelt
Booker Washington
Cam Morrison
N. C
Rance and Ransom
Straightway
Southern Lumber Journal
The Risk in Simmons and the Gorman Brice Split
A historian recalls eighteen years of tariff battles describing how Gorman of Maryland and Brice of Ohio aligned with Republicans to reshape the Payne Aldrich tariff. Simmons of North Carolina faced reelection amid warnings to voters to retire Brice and Gorman, preserving tariff reform.
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Republic
Simmons
North Carolin
Brice
Gorman
Cleveland
Wilson
West, Virginia
Ings
Mississippi
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Senate
Not Satisfactory to Democratic Leaders Says Simmons
A long list of prominent North Carolina figures including Gov Thomas J Sivis ex-Gov 2 B Glenn Ashley Burn General S Carr W D Turner Cyrus B Watson Ex-Judge Biggs Congressman Steadman and thousands of Democrats express opposition to Simmons. They warn against electing a senator misaligned with Woodrow Wilson and progressive democracy.
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Catawba Coutay
Morgan for Roosevelts Chicago Tribune Report
The Chicago Tribune claims J Pierpont Morgan plans to vote for Theodore Roosevelt, noting Morgan’s reason that Roosevelt is constantly active and entertaining to watch. The piece questions whether Morgan, like George W. Perkins, has shifted his political ideals.
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Chicago‘Tribune
Judge Councill Nominated for State Senate in North Carolina
The Democrats of Catawba and Lincoln counties nominate Judge Councill for the State Senate. A native of Watauga, he is praised as a strong, analytical lawyer and a progressive, not extremist. The piece lauds his experience on the Superior Court bench and his ability to study issues from multiple angles, promising him to be an able, fair, and effective legislator.
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W. B. Council
Catawba
Lincoln
State Senate
Watauga
Councill
North Carolina
The
Democrat
Senate
Gaither
Theommon
Aycock
Judge Clark
Democratic Party
Arge
Vance Opposed Simmons in 1894 Nominat ion
The Asheville Citizen recall shows Senator Vance opposed Simmons for collector of internal revenue in February 1894 on personal and public grounds. A 1900 letter from Vance's son Karl N. Vance cites his father calling Simmons an unscrupulous politician and not fit for office. The piece notes Bryan and other reformers also oppose Simmons and suggests using Vance's name in campaign events.
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Vance
Simmons
Asheville
Internal Revenue
Chas. N. Vance
I. W. Faison
North Carolina
Bryan
la Follette
Mark Sullivan
Savoyard
Smyre Criticized for Long Voter Gap in County Sheriff Race
The Democrat criticizes Republican sheriff candidate M. M. Smyre for not voting in 16 years. The Catawba News republishes his card revealing his 1898 Alliance withdrawal, alliance with the People's Party, and past support for reform and one party rule concerns.
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M. M. Smyre
Catawba News
Democrat Party
People's Party
Easy Way Around The Newton Governor Speech Split Democrats
The Newton correspondent reports Governor W. W. Kitchin visited Newton after speaking in town. Tension between Kitchin and Simmons supporters runs high as factions debate whether the speech helped or hurt votes. Conservative Democrats urge Clark as a compromise for the party’s good, amid statewide unease. The piece also condemns Roosevelt’s leadership and rails against the tariff board, arguing Congress alone can settle the tariff question.
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Newton
Charlotte Observer
W. W. Kitchin
Raleigh
Simmons
Wilson
Roosevelt
Sioux City
Gray
Perkins
Tariff Board
Congress
Electric Bitters Promises Health Restorative Claims
A Lincoln Nebraska man named Michael Hessheimer reportedly suffered for over three years until six bottles of Electric Bitters improved his appetite and vitality. The ad claims the tonic tonifies the stomach cures indigestion and builds pure blood and strong nerves, selling for 50 cents at local stores.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes
Social gathering and club notes from Friday afternoon
Mrs. E B Jones hosted a Friday afternoon party with Mrs. Jones and Miss Elliott present. Euchre winners were Mrs T M Matt first and Mrs W X Reid consolation while Miss Elliott received a guest of honor prize. A salad course followed as guests departed with well wishes and cheer.
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E. B. Jones
Ate. Jones
Miss Elliott
T. M. Matt
W. X. Reid
R. Q. Grimes
Miss Elliot
Free People’s Medical Adviser Offered by Mail
An advertisement promotes R V Pierce M D s People s Medical Adviser Home Book a 1008 page guide on health for youths and families. It claims nearly 700 000 copies were sold and offers free delivery with 31 one cent stamps, noting no conditions and cautioning readers not to compare it with quack pamphlets.
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People’s Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
M.D
Washington
Buffalo, N. Y
Little White Coffins and Hazing Reforms Call
A column argues against hazing by contrasting a single fatal incident at a university with vast infant mortality. It urges broad public education, mothers and fathers engagement, and common sense laws on milk food flies and water, plus state record keeping to identify preventable child deaths.
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Billy Rand
State University
United States
Phelps
International Coucss of Hygiene and Demography
Washington
Souneil Nominated by Catawba Democrats for State Senate
The Thirty first Senatorial convention of Lincoln and Catawba counties met in Newton and ratified Judge W B Souneil of Hickory as the Democratic nominee. A L Quickel of Lincolnton presided, Judge Counsile gave an acceptance speech, and the district to elect Souneil to the Senate was noted. Quickel and W A Self of Hickory were re elected to the executive committee.
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Lincoln Aind Catawba
Newton
Catawba
Noted Names Weigh In On Manhattan Club Membership
A 1910s era discussion notes Gov Wilson and ex Senator Smith among those linked to a Manhattan club. Other famed figures like Henry Watterson and August Belmont are cited as members. The piece suggests Wilson’s name was considered then withdrawn, portraying the matter as a ceremonial slight rather than a loss of prestige.
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Govmor
Woodrow Wilson
Moshe
New York City
New Sons Raiders
Jamesmith, Jr
New Jersey
Manhattan Club
Henry Watterson
Thomas
Forume Ryan
August Belmont
America
New York
Wilson
Smith
James Smith Jr
Dlenry Watterson
Western Carolina Colt Show at Mooresville Oct 24
The Democrat notes a Western Carolina Colt Show at Mooresville on October 24 with $10 and $5 cash prizes for top among three in each breed and age class. Entries require halter display and owner supervision. no entry fee charged and no responsibility assumed for costs. Farmers in Catawba County urged to attend.
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Mooresville
Catawba County
Catawba College Notes Newton Oct 2
The Blue and White staff is announced with H A Fesperman as editor in chief and several associates. Subscriptions run seventy five cents with first issue in October. Reports include J K McConnell addressing Y M and Y W C A, a missions fund likely reaching several hundred dollars, and a social ice cream event raising about ten dollars. A college shorthand course and a free hand drawing course are offered. Judge Walter Clark campaigned in Salisbury for the U S Senate, challenging political pledges and party alignment.
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J. K. McConnell
Y. M
Y.W.C.A
Asheville
Idahians
L. G. Simroth
Miss Ballard
Wise wife saves husband with Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs R J Flint of Brain Tree Virginia credits her advice to use Dr King’s New Discovery for a dreadful cough that left her husband near death. The medicine is praised as a safe, reliable remedy for coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough and related ailments, with 50 cent and one dollar prices.
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R. J. Flint
Braintree
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes
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