Hickory shippers push NC rate discrimination hearing
A Hickory business meeting endorsed efforts to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission on rail rate discrimination against North Carolina. Experts Mr. Gilbert of Statesville and Mr. Creighton of Charlotte cited Carolina freight penalties, noting higher per mile earnings for Southern Railway in NC and multiple regional rate variances. They highlighted examples from Cincinnati and Louisville shoes, plows to Richmond, and regional shifts to Lynchburg.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Noth Carolina
Ickory
Commission
North Carolina
Intergate Commerce Commission
Hickory
Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte
Messrs
Gilbert
Creighton
Southern Railway
North
Carolina
Western
Cincinnati
Louisville
Richmond
Blue Ridge
Newbern
Statesville
Lynchburg
Charlotte Cr Creighton
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Hick Ico
Tate
Mason Praises Walter Clark At Roanoke Rapids Rally
In Roanoke Rapids on October 1 Hon. I W Mason spoke to a large crowd praising Walter Clark as a fit U S senator. He termed Clark a Jeffersonian Democrat, urged voters to back Clark to support Democratic President Wilson and the party platform. Mason argued Clark would defend farmers and workers and uphold rights with an honest record as judge. Col W H S Burgwen introduced him, and the two hour address drew strong audience engagement.
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Roanoke
Rapids
Clark
Senate
Roanoke Rapids
I. W. Mason
Rudge Walter Clark
United States
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Mason
al Man
Wilson
Pryan
Jiman
al Iman
Walter
Bryan
Col
Burgwen
Creamery talk spurs Iredell farmers to plan show
A mass meeting of Iredell farmers in Statesville under the county live stock association heard W J Shuford of Hickory outline cooperative creamery work. He described benefits to farmers in Catawba County and Hickory, noting improved homes and stock. The meeting voted to hold a live stock show in Statesville this fall and appointed a five man committee to organize it.
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Iredell
Statesville
County Live Rock Association
Observer
W. J. Shuford
Hickory
Co-Operative
Catawba
Shuford
Understudy to Providence. New Haven speech excerpt.
The excerpt questions the wisdom of backing a highly active and aggressive leading Third Party figure as an understudy to Providence. Governor Wilson's New Haven speech is cited, reflecting concern over concentrated power and political maneuvering in Washington.
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Washington
Providence
Gov. Wilson
New Haven
Hickory Considers Interstate Commerce Commission Action
The state shippers push for reform as Hickory shows arousal. The chamber votes to hire Mr. Gilbert of Statesville to present cases to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He and Mr. Creighton receive hearty thanks for their addresses and efforts this week.
Electric Bitters Prove Vital in Rebuilding Health
A Logan urging removal to prevent nerve weakness from loss of appetite. Electric Bitters touted to tonify the stomach cure indigestion and restore vitality. Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln Neb recovered after six bottles. Thousands claim benefit. Available at 50 cents from local dealers C M Shuford Moser Lutz Grimes.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
C. M Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes
Clark Gains Reputation as Democratic and Progressive Hope
Word from multiple sides says Judge Clark is gaining strength as President. Wilson predicts a solid Democratic and Progressive Congress behind him to tackle tariff reform. Critics warn against overconfidence and note wavering among Simmons and Kitchin on key pledges.
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Clark
Wilson
Congress
Howeve Simmons
Kitchin
Shemwell
Napolian
Old Guard
Robert E. Lee
County leaders urge restraint in senatorial fight
Chairman Webb says he has more speakers willing to participate than he can supply as the senatorial battle heats up. He notes the campaign is too fierce and that Wilson is suffering as a result. Catawba leaders vow not to let the controversy hurt the county ticket.
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Webb
Hss
Wilson
Catawba
Balkan Unrest Raises Threat of Renewed War with Turkey
The Balkan states Servia Bulgaria Albania Roumania and Montenegro mobilize against Turkey demanding reforms. Greece plans to join to recover Crete. The great powers wrestle with arbitration as war looms likely to redraw southeastern maps if conflict erupts.
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Turkey
Balkan
Europe
Servia
Bulgaria
Albania
Roumania
Montenegro
Italy
Greece
Crete
Ownership Notice for The Democrat Mortgage Holders Named
We publish a statement under the new postal law disclosing owners and mortgagees of the Democrat. W C Dowd from whom we bought the paper and the Keystone Type Foundry hold mortgages on equipment and print shop debt. The editors claim independence and pledge accuracy, usefulness, and occasional entertainment as they seek full ownership.
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Democrat
W.C. Dowd
Keystone Type Foundry
Asheville
Charlotte
Uncle Sam
Alps
Debilitated WomanRecovers After Blood Purging Cure
Mrs Chas Freitory of Oe atall dr psZopsup Conn describes years of illness with headaches and low energy. She credits Blood Binters for curing skin itchiness and pimples, noting improved health and vitality after treatment.
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Chas. Freitory
Conn
The Hickory Chair Mfg Co Plant Tour Exposé
A detailed description of the Hickory Chair Mfg Co of Hickory North Carolina, its dry kiln to finished chair process, and the high powered Atlas Corliss engine. The piece highlights fuel savings from recycling scraps, hydraulic post benders for curved parts, exhaust air dust control, and rapid 12 hour production from wood to chair with daily output of 25 dozen chairs. It notes extensive plant size, multiple buildings, and the shop’s nationwide shipments and efficiency measures.
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Hickory Chair Co
Hickory
N.C
Union
Atlas Corliss
Mfg. Co
3Owles & Sellers
Ven of the Round Dozen Book Club Opens Meeting
The Round Dozen Book Club held its first meeting with Mrs C C Bort on October 2. Eleven members attended with visitor Mrs W B Councill. Mrs Best spoke on His Worldly Goods by Margret Tuttle and read a Susan Clegg chapter. The group adjourned to meet next with Mrs Allen. A supper by Miss Constance Best followed. The Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs Marian Shuford gathered many members and guests for a session of fancy work and a luncheon. The next meeting will be October 17 with Mrs Roy Abernethy.
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Round Dozen
C. C. Bort
W. B. Councill
Arian Shuford
Embroidery Club
Mesdames Warlick
Pritchard Riddles Settles Liquor Platform at State Meeting
Judge Jeter C. Pritchard led a North Carolina W C T U state meeting at Central Methodist Church urging prohibition support. He asserted improved conditions under prohibition, criticized local self government arguments, and implicitly targeted Thomas Settle’s platform without naming him.
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Asheville
Mr. Settle
Wilson Ovation and Bryan Ties Highlight Lincoln Visit
Crowds lined streets in Lincoln as Governor Wilson and William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Democratic state committee banquet. Wilson thanked Bryan for Baltimore support and Bryan urged Democrats to back Wilson strongly, while both leaders stressed service to the people. A later note details chair production in Hickory and company officers of the Hickory Chair Mfg Co.
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Or. Wilson
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Democratic , State Committee
Gov. Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
United States
Engineer hurt when deer struck train near tunnel 37
A westbound freight from a Chicago line struck two deer just east of here as it exited tunnel 37. One buck rammed the engine cab injuring Engineer A. O. Morrisette, who is in a local hospital. Fireman Thomas Lowe witnessed the event and helped with the venison, narrowly avoiding worse injury.
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St. Joe Idaho
Morrisette
Chicago, Milwaukee & Pugh Sound Railway
Maiden, Wash
Tunnel 37
Here
Thomas Lowe
Laura Freeman
John W
Abel Robin
Tom
Baga
Burke Poultry Show Aims For Record Third Exhibition
The Burke Poultry association prepares a premium list for its third annual exhibition and claims the event will surpass previous efforts. The list will be mailed soon by secretary C. D. Forney of Morganton. Albert F. Smith and Edna Smith wed in Lenoir with Rev. J. O. Fulbright officiating. Socialists in Caldwell nominate a Lenoir slate for local offices including Bush for Legislature and Rutledge for Sheriff.
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Burke Poultry Association
C. D. Forney
Morganton
Albert F. Smith
Watauga County
Edna Smith
S. A. Smith
Lenoir
S. J. Mitchell
Noah
Austin
J. M. Hart
Notable visitors and local social notes from Durham
Miss Fannie Crisp of Durham visits cousin Alda Killian while J W Parrish of Tampa spends a week with W R Killian. Alda Killian joined a reunion for Mr Peter Sharp on his 75th birthday then visited M P Sharp. Mrs Clark of Virginia, a former city teacher, visits her mother and brother. Fred R Yoder to teach in Farmington High School. Bertha Sippell of Detroit arrives in town as Michigan visitors. Wiland may come after the election as he runs for the Legislature. Sallie Winston Morton celebrates her ninth birthday with about thirty friends and schoolmates, hosted by Miss Celine Munroe with pink and green treats.
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Fannie Crisp
Durham
Alda Killian
J. W. Parrish
Tampa
Pla
W. R. Killian
Peter Sharp
M. P. Sharp
Clark
Virginia
Ava Harris
Gliss Bertha Sippell
Big Michigan Drug Co
Detroit
Hunt
Michigan
Wiland
Mr. Wiland
Sallie Winston Morton
Celine Munroe
Sarar's Brilliant Speech in Hickory for North Carolina Governor
The Hon Locke Craig spoke in Hickory as the Democratic candidate for governor, praised by Judge Councill as a defender of equal justice and anti special privileges. The crowd, including local citizens and candidates, heard a strong, earnest address urging Democratic unity and a victory in November led by Craig.
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Locke Craig
S.C
Jude Councill
Senate
W. Bither
Newton
J. D. Elliott
Judge Councill
Stone
Craig
Wilson
Marshall
Union
North Carolina
Old
Old Commonwealth
Vance
Aycock
Lock Craig
Buncambe County
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