Campaign fund publicity and Rooseve lt denials in 1904
The 1904 campaign funds affair reemerges as Democrats accuse Republicans of accepting 260000 from Standard Oil and allies. Harriman is named as collector with contributions from Morgan, Depew, Perkins, Hyde and others. Roosevelt and Taft face calls for prior disclosure before election day. An abrupt ad for KodolDigestive aid follows, mentioning W S Martin & CM Shut ord.
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Roosevelt
E. H. Harriman
Standard Oil
Edward H. Harriman
H. McK. Twombly
James Speyer
Seven Friends
Senator Depew
Harriman
Taft
Glenn Predicts 40000 Majority for Democratic Ticket
Governor Kenn, touring with John W. Kern, projects a Democratic landslide in North Carolina. He forecasts at least a 40 000 vote majority locally and expects the national ticket to come near that level during the campaign tour.
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Glenn
Kenn
John W. Kern
North Carolina
Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving life
A brief testimonial recalls a boy severely constipated with high fever who recovered after two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative. The user asserts the remedy saved the child’s life, naming A. alee and W. Marta as sources or authorities.
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Foley
A.alee
Case
We. W. Marta
Prohibition Debate Cited In Apex Speech Of 1908
Hon W Mr Kitchin describes the 1903 1906 legislatures actions on temperance and the 1908 public vote call. He argues the issue cut across party lines with wets and dries alike, praising the people’s will and urging enforcement of laws. He condemns partisan pressure to nominate only prohibitionists and endorses Cox for Governor.
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Wets
Glenn
Pritchard
C. B. Watson
Thomas Settle
Prohibition
Free State
Watson
Boyden
Stubbs
Morton
North Carolina
Republican Party
Judge Pritchard
Prohibition League
Anti-Saloon League
J. Elwood Cox
Boone Items and Growing Boone Community
The Boone area reports mixed harvests with hay crops fine and cabbage poor while other crops like corn, potatoes, and fruit show weaker yields. Population remains steady though migration toward Arkansas is noted. The Valle Crucis mission dormitory nears completion and the Appalachian Training School adds new students weekly as Boone grows with several construction projects underway.
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Watauga
Mission School
Valle Crucis
Arkansas
Appalachian Training School
Boone
Japanese Acrobat Slain by Show Manager Near Newton
Japanese acrobat Kikuchi was murdered in woods two miles from Newton by Henry Yamagata, a show manager. The pair belonged to a troupe touring from Buffalo under a Japanese booking agent. The killer fled after the crime and was arrested later that night in Hickory. A crowd found the victim under boards in a gully and notes were found in his back.
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Kikuchi
Newton
Henry Yamagata
George Sigman
Mr. Sigman
Good Cheer and Warning for Democrats in Campaign
A wary editorial urges Democrats to remain confident as Republicans plan to split the party and fund campaigns to defeat the Democratic ticket. It warns readers to stand firm in Catawba against bribes or temptations, insisting citizens are incorruptible.
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Rewpublicans
Belter
Catawba
Democrat campaign fund appeal statement excerpt
The Democrat will sue and acknowledge contributions to the Democratic National Campaign fund from one dollar upward, directing donations to the local treasurer of the Campaign Committee. The line quotes thousands of good Democrats in North Carolina who should deem it a privilege to donate their portion toward the party's success.
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Republican Party
Democratic Nal
Capaign Committee
North Carolina
Subscriptions Job Ad For Hickory Reader Wanted
Success Magazine seeks a man in Hickory to manage expiring subscriptions and gain new business using special methods. Permanent position with a salary of 1.50 per day plus commission. Experienced preferred but suitable natural qualifications acceptable. Address R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York reference.
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Success Magazine
Hickory
R. C. Peacock
Success Magazine Bldg
New York
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Sto Sel
Hickory Insurance & Realty Go
J. A. Lentz
W. A. Hall
M.H. Groves
Sec
Tres ‘He
McComb
Ass’t
Mgr
Mammoth Grocery
Asion Square
Hammond & Johnson
Dress Goods and Nation Department
Miss Harrison
Sledge & Pleasants
Chamberlain
Campaign Fund
W S Martin & CM
Ord
Kitchin
Perance
Foleyskidney Core
Democrat
Woods
Dean
White House
Wadesboro
Mr. Taft
Democratic Party
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