Bailey Says Republicans Embrace Holden Era in North Carolina
Democratic elector-at-large J W Bailey returned from Yadkinville reporting a large crowd and evidence that Republicans will defend Reconstruction and Holdenism. He cited Elwood Cox’s pledge to maintain Holden's standard, citing Brown's dramatic admission in a courthouse crowd as proof of Republicans’ controversial stance.
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J. W. Bailey
Cox
Holden
Russell
Reconstruction
Yadkinville
Montgomery
Mr. Bailey
North Carolin
Bart Brown
Elwood Cox
W. Wrolden
Dogpie
North Carolina
Vance Jarvis
Fowle
Seales
Holt
Garr
Aycock
Glenn
Repubcans
Kitontni
Vance
Brown
Democratic Clubs Lead North Carolina to Victory
In North Carolina the Democratic clubs are praised as the key instrument for mobilizing voters and uniting communities. The piece urges every Democrat to vote on November 3, 1908, and to form committees ensuring participation, with leaders like C. Max Gardner organizing the effort.
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Oliver Cromwell
England
Fand
North Carolina
Ciubs
Democratic Party
C. Max Gardner
Confederate pensions debate cited by Tom Dixon
The article notes Tom Dixon as author of Confederate pension proposals and recalls past debates. It highlights a pension bill adopted in 1885 with Democratic support and Republican opposition, and mentions legislative votes and the ongoing contention over pension funding now reaching about 400000 dollars per year.
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Tom Dixon
Blane
Dixon
Fragmented reminiscence from Cyrus Watson
The speaker laments limited time and long for clearer speech about moving east and engaging with Te people. He reflects on grandchildren and past attempts ending in ruin and disgrace, expressing unresolved distress and hope for better dialogue.
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Sayain Patel
Appiause
Where the Money for Democratic Improvements Comes From
A lengthy discussion questions how Democratic governance funded extensive public school expansion, asylum enlargements, and pension hikes for Confederate soldiers without property or poll tax increases. It cites a report showing 36 percent of state revenue from property taxes and 64 percent from corporate and franchise taxes, arguing this reflects tax burden shifts. It warns that voting for Mr. Cox would place election machinery, the penitentiary, and various offices under Republican control, asserting risks to state institutions and freight rate discrimination.
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Cox
Winston Journal
J. Elwood Cox
Gro
Acards
United States
Senate
Why His Private Character Is Conspicuous
Cyrus Watson discusses Mr. Cox's private character in a critical interview. He notes Cox is sober and debt free but morally questioned, linking him to the Southern Railway Company in Guilford County and suggesting political dangers for Democrats in the campaign.
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E. J. Justice
Cox
Guilford County
de. Cs. Thompson
North Carolina fares controversy over railroads
A Raleigh style political clash cites Democrats cutting passenger fares in North Carolina while boosting railroad earnings. Sworn railroad reports show multimonth gains after wage reductions, with figures from Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line. Democrats defend the policy as aiding the people while Republicans push for reversal.
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North Carolina
Eri- Hin
North Carol
Southern ‘Railway
Corporation Commission
North’ Caroling
Atlantic’ Coast Line
Feporia
Seaboard Air Line
Independent candidates and the perils of political turncoats
The piece argues most independents are men who failed in the Democratic party, then abandoned its principles for personal gain. It ridicules their claim of honor, predicts distrust from peers and public, and warns against policies based on past defeats. It likens the pattern to Moses guiding Israelites who fear returning to Egypt.
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Democratic Party
North Carolina
Club Sreguzaions
Biato
Sean
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