National ticket names for president and state offices
National for President William Jennings Bryan and Kern for vice president appear alongside state race names. W. W. Kitchin runs for governor with W. C. Newland for lieutenant governor. J Bryan Grimes, R B Lacy, Dixon, T W Bickett, and W A Graham are listed for other top posts.
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National
William Jennings Bryan
John Worth Kern
W. W. Kitchin
W. C. Newland
J. Bryan Grimes
R.B. Lacy
Bf, Dixon
T. W. Bickett
Missioner of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
A Few Hints to Voters During Election Time
A brief critique of the Republican party urging voters to consider its record on popular vote for senators campaign finance disclosure the post office savings bank bill currency law and tariff policy It condemns the party for obstruction in the tower house and for high living costs under the Dingley tariff while wages rose modestly and endorses reform steps not taken by Republicans.
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Republican Party
Republian
Republican Congress
Everts
Congress
Tower House
Eight The Graded School Debate and Local Growth Woes
The piece discusses tariff criticisms by Senate Aldrich and Republican leaders, local tax burdens, and failing city finances. It urges citizens to address overcrowded schools, unsafe roads, and delayed infrastructure while noting Lenoir College’s strong opening and a Baptist Association meeting with Rev. Livingstone Johnston.
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The
Democrat
Adams Wins Judgeship in Superior Court Nomination
Adams secures nomination for the Superior Court seat to replace the late Frederick Moore. In Buncombe county convention Adams gains 33.35 votes to Murphy 52.25. Buncombe and Madison counties add to Adams total, with Madison reporting 21 votes and a partial Marshall message. Adams leads by more than the required majority.
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Transylvania County
Joseph S. Adams
Frederick Moore
J. D. Murphy
Buncombe County
Adams
Murphy
Bunsombe County
Marshall
Madison County
Buncombe
Madison
Hickory Drug Store Sold. Doors Closed for Stock Take
The community learns Menzies' Drug Store is changing hands as Mr. W. L. Boatright purchases the business. The doors are closed during stock-taking, signaling a shift in a long established local institution. The Democrat wishes success to the new firm.
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Hickory
Menzies’ Drug Store
W. L. Boatright
Democrat
Hon J A Smith Speaks at Local Meeting
Hon John A Smith Republican candidate for Congress spoke here yesterday evening. Report notes he faced Republican police during the event yet appeared courteous and intelligent. The writer says the party could have made no better choice of a candidate.
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J. A. Smith
John A. Smith
Congress
Smith
Horses Run Rampant After Rain At Park Incident At Heffner Buggy
A band of horses and mules escaped at a freight platform during a rainstorm frightening bystanders. They bolted through the park, injuring Mr Levi Heffner as his buggy was wrecked. Prof Phillips helped calm Heffner's horse. Opening at Claremont College features lectures, a music school, and an inauguration week with performances by Signor D Anna and Miss Jovey Sigmon.
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Lenoir College
J. C. Moser
Mr. Heffner
Prof. Phillips
Claremont College
Murphy
Aull
Rhea Jourbeer
Harrisburg Penn
D’anna
Jovey Sigmon
Yelena Shadwick
Sourbeer
F Watsor
Signor
J. C. Byrd
Charlotte
Hickory
Byrd
Kitchin to Speak in Newton Amid North Carolina Campaign
Hon W W Kitchin Democratic gubernatorial candidate tours western North Carolina will address voters in Catawba county at Newton on Friday Sept 11. The candidate urges Republicans to end the post election panic and pledges to lead the state as its next governor.
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W. W. Kitchin
Catawba County
Newton
Democrey
Sor
North Carolina
Wooden beds again and the art of decorating
A description of wooden bedsteads returning to fashion in the Louis XV and mission styles. It notes stained gray, brown, or green finishes, cane detailing, and dainty white enamel options. The piece also shares a health anecdote about dyspepsia treatment through diet, rest, and gentle exercise.
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Chertes
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Hickory Democrat
Democratic
Anton
B. F. Aycock
J. ¥. Joyner
Insurance Commission
Jas. R. Young
M. L. Shipman
State Senate
J.D. Elliott
M. H. Yount
Tong
J. M. Shaford, J. L. Rhyne, Re E Gabriel, HH. Caldwell and
W. F. Gilbert
Aldrich
Senate
House of Representatives
America
Times
Mercury
Statesville
Livingstone Johnston
Livingstone
Archibald Johnston
Hughson
Jerusalem
Morganton
Scott
Tve
All Grocers
Cataw County
Union
W. S. Martin & Co
McCoy Moretz
Chattanooga
J. F. Moose & CO
Hildebran, N
the Hatcher Furniture Co
Hickory, N. C
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