Old Soldier Veterans and Party Lines in Newton
Voters in Newton heard a forum on Civil War loyalties and party ties. Speakers noted ex-Confederates Dixon and Jaham, Chief Justice Clark, and several superior court judges as Democrats aiding Confederate veterans through trust and profit. The event at Educational Valley featured recitations and a program including Misses Sara McCorkle Philips and Henriettayn.
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Dixon
Iaham
Clark
Newton
Educational Valley
W. W. Kitchen AR
Aycock
E. W. Fox
C. E. Coulter
C. E
Smithdeal
Sara McCorkle Philips
Henrietta Yn
Mi Thith Self
Sigan's Bright Prospects Amid Political Clash in Hickory
The fragment discusses Sigan's growing prospects as the west votes for him, with Fen viewed as a weaker rival. Elwood Cox is named for nomination with a warning to keep the bait. October 1 hints at Hickory's modern department store project, involving Dr. Fry of Kentucky and local Huffman interests with Fry as base manager and Huffman in sales.
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Hickory
Dr. Fry
Kentucky
Huffman
Dri! Fry
Basi
Bryan and Cannon clash over wealth and honesty
A recent exchange pits Hon. Joseph G. Cannon nicknamed Uncle Joe against William Jennings Bryan over fortune claims. Bryan asserts his estate totals about 150000 dollars and challenges a full schedule of assets. Cannon, longtime whiskey and gambler advocate, faces sharp public rebuke for his conduct and past remarks as the concert at Claremont College closes a night of music and praise.
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Bryan
Joseph G. Cannon
Joe
Cannon
Joe Cannon
Republican Ways Versus Democratic Unity in NY Governor Race
A political column contrasts party unity, noting Republicans around Gov Hughes rally to support him after convention doubts, while Democrats split and bring differences to the ballot. It suggests Democrats should unify behind Bryan for President and Kitehin for Governor, but warns NY voters hold power among independents in a presidential year.
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Gov
Hughes
New York
Hiarbes Eee
Gates
Oppoosition
Gov. Hughes
Independent
Democra
Democratic Party
Bryan
Kitehin
Young Man Chester Latta Dies at Home
Chester Latta, age twenty one, died last night around midnight at his father's home after a prolonged illness. Friends mourn his sterling character and esteem. baptism could not be administered due to weakness, leaving a note of hopeful faith.
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Chester Latta
Lee Latta
Fcntawba
Allise
Girl Murdered at Startown Church
Miss Willie Bollinger, 18, organist at Methodist and Baptist churches, was stabbed to death at Startown's Methodist church Sunday morning by Lonnie Rader a discharged lunatic. Rader said he killed her because she was a witch and he had recently left Morganton asylum and bought a knife after delivering wood in Newton. He was jailed, and Bollinger’s death shocked her family and community.
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Startown
Willie Bollinger
Lonnie Rader
Rader
Morganton
Miss Bollinger
Newton
Society News of Bridge Parties in Hickory
Mrs. E L Shuford hosted a Friday bridge gathering with fourteen tables, prizes won by Mrs Chadwick and Mrs Robert Grimes, and refreshments marking Hickory's largest bridge party. Josie Person honored Mrs EB Baker with delightful afternoon, prizes went to Mrs Walter Martin and guests, tea and cake served. Mrs E Bryan Jones hosted September 11 for Mrs S R Withers with many invited, prizes included china creamer and a Churchill book. A tea party with twenty one teas and multiple four tables of six hundred euchre followed, ending with china bowls and a deck of congress cards as consolation.
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Hickory
Sigor D’anna
Pres. J. L. Murphy
J. L. Murphy
Sig. D’anna
Ed. Sheford
Verdi
Essie Shuford
B. A. Southerland
J. F. Gilloway
Parker-Gardner Jr
Charlotte
Enzore
Debbott
Julian C. Boyd
Charote
Saint Saens
Moses
Egypt
E. L. Shuford
Russell
Chadwick
Robert Grimes
Marion Crawford
Josie Person
EB. N. Baker
Ada Sehenek
Walter Martin
Nancy Starr
A Moreland
Baker
Walter Shuford
E. Bryan Jones
S. R. Withers
Bryan Jones
Eucre
S. P. Withers
Congress
Minnesota Governor Denounces Subservient Courts at Shiloh Dedication
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota spoke at the Shiloh battlefield dedication, arguing that recent Supreme Court decisions threaten state sovereignty by subserving it to inferior federal courts. He framed the address as part of a larger, enduring defense of civil liberty and the Union, linking it to historic struggles for freedom.
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Invenota
Shiloh
Supreme Court
Jobiso
Sons of Minesota
Iserty
Danube
Balti
Rome
Hove
Northern Carolina Water Co Seeks Growth and Democratic Club Meet
North Carolina Water Co. officials from Morganton attended the meeting as stock subscriptions reach 300000 dollars. Director A M Kistler made a liberal gift. Secretary treasurer J G H Geitner described plans for rapid plant growth. A Democrat Club meeting in Huffman Hall is set for Monday after Mr Bailey speaks. voters may join by giving names to club members.
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North Carolina Water Co
A. M. Kistler
Inf
Morganton
Northern, Carolina Water Co
Kistler
J and
G. H. Geitner
Piedmont
Huffman Aall
Bailey
Catawba Country
A Misnamed Island and the Madagascar Tale
A historical note explains how Madagascar was misnamed as an island by older geographers inspired by Marco Polo. It traces a sequence from Martin Bethaim’s mapmaking errors to later chart corrections, noting Fernando Svarex’s 1505 discovery and the 1581 clarification that only one landmass existed.
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Meetland
Madagascar
St. Lorenz Band
Marco Polo
Afric
Equator
Madascar
Martin Bethaim
Nuremberg
Africa
Fernando Svarex
Ruona
Fland
Gagasear
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W. W. Kitchin
W. C. Newland
J. Bryan Grimes
RB. Lacy
B. F. Dixon
T. W. Bickett
W. A. Graham
F. Aycock
J. Y. Joyner
Insurance
Jas
R. Young
Labor Commission
M. L. Shipman
Senate
3. A. Long
J. A. Rice
Enloe Yoder County
M. Shuford
J. L. Rhyne
R. E Gabriel
H. H. Caldwell
W. F. Gilbert
Sigan
Oia
Fen
Elwood Cox
Claremont College
Mr. Brown
Ridge
Society News
B. C
Cerebus
Etor
Theodosius
New York American
Democrat
Scott
All Grocers
Catan County
Union
W. S. Martin & Co
Miladi
McCoy Moretz
Chattanooga
J. F. Moose & CO
Hildebray, N. C
Hatcher’s
Hatcher Furniture. Co
Hickory, N. C
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