Republican Power Plays in North Carolina Foes Graft Tariff Tactics
A partisan overview argues Republicans seek state power to control election machinery and court the North Carolina electorate. Roosevelt’s endorsement of Taft is cited as avoiding tariff issues while practical men aim to “fry the fat” from tariffs. The piece notes Marion Butler and Spencer B. Adams opposing the state GOP chair, warns Cox voters could hand over election oversight, and highlights labor unity behind Democratic aims with Gompers opposing the Republican platform.
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Roosevelt
Taft
North Carolina
Spencer B. Adams
Marion Butler
Gompers
United Garment Workers
Cox
Political Edict Asks North Carolina Voters To Back Cox
The letter discusses Aycock and Whitener, citing the Mercury's critique and defending Aycock’s dignity. It condemns Cox as aligning with Republicans, notes Bailey’s strong campaign speech, and reports a Democratic Club formation in an event with about 250 members and named officers.
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J. W. Bailey
Opera House
A. C. Link
D. H. Russell
J. W. Blackwelder
W. J. Shuford
W F. Bruns
R. M. Pitts
W. P. Huffman
D. E. Whitener
E. Killian
J. H. P. Ciley
G. M. Barger
E. B. Cline
E. L. Shuford
Cox Lied About Favors and Governor Nomination
Hildebrand, editor of News, accuses Elwood Cox of seeking party favors and using false pretenses for an appointment. She vows to oppose Cox by supporting Kitchin if Cox runs, calling him a gentleman in past.
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Cox
Elwood Cox
Kitchin
Hildebrand
News
Local notices from Boone on September court and industry
Judge Murphy presided in the first court with no special cases. The State Lime Co of Pennsylvania likely abandoned its oil boring after reaching 700 feet. Most public schools in Watauga are now in session. L. B. McNeal sold his house to the Appalachian Training School and is building a smaller home on land bought from James Winkler. The Methodist parsonage is being repaired.
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BF. Aycock
Aycock
Hendersonville
Mike
Leon College
Mr. Aycock
Whitener
Mercury
Hickory
Chas. B. Aycock
Baptist Church
Stick
Click
Murphy
State Lime Co
Pennsylvania
Watauga
L. B. McNeal
Appalachian Training School
James Winkler
Methodist
Brother in the Dumps Advertises Sale of Paper Outfit
A fragment from a Henderson based paper notes an announcer offering sale of the paper, outfit, and goodwill after twenty-one years of service. The message cites weariness and a desire to avoid further grind, with a buyer warned a bargain awaits. Also cites Daniel of Virginia quoted on party outcomes and tariff fears in Roanoke News remarks about snowths under tariff.
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Henderson
Sold Leaf
Daniel
Virginia
Philadelphia
United States
Roanoke News
Speech of Hon J W Bailey at Huffman Academy
A large audience heard Hon J W Bailey speak at Huffman Academy of Music Monday night as he revisited North Carolina politics and national issues. He contrasted Taft and Roosevelt, condemned the Republican party and tariffs, and praised William Jennings Bryan.
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Huffan
Elwood Cox
North Carolina
Republican Party
Holden
Russell
Taft
Papa
Roosevelt
Pierpont Morgan
Sagamore
Hill
Jeyku
Hyde
United States
Olney
Chamberlain
Balfour
Bailey
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Sangamon
Abraham Lincoln Jones
Lords of
Wall Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Claremont College Notes Introduce New Faculty Members
Signor D Anna spent Sunday in Salem visiting old friends once a Salem Academy instructor. The primary department grows with Miss Chadwick Miss Sourbeer to lead Sunday Bible study Miss Ballew aiding Prof Aull. Dr Murphy to organize a Bible class soon. Mrs E B Menzies leads elocution. promising developments and several new students. Natalie Ballou Richmond, Virginia native and Roanoke Female College graduate, joins Claremont to chair Mathematics and Latin after a prolific teaching career at Byrdaville Hampton Warsaw Rockville Westminister and other institutions.
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Democrat
Signor
D’anna
Salem
Salem Acadedy
Miss Chadwick
Miss Sourbeer
Miss Ballew
Aull
Murphy
E. B. Menzies
Claremont College
Nantalie Ballou
Richmond
Ballou
Virginia
Roanoke Female College
Danville
Berlitz School
Baltimore
Pensional Saint Maurice
Fonthey
Switzer
Univeriste de Fenoble
Genoble
France
Rnch
Byrdaville
Hampton Female College
Warsaw Female College
Rockville Institute
Maryland
Westminister School
Richmon Richmond
Claremont
Hebrew New Year Closing Notice by Local Firms
Messrs L E Zerden and Har is Sachs and Sons will close their business houses Saturday to observe Hebrew New Year. The stores will reopen Monday as the holiday ends.
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Messrs. L. E. Zerden
Haris Sachs & Sons
Warning Against Poorly Made Food Articles
Consumers should beware food articles produced by ignorant persons in a haphazard manner as such products are likely to harm health.
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J. Bryan Grimes
R.B. Lacy
B. F. Dixon
T. W. Bickett
W. A. Graham
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J. Y. Joyner
Jas. R. Young
Labor Commission
M. L. Shipman
Enloe
Yoder County
J. M. Shuford
J. L. Rhyne
R. E. Gabriel
H. H. Caldwell
W. F. Gilbert
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Govenor
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Democratic Club
Boone
J.W. Bailey
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Claremont College Notes
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Talore
McCoy Moretz
Stationery Movement
van Dyke
Eaton, Crane & Pike Co
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