25 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
1
Edward B Almon appears set for a strong victory in the eighth district with Limestone backing included Judge and Mrs Edward B Almon arrived in Athens and the Judge prepares a Sperking tug of this county He is favored to carry every county in the district riding the democratic mule to a likely triumphant victory in the campaign
The article argues W W Callahan, who left the regular Democratic party to run with Palmer Buckner and opposed Bryan, should not seek favors from regular Democrats. It promotes Edward B. Almon of Colbert as a suitable challenger who supports the standard Democratic nominees and soldiers.
A candidate for Congress in the Eighth District outlines his platform, pledging better service, higher agricultural appropriations, tobacco and farm product market division, rural mail routes, and rural credits. He cites eight years as secretary to the district congressman and clerk of the Pension Committee, aiming to continue Judge Richardson’s projects, including the Muscle Shoals development and Tennessee River navigation. The notice also mentions a local wedding of Fred Feild and Miss Eugena Sharp.
The Huntsville Mercury Banner cites the Mont gomery Journal editorials as written by a "political parson" Chilton. It accuses the Journal of duplicating the Moulton Advertiser’s bias in the Underwood-Hobson race, labeling the editorial writer as the political parson and noting a shared pretense of independence.
Jourd White editor of The Moulton Advertiser testifies under oath about Hon Oscar W Underwood speaking in Moulton Alabama before 500 or more residents. White claims Underwood said I am no drunkard, but take my dram during a public address in the presence of high school students and a large mixed audience. Notary W K Harris records the sworn statement dated January 30 1914.
The Guntersville Democrat urges the public to back Judge Almonior Congress, noting he has earned the gratitude of the press and that the press should receive due gratitude in return. The editorial asserts the paper will serve the judge when needed.
An advertisement features Clarence L. Watts urging voters to judge candidates by four questions: Is he Honest, Is he Faithful, Is he Competent, Is he True to the Constitution. The note cites Thomas Jefferson and offers Watts as ready to be judged by these standards.
The unsigned affidavit from Moulton area residents asserts observation of Oscar W Underwood's remarks as quoted by Editor White and offers to testify to the article's accuracy. It criticizes Underwood as untrustworthy and urges the public to judge his suitability for the U S Senate.
The Limestone County Democratic Executive Committee calls a county wide primary for all offices to be held April 6 1914 aligning with the state primary. White voters who support Democratic principles and pledge to back nominees in November may participate. a three member sub committee will set and publish candidate assessments.
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