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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
At Fairview Nebraska William J Bryan learned he lost his bid for the presidency. Early returns showed a strong Taft showing, with New York and Greater New York count helping Taft offset Bryan. Mrs. Bryan and supporters waited for fuller news as a telegraph began shaping the result.
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan facing electoral defeat with managers predicting Ohio and Indiana trends. It notes signals from Indiana and Ohio showing Democratic gains, Bryan's personal precinct-majority success, and his quiet demeanor as returns came in. He mingled with visitors in the sun parlor and library, awaiting final results.
Born 1857 in Cincinnati. Graduated Cincinnati High School 1874 and Yale College 1878. Admitted to Ohio bar 1880. Held multiple legal and governmental roles including solicitor, judge, solicitor general, circuit judge, dean, and war secretary. Served as Philippine Commission president and Cuba provisional governor. Republican presidential candidate 1907 and 1908 election winner.
William H. Taft cast ballot number 371 at 4 41 p m this afternoon at precinct H second ward. The polling place was inside a plumbing shop located at 2009 Madison Road Cincinnati Ohio.
A photo shows Mr. Taft entering the voting place and another as he leaves. Before voting he presented Judge Brower a letter from the board of election supervisors stating his vote would be legal in that precinct. The ruling rested on Taft's last Cincinnati residence at the old Walker home near the polling place, whose residence portion has since been destroyed.
President Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. vote at Sleets Hall in Oyster Bay before 9:30 a.m. The President, after casting ballot No. 141, chats with bystanders and departs for Sagamore Hill with his son, who votes ballot No. 142.
Governor Patterson said authorities know who fired the shot and who placed the rope around Captain Rankin’s neck as a special grand jury investigates depredations. He promised to present evidence in court and curb lawlessness amid a large, coordinated action by about 35 men involved.
Three more prisoners were brought in today for safekeeping at Memphill. The incident follows earlier transports and underscores ongoing custody transfers.
A Mt Airy North Carolina merchant endorses Doan's Kidney Pills claiming they cured back pain and kidney discomfort after a dull ache and irregular secretions. The testimonial notes purchase at Ashcraft Drug Co and price fifty cents with Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents.
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a digestive aid that digests what you eat and makes the stomach feel better. It promises simple treatment with a short course and offers a guarantee. The product is sold by J. H. Gwyn.
Notice from a partnership formed with Dr. Chas. Loiprenc for the practice of medicine and surgery. It states that all accounts must be settled prior to July 13, 1908, and that passes or receipts should be provided accordingly.
James Barker a well known farmer of Stokes County was struck and killed instantly by a Norfolk and Western train at a crossing near Walnut Cove. The curve crossing and downhill approach likely caused the accident. Barker, aged father of five, died at the scene while his horse escaped unharmed.
J. W. Hutchison of Lexington killed himself this morning after a Paris marriage to Mrs. Nannie Swenford was revealed. He had sought legal advice to annul the union but, failing that, he drank and shot himself, saying he knew nothing of the marriage until told. Both families are prominent locally.
An old advertisement touts Witt's Carbolized Walnut Salve as a quick healer for bruises scratches sores and burns and claims it is especially good for piles. Sold by J. H. We.
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