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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
The Commonwealth urges caution over alleged rings and unfairness at the Halifax county Democratic convention. It recalls past populist temptations, warns against division and premature moves, and pleads for unity to avoid prophecy of doom from long political battles.
Senator F K Simmons was reelected chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee in Raleigh highlighting his service as State Chairman. He had signaled a wish to step down to focus on duties in the U S Senate, urging Democrats to stay within party lines and oppose bolting or independentism. Also an advertisement touts Hancock's Liquid Sulphur as a cure for various skin diseases, sold by E T Whitehead & Co.
The New York Herald surveyed Democratic committee members on the top issues for the 1904 campaign. Respondents stress opposition to trusts, tariff reform, and imperial concerns. calls range from anti-trust measures and tariff revisions to government ownership and retrenchment, with emphasis on protecting workers and challenging Republican policies.
John E. Osborne of Wyoming argues vigorous Monroe Doctrine support will lead the coming campaign while Jeffersonian Democrats vow not to abandon Kansas City platform issues. The Sentinel notes broad agreement among Democrats on the defining issues and needed unity.
Edward Seventh was crowned King of England on August 9 after a gap caused by his illness. The event sparked great enthusiasm among the English people. Queen Alexandra reportedly looked not more than thirty five as Edward regained health and readiness to rule.
After conferring with friends I announce I am a Democratic candidate for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. This is subject to action by a Democratic State convention that may assemble to nominate against Judge Clark. Tuomas N. HI.
In Camp Number 2 at Tittery North Carolina on August 13, 1902 two white convicts Moore and Spivey fought over a trifling matter. Spivey used an iron bar to crush Moore’s skull in multiple places, Moore died within minutes. Both were serving murder terms. the slain man had escaped years earlier and killed guard Shaw during recapture. Spivey is held in irons.
A Morven North Carolina dispatch dated Saturday August 9 reports the first new bale of cotton this year sold for 10 cents per pound. It was grown by Press Ratliff and bought by J L Little and Co. Morven claims the first bale in the state last year also sold there.
Qualified as executor before Halifax county Superior Court, S D Bradley notifies all claims to present by August 1, 1903. Debts to estate should be settled promptly. Dated July 25, 1902. S D Bradley, Executor of B M Bradley.
Five rental listings in East Scotland Neck and Roanoke area with monthly prices. 11th Street offers a five room EHouse at five dollars, 10th Street East Scotland Neck four room at five fifty, another 10th Street East Scotland Neck four room at six hundred, Roanok Street four room at four dollars, and 7th Street four room by Hinnarp and House.
In Halifax County North Carolina the S. N. Shirt Company and D. Jones and Sons sue for three thousand six hundred eighty two dollars for work and breach of contract in shirt manufacture. An attachment warrant has been issued returnable to the Halifax County Superior Court on September next. defendants must appear and answer by the eighteenth of August 1902. Signed S. M. Gary Clerk Superior Court.
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