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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

2

Foolish Trinity Students Mock Editor in Effigy

A NRC editorial criticizes Trinity College students for burning an effigy of Editor Josephus Daniels after Dr. Bassett’s resignation was not accepted. It urges dignified public expressions of support via resolutions to be published by the News and Observer. The piece calls the act foolish and predicts readers will realize its folly.

Trinity College Ac Josephus Daniels Bassett Dr. Bassett News and Observer Daniels

Trustees Weigh Bassett Resignation Controversy

An editorial voices mixed public confidence in Trinity College amid Dr Bassett's ongoing dispute. It urges unconditional resignation and urges trustees to act wisely for the college's safety and prosperity, noting loyalists and critics among the faculty and community.

North Carolina Appointments Listed by Congress Members

The North Carolina congressional delegation assigns members to committees including Claude Kitchin on Claims and expenditures in the state department John H Small on Merchant marine and fisheries and expenditures on public buildings W W Kitchin on Naval affairs T F Klutz on Post offices and post roads E W Pou on District of Columbia and reform in the civil service C R Thomas on Public buildings and grounds E Y Webb on Education patents RN Page on Reform of the civil service and expenditures in the interior department J M Gudger Jr on Alcoholic liquor traffic and treasury expenditures. A note mentioning deafness treatment claims Hall s Catarrh Cure with a sales pitch follows.

North Carolina Claude Kitchin State Department John H. Small W. W. Kitchin T. F. Klutz E. W. Pou District of Columbia Civil Service Charles R. Thomas E. Y. Webb RN. Page Interior Department J.M. Gudger, Jr Treasury Department G. B. Patterson

Roosevelt's Message draw from North Carolina editors

The News and Observer lauds Roosevelt's clear, vigorous style and notes the Panama canal focus while criticizing the Panama real history. The Charlotte Observer finds the message well written but mainly a year in review, endorsing forestry and rural delivery while omitting Appalachian reserve specifics. The Morning Post praises clarity and directness, calls it strong though not flawless, and urges immediate Inland Waterway action. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, E.W. Grove's signature is on each box. 250

Roosevelt Congress North Carolina The News and Observer White House Panama Question Panama Canal Grant Republic of Panama Panama New York Istralas Northern Securities Company Citizers Star Charlotte Observer Editotie Po West Appalachian Morning Post Tosterday Appalachian Forest Reserve E.W. Grove

State Prison Directors Inspect Halifax County Farm

W E Crosland and J P Kerr with J S Mann visited the State farm in Halifax county after a three day inspection. Kerr said cotton was late this year and frost came early limiting yields to about a half crop, with 700 bales from 1400 acres. Corn will be the only full yield but prices may be low. The forthcoming annual report should be creditable, with a possible cash and farm surplus of 6 to 70000 dollars from cotton and corn.

W. E. Crosland J. P. Kerr J. S. Mann Halifax County News and Observer Mr. Kerr Kerr Roanoke

Death of John R. Morris in Baltimore hospital

The North Carolina traveling man John R. Morris died in a Baltimore hospital after a year of knowing his fate. The Charlotte Observer lauds his intellect, generosity, humor, and fidelity to family, describing him as a noble, fearless, widely read man whose loss is deeply felt by friends and the press.

John R. Morris North Carolina Baltimore Charlotte Observer Horatio Dane Observer Goa

Electric Bitters Promised To Ease System Troubles

A promotional notice depicts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets claiming it tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver and purifies the blood. The ad offers 50 cents with a money back guarantee from E T Whitehead & Co Druggists.

E. T. Whitehead & Co

Extra Session Closes Amid Cuban Reciprocity Wait

Washington December 7 1903 The Do Nothing extra session ends with no acts passed as Republicans face adjournment. Cuban reciprocity moves to regular session vote on December 16 with potential ratification by December 26. Democrats criticized tariff policy while Senate and House clash over adjournment. Panama canal treaty expected to pass after debate. Panama’s foreign minister delivered treaty to Colon and Panama City officials. treaty later adopted unanimously. American warship to bring the document home. Secretary Hey consulted with Colombian envoy Reyes regarding Isthmus affairs, awaiting Bogota instructions for a definitive proposal.

Washington, D.C Congress Senate House Cuba Williams Canada Morgan Columbia Carmack Cannon Panama United States Colon Aee Junta Gudger Hey Reyes Herran State Department Bogota

A Costly Mistake Publicity Ad for Dr King’s Pills

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache and liver and bowel troubles. It promises gentle yet thorough relief and notes a price of 25 cents at E T Whitehead Co’s Drug Store.

Dr. King E.T. Whitehead , Co

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