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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1916

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Aftermath of the North Carolina Primary in Raleigh Style

The piece reflects on the first legalized state primary in North Carolina, urging all Democrats to unite behind the nominees and work for victory in November. It notes Bickett’s strength, the influence of preprimary conventions, and warns against complacency as the general election approaches. It also mentions the asylum investigation scheduled for June 8 led by Governor-elect Ricketts.

North Carolina Gov- Raleigh Central Hospital For the Raleigh Rickett

Re Elect Kitchin Victory Sparks Democratic Support

General satisfaction runs through Democrats from leaders to workers over Congressman Kitchin’s reelection. The idea of retiring the House Majority Leader seemed foolish to all, given his personal fitness and the potential harm to party unity in state and nation. News in Newxam.

Kitchin Congress House Newxam

Timekeeping and eyewear offer from B W Martin Jeweler

A local ad touts watch repair services promising first class work with a satisfaction guarantee. It urges customers to obtain glasses at prices starting one dollar per pair from B W Martin Jeweler in partnership with E T Whitehead Co.

B. W. Martin

Majority Leader Carries Wilson County and Bertie District

The results show Claude Kitchin leading by about 8,000 in the district, with Bertie home county nearly 200 for the floor leader. Halifax, Northampton, Wilson, and other precincts reported strong margins for Kitchin, while Carter Lacy and other state offices trailed in this heavy Republican-leaning year.

Wilson County Bertie Claude Kitchin Mitchell Lenoir Kitchin Green Edgecombe Wilson Halifax Northampton Warren Commonwealth Roanoke Rapids Raleigh Board of Elections Bickett Enfield Judge Hartness

Littleton Vote Totals Reported for Wilson and Marshall

Election results list Wilson and Marshall as the winning ticket with a solid majority and Kitchin Mitchell Daughtridge figures showing county and candidate tallies. Final counts include high scores for McKinnon Hartness Lacy Manning Shipman and Graham with several other names registering votes.

Solid Cte Wilson and Marshall Kitchin Mitchell Daughtridge

Nomination results show governor race majorities listed

Vickett leads at 34 with others like Hariness 1 Grimes Chirk 705 Mann 568 and many more tallied. Marshall 20 Kitchin Bickett 147 Daugint ridge IST Griz Hartness 6 Clark 1 Toreyn 137 Calvert 10 Sinis 7 Jones 91 Manning 66 Shipma 180 Dellinger Lee Boyd 243 aham 193 Hobbs 223 McKinnon 107 You McClenaghan 3P Wilson 328 342 Mitchell CONOCANARA.

Palmyra Wilson Marshall Kitchin Mitchell Bickett Daughtridge Grimes Hartness Clark Lacy Mann Calvert Sinclair Jones Manning Shipman Detlieger Lee Boyd Graham Hobbs McKinnon Young McClenaghan Weldon Lacey Dellinger Jbgood Rickett Grimes Hartness Littleton Vickett Hariness Grimes Chirk Enfield Marshall Kitchin Bickett Daugintridge Griz Hartness Toreyn Sinis Shipma Dellinger Lee Boyd Aham You McClenaghan Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Wilsort Scotland Dillnger McKizman

Brinkleyville Township Vote Tally Fragment

Poll book fragment lists candidate tallies for Brinkleyville Township including Wilson 172 Marshall 172 Kitchin 1 and 1 Daught ridge 61 Grimes 129 Hartness 2 Clark a9 Lavy 165 Manning 152 Shipman 129 Dellinger 46 Lee 176 Boyd 3 Hobbs 14 Meinion 1 Young 6 McClenighan 41 and others with scattered figures.

Brinkleyville Township Wilson Marshall Kitchin Mitchell Bickett Daughtridge Grimes Hartness Clark Lavy Mann

Kitchener and Staff Lost Off Orcadiens

London June 6 Admiral Jellicoe reports little hope of survivors from His Majesty's ship Hampshire sunk west of the Orkneys. Earl Kitchener and his staff were aboard en route to Russia. Four boats seen to depart in heavy seas, only a capsized boat and some bodies recovered.

London Earl Kitchiner Hampshire Orkneys Russia Jellicoe Admiralty Herbert J. Savill R. N Lord Kitchener

Hughes Running Ahead But Fears Roosevelt In Nomination Skirmish

Chicago June 5 Progressives anxious to nominate Ted dy and end drama early. Hughes leads in votes but short of nomination. Singhes faction plans mass meeting tomorrow to issue badges and press delegates. COLLINS TO BE RESENTENCED. Edward Collins, convicted of deputy Hawkins murder, faces possible re sentence by Judge Stacy after Supreme Court refused new trial, awaiting jail in Halifax.

Chicago Hughes

Detectives Agency Seeks Members in North Carolina

The Virginia and Tennessee Detective Agency invites applications for membership from localities in North Carolina. It lists precincts including Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Scotland Neck and numerous names and numbers, offering services to collect debts and furnish commercial reports, with pay and fees noted.

North Carolina

Halifax Court Opens as Judge Stacy Presides

The June term of the Halifax Superior Court convened in Halifax with Judge H P Stacy of Wilmington presiding. A large Monday crowd attended, jurors were sworn, and several cases were disposed of including guilty pleas and a four month sentence for larceny.

Superior Court Halifax County Halifax H. P. Stacy Wilmington J. HM. Darden Spring Hill Stacy Sam Basil

Cheaper Gasoline Promises Overland Efficiency

An Overland Model 83 owner tested fuel use on an 80 mile trip with three aboard to Rocky Mount and back, finding only 4 gallons consumed. The report notes 18 miles per gallon as claimed by Overland owners. G. Weeks and Mr. Clee Vaughan are mentioned. Vaughan, a grocer, was briefly ill but improving and has an advertisement readers should see.

Rocky Mount

Villa Death Reported After Battle Near Guerrero

Pancho Villa died on April 10, or so claims a Mexican named Navarez of Las Cruces in a tale told to General Pershing. Navarez said he drove the wagon that carried Villa from the Guerrero engagement several weeks ago.

Namiquipa Mexico Columbus N. M Pancho Villa Navarez Las Cruces Pershing Villa Guerrero

Rural letter carriers hold meet at Rocky Mount

Rural letter carriers of the district held their annual meeting in Rocky Mount on Tuesday May 30 a federal government holiday. The district includes Warren County and the northern portions of Halifax Edgecombe and Nash counties along the Wilmington Weldon railroad. Attendance was small. regular business was conducted and delegates and alternates to the State Convention were appointed.

Rocky Mount Warren County Halifax Edgecombe Nash Wilmington-Weldon

Norfolk man charged with enticement of labor

Mr. R. Staton of Norfolk formerly of Scotland Neck was arrested Monday by Officer Winslow on a warrant charging him with enticing labor from this state. He posted bond and is to appear in court here next Saturday.

R. Staton Norfolk Scotland Neck Winslow Bond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arto North Caro Ughtridge Prima E. L. Daughtridge N. C Democratic M. L. Shipman Commissioner Labor and Printing Roseneath Township Edgecombe County T. W. Bickett Ernest F. Young Dunn Kitchener Roosevelt Teddy Federal Commissioner of Education Randleman Sweeny Nelson Brown Otis Walter Jenkins A. R. Word Ranse White All Carson J. H. Darden Foreman W. E. Marks C.J. Davenport A. E. Bobbitt W. W. Grickell N. A. Brown J. J. Wyehe J. A. Dickens C. F. Marks Juo. Phelps J. W. King O. P. Stallings J. L. Barkley A. T. Dickens W. E. Carter Joe Minshew L. T. King C. E. Drake Mr. Berry McCullom Chas. M. Stedman Greensboro Vaughan Clee Vaughan Clee
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