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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
4
The Monroe Journal is a Tuesday and Friday newspaper founded in 1894 by G M E P Beasley and published from The Journal Building at Jefferson and Beasley Streets. It lists a yearly price of $1.00 and a telephone number 12.
A petition circulated nationwide argues that war harms soldiers and families more than it benefits. it urges President to prevent conflict with Mexico, accusing greedy interests of risking American lives. Women nationwide call for stand against war and demand measures to avert war at any cost.
Clarence Poe praised the Democratic mass meeting as a sign of progress across North Carolina from mountains to coast. He noted no new faction formed and party differences eased. He cited issues like primaries, taxation, constitutional amendments, roads, penal reform, rural credits, and gains in education, agriculture, health, and morals.
President Wilson unofficially indicated he expects the Huerta commander at Tampico to salute the American flag following the arrest of American marines, with Rear Admiral Mayo demanding the gesture. John Lind, Wilson’s Mexico envoy, arrived aboard the Mayflower and prepared to brief Wilson and Bryan as cabinet plans proceed.
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasthluss Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to drive out malaria and build up the system and serves as a true tonic and appetite enhancer for adults and children.
Local papers discuss the Seventh District battle for Congress with editor Roland F. Beasley of Monroe and incumbent R N Page as leading candidates. Debates over May versus August primaries and campaign finance spark cross county commentary from Asheboro Waxhaw Raleigh Wilmington and Statesville.
The Local Markets notice announces a tax sale on Monday May 4 1914 at noon at the Monroe courthouse for properties in Monroe North Carolina. Listed owners include Major Akers Junious Alston Columbus Austin ate Blount Wil Blount Wade Cress Henry Crowell Wil Cuthbertson Wm Hasty Jane Horn Wm Horn John L Massey James Michell and wife Dock Rorle R A Simmons Sol Starnes Ina Peach Mrs L J Boyte and Crowell tax collector. Amounts owed are shown opposite each name.
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