Editorial Attack on Public Works Graft and Simonds Policy
The editorial denounces wasteful spending and tariff politics tied to rural carrier pay, post offices, and road schemes. It argues against Senator Simmons and Overman, condemns public building graft as the Pork Barrel, and urges a systematic, fiscally prudent approach while praising Governor Aycock’s stance against entrenched favoritism. It also notes a murder case in Nashville and a social trend on footwear in New York and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Halver Beasley
Monroe Journal
Caroline Liemardt
Simons
OPK
Beavers
Simmgie
Overman
Salisbury
Coustessian
Owe Arautaant Hatory
Wayne
Elmer Reader
Pension
Mid Harbor
Observer
Warren
Wyming
Tle
Aldrich
Wyoming
Senate
Charlotte Observer Mi
Washington
Sevayard
Mms Hord
Congress
North Carolina
Microbe of Cancer Rumor Sparks Political Outcry
A garbled report alleges a cancer microbe was identified and claims a congressman used free postage for propaganda. It accuses Taft of exploiting postal funds and printing at public expense amid a scandal involving large envelopes and shipments, criticizing government waste.
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Washington
New York
Webb's Secretary and Visitors Travel North Carolina Ties
Mr. Webb's secretary and Mrs. Conder host a group from Monroe Union and Charlotte. G M Merritt of Linden has returned to Florida after visiting R F D 6 in Union County. Merritt praises Florida tracking life while noting ties to North Carolina prior to departure. W C Ritch of Charlotte and son M L Ritch visit Mrs. Conder. the younger Ritch spends part of his vacation in his native county.
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Webb
G. M. Merritt
Linden
Film
R. M. Conder
Florida
Merritt Mkes
Monroe
Union County
North Carolina
John Hargett
W. C. Ritch
Charlotte and Son
M. L. Ritch
BE. ¥. Webb
Sth
Conder
Ritch
County
Jefferson man named vice consul to British Columbia
J. B. Colvard of Jefferson was appointed last week as vice consul for British Columbia with headquarters in Vancouver. Colvard has served as secretary to Representative Coughton, and it was the seventh district congressman who secured his appointment to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Colvard
Jefferson
British Columbia
Vancouver
Young Colvard
Representative Coughton
Congress
Colvard
Lightning Fear Declines as Franklin Proved It Safe
A discussion on lightning fear compares historic beliefs with modern understanding. It notes storms threaten mainly due to ignorance, outlines how lightning travels from west to east and targets high points, and lists protective measures such as multiple grounded conductors and avoiding tall structures during storms. It also mentions weather-driven safety in cities versus country areas and ends with a note on fashion trends for women featuring longer coats.
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Clark University
Kineh
Handred
Psixty
Pranklin
Jose
Breat
Germany
Lpor
Unitedates
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