Taft Nominated as Roosevelt Walks Out at Convention
At Chicago June 22 Taft was renominated by the Republican convention after Roosevelt supporters sat in silence and abstained from voting. Roosevelt later accepted a separate independent nomination as organizers planned a new party, aiming for a national convention in August.
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Murdered Infant Suspect Couple Bound Over in Ashe County
Jefferson notes from a 19th century report state Adolphus Rose and his wife, both from Hore Areek in Ashe County, were jailed on murder charges for their six month old infant found dead in bed two weeks prior. Only 30 cents on arrest. Rose reportedly had a forgery past. the wife, 18, and Rose, about 24, showed low intelligence. A prior missing child and alleged dream recollection linked to the case. The couple remains in jail awaiting grand jury action as neighbors suspected foul play. The report also contains a long humorous aside about South Carolina.
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Baltimore Convention Sparks Showdown Over Temporary Chairman
The Baltimore convention scene shifts as a heated fight erupts over Parker as temporary chairman with Bryan's arrival imminent. Harmon, Underwood, and a progressive bloc push for unity yet resist minority control, while Clark's delegates complicate the arithmetic amid Tammany and Murphy chatter. A death and a wedding fragment pepper the page.
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Parker Chosen Temporary Chairman of Democratic Convention
Judge Allen B. Parker of New York was selected temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention by a nine vote plurality. Opponent Ar Bryan failed to rally support. Other candidates were Senators Ollie James of Kentucky and C Gorman of New York. Parker won 31 votes, James 20, Gorman 2.
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Waxhaw Locals and Visitors Reported in Journal Correspondence
Miss Clemle McCain of Tennessee is visiting Mr. W. R. Stesle. Mrs. Rollinson and daughter with Mrs. Dr. Stalvey of Conway South Carolina visit. Miss Myrtle Broome of Concord stays with relatives. Miss Harriett Mason of Ladonia Georgia visits Miss Attion Osborne. Frank Sherrill spent days in Shelby. Miss Maggie Sturdivant of Monroe visits Mr. C. S. Massey. Mrs. D. Sikes visits Rocky River Springs. Many a man who is on prayer is short on weights and measures.
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Pranks of Doctors Over Prescriptions in Watesboro
The Messenger recounts tales of thirsty Black men mocked by doctors in Watesboro days ago. A sick wife and a misfilled prescription lead to gags about brandy, jugs, and a supposed “weription” that ends with men told to drink Browe ok water at home.
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Deserty Winston Republican Grip Deserts Family Case
Wilkes county man arrested in Wilkesboro on desertion charges after a preliminary hearing. Bert Austin testified for the defense. a related indictment for perjury was filed with Barnes, the pair held on $200 bond awaiting Wilkes county Superior Court. A found valise held a Mormon Hymnal Bible and a British bulldog pistol. Local updates note social visits and gatherings at Stallings home with Miss Flossie Moore and others.
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Mission and Education Meetings Across Churches
A regional plan from a conference of the Union Hapital Association and Winsgate school trustees outlines Mission and Educational sessions at several churches. Dates span July 1 to July 25 with locations including Mt Harmony Hopewell Bhiloh Monroe North Moore West Monroe Olive Branch Marehville Union Hethel Macedonia Meadow Branch and more. Speakers listed include Braxton Craig L Preslar G dy Merrell and others.
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No Title Yet From Chesterfield Political Meeting Clash
Rough recounting of a Chesterfield gathering where Governor interrupted Judge Jones as Mo J Hough enforced decorum. Two statements read, Jones and Jones offered replies to prior speeches while Governor Reed read Bennettsville remarks. About 1,000 people attended the improvised rear platform event with orderly conduct noted amid tense exchanges. Meanwhile a separate incident in Charlotte reports Tom Adams, a black elevator operator, hanged himself using trouser straps in a jail cell after a vault-related death by his own device.
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Marriage of Rollins and Austin at Baptist parsonage
Mr J L Rallings and Mrs Metta Austin of Monroe married Wednesday evening at o'clock by Rev Braxton Craig at the Baptist parsonage. Rallings is a prominent Monroe citizen, native of South Carolina. Austin is daughter of the late Jacob S Little of Lanes Creek township and well regarded by many friends.
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Senate approves bill for monthly cotton statistics report
The Senate passed the House measure directing the census bureau to publish monthly data on cotton consumed in manufacturing, baled cotton on hand, active cotton spindles, and cotton imports and exports with country of origin.
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