Finley: Democratic Congressman Candidate From North Wilkesboro
Thomas Brown Finley of North Wilkesboro born November 6 1862 in Wilkes County is a prominent lawyer and Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh District. He traces pioneer Yadkin River roots, is related to notable figures, educated at Finley High School and Davidson College, licensed 1885, and known for civic industrial leadership and clear public advocacy.
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Thomas Brown Finley
Wilkes
United States
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Finley
Mr. Finley
Finley High School
Lenoir
Davidson College
Col. Geo. N. Folk
Bryan Says Preparedness Parade Lacks Significance
New York World reports William Jennings Bryan told 2000 Norwegian-Americans at Brooklyn Academy of Music that three key issues face the U S and Norwegians can help. He endorsed woman suffrage, condemned liquor traffic, and urged peaceful policy while noting Ford’s presidential candidacy surpasses parade importance.
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Bryan
New York World
William Jennings Bryan
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Republic
America
Sweden
United States
Norway
Nobel
Run
New York
Congressmen quarrel over Birth of a Nation skirmish
In Washington last week a clash occurred between Representatives Nichols of South Carolina and Lehrbach of New Jersey in a hotel restaurant over the film The Birth of a Nation and race questions. Nichols struck Lehrbach, who later apologized and the two men reportedly reconciled. Such floor quarrels were common in older Congress.
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Nichols
South Carolina
Lehrbach
New Jersey
Washington
Nicholls
Lehrback
Lobiback
Congress
Dispose of Unmarried Women Debate at Royal Society
London dispatch May 16 reports Sir J Athelatane Baines proposing after the war to send 600000 unmarried English women to colonies as a palatable solution. J W Nixon notes war effects on vital statistics, including a drop in natural increase from 1912 to 1915.
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London Dispatch
Royal Statistcal Society
J. Athelatane Baines
England
Germany
J. W. Nixon
Old Guard Controls Gop After Roosevelt Defeat
The New York World argues the Vermont and Pennsylvania primaries show Old Guard dominance. It contends Hughes is their chosen nominee, created by Crane Gallinger Root Penrose Barnes Cannon and other leaders, who will control the Chicago convention and the campaign slate. It warns the nominating battle is a party leadership maneuver.
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Roosevelt
New York World
Hughes
Vermont
Roosell
Old Guard
Roosvelt
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Taft
Chicago
Reacionaries
Republican Party
Root
Fairbanks
Burton
McCall
Bryan Will Report for News World at Democratic Convention
Former candidate Bryan plans to attend the 1916 Democratic National Convention as a reporter for The New York World rather than as a Nebraska delegate or alternate. A Democratic Primary is set for Union County on June 3, 1916 to nominate county and township officers and General Assembly delegates, with a possible second primary on July 1 if needed, and lists polling officials across precincts.
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William Jennings Bryan
New York World
Nebraska
Bryan
Union County
General Assembly
Preccinet
North Monroe
W. J. Howle
N.C. English
Frank Paisley
South Monroe
Duncan Huntley
P. B. Blakeney
S. Richardson
Wingate
H. Kemp Helms
W. P. Griffin
Thos. Evans
Marshville
T. C. Griffin
A R. Edwards
B. H. Griffin
Olive Branch
A . A. Guddy
M. C. Austin
G. W. Simpson
Euto
W. W. Pusser
Goose Creek
H. M. Farr
G. A. Long
Goone Creek
Lonnie Tucker
MB Baucom
J. M. York
J. J. Orr
J. M. Tomberlin
J. W. Rallings
Sandy Ridge
Sam Redwine
J. ©. Humoycutt
W. A. Boe
W. Sandy Ridge
J. D. Hemby
H. McManus
DeLanin
G. W. Sutton
Thos
Hudson
Crane. Waxhaw
J. M
Candidacy Announcements For Union County Offices
A flood of Democratic primary candidate notices from Union county list bids for county commissioner sheriff recorder and other posts. Names include W L Hemby L R Helms Bishop L Clark Geo S Lee Jr G B Caldwell J O Steele G W Davis M L Flow Lee D Robinson John Thomas Helms W A Hubanks R B Cuthbertson Henry M Presson J C Laney J W Griffith M C Long W G Long T K Davis R L Stevens A Be Helms P L Plyler F M Sutton W D Bivens C C Sikes Philip Whitley M J Harkey N Price Rosser Wolf J M Niven and others. Several pledge support conditional on the Democratic primary held June 3 1916.
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Recorder
M. L. Flow
Congress
Union County
House of Representatives
Seventh
Lee D. Robinson
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Journal
Henry Ford
Middle West
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W. L. Hemby
L. R. Helms
Monroe
Bishop L. Clark
Geo
Lee, JR
G. B. Caldwell
J. 0. Steele
G. W. Davis
John Thomas Helms
W. A. Hubanks
R. B
Cuthbertson
H. T. Baucom
Henry M. Presson
J. C. Laney
Luther W.lliams
J.D. M'Rae
W. D. Lemmond
J. H. Boyte
C. B. Barden
J. W. Griffith
Eile
Register of Deeds
M. C. Long
W. G. Long
P. P. Ross
W, Smith
T. K. Davis
R. W. Elliott
T. B. Fin Wilkesboro
N.C
Recorder’s Court
R. L. Stevens
I Wey Nanos
Pr Secutorney
Recorders Jeet
Ure
A. BE. Helms
Plyler
Monroe Township
F. M. Sutton
W. D. Bivens
C. C. Sikes
Philip Whitley
Sandy Ridge Township
M. J. Harkey
J.N. Price
Rosser Wolf
J. M. Niven
Vance Township
B. Bivens
Adentist, Ashville, Ete
Caroline Bank Puitaing
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Matthews
R. L. Payne
Old Postoffice
Jower Union Drug Co
W. B. Houston
Pitteciatch Building
Court House
W. B. Love
Attorney - At -Aw
G. M. Smith
Tnien
Lemmond
Offee
Old Library Room
N. C
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