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The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

4

Beasley and Preston Primary Defeats Highlight State Politics

The Monroe Journal reports on Roland Beasley of Monroe and E R Preston of Charlotte losing in state party primaries. It argues defeats reflect candidacy conditions, not merit, and praises Beasley as independent and dedicated to popular rights despite the outcome.

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Primary May 16th Shows Irregular Ballot Practices

H. D. Stewart denounces irregularities at the primary noting voters not in state two years, underage voters, and poll tax list inconsistencies. He reports ballots torn in halves and tickets marked incorrectly while rooters aided illiterate supporters. He urges clean elections.

Local Markets Cotton and Produce Prices Cited

The article lists today’s market prices for long and short staple cotton and various produce. Turkeys, hens, roosters, guineas, butter, hams, beeswax, white and colored peas, and cane seed are given with ranges. It warns prices may change daily and suggests calling merchants for daily figures. It also notes a liniment product price of 25 cents and up to a dollar.

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