Democrats Conventions Report Across North Carolina
Long list of county and town elections from May 7. Delegates to state and congressional conventions chosen in Raleigh area and across Forsyth, Wilson, Lenoir, Wake Forest, and other counties. Primaries show strong straight-out Democratic majorities with scattered third party debates and harmony noted in many spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Country
State Chronicle Monitor
Alexander
Orange County
State Chronicle
Huttsworo
Jay
John C. Hughes
County Alliance
Grauam
Holt
Alamance
van Bass
Barnes
Lee
R. B. Dean
H. P. Free
Berg
Thomp
Great Falls
Alrem
J. W. Dellinger
J W. Denmark
N. Bo @roughton
LH. Adams
W. FH. Holoway
E A Womble
W. W. Briggs
W. W. Parish
W. S. Harris
C. 4. Anderson
Alfred Upchurch
A. L. Ferrell
W. H. Snelling
D T Swindell
C. B. Hart
T. A. Partin
W. FE. Ashley
W. R. (Rawford
Jacob A. Pope
Charles Root
T. D. Watson
Lenoir County
Kinston
Lenoir
N. J. Rouse
W. W. Carraway
Allen
Forsyth County
Winston
Forsyth
Buford
Hauser
Clement Manly
C. B. Watson
Wilson County
Wilson
St. Louis
New Light
Wake Forest
J. W. Jones
J R. Holland
K. M. Crenshaw
J. ©. Harris
D. W. Allen
George E. Gill
W. C. Brewer
Democratic Party
Swift Creek
House river and harbor bill debates filibuster tactics
Washington May 5 report on House committee of the whole river and harbor bill with Democratic criticisms of precontracting for future work. Amendments, votes, and swearing in of Kendall in Kentucky segment. calls to strike wartime contracts and 21 foot channel proposals. bill then completed in committee, but filibuster tactics delayed vote. Government crop report notes varied conditions across states. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chronicle
Washington
House
Holman
Indiana
Congress
Dang Fle
E. Leonard
Porg
Huron
Mich
Lake Star
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Lockwood
New York
St. Clair
Catchings
Mississippi
Mississippi River
McCreary
of. M. Kendall
Tenth District
John W. Kendall
Helman
Secretary of War
Harbor of Refuge
Point Judith
R. I
Manitowoc
Vis
Reed
Maine
Harrasackett River
Whiting
Michigan
Great Lakes
Chicago
Duluth
Buffalo
Board of Engineers
O. M. Poe
Carnisle
Minnesota
Tarnsey
Missouri
Chipman
Simpson
O'Neill
Mer. Bryan
Nebraska
Vance Speech Denounces Third Party at North Carolina Rally
Gen Robert Vance delivered a forceful denunciation of the third party at a county court house rally in Aveville County. He denounced the St Louis platform, urged Democrats to stand shoulder to shoulder for North Carolina and praised his soldier record while urging loyalty to the Democratic Party. The audience cheered repeatedly as he declared his allegiance to the Democrats and rejected third party policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveville
Cty
Robert Vance
Ecourt
Demvacy
Himself
Heck
Court House
Council Chamber
Gen. Vance
St. Louis
Congress
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Nurse Arolas
Dixon
State Chronicla
New York
Thos Dixon
Isue
South
North
Mr Dixon
D. F. St. Clairk
Progressive Farmer
St Louis Conference influence dominates local meeting
At a Thursday meeting in Pittisboro, N B Broughton and Otho Wilson spoke on the St Louis Conference demands, praising Polk and Powderly while a private alliance session urged members to join Democratic primaries. Debate raised questions about alliance tactics and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broughton
Polk
Powderly
St. Louis
Alliance
Weather and crops thrive under clear week of sun
The North Carolina weather bulletin reports very favorable conditions for crops and farm work with abundant sunshine and above average temperatures. Eastern and central districts need rain while western areas had light showers. Tobacco planting underway but more rain needed. corn up though stands poor. peanuts being planted. fruit prospects brighten. wheat oats and grasses in excellent condition. Farmers logged six days of hard labor as farming is generally well in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chronicle
Wasuinctos
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Texnessessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
North Carolina Experiment Station
State Weather Service
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Charlotte
J. H. Stockton
Salem
Greensboro
Mendenhalle
Burne Cor
Morganton Township
Sy. Nor Holt
Julian S Carr
S. B. Alexander
Mr. Werald
Craven County
Iron'rie
New Oy
Pitt
Pitt County
Greenville
Skinner
W. B. Moore
Hood
Nera
LL Vances
Clinton
Col
James L Orr
Piedmont “Cotton Mills
Zslone
Piedmont
Martin County
Williamston
N. C
Martin
Farmers’ Alliance
Pittisboro
Ferml
Stave Cinenteie
Plaid
Palsee
John C. Scarborough
Farmers’ Advocate
Peratiet
Lex el Tender Coves
Paleo
Smithfield Herald
Crone E
Canonrona
Fowle
Milas Carr
John L. Bridgers
Elias Carr
Mr. Carr
Currituck
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