Democratic campaign hopes rise as Bryan support grows
Watauga Democrat reports national excitement for Bryan as New York World notes Republican apathy toward McKinley. Editorial reflects on the Declaration of Independence, U.S. policy in the Philippines, and whether the government remains a republic or becomes an empire. Mentions North Carolina Governor Aycock, Connell, and constitutional amendment margins, plus concerns over child labor in mills and editor Manning theft.
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New York World
Mark Hanna
National Committee
McKinley
Bryan
Mark
United States
Europe
State Board of Canvassers
Aycock
Govenor
Conneill
Bowman
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Old North
Vance Monument Unveiling Speech Lays Honor on Battle
R H Battle delivers an address at the unveiling of the Vance statue on Capitol square. The 1,600 pound marble statue stands 21 feet above the walk, eight and a half feet pedestal, four foot mound, depicting Vance in his debating pose. North Carolina citizens express pride in the commemorative monument.
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R. H. Battle
Vance
8Ate
Tima
Capitol
Powers trial ends in life imprisonment for accessory murder
The six week trial of Wm Powers for being accessory to the murder of Wm Voebel concluded with a sentence of life confinement in the penitentiary. The remark “the way of the transgressor” underscored the judge's stance.
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Wm. Powers
Wm. Voebel
We Wish We Were Women Says An Exchange
In a lighthearted exchange, men envy women’s apparent ease in daily dress and leisure while women imitate men’s daytime freedoms, yet women face social expectations about modesty. The remark notes men can lounge in a shirt and linen pants, while women wear a mother hubbard and remain more constrained.
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Hubbard
Typo in early vote tally boosts party hopes
A misprint in the Morning Post overstated Republican support by 1,208 in this district for the Governor race. The error shifted as the real result shows Democrats leading by about 1,000 votes, dimming Republican optimism and shaping Democratic prospects in the 8th district.
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Morning Post
E. Spencer
Mont Tattering
Judge Conneill Commissioned for Tenth District Judgehip
Governor Russell yesterday commissioned W. B. Conneill as judge of the Tenth district Superior Court to fill the unexpired term of the late L. L. Greene who died in 1898. Conneill will convene his first court in Watauga on September 8. The district includes McDowell Catawba Caldwell Watauga Ashe Mitchell Yancey and Burke counties. The seat has been held by J. W. Bowman since Greene’s death.
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Conneill
Morning Post
Russell
W. B. Conneill
Tenth District
Superior Court
L. L. Greene
Post
Watauga
McDowell
Catawba
Caldwell
Ashe
Mitchell
Yancey
Burke
Greene
J. W. Bowman
Bowman
Peculiar Epidemic Strikes Stanley Town Children
The Stanley Enterprise reports a townwide unusual illness among children, described as severe and hard to manage. It resembles diphtheria and croup but is distinct, posing a clear threat to residents.
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Stanley Enterprise
The Vance Unveiling
A large gathering at the capitol square marked the unveiling of Zebulon Baird Vance’s monument. The piece praises Vance as North Carolina’s sole great son, highlighting his independence, integrity, and resolve against entrenched power, urging young men to emulate his virtues and reject subservience to syndicates.
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News and Observer
Zebulon Baird Vance
Capitol Square
Vance
North Carolina
Two Lives Saved by King’s New Discovery in Ohio
Mrs. George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credited Dr King s New Discovery with curing her chronic cough and saving her life After one bottle her health improved and it cured Mr Long of pneumonia The note highlights the medicine s throat chest and lung curative claims and lists trial offers at Blackburn s Also mentions a Vance monument unveiling parade with Confederate Veterans led by Julian Carr and a large crowd
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
Blackburn’s
Vance Monument
Julian 8.Carr
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Frontline Officers
Twenty nine soldiers write that Bucklen's Arnica Salva cures scratches bruises cuts and wounds as well as burns eruptions and piles. Priced 26 cents a box with guaranteed cure, sold by Blackburn. A progressive farmer reports threshing 5 000 bushels of wheat, suggesting bread scarcity fears may be overstated.
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Blackburn
New Firm New Goods in the County Store
New stock arrives for spring including dress goods silk ribbons laces hosiery hats and a large line of shoes for men women and children. The dealer promotes a rich affordable assortment and claims the best value in the county.
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Robert C. Rivers
Sporok and
Provietor
Manning
Henderson
Landmark
Kittle
East
Gol. Olds
Raleigh
Charlotte Observer
Beaufort
Aberdeen & Ashboro
Beaufort County
Pitt
Salisbury
South
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Keene County
Chamberlain
RK. Z. Linney
Mountain
J. Alten Melyers
Jonesboro
E Sanford
Cartonia
Peter
Hood
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Hague McCorkle Dry Goods Company
Greensboro
N. J
I. W. Richards
North Carolina College
Ree Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
George T. Winston
West Raueieu
N. C
Norfolk
Nathaniel Macon
Macon
B. Webb
Wilkesboro
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