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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
2
The Watauga Democrat reports on Democratic primaries August 1 and county convention to unite the party under common rule. It notes Greensborough State Convention endorsements for McNeill and Bryan and Aycock, and critiques trust policies, tariffs, and Roosevelt beef with editorial cautions on wealth and governance.
A late phone message from Wilkesboro reports the election of Adams to the Republican State Chairmanship at the Greensboro convention held on Tuesday. The result, if true, strikes a hard blow to Congressman Blackburn and his allies who fought hard for the position, as the gathering is described as the most turbulent Republican meeting in the state.
Mr Armour places his yacht at the disposal of Princess Alice and her husband during a stay at Kiel. He dismisses Roosevelt's claims about his packing house as a feint to gain 3 million dollars in patronage aimed at east mail farmers and mechanics, a group Roosevelt had condemned in The Winning of the West. Armour is said to be related to the cowboys.
The Democratic party of Watauga county is called to meet in Boone on Saturday, August 4th at 12 o'clock noon to nominate a Senate candidate, a member of the Legislature, and county officers. Township primaries and conventions will elect executive committees. attendance invited for those favoring economical county government and opposing ring rule. July 4, 1906. J.C. Fletcher, Chm. Ex. Com.
The House Republicans amend the railroad rate bill by striking the pipeline clause and the Senate, after resisting, passes the bill. This yields regulation relief for the Standard Oil Trust due to Republican votes in Congress.
The text cites a melodramatic warning that the Republicans, at the first session of the 59th Congress, sowed only wind and will reap a whirlwind in autumn, or something equally as good, implying political consequences.
A seller advertises a large quantity of top quality nursery stock in pristine condition, including choice acclimated varieties. The offer promises better terms than rivals and trees fresh from soil, undried and unwithered. Comply Moretz N C R D No 1 Box 3.
Taylor and Mast announce a full line of coffins and caskets in all sizes kept in stock with reasonable prices to suit all users at Valle Crucis, North Carolina.
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