Democratic State Ticket and County Slate Names
The document lists a Democratic state ticket with Governor Aycock and others including Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes and State Treasurer B R Lacy. It also names county officers Edgar Coffey Wiley Swift John Green W L Hendrix Calvin J Cottrell Jones C Greer Thomas F Cook and commissioners Hugh A Dobbin Will W Hotselow James P Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Aycock
Wayne
D. Turner
Ire
Hate
J. Bryan Grimes
Pitt
B. R. Lacy
Wake
Ate
B. F. Dixon
Cleveland
Edgar 8. Coffey
Senate
Wiley H. Swift
John Green
Treauher
W. L. Hendrix
Calvin J. Cottrell
Burveyor
Jones C. Greer
Cormnet
Thomas F. Cook
Hugh A. Dobbin
Will W. Hotselow
James P. Taylor
Laying the Balls. C N-W Railway work begins at Lincolnton
Work starts at Lincolnton on laying cross ties and rails for the standard gauge Carolina and North Western railroad. Rails will run in two directions from Lincolnton, with narrow gauge rails atop standard ties until completion. Surveyors push extension 60 miles toward Kentucky and Tennessee to connect with trunk lines, then extend to the coast with distributing points at Alickey, Gastonia, Chester and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Carolina & North-Western Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alickey
Gastonia
Chester
Gastonia Newe
Republican Vice Presidential slate under rapid changes
The Republican ticket faces swift edits with names scrubbed and replacements requested. Charles Emory Smith is erased, the Enquirer yacht purchased after a $20,000 payout to grease interests, Secretary Long erased, and Chandler claims he read Fairbank’s praise laden Neely recommendation. Roosevelt could be drafted if the GOP moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Emory Smith
Enquirer
Hazel
Secretary Long
Chandler
Fairbank
Neely
Roosevelt
Public notice on medical cure claim fragment
An OCR fragment quotes W J Baxter of Brook North Carolina claiming cure from piles after fifteen years using DeWitt's Witch Hazel. The text is incomplete and ends mid sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. J. Baxter
Brook
N.C
Col Waddell speaks in Boone on Sunday next
In a letter the writer urges Watauga county citizens to attend Col A M Waddell’s speech in Boone next Monday the 18th. He defends Wilmington’s 1898 riot, accuses Republicans of misrepresentation, and argues white eastern North Carolina safety depends on truth about Wilmington events. He warns voters to seek fact, seek fairness, and avoid deception in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Watauga County
Boone
A. M. Waddell
Wilmington
Harbors
North Carolina
Carolina
Leo Rrr EO Po
Col
Waddell
Watanga County
East
Col. Waddell
A Fast Bicycle Rider Pain Relief Product Ad Double Feature
A bicycle rider’s guide touts Backlen's Amica Salve as a cure for pains from accidents and skin ailments, claiming it heals injuries and feeds sores. The ad pitches its price at 50 cents and credits Blackburn, Hanna and the armor trust with political commentary on campaign influence and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
New Election Law Registration Details and August Ballot
J C Horton notes changes under the new law Chap 507 Laws of 99. Election timing registration period and eligibility are laid out for August 1900 and November 1900 ballots. Also mentions Constitution Amendment vote and the political impact of German votes and Bryan’s influence in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Superior Court
United States
J.C. Horton
Inks on Russia China Clash and Nevolent Rule
A harsh note criticizes Russia for intervening in China and warns of rebellion by Chinese against Czarist guidance. The speaker casts Russia as benevolent, yet implies overreach and potential unrest stemming from foreign intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Woman Faces Peril and Cures by Electric Remedies
Mrs. J. B. Hunt of Lame Ridge Wisconsin was told by her doctor there was only one chance to save her life from a severe stomach ailment and yellow jaundice. After gall stones formed she worsened until using Electric Ritt ers she fully recovered. The ad touts it as a stomach liver and kidney remedy curing dyspepsia loss of appetite and more, priced at 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. B. Hunt
Lame Ridge
Wis
Blackburn
McKinley Reelection and U S Zone of Influence Claim
A fragment questions if reelecting McKinley will leave Uncle Sam without a zone of influence and remove a few million Chinamen within two years, indicating wartime fears and foreign policy anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haus
McKinley
Sam
Remedy That Cures Rheumatism Promoted In Ad
An ancient belief links rheumatism to a demon inside. The ad states Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures rheumatism with quick relief after one application. It claims hundreds testify to its truth and notes sales through local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Blood Purifier DeWitt's Little Early Risers Endorsed
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the easiest method to purify the blood and invigorate the system. It claims the pills cleanse the liver and bowels, with Coffey Bros and Phillips & Son listed as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dewitt
D. J. Moore
Millbrook
Ala
Corfey Bros. Phillips & Son
Coffey Bros, Phillips & Son
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Watauga Democrat
Tarraway
Robert C. Rivers
Tendentel Public Lastraction
Wm. 8
Robern
Henry B. Varner
Davidson
Lranelin McNailis
New Manover
Samuel Rogers
Echeeiorie
W. B. Councill
Hugh McLean
Harnett
Lee
Overman
Rowan
C. & N-W. Railway
Wadde
Nicarguan Canal
Supreme Court
Hanna
Armor Trust
W. R Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
Coffy Frps
Phillipa & Son
Capitol
Republican Party
Congress
Mark Hanna
Philadelphia
Hay
Germany
New York
Hill
Kansas City
Bryan
Just Sincil Stee
Hood
H. le
Tomanda
Hamilton
N. L. Mast
Admr
Lw, Todd
Geo. P. Pell
Todd & Pell, Attorneys AT Law
Jefferson, N. C
Watauga
Coffey’s
J Court
THE
North Carolina College
Agricoligre
Acata
Raleigh
George T. Winston
West Rauzion
Roberts
C. B. Webb
Miller
Wilkesboro
Corrry
Moretz
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