Votes on High Reflect Corruption in Several States
A Watauga Democrat editorial denounces vote buying in Rhode Island Delaware and Pennsylvania as corrupt practices. It cites Addicks attempts in Delaware and high bribe prices in Rhode Island, arguing that true good government requires strict enforcement of laws and accountability for officials who rely on illicit methods. The piece questions pardons to dying prisoners and warns that corruption threatens the republic.
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Delaware
Ewin Addicks
Addick
Pennsylvania
Hogan
Catholic Church
New Jersey
Honest Convict Returns, Chooses Penitentiary Over Freedom
Governor Aycock pardoned Sam Haden of Salisbury while he was jailed for larceny, amid claims of tuberculosis. Haden, who planned to move to New Mexico, writes that he would rather return to North Carolina and serve his term than live freely in the desert. He declares he will head back to the penitentiary upon receipt of this letter.
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North Carolina
How the Bear Lost His Tail an Indian Legend
An old fox tricks an Indian to fish, then fools a wolf and a bear. The fox steals fish via distraction while the bear’s tail breaks on frozen water, leaving the bear tail-less forever. The fox keeps his tail intact, and the bear learns no lasting lesson. Wigwam stories by M C Judd.
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Sheridan Le Fanu and the Three Ages of Man Tale
A cor respondent recalls Lord Dufferin’s story of the young Sheridan Le Fanu punished for tardiness by his father the Archbishop of Meath. Sheridan’s essay on the Three Ages of Man begins with a quip about the age of innocence and plans for wickedness.
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Sheridan le Fanu
Sheridan
Meath
Sherridan
Castoria Bears The Kind You Have Signature
Scatter your flowers as you go, you will never go over the road again.
The Old Man with the Fish: Scott's Emulsion Ad
The passage promotes Scott's Emulsion of pure cod liver oil as a health tonic for all ages. It claims to bring strength and flesh to consumptives, weak children, and pale individuals, noting children who saw the figure are now adults with children of their own.
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Flies Haunt Hammock As Congressman Quips Hours
Representative Cannon recalls a hot summer hammock session misunderstood by the Chicago Inter Ocean. He notes flies swarm all day except from 12 to 2 when they retreat to the dining room, a quip about hammock hours.
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Cannon
Chicago Inter-wean
Down State
Papers Challenge Pennsylvania Libel Law Critics
The Charlotte Observer criticizes Pennsylvania politicians for a drastic libel law, praising press scrutiny and briefing that no indictments have occurred under the new law. It argues trials expose misdeeds, defending truthful reporting and urging continued journalistic courage. Also includes ads for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver tablets and Locally Quinine cold remedy with endorsements.
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Charlotte Observer
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Press
Proclamation Offers Reward for Boone Potter in Watauga County
Governor Aycock issues a proclamation in Raleigh on April 13 1903 offering 200 dollars for the apprehension and delivery of Boone Potter charged with the murder of A W Howell in Watauga County. Officers and citizens urged to aid in bringing the criminal to justice.
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A. W. Howell
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Charles B. Aycock
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North Carolina
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Farm For Sale Near Skull's Mills Blowing Rock Nc
Two hundred acres on the Watauga River one mile from Skull's Mills on the turnpike road eight miles from Blowing Rock. One hundred acres open land mostly grass with water power and well watered pastures. Present crop reserved. For details contact S W Correy Skull's Mills NC.
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