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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
In a June 27 1907Watauga Democrat column R C Rivers argues citizens should withhold timber sales to pressure for railroad access. The piece cites German tariff impacts, labor wages, and political endorsements including Theodore G Cobb for Labor Commissioner and debates over Democratic presidential contenders. It also notes Confederate veterans monuments and local public notices.
Notice mentions Rev. F M Hawley a Presbyterian minister from Fulton Kentucky who was cruelly whipped and is a North Carolina native and Davidson College graduate. He is now at his father Dr Hawley's home in Charlotte. Public attention urged to recall the event.
Mr Bryan spoke in Richmond indicating he would seek the Democratic nomination for president if the party demanded it and he judged it to be for the party’s good. The remark drew attention as a prudent course for the party.
The Watnega County Bank at Boone North Carolina shows total resources of 41084.51 with loans 25619.95 overdrafts 371.10 and currency items including cash and coins. Liabilities total 41084.51 with capital stock 1009 and deposits 26347.54. The statement sworn by cashier E S Coffey and attested by J M May on June 1 1907.
President Roosevelt endorses labor unions and a shorter workday advocating an eight hour day for wives and mothers. The Ohio political scene tightens as Foraker returns home to mobilize support and spark a broader alarm in Republican ranks.
A brief note reports that Durham druggists are prohibited from selling cold drinks on Sundays. The item adds commentary on societal behavior, suggesting men prefer folly to wisdom, but provides no further actions or dates.
Fragmentary notice reports the last of eleven men missing in Hampton Roads has been located. A university dissecting hall was destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The logs are insured. The First Baptist Church of Charlotte plans to tear down and replace with a larger, stylish building. A patient credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing a long sore after 40 years.
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