A Democratic Appeal on Tariff Reform and Prohibition
The piece reports on Democratic leaders in Congress urging tariff reform to curb trusts and support free print paper, while Republicans resist, with John Sharp Williams urging signatures to discharge committee action. It includes commentary on Senator Foraker, laboring to address the Brownsville issue, and a local note on liquor advertising attempts received by the Watauga Democrat from A H Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Committee On Ways and Means
John Sharp Williams
House
Williams
Congress
United States
Republican Party
Foraker
Senate
Brownsville
Teddy
Darkeys
A. H. Royden
Salisbury
State Anti-Prohibition League
League
North Carolina
Democrat
A. H. Boyden
Graves Rebuts Hearst Outcry in Democratic Shift
John Temple Graves rejects Hearst’s push and shifts stance in a notable political move. The exchange highlights intra party tensions and Graves’ evolving position within the Democratic arena.
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John Temple Graves
Mr. Hearst
Monument to Maine Federal soldiers unveiled at Salisbury
A monument honoring Federal soldiers from Maine buried in Salisbury Cemetery was unveiled on the 8th. Twenty three distinguished Maine citizens attended the ceremony and Salisbury residents extended proper courtesies.
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Maine
Salisbury
Representative Hammond Sees Johnson Nominated for President
Representative Winfield Scott Hammond, famed for defeating McCleary in Minnesota’s second district, expresses strong confidence that Governor Johnson will be nominated for President and win the election.
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Winfield Scott Hammond
Congress
McCleary
Minnesota
Johnson
Morganton Woman, Organist for 28 Years, Dies in Sanatorium
Mrs. E. B. Claywell of Morganton died in a Statesville sanatorium after years as organist at the local Methodist church. She was the daughter of the late Dr. W. M. Roby of the North Carolina Conference. Traskell Copeland, son of Capt. J. W. Copeland of Statesville, died at his father's home by a self-inflicted pistol shot. He was seventeen and no reason was issued for the act.
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E. B. Claywell
Morganton
Statesville
W. M. Roby
North Carolina
Traskell Copeland
J. W. Copeland
Prohibition Rallies At Local Churches Announced
Prohibition rallies planned at Bethany and Mt Calvary churches next week and May 24 at Mt Calvary feature speakers Hon L H Michael W S Farthing Elder B F Jones and Profs M and W D Farthing with songs and talks. Neighboring churches and Sunday schools invited. Salem to host Methodist Orphanage site offers 165 acres at 100 per acre with main building cost estimate 18000 to 25000.
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Bethany
L. H. Michael
Batherwood
Farthing
Sweet Water
Mt. Calvary
B. F. Jones
Idaho
W. D. Farthing
Winson Salem
Notice of sale in Watauga County by execution
In North Carolina Watauga County T F Yates vs Noah Hedgepeth and Clemmie Hedgepeth. by execution from the Superior Court dated April 6 1908 I will sell on Monday June 1 1908 at the Boone courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash an eighth interest in 50 acres adjoining Atlas Hedgepeth S P Worley and others known as Richard Hedgepeth land in Laurel Creek Township to satisfy judgment of 16 55 plus 5 55 costs levied February 18 1908 Sheriff John W Jodges and D S C L Shoemaker in charge
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North Carolina
Watauga County
T. F. Yates
Noah Hedgepeth
Clemmie Hedgepeth
Superior Court
Watauga
Boone
Atlas Hedgepeth
S. P. Worley
Richard Hedgepeth
Laurel Creek ‘Township
N.Y
Bible Stolen From Dying Child Sparks Grim Question
In Raleigh a dying child’s Bible, a gift from Sunday School, was stolen by her father who sold it for alcohol. The child, near death, asked what she would tell Jesus when he asks what happened to her Bible, a stark moment reflecting neglect and hardship.
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Raleigh
Suneday School
Ines
Jesus
Receiver appointed for Old Nick Distilling Company
In the Federal Court at Greens boro Judge Boyd appoints R. Stradwick as receiver for the Old Nick Distilling Company on petition of a Baltimore stockholder who brings suit to settle the corporation’s affairs.
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Greensboro
Boyd
R. ©. Stradwick
Old Nick Distilling Company
Baltimore
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as effective for cuts scratches bruises and piles. It notes quick healing and mentions J. M. Hodges as the seller.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
J. M. Hodges
Senator Taylor Declines Denver Convention Role
Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee declines to participate in the Denver Convention amid ongoing clashes between Democrats and Prohibitionists. He states he will not get involved in the political fight.
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Bob Taylor
Tenneseer
Denver
Ey Dently
Congressional pool formed to push 20 million dollar building bill
A Congressional pool has been formed to secure passage of a twenty million dollar public building bill. There is no law prohibiting pooling by members of Congress.
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Congressional
Poll tax disfranchisement hits Guilford County voters
The Industrial News reports 800 to 1,000 residents disfranchised in Guilford County for non payment of poll tax, with most said to be Republicans. Two blocks in Atlanta's business district burned, causing about 1.25 million dollars in losses. Taft and Teddy referred to as the gold-dust twins for their advertising skill.
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Guilford County
Atlanta
Taft
Teddy
Local pupil faces severe injuries after collision
A Winston Grade School pupil, ten years old, was struck during an incident with another girl and thrown against a tree. The doctor reports a fractured skull and the condition is listed as serious. The editor vows to publish and defend the paper against the unnamed troublemaker, condemning the act as unmitigated scoundrel.
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Flien Southern
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Hodges
A vintage note praises Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup tasting nearly like maple sugar and claimed to ease coughs without constipating, while promoting gentle bowel action to expel cold. It also mentions Michigan politics with Bry an and Governor Johnson and questions Democratic stance.
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Kennedy
J. M. Hodges
Michigan
Bryan
Johnson
Taft Supporters Question President's Preference
Kansas Republican leader Frank P. MacLennan says they back Taft because they believe the President supports him. The comment hints at a broader question about whether party loyalties would shift if the President favored Booker T. Washington.
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Taft
Frank P. MacLennan
Kansas
Booker T. Washington
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Chicago
Indiana
John W. Jodges
C. L. Shoemaker
East Boone
Eady
L. L. Critcher
H. C. Miller
Blowing Rock, N
Tennesse
Knoxville
Tenn
White Pine
Mort
Lunflet
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Wood É Johnson Occitana
Morristown
Tennes
New Orleans
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
East Tennessee
East Tenn
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
W. C. Correy
V. P
Havaman, Cash
N. J. Mast
Pres
THE
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
M.D
Blackburn Hotel
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