Watauga Demrat State Ticket Listing 1900
The notice lists Democratic candidates for the 1900 state ticket including Governor Aycock Secretary of State Grimes State Treasurer Lacy State Auditor Dixon Public Instruction Patterson Commissioner of Labor and Printing Varner and other district and judicial candidates such as Councill Hugh McAban Overman and Lee Overman with their counties and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Grimes
Witt State Treamhers
R, Lacy
Waleo
State Auditor
F. Dixon
Cleveland
Macon
Tenth
W. B. Councill
Oe Cae
Lance
Dan Hugh McAban
Amet
Lee
Overman
Rowan
Railroad Proppects and political rally notes
Report on survey progress from Cook's Gap to the Blue Ridge led by J K R Ervin of Lenoir with a potential forty to forty five mile line for Watauga county If adopted the route will demand heavy investment yet ease beyond the ridge The piece also criticizes Republican efforts to suppress Aycock supporters urging Democrats Republicans Populists to attend the rally featuring Aycock Fields Patterson Blackburn and Price tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Ervin
Lenoir
Cook's Gap
Blue Ridge
Lenedir
Tennessee Line
Watauga County
William A Barber
South Carolina
New York City
Watauga
Aycock
Fields and Patterson
War end forecasts clash with stubborn foe
A crude, incomplete dispatch from a wartime page notes repeated predictions of a quick victory by Manila and Pretoria yet the enemy remains unmoved. The brief fragment hints at optimism fading as battles continue and plans fail to meet expectations.
Bryan Likely Wins Nomination in Wake of Political Hype
The piece argues Bryan is effectively nominated, predicts wide support from currency tariff reformers, and notes attempts by Republican campaign managers to block his seating. It recalls a Wichita Democrat warning Bryan would be blocked if elected, and includes a local anecdote about old churchmen fishing amid temperance debates.
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Dave Hill
Boork Cochran
Alelve Bryan
Bryan
Shelving
Wichita
Kans
Goebel
Kentucky
Newton
Railroad Mass Meeting At Boone June Fourth
A mass meeting of Watauga citizens interested in building a railroad through the county will be held at the courthouse in Boone on Monday June 4 at 11 o clock a m. The railroad company proposals will be submitted and prominent speakers will address the meeting. Every citizen who supports development of the region should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Court House
Boone
Uproar Over Cuban War Support Highlights Boer Question
The writer argues Congress backed Cuban revolutions and war while showing hesitation on Boer revolutions, claiming Afrodescendants dominate Cubans and criticizing British claim versus Spanish rule. The piece questions whether Americans will wait to see Boers ground down before action.
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Spain
Roberts of Utah Seeks Swift Congress Action
Congress should speedily consider the claim of Mr. Roberts of Utah for his seek in being turned out of Congress. Roberts has a large and growing family to support.
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Congress
Roberts
Utah
Millheim resident saves girl with One Minute Cough Cure
W. 8. Musser credits a local remedy for saving a dying child from croup. The advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as harmless and fast acting for coughs, colds, bronchitis, grippe, asthma, and throat troubles. Also notes Baptist Female University trustees elect Rev. John E. White as president, a North Carolinian highly qualified for the role.
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Musser
The
Baptist Female University
John E. White
A Fast Bicycle Rider Seeks Relief From Injuries
An observed ad style summary notes cyclists suffer cuts sprains and bruises from crashes and praises Bucklen Amica Salve for pain relief and healing. It highlights carriage of chapped hands lips burns ulcers and piles with a 50 cent price and retailer Blackburn. Also mentions Clarke’s resignation and reappointment by the Governor of Montana and a testimonial praising Kodol dyspepsia cure from W R Wilkinson of Albany Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Cores
Blackburn
Chamberlan
Early battle over presidential control and virtue
A brief remark notes Webster Davis praised McKinley as all right only when not controlled by bad men. The quip suggests no president is right if influenced by bad forces, reflecting political critique of leadership and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
Mr. McKinley
Dyspepsia Relief Endorsed by Missouri Clerk and Recorder
J B Watkins, Clerk and Recorder of Chillicothe Missouri, reports twelve years of severe dyspepsia improved by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He praises its digestion aid and recommends it to others, noting Coffey Bros, Phillips & Son as sources.
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W. R Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
Phillips & Son
J.B Watkins
Chillicothe
Coffey Bros, Phillips & Son
Middle of the Road Populists Veer Into Party Collusion
The Cincinnati Populists drift toward a centrist stance creating friction with the Democrats while showing signs of collusion with the Republicans. The shift signals a realignment in local party politics as factions test loyalties and strategies ahead of upcoming elections.
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Cincinnati
Stereotyped Party Tickets Feature Baptists on Both Slates
The report notes both Republican and Democratic gubernatorial tickets include Baptist candidates. It underscores the cross party presence of Baptists amid the 19th century political arena.
Protest of the Republican papers against the pauper trust
A sharp remark notes it is amusing to read Republican papers condemning the pauper trust and observes that outcomes hinge on where the ox is gored, implying selective outrage based on interest and place.
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Republican
Ox Fa
Mor gan gains on Nic aragan bill in Senate action
Mark Hanna backed by Republicans, Democrats win report to Senate on the Nicaraguan bill. Senator Morgan vows to push it this session. Also an ad notes Dr King s New Life Pills claiming to boost strength and brain power, sold by Blackburn.
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Mark Hanna
Senate Committee On
Woman cured by Electric Bitters after grim warning
Mrs J B Hunt of Lame Ridge Wisconsin faced grave stomach trouble and jaundice as gall stones worsened. A doctor said only surgery could save her but after starting Electric Bitters she recovered fully, restoring stomach liver and kidney health. This remedy, priced at 50 cents, is offered with guaranteed results.
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J. B. Hunt
Lame Ridge
Wis
Blackburn
Real estate tax sale in Wa tauga County North Carolina
W A Calaway sheriff sold property July 6 1899 in Blowing Rock N C. Purchases include full lot in Allen Jones name for 1898 taxes and three fourths interest in Hellen Wilson lot plus one quarter in J A Bull lot for 1897 1898 taxes. Redemption expires Sept 6 1900. Sheriff's deeds to be issued if unredeemed. May 5 1900. CU E Tersin purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
North Carolina
W. A. Calaway
Said
Blowing Rock
N. C
Allen Jones
Hellen Wilson
J. A. Bull
Lalso
A. J. Pearson
E. Tersirn
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Watauga Demrat
Robert C. Rivers
Eprror
Tarraway
Charles B. Aycock
Wayrte
W. D. Turner
Manila
South Africa
Aait
Scott
Bbwcew
York
Railroad Mass Meeting
Nator Clarke
Montannana
Just Swell
Watnage County
G. W. Roppine
Tnt Nuria Carolina College An
Tern
Linof
Norrions
Raleigh
George T. Winston
West Raveien
N.C
Banner Elk
Jler
Wilkesboro
Taleo
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