Taft Wins National Victory With Bryan Becoming Senate Hopeful
Local election results show Taft with 321 electoral votes and Bryan at 162, amid Democratic gains in several Republican states. North Carolina remains Democratic by about 40,000, while Republicans win three Congress seats. Watauga County counts show Cowles 221 votes and Wellborn 69, with Democrats leading the county ticket overall as the Ansonian reflects on Bryan’s enduring national relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Col
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio
Indiana
Montana
Nebraska
Colorado
Bryan
United States Senate
Kern
North Carolina
Charles H. Cowles
Congress
H. M. Wellborn
Senate
Smith Hagaman
House
Roy Gragg
Reg. of Deeds
Ragan
Sheriff
G. W.N. Thomas
Lucky Weaver
L. M. Trivett
Co. Coms
L. A. Green
E. R. Eggars
Thos
L. Day
Eggars
Senator Carmack Dead After Tennessee Gubernatorial Fray
Nashville dispatch reports former U S Senator Edward Ward Carmack was shot and killed in a street duel by Robin Cooper, a young attorney, after editorial tensions over his criticism of Col Cooper and the alleged Democratic machine. Cooper was wounded, Col Cooper detained at police HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Duncan B. Cooper
Tennesseean
Carmack
Power and money drive a party to the white house
The Greensboro Record argues that New York remains pivotal and money power always wins, citing Cleveland’s 1892 rise and noting that business owners and capitalists who can borrow create the political majority, influencing every presidential election since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Greensboro
Two Deaths In North Carolina Rural Community
On November third Mrs. Ann Winebarger of George's Gap died after a 14 month illness at about 64. She was a Baptist and widow of Able Winebarger, married around 1845. Burial occurred at home on November fourth with funeral by Rev. J. H. Farthing. Her husband expresses gratitude to helpers during the long vigil. The next day Isaac Storie's eldest son William Storie died of stomach cancer, likely just over 50, leaving a wife and several children. Funeral by Rev. Wellington Swift at Beaver Dame Reene's family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Winebarger
George's Gap
Able Winebarger
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Farthing
Wm. Storie
Isaac Storie
Wellington Swift
Beaver Dame
No Laugh on Us and the Election Wit from Nashville
The Nashville Tennesseean column argues partisan rejoicing over election results is misplaced. It states governing outcomes impact all, regardless of party, and notes virtue or intelligence can affect profits and endurance. The piece ends with a tobacco ad for Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
A Bigger Man Than Ever Before
The Winston Sentinel notes that William Jennings Bryan, though thrice defeated for the Presidency, remains a figure of great influence. It argues his impact on national affairs and political policy surpasses many Presidents, noting fear from his possible presidency but praising his lasting influence and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Sentinel
Bryan
Republican Party
Jay
Webster
Calhoun
Blaine
Winston Sen Linel
Presidents faiths and the tariff debate in 1912 records
A church paper catalogs presidential religious affiliations noting Episcopalians, Unitarians, Presbyterians, and Methodists among leaders, with four presidents unaffiliated. It cites Jefferson as a possible free thinker who believed in God, Lincoln’s reverence, and Van Buren, Garfield, and Roosevelt with specific church ties. The piece shifts to Taft era politics, tariff critique, and predictions about voting dynamics and Bryan’s electoral prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paina
Episcopal Church
George Washington
Madison
Monroe
William Henry Harrison
Tyler
Zachary Taylor
Franklin Pearce
Chester A. Arthur
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Millard Filmore
Andrew Jackson
James Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
James K. Polk
William McKinley
Grant
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
Jefferson
Lincoln
van Buren
Dutch Reformed Church
Garfield
Disciples 'Church
Roosevelt
Reformed Church
How to Gain Flesh By Emulsion Claim
An advertisement asserts that persons can gain a pound daily by taking an ounce of Scott s Emulsion. It says the emulsion kickstarts digestion, enabling better absorption of ordinary food and resulting in rapid weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott's Emulsion Snuff Ad Claiming Quality
Advertisement promotes Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff as the best snuff with high grade tobacco, careful curing, and a claim of pure Scotch snuff of the highest quality for complete satisfaction.
Farm for Sale Near Jonesboro Tennessee 103% Acres
One mile south of Jonesboro Tennessee is a 103% acre farm with half timber, three springs, neatly fenced, a five room brick house in a good neighborhood. Suitable for any profession. Priced at $3,500 with half down and balance to suit purchaser. Contact Disocral office Boone North Carolina or J H Taylor Jovestoro Route 2 Tennessee for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Tenn
Boone
N.C
J. H. Taylor
Jovestoro, Tenn
Public Sale of Registered Short Horn cattle and Berkshires in Abingdon
Public auction in Abingdon Virginia on November 24, 1908 offers 35 head of registered Short Horn cattle, including young heifers and bulls, plus Berkshires ready to service. Sale rain or shine. catalogues on request from TM B. Dale Louisville Kentucky. Also a separate mortgage sale notice from E F Bingham at Boone North Carolina describes lands to be sold November 27, 1968 for $1,608.75, with detailed field boundaries and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshires
Farrow
B. Dale
Louisville
East Market St
A. J. Combs
M.A Combs
Watauga
N.C
E. F. Bingham
Register of Deeds
Court House
Boone
S. J. Price
Buckey
S. J
Price
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Tuuesday
Waséa
America
Ansonian
Senator Carmack
Reene, N. C
Johnson
Catt Lied
Wl St
Abingdon
Watauga County
Watau
John
M. B. Blackbur
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
Tonn
Valley of
East Tennessee
Adrear
East Tenn, Real Estate Company
Tennessee
A. P. Brinkley
W. H. Stapp
Shecitizens Bank
Elk Park
N. L. Mast, Pres
W.C. Corey, W.P. G.P. Hacamay, Cash
Watauga County Bank
N. C
Boone, N. C
J. M. Hodges
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!