When a Presidential Election Could Go to Congress
The article explains what a deadlock in the electoral college would mean, how the House would vote by states, and how the Senate would select a Vice President if needed. It outlines possible outcomes, including succession plans, and notes the uncertainty if the process reaches nonstandard steps or courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Charlotte Daily Observer
Charlotte
Atlanta Journal
Wilser
Roosevelt Aluras
Taft
Utah
Vermont
Roosevelt
Wilson
Coolidge
Davis
Nebraska
LaFollettee
LaFollette
Solid South
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Montana
Dakotas
New York
House of Representatives
House
Wyoming
la Follette
Senate
Dawes
Bryan
Frazier
Ladd
Shipstead
Mangus Johnson
Hughes
Supreme Court
Hayes-Tilden
White House
Mail Service Now Boone to North Wilkesboro
The Boone to North Wilkesboro mail service is nearly complete providing a 10 30 a m arrival in Boone and a 12 30 p m return. It links with trains heading down state and improves daily newspaper delivery times for Winston-Salem Greensboro and New York editions. Postmaster Farthing notes mail for the Wilkesboro route should be in by noon to allow 30 minutes for mail preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
N. Wilkesboro
No. Wilkesboro
State
Winston-Salem Journal
Greensboro Daily News
New York
Charlotte Observer
Farthing
Wilkesboro
Blond Bess Opines On Dick’s Looks And Office Tenure
Blond Bess notes Dick’s improving looks before Christmas and he replies it’s a yearly habit. The piece also states he will continue to hold office until a successor is elected.
Five North Carolina constitutional amendments to be voted on
General election next Tuesday will ask voters to approve five acts. These include the Port Bill creating a state port commission with 8.5 million in bonds for coast and inland waterways, the sinking fund amendment using auto and gasoline taxes for highway debt, the Patterson bill raising legislators’ pay to 10 per day, a mortgage taxation amendment for homesteads under 8000, and a soldier homestead act issuing bonds up to two million to finance homes for World War I veterans.
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North Carolina
Port Commission
Patterson
Frank Grist
Caldwell
Training School News Items Highlight Chapel Talk and Basketball
The Training School welcomed Capt. E F Lovill for a chapel talk. Prof D D Dougherty, treasurer, is improving. District Missionary meeting at Valle Crucis drew Boone attendees. H M Loy led a mountain trip with Tryon High School seniors and Training School teams. Boone girls won 36 7. boys 84 38. A reception followed at Lovill home. An odd visit occurred when a fifteen year old colored girl arrived seeking Mrs Moretz.
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E. F. Lovill
D. D. Dougherty
Methodist Church
Valle Crucis
Boone
H. M. Loy
Tryon High School
Gaston County
Seca
Lovill
J. M. Moretz
Cove Creek
New Power Plant Goes into Operation
Residents celebrate the New River Light and Power Company’s new plant on the Middle Fork of New River three miles from town. The modern facility, with all new machinery, received an official inspection by electrical engineer David Shearer who praised the installation by R. F. Tate and McKinney Ayers. 24 hour service is planned after break-in.
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New River Light and Power Company
Middle Fork
New River
Carolina
David Shearer
Shearer
R. F. Tate
McKinney Ayers
Woodmen Chiefs Meet With the Boone Camp
The Boone camp of Modern Woodmen of America hosted M. L. Tremain and district deputies on Friday night October 24. Dr. Everett A. Lockett spoke, praising the camp’s membership and scenery. Nine members were initiated, and Tremain’s party then visited the Daniel Boone monument before returning to Winston-Salem.
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Boone
Modern Woodmen of America
M. L. Tremain
F. M. Brown
Greensboro
J. H. Williams
Kinston
J. G. Smith
Farmville
J. C. Evans
Meery Hill
T. S. Moore
Charlotte
R. S. Owens
Everett A. Lockett
Daniel Boone Monument
Tremain
Winston-Salem
Merica
Recent Proceedings in the Mayor's Court
James Miller was fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness and liquor possession. Burt Godsey and Carl Payne faced liquor possession and license issues with fines and appeals to the Superior Court. Letcher Teague and J. H. Cook were fined five dollars and costs for operating without a license, with appeals noted. R. L. Honeycutt and Zeb Farthing were released on costs after affrays.
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James Miller
Bond
Burt Godsey
Carl Payne
Letcher Teague
J. H. Cook
R. L. Honeycutt
Zeb Farthing
Desperate Clerk Bargains With Bargain Hunting Boy
A clerk pressed by desperation offers the world with a fence for a nickel to a bargain hungry boy. The boy responds with curiosity asking to see it, showcasing a quirky exchange in a thrift minded moment.
Miss Moretz Delighted with New Help Amid Work
Mrs. Moretz expresses satisfaction with the arrival of new assistance as she continues her duties. J. M. Downum notes the pleasant messages and light conversation accompanying the work, including a brief song.
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Billy 2Orne
Ates
Sheville Citi
North Wilkesboro
Blond Bess
Casatays
Thomas W. Bayard
T. H. Caraway
W. E. Borah de
Woodman
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