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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
9
The Third North Carolina congressional district shows strong Democratic support for Hon. Charles L. Abernethy. Voters, towns and hamlets express readiness for his election, with supporters touting his record of delivering district improvements and urging turnout to secure his seat.
District newspapers express strong Democratic support for Hon. C. L. Abernethy in his bid for Congress. Editors praise his record and predict success, noting a unified district stance with no critical columns observed.
Democratic candidate Charles L. Abernethy pledges to open and deepen North Carolina harbors and waterways as a war measure. He targets Beaufort Morehead City Oriental New Bern Swansboro and Wilmington alongside connected rivers to boost transport for producers and the war effort. He vows to work tirelessly in Congress for district state and national interests.
Readers in the district show strong confidence that Abernethy will win the election. Local Democrats express unified support and expect his victory to be secured in the upcoming vote.
The candidate Charles L. Abernethy gains strong support in the Third District with Democrats enthused he backs President Wilson and the administration. Backers urge continued vigilance as the race proceeds, praising Abernethy as energetic and capable of delivering for the district.
A local political note reports that demiugrats are backing Abernethy with liberal support across the third district, signaling growing party cohesion ahead of the upcoming election.
As the Third Congressional District primary nears, support for Hon. C. L. Abernethy grows. Backers cite his integrity and ability, and he promises to back the Wilson administration and secure equitable government benefits for the district and state.
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