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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1918
Page
12
Charles L. Abernathy announces he will seek Congress in the June 1 primary after Hon. George E. Hood withdraws due to health concerns. Abernathy recalls forming a friendly campaign with Hood and asks Hood’s supporters to back him. He notes past cooperation and asks for continued support in the race.
The piece champions Democratic voters power to choose their candidate for Congress over party conventions. It endorses Hon. Charles L. Abernathy, arguing his long service and support for President Wilson will mobilize about 90 percent of true Democrats to vote June 1 in the Third District primary for a congressman seen as capable and principled.
A Democratic voter writes that hundreds of Hood’s friends will back Hon. Charles L. Abernethy after Hood withdraws from the race. The letter expresses admiration for Hood since boyhood and pledges support for Abernethy, who vows to prove their choice wise when elected to Congress.
The piece urges Democratic voters in North Carolina's Third District to rally behind Hon. Charles L. Abernethy for Congress. It portrays him as a constructive leader with district and national interests at heart and notes former candidate Hood’s withdrawal to boost Abernethy’s nomination and apparent broad support.
Six reasons praise Mr. Abernethy as a loyal Democrat trusted by the people of the Third District. He is depicted as familiar with local needs, constructive in aims, and a strong supporter of President Wilson. The piece argues a win in Congress would reflect Democratic unity and confidence in Wilson’s administration.
The article argues opposition to Hon Charles L Abernethy stems from a few politicians who prefer convention selection and oppose the primary. It defends democracy and voter choice, saying the district should let Democratic voters decide their candidate rather than party insiders. The piece frames Abernethy as a proponent of the primary and criticizes convention-based control.
Noted community leader D E Henderson calls for Democratic support for Abernethy in a local election, urging coordination across party lines to back the candidate in upcoming ballots.
Craven County Attorney D E Henderson endorses Charles L Abernethy for Congress in the Third Congressional District. He praises Abernethy as honest industrious and democratic urging primary support on June 1st and arguing true friends of George E Hood align with Abernethy. He emphasizes Abernethys willingness to let the people rule and predicts a large district sweep.
Friends of Cong Geo Hood urge votes for Charles L Abernethy after Hood withdraws due to illness. They note Abernethy has been a loyal ally to Hood and expresses confidence that most Hood supporters will back Abernethy, aligning with President Wilson.
The Third District Democrats express strong support for Hon. Charles L. Abernethy as their candidate for Congress. Letters and Telegrams praise his work for the party, noting his district familiarity and Washington connections. Primary is set for June 1 with Abernethy heavily favored to win the nomination.
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