The Transformed Leader of Barton Speaks Hard Truth
Robert Hardy addresses Barton with a dramatic self confession and a call to end selfish living. He denounces alcohol violence and greed, urges revival through God and neighbor love, and pledges restitution as his family faces tragedy. The speech rattles a town several fearfully, with lingering questions about his sanity and sincerity.
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Mr. Hardy
Barton
Robert
God
House of Earth
Heaven
Hell
Hfe
Church of Christ
Disciples of Christ
Christ
Self
Jesus Christ
Lamb of God
Robert Hardy
Town Hall
George
Clara
Mrs. Hardy
Slick nickel ruse on streetcar prompts worker’s wage pity
Mr. Perkins recalls a streetcar incident where a man swapped nickels for a quarter, claiming it was slick. The conductor returned four nickels, and Perkins notes the loss hits the conductor’s pocket as wages. The man then slept and cursed Perkins when leaving the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Perkins
Mrs. Perkins
Shrewd Advice on Honesty and Sagacity
A humorous tale contrasts a father’s business wisdom with a broker’s paradox. The son asks for the traits of honesty and sagacity and learns that honesty means keeping your word while sagacity means never giving your word.
Governor McSweeney Reaffirms Dispensary Policy Campaign
Governor McSweeney releases a detailed campaign statement defending his first term and dispensary stance. He argues the system, properly enforced, best handles liquor issues and notes increased law enforcement efficiency. He denies zeal for prohibition and commits to enforcing statutes while campaigning only on non duty time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSweeney
Charleston
United States
Custom House
Encounter Between Snake and Rabbit Near Hoover Hill
Mr D A Leach of Hoover Hill reports a fight observed by J L Briles. A large black snake coiled around a young rabbit by a brush pile near N R Skeen's mill. An old rabbit approached and began scenting along the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Leach
Hoover Hill
J. L. Briles
Mr. Leech
Mr. Briles
N. R. Skeen’s
State Officers and Judges Nominees Filed With State Committee
The state executive committee published pledges from candidates across offices. Officials listed include Governor contenders McSweeny Hoyt Gary Patterson Walt Whitman and other statewide positions with a long roster of judicial and solicitor nominees across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Executive Committee
Jones
M. B. McSweeny
J. A. Hoyt
F. B. Gary
A. H. Patterson
G. Walt Whitman
Jno
T. Sloan
C. L. Winkler
C. L. Blease
J. H. Tillman
G. D. Bellinger
Jas. H. Moore
M. R. Coop
Stump Speakers Prices and Campaign Payments
The article notes the shift from volunteer oratory to regular payment for campaign speakers. It cites Carl Schurz in 1872 facing pay controversy, describes current practice where top orators may be paid $50 a speech plus expenses, and mentions a $300 speech in 1896 as a high water mark. It explains parties prefer on site payment to avoid post election obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Coolidge
Ainslee’s
Universal
Carl Schurz
Missouri
Horace Greely
Schurz
Roscoe Conkling
Senate
Conkling
Republican National Committee
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Chas. M. Seles
Don
Jesus
Philip Strong
Tam
New Crear
Legislative Department
W. H. Timmerman
R. H. Jennings
J. P. Derham
N. W. Brooker
J. J. McMahan
Ellison Capers, Jr
J. W. Floyd
George Douglas Rouse
W. D. Evans
J. G. Etheridge
JH. Wharton
Thos. N. Berry
W. D. Mayfield
B. B. Evans
J. G. Pettigrew
B. RB. Tillman
A. C. Jones
Congressional
Wm. Elliott
W. J. Talbert
A. C. Latimer
E. E. Verner
C. T. Wyche
Joseph Johnson
Stanyarne Wilson
D. E. Finley
T. J. Strait
Jas. Norton
R. B. Scarborough
J. E. Ellerbe
J. Wm. Stokes
B. H. Matthews
W. H. Thomas
T. Hildebrand
J. E. Davin
C. C. Simms
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