Hearing Creates Sensation in Smith Murder Case
In Raleigh the Smith murder hearing extended four hours with state evidence linking Earle Cotton and Tom Holderfield to the crime. Key testimonies included Rich Williams, the Earle Cotton restaurant cook, detailing a late night visit by a stranger and the transfer of a diamond ring and watch later identified as the victim’s by his widow.
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Smith
Badger
Separk
Ed Chavis
E. W. Smith
J. T. Serey
Whiteoak Coat
Alexander Sands
William B. Jones
Attorney Sands
William B. Snow
Richard Williams
Earle Cotton
Cotton
Holderfield
Williams
Hopkins
Case
Detin Yomen
May Shepherd
Depot Bell
Snow
Thompson
Still A Mystery Over Holt Murder At Coal Shute
There is no clue as to who shot and killed J. Fred Holt at the coal shute last week. Local officers aided by detectives pursue leads but no definite action has yet been taken. Holt's body was shipped to Spencer Friday with a funeral held there.
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J. Fred Holt
Coal Shute
Holt
Spencer
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wders
Three Pardons Refused by Governor Glenn in Multiple Cases
Governor Glenn declines pardons for H. B. Register in Columbus for aiding murder and for his son in a first degree murder case, William H. Martin in Raleigh for embezzlement, and Charles Vance in Gaston for a four month theft. He commutes John Angel’s murder in Surry to ten years and orders a discharge May 12 if good behavior continues. Henry Burgin in Buncombe for second degree murder receives commutation to January 1 next, and George W. Barnes with improper relations with a girl under 14 is granted a conditional pardon.
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H. B. Register
Columbus
Vna
Register
Anc
William H. Martin
Raleigh
Charles Vance
Gaston
Henry Burgin
Buncomte
Yree
Clemenes
Darwin
Ae Yool
George W. Barnes
Ander
Golden Medical Discovery touted as liver remedy
An advertisement claims the Golden Medical Discovery treats weak tired nerves and digestive ills by using a glycerine extract of Golden Seal Stone root Black Cherry bark Queen's root Broodroot and Mandrake root. It cites medical authorities and promises a non alcoholic formula with ingredients listed on the bottle wrapper.
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Jeferson Med
College
Phila
Hee Wood
M. Doof
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Mod
Muhnemann Med
Join King
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M. Sends der
Irene Johnson
Dept. Univ
Fintey Ellingwood
M.D
Materia Medica
Golden Medical
Fragmented reminiscences mix jokes and mishaps in courtroom tale
A garbled reminiscence blends stage chatter with wry anecdotes about show business and personal misfortune. The narrator recalls a comic misunderstanding, a dangerous fall, and a bold line about a show stopper, ending with a domestic aside about a wife’s inquiry.
Lula Chavis Burned While Afire. City Records Quietly Grow
A negro woman named Lula Chavis suffered serious burns Sunday morning after catching fire while lying before the blaze. Officials report she appeared intoxicated and unaware of her danger until her clothing burned. The mayor received 15 cases to attend to Monday morning for drunkenness selling whiskey and fighting.
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Lula Chavis
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