Legislature in Session Focuses on Prohibition and Trust Bills
Regular correspondent outlines key Senate and House actions on prohibition, trusts, railroads, and administration. Bills introduce regulate architecture exam boards, make North Carolina university trustee, and require official fee disclosures. Passed third readings include diphtheria antitoxin for indigent cases and child labor law changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Manning
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
University of North Carolina
Nimocks
Ly Britt
Justices of the Peace
Uch
Shaw
Superior Court
Sampson County
Kitchin
General Assembly
Elliott
Barham
Jones
Page
Matthews
Underwood
Fidelity Companies
Pickett
Davis
Rocking County
Cox
Wake
Swain
Robe County
Alexander County
Kneton County
New Hanover
North Carolina General Assembly Bill Highlights
Summary of proposed laws and actions from the 1911 session. Various measures address land sales for taxes, county jail sales, corporate director elections, alcohol restrictions, oil and fuel inspections, and a constitutional convention. Also notes on road work in Chatham, bond authority in Person, a new judicial district, and education election boards.
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House
Hinsdale
State University
Gordon
Secretary of State
Dowd
Carver
Senate
Bassett
Wray
Rockingham County
Doughton
Dockery and Elliott
North Carolina
Chatham County
Person
Barringer
Guilford
Alamance
Burglary Loots Pinehurst Express Office Diamonds
A professional burglar looted an express package valued at 2000 dollars in Pinehurst from Seaboard Air Line train 43. The thief opened the box, took valuables while leaving minor items, and escaped without clear clues though a stranger seen in town is suspected. Rankin & Co. jewelers were the intended recipients.
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Southern Pines
Seaboard Air Line
Pinehurst
Death of Mr. Bowling aged 22 after long illness
Mr A M Bowling twenty two year old son of county treasurer Simeon Bowling died yesterday between five and six pm after a lingering illness from typhoid fever last summer. He leaves two brothers J E and Edgar two sisters Kate and May and his parents. Funeral was held at 8 pm from the home Rev G T Adams Trinity Methodist officiating. Burial at Maplewood.
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A. M. Bowling
Simeon Bowling
Bowling
Messrs
J. E
Edgar Bowling
Kate
May Bowling
American Tobacco Company
Petersburg
G. T. Adams
Trinity Methodist Church
Maplewood
Dr J W Lynch resigns from Wake Forest post to join Durham church
Wake Forest February report states Dr J W Lynch resigns after ten years as pastor to accept the First Baptist church in Durham. He cites health strain from dual duties, daughters education, evangelistic aim, and preference for a North Carolina centered call. The Y M C A building pledge collection led to letters threatening legal action for unpaid amounts, causing public ire.
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Wake Forest College
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
Wake Forest
Baptist Church
This Place
First Baptist Church of
Durham
Lynch
North Carolina
Y. M. C. A. Building Fund Committee
E. J. Parrish
Building Fund Committee
Christian Marries Margaret Austin in Selma Parlor
A surprise wedding joined L. B. Christian and Miss Margaret E. Austin of Sanford. Rev. M. B. Culbreth officiated in the Selma Hotel parlor with few friends present. The couple left Selma for Richmond then return to Durham to reside.
Trinity Defeats Davidson In Fast Monday Basketball Game
Trinity edged Davidson in a high tempo Monday basketball contest. The teams traded leads with quick transitions and several fastbreak moments before Trinity pulled away for the win.
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Trinity
Davidson
Opposed to Durham Police Commission Bill
Debate rises over a bill to establish a Durham police commission. The bill’s author is unnamed, alleged to be drafted for interested parties. Opponents circulated petitions for days and appealed to Senator Manning to keep the measure open until petitioners respond.
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Senator Manning
Manning
Durhamhhat
Gowan's Pneumonia Preparation Ad Speaks of Quick Cures
The ad touts Gowan's Pneumonia Preparation as a quick relief for croup pneumonia colds coughs and throat pains. It claims fast external absorption and lists druggists selling it from 25c to $1.00.
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Gowan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ation Law
Mr. Bowling
Y. M.C. A. Building Fund Committee
Christian
Police Commission
Citizens National Bank
N. C
Olb. N. Duke, Pres
J.B. Duke
P. Y.E. Smirh
C. L. Haywood
J. H. Sourucate
R. H. Rigsbee
I Rawls
N. Duke
J. S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
J. B. Warren
J. B. Mason
J. 8. Manning
Ors
American Tobacco
Durham Cotton Mfg
Haywood & Boone
Southgate & Son, Insal
Fy Merchant
Bacco Co
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
Geo. W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
S. B. Peirce, JR
J. R. Weatherspoon
Asst
Durham County
Reade Bros
Helna,n. C
Weare
Posi
General Merchandise
Merry
Reade Bros. Co
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