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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1907
Page
2
The Durham Recorder discusses city finances and bond plans for roads and sewers, the state fair dates, and the governor's legislative message. It comments on school board elections, local politics, and the need for improved youth reform, with opinions on governance and public works in Durham County.
The Harris trial centered on self defense after a fatal shooting of Goss. The defense argued fear and prior abuse justified the shot while the solicitor pressed murder in the second degree, with Judge Justice outlining the applicable laws and urging the jury to weigh reasonable apprehension and prudence.
The case against W. T. Rigsbee for illegal voting and ballot stuffing was settled in superior court last week. He posted a $2000 bond to appear for a year while denying other ballot tampering charges. A contempt finding fined him $250 plus costs for alleged witness interference. The matter now awaits federal court settlement on contempt.
The article reports H A Reams of Raleigh preparing a test suit against the Ancient Order United Workmen over increased premiums from 8.40 to 14.84 per month and policy cancellations after the order left North Carolina. Several others with policies are planning suits, with offices listed in Albany Ga and Meadsville Pa. Separate notes mention E J Justice becoming speaker of the House after a swift Guilford county caucus, plus local items about whiskey selling arrest, a new Mair Street Methodist church project, and local building plans.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic remedy fortifying the stomach liver and blood to resist germs and respiratory infections. It claims a long standing medical tradition and offers free mail order booklets from Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY, praising native foods and listing health benefits.
The daily timetable lists arrival and departure times for multiple lines, including connections from Lynchburg to Roanoke, Columbus, Cincinnati, Radford, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and intermediate points. Eastbound service departs at 3:35 p m with a parlor car to Farmville and Norfolk.
Train schedule notes list daily eastbound and westbound services from Raleigh to Greensboro, Charlotte, Norfolk, and beyond with connections to U S Fast Mail, mixed trains, sleepers, and local service. Officials include Agent Joan Bl Gaara in Durham and R J Vinnon in Charlotte.
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