Recorders Court Bill Sparks City Debate in Durham
The Manning bill to establish a Recorder's Court for Durham faces mixed views. Merchants favor passage while city aldermen oppose it. A mass meeting discussed courthouse and municipal building siting amid ongoing public debate.
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Manning
Recorder’s Court
Durnara City
Durham Township
Merchants, Association
Recorder's Court
Merchants’ Association of
Durham
N. C
City of
House
General Assembly
James 5. Manning
Senate
Merchants’ Association
Recorders Court
James S. Manning
Lawmakers Debate Recordership Bill Amid Jury Trial Rights
The meeting opened with opposition to the bill as drafted and to any measure easing jury rights. Mr W S Bryant argued against the bill while Mr S C Chambers urged endorsement of Manning's bill. vote 47 to 44 in favor. Overall sentiment favored some bill but current form drew objections.
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W. S. Bryant
S. C. Chambers
Manning
City Fire Dept Upgrades Following Hall Fire
Aldermen held a special meeting after last Sunday's city hall fire to review firefighting facilities. Chief and fire company members urged improvements, leading to orders for more hose and apparatus and a plan to keep the department in good shape. a paid company idea was put aside for now.
Tragic Sudden Death of Scoggins Baby in Washington
Mr. H A Scoggins, printer from this city, rushed to Washington N C after learning his infant child was critically ill. He departed on the evening train and is expected to be away several days. No cause was given for the death. A new advertisement from photographer Miss Katie L Johnson invites readers to view photos of children.
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H. A. Scoggins
Washington, N. C
Katie L. Johnson
North Carolina Legislature Debates and Elections
The Raleigh session notes bills on stock law public drunkenness and race separation on street cars and trains. It covers payments for schools deaf and dumb guardians bonds and bank deposit rules. The session ends with Overman reelection and a joint session confirming him as U S Senator.
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Senate
Empie
North Carolina
Scott
North Carolina School For the Deaf and Dumb
Dockery
Elliott
House
Robert E. Lee
Rconce
General Assembly
Murphy
Conner
Pickett
Alamance County
Lee S. Overman
United States
Ray
Barham
Jones
William H. Worth
Citizens National Bank Reports Strong Annual Meeting
The Citizens National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on the 12th at No 105 West Main. 965 shares represented. Nine percent dividend declared and $5000 added to surplus to reach $75000. Offiers re elected: President B N Duke, VP J S Manning, Cashier J B Mason. Deposits and assets rose near $100000 despite 1908 conditions.
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Citizens National Bank
West Main Street
J. B. Duke
B. N. Duke
J. B. Mason
J. S. Manning
J. H. Southgate
Q. E. Rawls
C. L. Haywood
R. H. Rigsbee
Y. E. Smith
J. B. Warren
N. M. Johnson
E. T. Umstead
A Thursday Marriage In Durham
A quiet wedding was solemnized in this city Thursday afternoon when Mrs. Lizzie Meadows became the wife of Mr. R Maynard Hobgood with Rev. W C Barrett officiating. Both are well known in Durham and will make their home here.
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Lizzie Meadows
R. Maynard Hobgood
W. C. Barrett
Durham
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