Man Plans Niagara Falls Parachute Stunt
Arthur Fran ley, claiming to have leaped Clifton Bridge, seeks permission to start from the third Sister Island at Niagara Falls with a salt cord parachute. Superintendent Welch orders Reservation police to block the stunt and arrest any attempt. If he proceeds from Chip wa he risks dangers and mockery along with crowd money.
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Borravo
Arthur Franley
Clifton Suspension Bridge
England
Niagara Falls
Thomas W Welch
Queenstown
Stanley
Welch
Chipwa
W.b and
Flack
North Carolina Press Association Elected Officers
The North Carolina Press Association today elected Thad R Manning president and J A Thomas C F Candefield and W W McCarmin as vice presidents. J B Sherrill was named secretary treasurer and W S Herbert assistant secretary along with chaplain Rev P R Law historiographer H A London and orator W W Long. Executive committee members include H C Wal Josephus Daniels J I McRee H S Bish and W G Barkhead. The oration was delivered by W G Barkhead and members depart for Washington via Greensboro.
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Atlantic Horet
Morgneapity
North Carolina Press Association
Thad
R. Manning
Henderson Gould Leaf
J. A. Thomas
C. F. Candefield
W. W. McCar Min
J. B. Sherrill
The
Concord Times
W.S. Herbert
Kinston Free Press
P.R. Law
Charette Chronicle
H. A. London
Pittsboro Record
W. W. Long
F. R. Cooper
Clinton
Delighful German Party at Morehead City
A social event in Morehead City near Morueaparry. hosted by Charles Stacy of Richmond Eugene E Thompson of Durham and Abert Kramer. Forty couples attended. elaborate toilets and favors noted. described as a season highlight with prominent guests. Shooting affray near Danville leaves F H Stanley wounded. Edwards Hodeon of Ringgold involved after a dispute over a card game. wound near left toe not extracted. condition unclear.
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Artlantic Horel
Morueaparry
N.C
Charles Stacy
Richmond
Eugene E. Thompson
Durham
Abert Kramer
Williamson
Morehead
Graham
Holt
Gray and Springs
Morehead Ty
Danville
Dasvile
Dandee
F. H. Stanley
Edwards Hodeon
Ringgold
Hudson
Mahone Likely To Run For Congress In Virginia District
Ex Senator Mahone expected to run for Congress in the Fourth Virginia district with no Republican opposition if he consents. Three challengers named Langston Gaines and Hooper exist but Mahone is seen as likely unopposed.
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Mahone
Congress
Ricsmon
Eandate
Virginia
J. N Langston
W. L. Gaines
B. H. Hooper
Crane held for trial after accidental shooting incident
Mr. Jennie L. Crane, who accidentally shot a messenger on the street last week, was held to the criminal court by Judge Lion today in bonds of $10. A charge of larceny is noted as part of the proceedings, with Mrs. Crane waiving preliminaries.
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Cimcaco
Jennie L. Crane
Lion
Jarceny
Crane
Gang of Thieves Arrested After Inland River Chase
A gang believed to have carried on extensive robberies in the area during the past two weeks was arrested on an inland in the Kansas River yesterday. They were traced by a farmer who had lost many spring chickens.
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Kann
Aykansas River
Government of
India
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Sigfried Bing
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
North River
Chicago
Western Iron Manufacturers’ Association
P.L. Mimberly & Co
of Sharon
Condition of the Wounded at Charottesville Letter
A Charlottesville letter dated the 14th reports nine wounded from the Midland wreck remain in Charlottesville. Names include Miss Emwa EF Alexander of Lewiston, E. F. Jones of Chatham VA, and 8 Pheerer of Hagerstown MD. All are doing well with favorable recovery prospects except Mrs Mery Stockard of Grahem NC, whose condition has been very unfavorable for several days.
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Charottesville
Midland
Emwa EF. Alexander
Lewiston
E. F. Jones
Chatham, Va
P. Bheerer
Hagerstown
Mre
Mery Stockard
Grahem
N.C
Can a Man Buy His Own Wife Supreme Court Decision
A Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling holds that a man cannot purchase his wife via a $5,000 note left to her after the death of her husband. The court said the fellowship of a wife is not an article of trade between spouses. The decision contrasts with a New York appellate ruling in a similar case.
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Preme Court OF
Massachusetts
Supreme Court of Missetts
Baxter
New York Court of
Dockerys demagoguery and ante bellum Wilmington visit
Ante Bellum Friends denounce Dockery’s plan to create mixed county audit boards tied to radical and democratic control. They argue the proposal would halt progress and empower ignorance, while critics recall historic militia days as Virginius Ballard and F A Whitaker visit Wilmington after 25 years.
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Dockery
Wile Star
Ernor
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Board of Audit and Finance
East
Oliver
How It Looks. Hickory Prese and Cerotinin Th sane pret mematee
The passage argues that fault lies with the man misrepresented rather than the newspaper and that truth often leads to redress, while much swearing and threats accompany disputes. It reflects public views on responsibility and media accuracy.
Getting Even
A fragmentary dialogue shows a Harlem coal dealer, Mr Cheatnut, and a father and daughter discussing a young man named Ian and a confrontation. The father orders a chill but firm reply and instructs to charge coal, reflecting a tense family moment.
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Ian
Mr. Cheatnut
Harlem
Papa
Encampment Notes from Wilmington Messenger Camp Scene
The report covers camp life with details on guard mounting dress parade and barracks at the Edgecombe Guards and Rocky Mount Light Infantry. It notes patient numbers at Op Pender hospital and praises officers Colten Jones Glenn and Anthony for coordinating drills and formations.
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Wilmington
Charles 8. Clark
Cantwell
An Ony
Edgecombe Guards
Rocky Mount Light Infantry
Haywood
Op Pender Hospital
Cotten
Jones
Glenn
Anthony
I C H M O N D A N D D A N V I L L E R A I L R O A D S C H E D U L E
Condensed schedule lists trains running by 75th Meridian time with sleeping car service between Montgomery and York and between Danville and Morristown Tennessee. Pullman buffet sleepers operate Washington to New Orleans via Montgomery and Washington to Richmond and Greensboro. Through tickets available at principal stations with rates from the company.
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Poe
Montgomery
York
Danville
Raleigh
Morristown
Tennin
Washington
New Orleans
Richmond
Greensboro
Pallman
Salisbury
Knoxville
Aa Nt
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Parker
Wang Clus
Philadelphia
City Trust Papeatt
Brotioneal Poh
75Th Meridian
Baltimore
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Burkville
Keysvalle
Goldsboro
Chapel Hill
High
Point
Charlotte
Artanburg
Nville
Atlanta
Jane
Ar. Ly
Burg Je
Statevville
Drks Banch
Keynville
Barksville
Ichmond
Lynchberg
E Bear
Keysville
Clarksville
Sugar Hills
Lendi
Weber & Keevilie
Geo
Ll. Squlewify, Co
Datalo
Muller
Soud
Des
L. Sqaler Mt. Co
Bupyalo
Piedmont
North Carolina
the Piedmont Guano and Manufacturing Company
South Street
Baltimore, Md
Lealer
Lafe
Haydock
the Blaisdell
Law Steimerr
High ST
Boston
Mass
Opne
Grocehrias
Harness Department
W. M Rogers
COR. Paxrish & Mangum
Mangum Street
N. C
American Hotel
Richmond, VA
Heapquaarens ‘von Noata Cano
Van
Bataclion EY
Hichia
Tsene
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