Four Men on Trial for Their Lives in Rape Case
In Durham the Superior Court began a high profile rape trial of Dan Simmons York Gibson Jolr Justice Henry Battle with a jury drawn from a mixed white and colored panel. Ediline Brodie testified as the principal witness detailing the assault, while the case promises to extend over several days. Also noted are a marriage in Fayetteville Miss Mary Matthews and Elmund Jennings and a Durham Democratic youth organizing meeting with a 15 year old invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Dan Simmons
York Gibson
Henry Battle
Bar of Justice
Henius
Amiline Brodie
Whi
F. Terry
G. A Barbee
William Chisenhall
W. B Andrews
RM Bradshaw
Larkin Woods
J. M. Hart
Abner Banks
Geo. Browde
Sol Johnson
B. H. Leathers
H. L. Capp
Sdliitor Strayhorn
Boone and Strudwick
Ediline Brodie
Dave Simmons
Miss Matthews
Mary Tinedale Matthews
Durham
Elmund H. Jennings
Fayetteville
A. L. Phillips
W. 5. Jennings
Presbyterian Church
Arong
J . A. Hodges
Effie. McRae
W. C
Denisen
Ae Organiz
Young Democrate
Salem
Lockhart
F. P. Bareb
Manning, Esq
Welton Busbee
F. P. Burch
B. Farthing
W. G. Burkhead
J. J. Blacknall
A. E. Lloyd
J. W. Jones
Bryan
C. M. Holden
BJ. Arende
J. A. Robinga
Wattsall Democrate
Hull City Hall Fire Wrecks Hundreds Of Homes
A late afternoon blaze swept Hull Ontario over two wards destroying between 400 and 450 houses and leaving more than 2,500 people homeless. City Hall, the Catholic church and a three story presbytery were among major buildings burned. Fire officials said water pressure was poor and apparatus inadequate as winds carried flames quickly across several blocks. Many families camped without shelter as relief measures began. losses may reach 500 to 800 thousand dollars with government relief likely forthcoming. The cause was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lull
Ont
Ottawa
Hull
City Hall Square
McRae
Incuraie
Lightning Claims Two Men in Liberty Area
A man named William Cotton near Liberty was killed by lightning. On the same day Peter Ichantoy, an elderly resident of the same area, was also killed while hoeing corn. A fishing pair on the Hadeon river at Nyack found a cheeve box with fifteen eggs. the eggs hatched into thirteen chickens and two small creatures. Cleveland and Fowle clubs are forming across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Farmers’ Alliance
Eaghtuimg
William
Cotton
Liberty
Peter Ichantoy
Saame
Alec
Nyack
N. Y
Commissioners Meeting Notes And Local Ordinances
Reports from street, finance and market house committees were read. May cemetery interments totaled 4. Licenses granted for James W. Whitted to run one pool table in Mangum building on Peabody street. Tax books to be with Chief of Police for immediate collection. An ordinance forbids wooden buildings within the Main to Morris street square, with a $25 weekly fine. Sanitary police reports to Health Officer. Street Commissioner to pave Chapel Hill Street from the railroad crossing to W. T. Blackwell's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery
James W. Whitted
Mangum
Pea
Board of Commissioners
Durham
Main, Great, Jones, Morgan and
Morris Streets
Black+wall
Sanitary Police
Chapel Hill Street
Furaes W. T. Blackwell
Absent 32 Years We Meet Mr Morris From Austin
Yesterday we met Mr Morris of Austin Texas on his way to Chapel Hill. He left Chapel Hill twenty two years ago. He is a native of Orange County and a near relative of the late Robt Morris. Mr Morris has served as city collector of Austin for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Austin
Texas
Chapel Hill
Orange County
Robt. F. Morris
Marriage of Mer Halli Burton to Lucy Alexander
Our townsman Mer Halli Burton married yesterday evening to Miss Lucy Alexander at the bride’s father B Alexander’s home near Charlotte N C. The newlyweds returned on the noon train and were greeted by friends. Wishing them joy and happiness, the note reflects on candidates and principles in local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Jacob Halliburton
Lucy Alexander
B. Alexander
Charlotte
Durham Debates and Celebrations Shape Current Events
Local option enforcement in Durham and political rallies set the tone as the state eyes a big victory for the Democratic ticket. Reports note tobacco price increases, a Cleve land club forming in Durham, and plans for rail travel to Pittsboro while juries and trials unfold in Greensboro and Raleigh.
Notable list of named figures across states and roles
A long roster of individuals from numerous states including Alabama California Colorado Connecticut and others. Names such as H C Semple M F Tarpey Charles Thomas W H Barnum James Estill F M Phelps Simon Shearin J J Richardson and many more are presented in a fragmented compilation. The odds are the piece lists participants or signatories tied to a broader political or civic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Semple
Alabama
M. F. Tarpey
California
Charles 5. Thomas
Colorado
W. H. Barnum
Connecticut
James I. Estill
Georgia
F M Phelps
Illinois
Simon " Shearin
Indiana
J. J.richardson
Towa
W. C. Blair
Kansas
Henry " Mchenry
Kentucky
James Jeffreys
Louis Yang
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Charles D. Lewis
Massachusetts
M. Burns
Michigan
A. Jolinern
Mississippi
James E. Boyd
Nebraska
R. P.keating
Nevada
A. W. Salloway
New Hamyshin
Miles Rosas
New Jersey
Herman Udlrich
New York
M. W. Ransom
North Carolina
Calvin S. Brice
Oli
A. Noltner
Oregon
J. B. Barnaby
Rode Island
F. W Dawson
South Carolina
P. H. Looney
Tennessee
O. P. Holt
Lexas
Hiram Atkins
Vermont
John S. Barbour
Virginia
John L. Mitchell
Wisconsin
W. L. Clements
West Virginia
Hand of cloud seen over Cedar Fork sparks fear
A man witnessed a small cloud with brilliant light and a clearly formed hand emerging from behind it. Others near Cedar Fork later reported the same phenomenon. The observer fears a warning and many locals remain excited by the strange display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Fork
Parrrish's Scene Promises and Market Talk
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices and names with unclear context. Mentions Wan furture and Your frien likely garbled. References to Stand by Me theme or phrase appear amid stray numbers and market terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Parrish's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chatham
Rks
Board of County
J. A. Pugh
RB. Scott
W. H. Uatch
T. ©. Dixon
A. T. Lambert
David McManus
William Horton
Pittsboro
A. H. Merritt
C.F
Mr. Deserne
Grand Jury
Superior Court of
Durham County
Tecmo
J. R. Hutching
G. C. Hampton
W. ‘P Thompson
S W Holeman
James F Cain
W JH Hopson
W' Redmond
Brooklyn
Eiffee Tower
Paris
Boston Public Library
Harry Vane
England
Washington Territory
Idaho
Grass Valley
Cal
Lord Beaconsfield
Maidstone
Joju
Africa
Waldo Hills
Commissioners Meeting
New York Times
Ind
St. Louis
Winston
Reidsville
Statesville Mail
Saliebury Press
Baldy Williams
Oxford
Webb
Nere
University
T. B. Kingsberry
R P. Dick
E. R. Hendrix
M. E.church
Samuel Rothrock
Lutheran Church
Kinton
North State
Judge Fowle
North
Col. Holt
Cleveland
United Stats
Mr.& F. Arendell
Miller
Raleigh
Levi Walker
Wright
Hammond
Goldsboro
Capt. Smith
W. Dake Sons & Co
Pitsboro
Yi Men's Democratic Club
the National Committee
G. Ober & Sons Company
John L. Markham
Durham, N.C
M. Terre
B. Yate
W Tilley
J. D. Hall
J. Chee
King & Shay
Tbs
S Day & Fullerton
Oie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!