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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
The page surveys political maneuvering with sharp editorial jabs and letters on campaigns. It also laments social issues and reflects on a local case of a woman left to die, urging accountability. Numerous garbled headers hint at subscriptions and advertising notes.
The Charlotte Observer notes that Robert Robertson was found guilty of first degree murder in Martin County and sentenced to hang. It questions the verdict as unusual, suggesting self defense or unwritten law, and mentions possible appeals, pardons, or a new trial depending on the case's merits and state law.
The uniform bill of lading, long sought by bankers and merchants, will take effect November 1. Shippers may choose its provisions or the common carrier liability. rates may be higher under the latter. There are two types, straight and order, with papers color coded white yellow and blue. The Intersta te Commerce Commission endorses it as a step toward simplicity, certainty, and fair dealing, aiming to reduce current confusion and past injustices.
Mr. Whitted left Durham last week for San Antonio Texas with his family to live in the future. He served twenty three years in banking becoming cashier at First National and later with Durham Loan and Trust. He plans extensive farming and a healthier life, and will be missed by many in the town.
A worker named Pat digs a trench on day one and returns to find a cave in erasing yesterday’s progress. He then partially buries his pile to lure bystanders, tricks them into helping uncover him, and emerges claiming he knew they would rescue him.
A damaged fragment describes a sea wave induced fire along a white cliff. Water penetration caused rapid heat, igniting rocks and creating dense vapor. The scene mentions cavern depths and iron alloys, with chaotic narration and a family scene about a boy questioning diet.
The text describes a rough process using zinc oxide and white lead to make paint. It mentions immersion and grinding steps and notes costs and tools. Names appear garbled, including references to irons and a joist, with unclear dates or places.
The passage extols native American medicinal plants and claims Dr. RB Pierce of Buffalo markets cures from extracts. It touts alcohol free tonics and promises a free booklet explaining the remedies, detailing manufacturing methods and testimonials from patients.
Effective Sept 6 Southern Railway will run through Pullman sleeper service between Raleigh North Carolina and Atlanta Georgia. The sleeper operates on trains 139 and 43 with arrivals at Atlanta 6 25 AM and Raleigh 12 30 noon following day. Northbound service uses train 44. Connections at Salisbury link to trains 35 for Asheville etc. Reservations via Raleigh or Greensboro offices.
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