14 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Fisherman And Farmer
Location
Edenton, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
1
At the Beaufort county Lumber Co railroad junction a hand car descent left 16 year old Tucker, son of C. A. Tucker, with severe chest injury as wheels passed over him. He is reported in critical condition today.
Prospects for shad look strong with steady local demand and limited receipts. Northbound shipments are blocked by higher prices here than in New York, while Wilmington Messenger notes a recent surge in catch. Newbern dispatch reports fishermen delivering 1,500 to 2,000 shad daily.
A newspaper libel bill passed final reading with an amendment excluding existing suits and was concurred by the Senate. The Senate, acting as impeachment court, deferred the judges bill to Thursday. A country editor comments that critics of local papers rarely support employment or subscription, and often oppose vigorous journalism.
February 27 murder near the Fletcher place ends with Dave Murdoc dead after a rifle wound. Inquest returns verdict that Jim Mundlin fired the fatal shot. Philip Mundlin arrested as an accessory and held in Rockingham jail. Jim Mundlin remains at large.
A North Carolina correspondent urges Hopkins University to appoint Dr Charles W Dabney as president. He cites Dabneys Virginia birth North Carolina citizenship Kn* Knoxville presidency and long public service noting his suitability and the potential benefit to readers in Maryland Virginia North Carolina.
A Winston Journal editorial urges Elizabeth City readers to act with purpose to build a stronger city. It emphasizes collective effort by merchants, professionals, and residents, noting a bigger city benefits all with better schools churches markets and times. It calls for action, spending locally and encouraging others to settle and stay.
John Wilson two year old son of Mr W W Mc Connell died last Saturday after falling into a spring basin beside a Depot Street house. Water depth about 15 inches, basin 12 inches higher, preventing escape. Discovered by Charles Early of Catabwa Furniture. Attempts at revival by Mrs Ashworth and Cheek failed.
A readable line compares political vows to overdue subscrip tions from kin, highlighting distrust and the fragility of campaign pledges in a concise, wry note.
The Morganton Herald notes Mecklenburg passes a state bill requiring wagons to use 3 to 5 inch tires. It argues gradual adoption over forcing immediate new wheels, citing improved roads and traveler safety as benefits to drivers of light vehicles.
A deadly explosion at W G Faulkner’s saw mill near Jones Springs Warren County on Monday afternoon killed Charlie Faulkner and injured Wash Faulkner Jr. Charlie was the owner’s son. the other man injured was his brother. The engine blast also affected bystander Ford Faulkner. The Henderson Gold Leaf notes the tragedy.
A 26 year old woman in Pickens County is grandmother to 14 living children, with the oldest child already a parent. Two weeks ago a school bell at Reidsville caused injuries to five pupils, and in Fayetteville a bell fell, likely fatally wounding a 12 year old son of Officer Benton.
A joke among local boys nearly escalated into a grave incident when they attempted to hang a companion. Older residents intervened to stop the act, underscoring a lesson from public executions observed in the community.
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