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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
3
In a dramatic Thaw trial session, summing up starts after lengthy proceedings. Judge Fitzgerald and Attorney Delmas engage as the defense cites law while the prosecution’s case hinges on the insanity questions, with jurors showing visible emotion during remarks about Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Thaw.
Wingate April 6 prepares for a full commencement program with debates by the Philosophian and Gladstone Societies. The schedule includes an April 7 sermon by Rev. Rice, April 9 primary department exercises, April 11 musical concert, and April 12 morning recitations and an afternoon literary address by Dr. J. W. Lynch, followed by medals, prizes, and a reception. The term notes progress and praises staff including Prof. Dry and Miss Bessie Ashcraft. services at the new church on West Market Street feature Rev. Shinn.
A Milwaukee Sentinel item discusses suicide as a response to life’s burdens, noting the hopeless mind’s urge for rest. It contrasts medical limits with a claimed panacea, then ends with an advertisement praising Hollis’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy.
A Pittsburg crash left seven dead and many injured including Mrs Farrior. The accident occurred six miles from Concord New Hampshire on April 6. The report notes James Knowles as among the injured and mentions a proposed equity bill regarding Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy’s property.
A noisy jumble of quotes accuses President Roosevelt of labeling William D Heywood an undesirable citizen amid a claim of foul play connected to the Stamenburg murder case. The item includes a Devoe paint advertisement interwoven with stray social commentary and a random gym anecdote.
An advertisement for Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy promises a guaranteed cure for dyspepsia and indigestion with relief from gas belching sour taste and other stomach troubles. It states the remedy expels gases sweetens breath and relieves headaches constipation and is sold by Martin & Co druggists in Hickory North Carolina with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Governor Ansel commuted Ed Rayner's death sentence to 14 years for alleged sexual assault on a minor girl, with the judge and prosecutor noting no intent to kill. Dr. M. G. Lee received a full pardon for patricide, after Board of Pardons recommendation. Also mentions Buckden's Arnica Salve advertisement.
Washington April 5 continuing argument before the Interstate Commerce Commission on Harriman railroad operations. Milburn contends the Union Pacific Southern Pacific purchase was legitimate and not a violation of the Union Pacific charter. He argues federal anti trust law not applicable, urged inquiry into munity interests and criticizes selective railroad scrutiny. Special attorney Severance says Sherman act does not cover the deal at times it occurred, and Milburn maintains the main aim was a through line from Omaha to San Francisco.
An advertising sample extols De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills as beneficial for kidneys while noting other tonics and products like Calomel and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It lists Shuford Drug Co and J. B. Menzies as sellers and features promotional blurbs about love and sermons.
Governor Glenn moves to station the North Carolina National Guard at Jamestown Exposition in August during North Carolina week. Decision pending on number of regiments. Guard members statewide express gratification at the encampment prospect.
Raleigh voters renominate James Johnson for mayor with 1055 votes to 254 for AM S Clark. Police justice Thomas Badger is renominated with 887 votes. A second primary is set for alderman seats in the first ward and for the third place on the city commission. Eight other ward nominations are listed. A shipment of ham and hog fowls was condemned as unfit for food.
Tornado reports from April 5-6 describe fatalities and injuries in Alexandria Louisiana and Alexandria Virginia. The storms destroyed homes ice plants and factories, with extensive property damage and many injuries.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It asserts kidneys filter waste, links pain and rheumatism to uric acid buildup, and promotes a one dollar bottle from Kilmer Co based in Binghamton New York.
In New Orleans on April 5, A v Meldrim of Savannah asked for a new trial for Greene and Gaynor in their U S Circuit Court of Appeals appeal. He argued extradition issues and jurisdiction questions, claiming offenses varied and some indictments were non extraditable. The defense contends the fugitives could not benefit from a federal statute while appealing in their home states. Separately, a local ad touts Rollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. An incendiary fire at W D Webb’s property in this county caused $1,000 loss with no insurance.
A fragment notes a young man kneeling in reverence to a girl. The line suggests a intimate or ceremonial moment with the speaker emphasizing devotion and attention toward the girl. The readable text is sparse on context or location.
An elderly ranch worker from a major San Joaquin Valley ranch travels to San Francisco and encounters city life in a humorous, clipped exchange about the metropolis. The piece mentions local handlers C. M. Shuford and W. Martin and ends with a quip about appetite and pills.
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