Mediation Offer Sought In US Mexico Crisis
Washington reports Pan American mediation offers to act as intermediaries between the United States and Mexico to avoid war. A Spanish envoy notes Huerta may accept and the diplomats would meet in Veracruz, where martial law now rules and Admiral Fletcher governs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Washington
Tunizitante
Brazil
Cail
Interpres
Fir
Veca Cruz
Riano
Mexico City
General Huerta
Argentina
Chile
Huerta
Finbase
Alvara
Tampico
Huez
Women Readers Urged to Watch Kidney Health
A verbose ad style notice addresses women readers about kidney and bladder trouble. It warns that many complaints are related to kidney illness and describes symptoms such as back pain headaches and fatigue. It promotes a product as a remedy and emphasizes restoring kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soller
Lin Beachey makes first indoor flight at Panama-Pacific Exposition
American aviator Lincoln Beachey achieved the world’s first indoor aeroplane flight inside the Palace of Machinery at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. He rose to a height of about Attfy feet, tore through cloth barriers at the far end, and was jolted by the impact, navigating aisles and columns as a hundred horsepower engine powered the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Beachey
San Francisco
Palace of Machinery
Beachey
John L Elliott Wins Medal In Inter High Declamation
John L Elliott representing Marion Graded Schools won the medal for best declamation in the inter high school declamation contest at Lenoir College on Friday night. He spoke on The Raven, with eight contestants in all and a March date conflict noted for the city graded school closing exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Elliott
Marion
Lenoir College
Elliott
Hickory High School
Bonner Knox
Ear Towneman
AL M. Knox
Benedict Arnold
Ziven
The
Marion Graded School
Kendall
Buford W. Blackwelder
Concord High School
Vance
Ernest R. Warren
Gastonia
New South
Jay Suddreth
Lincolnton
Mothers of Men
Forrest C. Feezer
Churchland High School
Davidson County
Walter C. Feimster,Jr
Newton Graded School
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Claims Health Benefit
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy. It promises vigor for a healthy man and relief from impurity or poor liver function, with a market price of $1 per bottle.
West Hickory Primary Nominates Tickets in Town Election
In West Hickory on April 18 a mayoral candidate and slate of aldermen and school trustees were nominated. Voters will choose between two full ticket blocs as campaign interest rises. Also noted are local movements, visits, and the Southern Desk Company enlarging its plant, signaling growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hickory
G. J. Barger
W. A. Hoover
A. J. Drum
T. J. Leonard
J. W. Moose
S. G
J. J. Hicks
J. E. Baird
Vereeved
Cliff Bright
Brookford
Jane Pils
Bertha
Lottie Richards Pees
Talla Richerie
V. V. Wallace
Rutherfordton
Nona Abernethy
Oakgrove
J. B. Abernethy
B. D. Abernethy
Ings Mountain
Chas. Meini
Southern Desk Company
Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Ad Condensed
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment as a skin remedy to clear complexion and soothe eczema. It touts mild, effective relief, suitable for babies, with money back if unsatisfied, priced at 50 cents at druggists. Also mentions other notices about local residents visiting Brevard and an ad for Dean's Regulats with a 25 cent box.
Pendleton Declared Guilty in Baby Drowning Case
Spartanburg SC April 27 jury convicts Clyde Clement of murder while Laura Pendleton is found not guilty in the drowning of a baby found in mill pond January 31. Clement faces life imprisonment. Pendleton’s fate remains uncertain as both defended each other and details show conflicting testimony and alleged confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S.C
Clyde C. Clémet
Laura F.” Pendlaton
Baby
Clement
Miss Pendleton
South Carolina
Mill Pond
Miss Percleton
Catawba County NC historical overview by Edward L. Shuford
A historical county sketch of Catawba County North Carolina by Edward L. Shuford. It describes location in the Piedmont, Newton as county seat, area of 440 square miles and a 35000 population, German settler influence, soil, minerals, forests, and key agricultural and dairying industries including a cooperative creamery founded in 1919 and the push to local livestock breeding and dairy production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Shuford
Catawba County
North Carolina
Piedmont
Newton
Lincoln
Tryon
Catawba
Davenport College Commencement Celebrations and Local Industry
The Davenport College for Women invites attendance at May 18 to 20 ceremonies with the 1914 graduating class, including seniors Annie Florence Heafner Olivia Kent Mary Hendry New and others. The event features an address by Rev S A Steel D D and a final concert. notes on local industry highlight Catawba County roads, railways, and several nearby colleges.
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Leach North Carolina
Serlie
Tennessee
Rev.s. A. Steel
D.D
Columbia
South Carolina
Annie Florence Heafner
Olivia Kent
Mary Hendry New
Rity Eleayoperr
Mary Parks
Ellen David West
Beulah Mae Williamson
Eliabeth
Knoxie
Virginia Kiser
Lester Montsinger
World air race to circle the globe at Panama Pacific Exposition
Aviators from many nations will race around the world as a feature of the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The race starts at the Exposition grounds in May 1915 and ends there, with 300000 dollars in prizes. Noted fliers signaled intent to enter, citing recent 3875 mile Stoeiller flight as proof long journeys are possible with adequate supply stations. The photograph depicts the route and supply stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Fraiglaco
Prises
Stoeiller
Mulhausen
Germany
Carnegie Pities Old Mexico Amid War Question
Andrew Carnegie laments the Mexican crisis, saying it is too sad to discuss until decisive events bring peace. He emphasizes America should not interfere in Mexico’s internal affairs, noting Huerta’s recognition abroad and urging quiet concord with him for a fair trial. The views mirror a New York Times report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Tribune
Mexico
Madero
Republic
Europe
Huerta
New York
Times
Economic Growth and Industry in Hickory Town History
The Hickory area hosts a diverse industrial base with Shuford Cotton Mill Ivey Cotton Mill Elliott Hosiery Mill Hickory Hosiery Mill Ice Plant Piedmont Foundry Latta Martin Pump Co Hickory Overall Co and numerous minor plants. A strong mercantile sector with First National Bank and Hickory Banking & Trust Company supports commerce. Building and Loan Associations enable home ownership. A new government building valued at 975000 will be completed, signaling growth alongside metals timber and livestock activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuford
Ivey Cotton
Elliott
Hickory
Piedmont Foundry
Latta Martin Pump Co
Hickory Overall Co
First National Bank
Hickory Banking & Trust Company
World press weighs Mexican situation and US role
Across the globe, papers express mixed but generally balanced views on U S actions in Mexico. British and French outlets back Wilson's course while German editorials warn of a stronger American colossus. Japanese papers urge cautious stance amid US embarrassment.
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London
Wilson
The
Standard
Times
Daily
Berlin
Crisi
Post
Germany
Claremont Couple Wed In Evening Ceremony
Albert Summan of Claremont married Sadie Pope at the Pope residence Sunday evening at six. Rev Mennen officiated. Huffman, employed by Setzer Russell, greeted well known Clare mont figures and plans to reside on Tenth Avenue in this city after May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Summan
Sadie Pope
QE. Pope
Claremont
Mennen
Huffman
Setzer & Russell
L. C. Huffman
Tenth Avenue
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
Check Your April cough ing frost and April rains chill you to the very marrow you catch cold Head and lungs stuffed You are feverish Cough continually and feel miserable You need Dr Kings New Discovery It soothes inflamed and irritated throat and fangs stove cough Mr Davis of Stickney Corner Me cured of a dreadful cough after doctor s treatment and all other remedies failed Relief or money back Pleasant Children like it Get a bottle today 1c and 1 00 at your Druggist Bucklens Amica Salve for all Sores Mr John P Hunsucker has been appointed postmaster at Conover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Turing Industries Foreseen as State Leader in Coming Years
The passage reflects confidence in Turing Industries becoming a leading force in the state. It notes a pioneering stance and anticipates rapid progress as the entity matures, with the expectation she will advance across different lines and gain strong standing over time.
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Vera Cruz
Frank F. Fletcher
Fletcher
Panama-Pacific International
John Elliott
Lexu m
Whitney
Stanly County
Southern Aluminum" Company
E. Conti Nng
Webster Weekly
Frank Devane
Josephine
Charlie Cook
Breyard
P. A. Setzer
Laura
Pendleton
Clyde C. Clement
Davenport
Davenport College For Women
Southern
Ood
Claremont College
Gatawba College
Concordia College
Conover
South Fork Institute
Malden
St. James College
Startown
Edmont "Wagon Company
Hickory Novelty Shops
Hickory Mfg. Co
Moss Wood Working Plant
Hutton & Bourbonnias
Hickory Chair Company
Hickory Loatawit 'Co
Martin Furniture Co
Hickory Furniture Co
Iker-Stick Factory
Brookford Mills
Globe
Carnegie
Old Mexico
Gitar
Eli Liberal
Unitedates
Aes
Carranza
Villa
E Imparcial
America
Poly
France
Paris
Foreign’office
Pavel Ritter
Japan
John P
Hunsucker
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