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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
3
A devastating fire in New York and nearby areas over 21 hours until 8 am destroys a large tenement district and amusement venues. Dozens perish including women and children as residents flee crowded stairwells and crowded rooms. many bodies found amid ruins with widespread homelessness and property loss exceeding a million dollars.
A fragment from July 1907 reports threats against telegraph operators and their union by Western Union, amid a dispute over an agreement while a potential strike loomed. Messages to President Roosevelt appear amid mentions of Emma Goldman and others, with other items noting elections and Atlantic race results.
In Winston Salem on July 26 Mrs Amanda Lemley celebrated what was described as her 91st birthday with a gathering of friends at her home. The article notes her regained eyesight, now reading without glasses, and mentions she is the mother of Judge Advocate Samuel Lemley who served in the Navy Department’s Schley court of inquiry in Washington. She is said to have many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Durham, July 26. A Norfolk & Western wreck yesterday destroyed several cars in a tunnel near Lynchburg. Two double headed freight trains collided, killing a colored fireman and delaying all division trains as the tunnel was blocked for hours. The accident arose from misreading orders. engineers foresaw danger but could not avert the crash.
Judge Peebles says he supports the governor amid the state railroad rate dispute. A youthful runaway was found aboard a train and arrested in Morganton. he awaits his father’s arrival. Authorities prepare grand jury indictments against the Southern for rate violations as competition with Seaboard and other lines continues. The Seaboard Air Line will discontinue the Charlotte to Wilmington parlor car service on August 4 due to low profitability.
An unknown assailant tried to dynamite the home of Mont Tem nos, reputed operator of a gambling house, with a second similar strike reported nine days earlier against a saloon run by exstate Senator O Malley. Moonshiners fled to the woods as revenue officers pressed a wartime crackdown. many families deserted their homes.
A party of Erie railroad officials led by J. C. Stewart of the Erie railroad and W. D. H. Underwood saved an unknown man who was sleeping on the rails in Durham. He was pulled clear just as a passenger train approached and was taken to St John Hospital in Durham.
Dr F L Stevens delivers a free afternoon lecture on the value of agricultural education with a magic lantern illustration. Local speakers include Tait Butler, HJ Reving, and Miss Mae Card presenting on farming, nutrition, and home nursing while Miss May Moore from Greensboro attends for the Audubon Society.
Forsyth grand jury asked Judge Moore for instructions on railway rate violations. He stated the old law remains valid and if violated, indictments are possible. The jury returned and is expected to issue true bills against Southern agents. N and W is not affected as it complies with the new law.
Greensboro July 27 Mr C M Vanstory chairman of the centennial committee announces a sub committee to draft plans for next year. The group includes G S Bradshaw A M Seales Javia Dreyus C D Benbow and Te Douglas with Vanstory awaiting full committee approval before presenting to a mass meeting of citizens.
Subpoena served by United States Marshal Claudius Dockery on Golden Belt Manufacturing Co of Durham N C in a suit begun by the United States Government through the Department of Justice in the Southern District of New York. Officers cited to appear before the Circuit Court on the first Monday in September. Also notes a claim about rising from the grave via Electric Bitters and a separate conviction in London for defrauding families by pretending ties to J Pierpont Morgan with five years penal servitude.
Washington July 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the present 41 cent rate per 100 pounds for cotton goods from Augusta to New York by sea and rail is not unreasonable The Warren Mig Co of Augusta and others sued Southern and others The commission noted state courts handle alleged violations while considering ultimate rate effects Five killed sisters at Maj J H Huntington residence Versailles July 28 Henry Huntington shot his two sisters and a brother after years of presumed mental disturbance and conflict within the family
John Griffin, just back from Algonquin Park in Canada, reports a deadly tale from East Aurora. Six deaths followed blood poisoning after stings from black files near a hunting camp, prompting his return home earlier than planned.
July 26 report from Havana says Cuban elections cannot be held this year as census work delaying municipal and national polls continues. Secretary Taft had hoped to hold elections in September for October, but census completion is unlikely before fall. The note mentions political disruption and scheduling uncertainty.
A Covington Georgia man Newton A Berry wealthy farmer near Augusta was fatally gored by a mad bull yesterday. The Associated Press report notes Berry died at the scene amid a rural accident.
The Haywood jury retired at 11.01 as the judge instructed the jurors on the charge and how to weigh Orchard’s testimony. The court warned that inducement or promises of immunity could affect the credibility of witnesses and instructed careful evaluation of all evidence before reaching a verdict.
Buckien's o- a case of piles that, leghany, Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr. Walters. It cures every case. Guaranteed C.M. Shuford and W. 8. Martin & Co. drag store. 25¢.
A garbled early 20th century ad touts Dr Klimer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It claims dramatic quick cures for back pain and kidney trouble, promising readers a book for more details and detailing a sales address in Bellmore, New York. The piece mimics newspaper prose while urging private practice success and nationwide availability through druggists.
Recount of news from Hf Washington states President Finley was brought before Judge Pritchard of the United States court and released on a habeas corpus writ. The piece includes a testimonial by John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana about Dr King s New Life Pills promising universal appeal. Availability noted at G M Shuford and W S Martin Co druggists.
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