Libel claim sparks press exchange over senate pay claim
A Morehead City press meeting led to a Highlander piece alleging Senator Simmons received $100,000 over 12 years for voting 19 times against his party, prompting a wireed lawsuit and a libel apology. The Hickory Democrat later settled a libel suit for $10 with local lawyers earning fees.
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Depriest
Shelby
Morehead City
Hon
The
Highlander
Simmons
Senate
Charlotte Observer
Averye
Jim Abernethy
Hickory Democrat
A Landlubber on the Coast at Morehead City
A July report from Morehead City describes a coastal excursion with the Atlantic Hotel and the Seminole cutter. The visit includes harbor plans, wreck rescue tale of the Thistleroy, offshore soundings, and lighthearted press camaraderie with notable figures from the Norfolk Southern and New York World.
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Nemo Democrat
Morehead City
Morehead
Atlantic Hotel
Norfolk- Southern Railway
Dubois
Newbern
Massive Baldwin Locomotive 101 Weighs 144000 Pounds
A giant locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works, No. 101, weighs 144000 pounds and is 127000 tons heavier than typical freight engines. It is slated for use on the Watauga and Yadkin River Railroad from North Wilkesboro.
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Baldwin Locomoive Works
Watt
Wille
Watauga and Yad
Wilksboro
Indian Killed On Track Near Rochelle Ill
A Native man was struck and killed by a fast express train near Rochelle Illinois after sleeping on the railroad track. The incident is cited as a warning against neglecting dangers and the need for prompt care for coughs and colds with Dr King s New Discovery. It is praised for curing a severe cough and restoring weight in testimonials from J R Watts of Floydada Texas. Also notes Mr W C Sanborn of Bakers Mountain recent move from Arkansas through Mississippi floods and land purchases for poultry farming. Bucklen s Arnica Salve advertised for piles burns and skin issues with a 25 cent price.
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Rochelle
Ill
Fast Express
J. R. Watts
Floydada Tex
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
W. C. Sanborn
Baker's Mountain
Sanborn
Arkansas
Mississippi
M. H. Johnston
Sanhorn Hs
Johnston
R. V. Pierce
Italo
Common Sense
Phos Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Perth
Kansas
Catawba County Boy Seeks More Alumni at Asheville
Elbert Mills, a Catawba County native, recalls completing a double course at The A B C two years ago and now holds a splendid position with a wholesale goods firm in Asheville. He notes hundreds of graduates and others from the state are employed and invites more Catawba County youths to visit this year.
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Catawba County
Asheville
Gro. Co
Elbert Mills
University of North Carolina
Highland Hall
Oakview Hall
Hickory Business College
Lenoir
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Asheville Business College
Henry S. Shockley
Asheville, N. C
Trinity College
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R. L. Flowers
Durham
Hickory Mfg. Co
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
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Faust
Pres
Greensboro
N.C
Statesville Female College
J. A. Scott
D. D
Statesville, N. C
Rutherford College
Aealthy and Greezy
Amon
M. T. Hinshaw
Mecklenburg
College and Fitting School
Newton, North Carolina
Catia Nos
An Ideal Christian College
Sean
College and Universiytined
Msandeibier
Ceri
W. R. Weaver
A. M
Ion
Elizabeth College
Conservatory OF Music
Charlotte
Colley College
Chas. B. King
Peace Institute For Young Women
Davenport College
Lenoir, North Carolina
James Braxton Craven
Claremont College
Hickory, N. C
Joseph L. Murphy
Rmoroog
Virginia
Ram Wank
Loansey. Com
Sateen
Phonic Ediacetal Eiten
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Elocution
Blank Sre
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Blackstone
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Charlotte, N. C
Modern Christian College For Women
Piedmont Carolina
John L. Caldwell
Lenoir College
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