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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
4
In a brief exchange the person apologized to Lee, explaining that the delay was necessary to gain access at the moment. The events suggest a defensive stance and clarification of the timing of access.
Fragmentary account describes General Lee's march toward Appomattox Courthouse to unite with General Johnston, aiming to bolster defenses against Grant. Includes details of exhausted troops, pursuit by Union forces, and a meeting setup at a damaged Appomattox home. Also inserts an advertisement for Chamberlain's products.
Fragmentary OCR records the April 1865 pursuit after Sailor’s Creek and the unwelled remnants of the Army of Northern Virginia moving toward Appomattox Court House. It notes Grant writing to Lee expressing hope of surrender terms and Lee’s agreement to meet, with a formal demand for terms and a want to avoid useless bloodshed. The excerpt captures the final exchange and the hesitation among generals before surrender.
In a Warsaw report the surrender scene is recounted with General Grant and General Lee meeting in the parlor. They draft and accept surrender terms including cavalry specifics. Lee's calm leadership and restraint are highlighted as emotion runs high among officers and troops. An adjacent Warsaw report cites lawlessness and anarchist acts, while a U.S. crop bulletin notes August corn and wheat figures, with winter wheat output and per-acre yields.
An advertising piece touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and ague with claims of removing disease from the system and beating quinine side effects. It cites testimonials and mentions a New York contact, urging readers to buy for health and complexion benefits and offering money-back if ineffective.
Salisbury Aug 13 The city is stunned by the death of Capt E B Hambley at his South Fulton Street mansion after weeks of typhoid illness He leaves a wife Miss Lottie Coleman a son and a daughter Hambley who developed ties to the Whitney Development Company and Yadkin water power plans was a prominent investor and promoter in Southern enterprises The report also notes the International Typographical Union convention in Colorado Springs and its focus on the eight hour day with 300 delegates and tours to Cripple Creek
Norfolk Virginia suffers record rainfall with four to five inches in 24 hours. Flooding closes streets and disrupts traffic. Post office, railroad, and other workers forced to wade ashore early, seacoast line for weather service prostrate.
Aug 18 report notes Southern Pure Food Co of Durham with 10000 capital for general grocer business. Holland Manufacturing Co of Gastonia with 25000 for cotton and woolen mills. Farmers Gin Co of Pitt County, 3000. Savannah Plum Co of Dillboro Jackson County, 20000 for lumber transport flumes. Named incorporators include W H Holloway J A Hopkins G A Gray B W Holland Alden How I F A Lincoln.
The Insurance Committee report to be submitted at the American Bar Association convention in St Paul outlines draft legislation. It calls for biennial apport ioning of deferred dividends on life policies, repeal of reciprocal retaliatory and valued tax laws, stricter state incorporation laws, regulation of unlicensed concerns, supervision of interstate insurance transactions, and creation of an Insurance Bureau within the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Richmond Virginia August 13 high water swept a buggy down a stream. Dr Daniel Ellis was drowned in the accident. His five year old son rode with him but was saved by his father. The rescue details describe neighbors and bystanders aiding the scene and noting the boy’s survival.
Constantinople reports the Sultan had a better night and shows improvement after a palace doctor persuaded him to use a simple appliance that provided immediate relief. The physician has been promoted to General in recognition of his service. Labor Day celebrations in Charlotte are expected to be quiet with no announced demonstrations.
Fragmentary text appears to describe a Saturday night incident involving a farmer and a protective action toward a daughter. Readable details are insufficient to identify people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes.
James B. McCraw, a native of Richmond, longtime Confederate surgeon, and prominent medical figure, died at age 14? in Virginia. He served at Chimberaso Hospital where Confederate soldiers were treated, marking a notable end in state medical history.
Text discusses Sullivan and Sullivan’s resignation demand, Bryan’s defense of his letter, and allegations of fraud and corporate influence within the Illinois Democratic National Committee. It emphasizes cleansing party leadership and resisting power grabs through fraud, urging continued fight to purify the party apparatus.
Alexander R Chisolm, teller at National Bank, is reported $100000 short in accounts. Bonded for $30000, the loss to the bank reduces to $70000. Aug 18 Birmingham reflects the financial scare with potential repercussions for bank security.
Old lamps must be returned when replacements are installed. Notify the office for any trouble. Thirty repairs may be made in due time. New wiring of stores and residences will be provided with material and labor. Stomach and Liver Tables offered by Shuford Drug Co.
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