Threat to Lynch Negro in Jail at Easton Pa. Failed
Rumor of an attack by iron workers to seize William Handy a South Carolina man in Easton jail to lynch him after Handy allegedly killed Policeman Shuman in South Bethlehem. Sheriff and deputies guarded the jail, bars placed on doors, and prisoners watched as police prepared for possible mob actions. Handy was captured after a confrontation and later beaten in jail.
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South Carolina
Easton
Aston
South Bethlehem
Wilam Handy
Tom
South Dethlehem
Shuman
Collins
Vinien
Bethlehem
McGue
Handy
Imam
Baggage Car Leaves Rails In Mt Airy Accident
Three minor Southern Railway wrecks between Mt Airy and Greensboro over four days caused no injuries. A bagcar derailed due to a broken wheel flange. Editor Herbert Lowry of Kernersville News visited family in Mt Airy over the weekend. Mount Airy brass band plans to play at the town event. The Galax Fair premium list boosts local interest as residents follow the fair.
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Mt. Airy
N.C
Greensboro
Enitor
Herbert Lowry
Kernersville
J. le Ashby
Mount Ary
Rush to File Complaints Over Yellow Pine Decision
Ashington, Aug. 27. More than 10 complaints were filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission today seeking reparation from various railroads in the southeastern territory due to the Yellow Pine decision of the United States Supreme Court. Claims must be filed within a year of the Fate law taking effect, and this year expires tomorrow. The rush reflects urgency to secure timely filings.
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Nigston
Yellow Pine
Ashington
Internate Commerce Commission
Southeastern
Terriory
United States Supreme
Obscene Post Card Seller Arrested in Philadelphia
Gustave P. Lang trading as C. Novelty Company was arrested by U S Postal Inspectors on wholesale selling of obscene post cards and held for trial. The case touted as a major crackdown follows a Rome New York resident sending a sample. Also notes U S intervention linked peace in Central America with Mexico, with formal statements expected soon.
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Philadelphia
United States Postal
Gustave P. Lang
C. Novelty Company
Lang
Rome
Loss of Agnes Maguire remains mystery on Lake Hopatcong
The body of Miss Agnes Maguire, a Brooklyn schoolteacher visiting Dover, was recovered from Lake Hopatcong near Nolan's Point after her cousin left her in a carriage during a thunderstorm. Authorities described the scene at Camp Lookout and the search for the missing woman continued.
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Magare
Agnes
Charles
Giddings' Girls In Wreck Leave for Pennsylvania
Maude and Jennie Le Giddings daughters of the late Thomas Giddings, linked to a death by self to avoid arrest for alleged assault on their own daughter Jennie, departed from Winston for Pennsylvania to live with relatives. An administrator appointed for the estate valued at about a thousand dollars or more. The wreck occurred on No 38 near Charlottesville yesterday morning. the sisters escaped injury.
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Penn
Winston
Maude
Jenle Giddings
Thomas Giddings
Jennie
Sunday Fort
Pennsylvania
Charlottesville
Go To Europe For Shopping Go To Europe For Shopping
Shipping men watch the Trans atlantic steamship war as rates rise daily causing chatter of bargain trips to Europe for shopping at cheap fares. The steerage rate conflict stems from a Continental line’s refusal to admit the Russian volunteer fleet to the steamship conference. Rev R H Whitaker D D prominent Methodist minister editor and author dies at 79 in Raleigh N C wife and one daughter survive funeral held at Crelock with Presiding Elder R Johns officiating.
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New York
Europe
Raleigh
N. C
R. H. Whitaker
D. D
Boy's Head Cut Off in Tobacco Factory Accident
Winston-Salem August 27 A 13 year old white boy named Clifton Proctor was killed in a gruesome accident at the Taylor Bros tobacco factory He was lowering the elevator shaft when weight was moved from above One half of the boy's head was mashed resulting in an instant death He did not work there and was only loafing at the time Also reports from Winston-Salem note upcoming marriage of Miss Kate Webster daughter of Mr C P Webster and Mr C F Ingram of High Point in Madison with plans to reside in High Point afterward.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Clitfton Proctor
Taylor Bros. Tobacco Factory
Madison
Kate Webster
2. P. Webster
C. F. Ingram
High Point
Supreme Court to Hear $30,000 Fine Appeals Soon
Raleigh Aug 22 The Supreme Court convened for the term and will hear appeals including a $30,000 fine and a kidnapping case involving Joshua Harrison of Pasquotank. Other cases listed include Chesson vs Waller, Daniels vs Homer, and Nicholson vs Dover with hearings spread through the term. The Wake County Southern Railway appeal and related Asheville rulings may move to the earliest hearings.
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Raleigh
N.C
Supreme Godrt
Joshua Harrison
Pasquotank County
Wrhich
Hite
Iron
R-F. Beasly
Yarvis
Brotheriady
Harrison
Coust
Gib. Aycock
RF. Audiete
Chesson
Waller & Mytise
Suindell
Latham
Bowser
Wescott Carlson
Jana
Southern
United States Supreme’ Court
Pritchard
Asheville
Jeounty Court
Judge Pritchard Upheld Federal Jurisdiction In Rate Case
Judge Pritchard ruled federal courts have jurisdiction in a rate litigation involving North Carolina utilities. The decision asserts the Constitution protects the right to challenge excessive rates, with the Corporation Commission and Attorney General responsible for enforcing the passenger rate act and penalties for noncompliance.
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Pritchard
North Carolina
Corporation Commission Sn
United States
Judge Parker Refers To Clash Between Courts In North Carolina
Judge Parker notes a jurisdictional clash between North Carolina courts in a broader case. The reference comes amid overlapping authority issues affecting local panels. The discussion centers on how such clashes impact courtroom proceedings and outcomes.
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Parker
North Carolina
Tragic Death Of Farmer Will Ziglar In North Carolina
News from Whiston Salem North Carolina reports the death of Will Ziglar a prominent farmer in Sandy Ridge. He died by a gun in his yard the exact cause remains uncertain whether accidental or self inflicted. He leaves a wife and five children. A separate report covers Judge Alton B Parker addressing the American Bar Association in Portland Maine urging caution against excessive legislation and praising state rights while criticizing broad enactments and flawed laws.
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Whiston-Salem
N.C
Will Ziglar
Sandy Ridge
Southern Earnings in North Carolina Hearings Continue
A H Plant, comptroller of the Southern Railway, testified in the North Carolina rate hearing before the Master in Chancery. He explained the $166 465 earnings difference cited in the North Carolina Railroad Corporation Commission report and noted intrastate business not included in the tabulation. He noted wage increases of about 1 044 000 for 1906 across the system and a net earnings drop of 1 900 587 for 1907 from 1906.
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Washington, D.C
A. H. Plant
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Southern
North Carolina Railroad Corporation Commission
Plant
Broadway
Thirty-eighth Street
Southern Railway Move to Rush Supreme Court Appeal
Raleigh Aug 27 A motion will be made in the supreme court to fix the trial here in the appeal of the Southern railway from a 30300 fine for violation of the 21 4 centrate law with a view to rushing the appeal to the United States supreme court. Col W B Rodman for the Southern filed a protest against record specification before the regular term claiming no agreement and that the appeal be carried out of order. Governor Glenn voiced astonishment and indignation at the action, saying the railway is impeding state efforts to enforce laws and that the case was to be hurried to the US Supreme Court under a recent agreement. Merriman & Merriman of Asheville represent the state to aid in moving the appeal forward.
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Raleigh
N. C
Supreme Court
Southern Railway
Long
Wake Court
United States Supreme Court
Col
W. B. Rodman
Southern
Wake County Court
Glenn
Overnor Glenn
Rodman
United States
Merriman & Merriman
Asheville
Supreme Court of
Lipton to Challenge For Americas Cup Again
New York reports Sir Thomas Lipton plans for a fourth attempt to win the Americas Cup. He may submit a challenge through the Royal Irish Yacht Club, with the New York Yacht Club awaiting an actual offer. Lipton expressed confidence that Shamrock IV could bring the cup home, benefiting Dublin Bay if sailed there.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
New
Royal Irish Yacht Club
Royal Ulster
New York Yacht Club
Thomas
Dublin
Dublin Bay
Almost Mutiny On Board Cruiser Raleigh
Honolulu Aug 27 Officers and men of the United States cruiser Raleigh complain of no shore leave for two months, triggering near mutiny aboard while the ship’s coaling is delayed. Lewistown Pa Aug 21 masked men held up three automobilists on a dark road, taking their money and valuables. a vigorous hint offered but little chance of catching them.
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Honolulu
United States
Raleigh
Lewistown
Roy Lon Valvin Knepp
Charles Beazley
Raymond Dixon
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American Bar Association
Portland
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