Gypsy Victim Returns Home After Four Years
Walter Cutler, 10, missing since 4 years, appeared at his grandmother Mrs. Butcher's South Chicago home. He said Gypsies abducted him from South Bend, Ind. and moved him around until last Monday when he escaped from Roby, Ind. His father in South Bend was notified to come for him. Gypsy camp left Roby yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Cutler
Bet‘cher
South Bend
Ind
Roby
Tad
South Chicago
Wake Forest selects committee for dormitory plans
The Wake Forest College trustees form a special committee to choose plans for a 30000 dormitory funded by a gift from Mrs Parrott of Kinston. The panel includes the executive committee and President Potent, with Professors Brewer and Gorrell, and C J Hunter. Architects Barrett and Thompson Raleigh Zimmerman Winston Salem and Rose Weston Greensboro to submit plans. Mrs Parrott's gift will provide a life annuity of 1200 dollars from the property's income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
Trustes
Wake Forest College
Brewer and
Gorrell RE. Royal
C. J. Hunter
Barrett & ‘Thompson
Zimmerman
Winston Salem
Rose Weston
Greensboro
Parrott
Kinston
Farrett
North Carolina Governor Glenn Praised by Out-of-State Supporter
A foreign interview quotes a North Carolinian praising Governor Glenn as the South’s strongest leader and “nerviest man in public office outside the White House” after a New York trip. The speaker also critiques North Carolina’s past prohibition stance and laments anti-saloon forces failing to push statewide prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Bob Glenn
North Carolina
New York
Wall Street
Glenn
White House
Georgia
Carolina
Rumor of Branch Line Link Sparks Boardroom Talk
Winston Salem August reports a rumor that Norfolk and Western officials plan a branch from Ridgeway Virginia to Spray and Leaksville eleven miles apart linking two towns. Spray-Leaksville has grown into a cotton goods center with eight to ten thousand residents. The piece also notes personal recollections of J Z Ackerman visiting from Trume Missouri and local legal figure H L Greens, now home after illness, plus unrelated advertisements and aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Salem
J. Z. Ackerman
Trume
Ackerman
H. L. Greens
Wilkesboro
Morganton
Greene
Norfolk &Western
Ridgeway
Spray
Leaksville
Spray-Leaksville
Not Guilty Of Gambling In Spartanburg Case
In Spartanburg on August 24 I C Blackwood and John Kirby faced police court on gambling charges after a raid on a room linked to two others, Davidson and Long. Police reported no evidence of gambling. Blackwood testified he was invited to discuss converting the room to a social club and denied betting or witnessing bets. Both Kirby and Blackwood were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
N. C
Potie
I. C. Blackwood
John Kirby
Messrs. Blackwood
Kir By
John Davidson
Lawrence Long
Sheralding Scwad
Blackwood
Messrs
Kirby
Finley on Southern's 4 percent dividend approved
At a board meeting of the Routers Railway Company directors approved a four percent dividend for the year. A portion of surplus income from 1906 was carried forward to support this decision, deemed prudent due to abnormal conditions in supplies, material, labor, and rising taxes and revenue actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natnaeinenes
Sheehan
Dh Recor
Catcher Bowerman Hurt After Line Drive at Polo Grounds
New York Nationals catcher Bowerman was hit on the head by a fastball from Jack Camnitz at the Polo Grounds. He was taken to Washington Heights Hospital and his return this season is doubtful. In other notes, chefs education plans surface in Chicago, and W L Sedon resigns as Jamestown Exposition works director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aum Si
Frank Bowerman
New York Nationals
Jack Camnitz
Pittsburg
Polo Grounds
Yesteray
Bowerman
Washington Heights
Giants
Seaboard Air Line
W. L. Sedon
Souvenir Shell Explosion Hurts Jersey City Children
An aged shell once stored in the Maine’s magazine exploded in Jersey City injuring several children including 11 year old Eldem Kenney who was playing with it. Grace Ruddick and George O Rourke suffered bruises as the shell shattered windows. The shell had long been used as a toy by the Kenney family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine
Habana Harbor
Jersey City
Eldem Kenney
Kenney
Grace Ruddick
George O'Rourke
Officer Jordan Will Get Well
Durham, N C August 24 The revenue officers involved in the Chapel Hill clash report improved conditions for Revenue Officer J B Jordan brought to Watts Hospital in Durham His recovery appears certain Rigsbee rushed to stop Hendricks from drawing a weapon preventing further bloodshed
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Jordan
Durham
N.C
Chapel Hill
J. B. Jordan
Watts Hospital
Government Orders Best Care For Wounded
Washington, Aug. 23. The commissioner of internal revenue received a telegram from Collector Suber of Greensboro, N C, reporting a moonshine raid clash. Deputies Hendrys and Henry, with their respective pos ses, fired on each other after mistaking moonshiners. Deputy Jordon was mortally wounded, and Henry and two possemen were seriously wounded. The commissioner ordered no expense spared in caring for the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Suber
Greensboro
N. C
Hendrys
Raleigh
Henry
Durham
Jordon
Capers
Standard Oil Hearings Begin in New York City
Frank B. Kergz, special counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission, arrives in New York to begin testimony on Sept 3 in the federal case to dissolve Standard Oil. He consults with Attorney General Bonaparte and government officials. witnesses will include prominent officials and Standard Oil representatives. the hearing is expected to last several weeks. Kellox previously conducted the Harriman roads investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank DB. Kergz
Interstante Commerce Commission
St. Louis
Standard’ Oil Company
Bonaparte
Standard Oil Company
Kellox
Harriman Roads
Days of Daniel Boon Recalled at Jamestown Exposition
In Norfolk Massachusetts August 28 a history pageant reenacted the Fort Boone assault from Daniel Boone era. Miss Ruth Searcy played Betsy Callaway and Miss Anne Lee Sutherland portrayed Franc Callaway as descendants reenact the 18th century siege and rescue led by Bartlett Searcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Old Fort Boone
Kentucky State
Winchester
Fort Boone
Daniel Boone
Ruth Searcy
Betsy Callaway
Anne Lee Sutherland
Franc
Revenue Officer Sheppard Shot By Moonshiners
Greensboro Nov 28 Near Wilkesboro yesterday Revenue Officer John Sheppard was shot and wounded by moonshiners hiding in a bush as he pressed a party near the clearing in the woods. He clutched his gun and ran to a vantage point but was badly shot, failing to neutralize any assailants. His two horses panicked and the wagon was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Wilkesboro
John Sheppard
Sheppard
Uberty
Large Cincinnati Fire Leaves $750,000 Loss
A blaze at the Eagle White Lead Company plant in Cincinnati last night, aided by shifting winds, was controlled five hours after discovery. The fire destroyed most of a block bounded by East Court Street Hunt Street and the Norfolk and Western tracks, forcing hundreds from their tenements. Trolley and telephone lines were cut, crippling service. one man was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Eagle White Lead Company
East Court Street
Hunt Street
Norfolk and Western
North Carolina teachers pass state certificate exams list
Special to The Raleigh News and Observer Aug. 22 reports the state board of examiners released the names of teachers who passed examinations for certificates across counties. Entries include C B Alexander Matthews Fred Archer Chapel Hill B W Allen Franklinton and many others with school assignments in Limestone Winterville Liberty Gastonia and beyond.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Examiners
Supt. Joyner
F. L. Stevens
Jno
Graham
IV. Judd
M.N. Walker
A. J. Barwick
C. B. Alexander
Matthews
Fred
Archer
Chapel Hill
B. W. Allen
Franklinton
W. H. ‘Albright
Liberty
W. F. Allen
Southern Pines
Beale
Pendleton
W. T. R. Bell
Rutherfordton
N. R. Clayton
Chapel
Hil
Laura B. Cox
Winterville
Frank Culbreth
Fayetteville
Mark Clegg
Crouse
J.B. Crutchfield
Litington
Eva. Culbreth
Clinton
K.P. Dixon
Geo
Davidson
Fay
J. M. Dawnum
Gastonia
B. Davis
Pine Level
J. B.everitt
Robersonville
H.W. Earley
Olander
D. L. Bilis
W. R. Freeman
Dobson
G. M. Guth
Engelhard
Giles
Fonta Flora
HC. Holton
Atlantic
L. L. Hargrove
Lumber Bridge
Johnson Hamilton
Marshville
Geo. W. Holmes
Hendersonville
Harria
Lenoir
Halland Hutton
Durham
R. Huffman
Lowell
Pearl Brange
Alex
Meta S
Stone Cutters to Celebrate Local Parade
Two stone cutter organizations in Mt.Airy plan their third annual parade on September 1. Agent Claude Shelton departs for Durant. Mr. Bills takes his place. Apple shipments rise with prices advancing. buck line sells up to 60 cents per bushel. Town views high tobacco prices and strong crop prospects for the year as schools reopen September 1 with new teachers aiding Prof. B. Shippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt iAtry
N. C
Aue
Claude Shelton
Dursont
Bills
Southern
Coimmaca
Payne
Afonros
Ely
B. & Shippe
H.C. Brown
Raleizh
A. N. Merritt
J. R. Sparger
J. L. Harrison
Elkin
Raleigh fraternal banquet honors birthday and lodge growth
Reports from Raleigh detail an Indianapolis style banquet for Ed Chambers Smullth, with about 20 guests, as the Praternity of Raleigh notes. Grand Master Perrin Busbee announces three new lodge charters in western North Carolina and upcoming charter for a Hodge at Neuse. Crop prospects, especially cotton and corn, are described as exceptionally fine across Wake Johnson Wayne Chatham and nearby counties. Governor Glenn names Ar. T. J. Murdock and De. S. Mann as delegates to the National Prison Association in Chicago September 14–16. A reward of 50 dollars is offered for the arrest of Abner Earls. A testimonial praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs. Morgan buys Gothic sculpture for the Metropolitan Museum.
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Smith
Raleigh
N.C
Ipa Praternity of
Ed Chambers
Smulth
Grand
Blaster Perrin Busbee
North Carolina
Loge of Odd Fellows
Tobe V Fey
Yancey County
Baleram
Suit
Cherokee County
Ohnson
Wayne
Chatham
Glenn
TJ. Murdock
Bathory
Mann
National Prison’ Association of
United States
Adt
Chicago
Abner Earls
Chas. Holloman
Hereford County
Jared
Presbyterian Church Burned in Bennettelte Guang
A fire destroyed the new Presbyterian Church at Bennettelte Guang early today, causing about 2200 in damage. The structure, pews, and furniture were ruined, with an 8000 insurance policy and 9200 prior value. The piano and organ were damaged, and the origin was suspected to be incendiary from electric wires. Pastor De McLeod is in Boston.
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Bennettelte
Guang
Orelock
New Presbyterian Church
Plano
De'McLeod
Boston
Famous circuses' woman dead Mme Agnes Lake dies aged 81
Mme Agnes Lake former first woman circus owner in the United States died at relatives in Jersey City. She was a famed bareback rider and high wire walker with a career marked by romance and adversity. Her husbands included William Lake a clown and Wild Bill Hickok associate Buffalo Bill. She was about 81 and had a long history of offenses over forty four years.
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Mme
Jake
New York
Agnes
Lake
Jersey City
Wm. Lake
Wild Bill” Hickok
Buffalo Bi
Snow
Raisouli Victor Defeats Moorish Forces in Morocco Crisis
Reports from Washington indicate Raisouli has routed the Sultan of Morocco’s forces in the Alcazar crisis, endangering the Moorish city of Alcazar as tension rises over the Cald MacLean release. Raleigh notes the Wake county case against Southern Railway Company and agent Green, fined $20,000, set for Supreme Court action next week.
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Washington, D.C
Raisouli
Morocc
Cald MacLean
Alcazar
Raleigh
N.C
Southern Railway Company
Wake County
Joe Akkiojoglan Wisely Changes Name
New York dated August 22 reports Joe Akxiojoglan has permission from Justice Brady to call himself Joe White after November 1. He is of Turkish origin and explains the name means White in Constantinople, noting difficulty in using his given name locally.
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New York
Joe Akxiojoglan
Justice Brady
The
Supreme Court
Joe White
Joe
White
Constantinople
Frisco Mayor Wields Broom In Municipal Shakeup
Frisco Mayor Taylor orders removal of four Police Commissioners as he targets departmental reform. He condemns Chief Dinan as incompetent and characterless. Commissioners resist, citing court authority, and plan to keep records of appeals inaccessible. Local dealers promote DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Taylor
Dinan
Hollister
EM. Menzies
Bruner Secures Scotch Immigrant Lads for North Carolina
Raleigh N C Aug 23 A card from T K Bruner of the Mate department of agriculture reports strong progress in promoting immigration to North Carolina He has secured many Scotch ads and expects to return to Raleigh around Sept 15 to continue efforts for agricultural settlement and work opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
T. K." Bruner
Mate Department of Agriculture
Europe
North Carolina
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement claims Kodol for Dyspepsia cures indigestion and dyspepsia by cleansing and strengthening stomach membranes. It touts digestive health benefits and lists Oswitt & Co, Chicago as the preparers with several names attached.
Durham News Briefs and Court Incidents
Durhams officers show steady progress in education funding with a planned new graded school and a state grant for erection. Durham county pursues a new school site near Ceas. whiskey raids loom as term opens. a shooting assault case ends with binding over. Merger of local merchants sees J H Sneed wed to Hattie MacWaine in Baltimore. Robert R Holloway, longtime Durham citizen, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N.C
North Carolina
East Durlins
Seri van Anitteo
Cea
Superior Court
Ns Road
I Furs
Irvin Smith
Jon
J. H. Sneed
I ‘Ness
Lori Association of Merchants
Hattie MacWaine
Haltimore
Robert R. Holloway
Durhsti
Ten Years in Bed and Medical Remedies Highlighted
R A Gray J P of Oakville Indiana describes ten years confined to bed due to kidney disease and credits Foley's Kidney Cure as relief after trying top medical skill. New Jersey editor M T Lynch praises Foley's Honey and Tar as exceptional for colds and coughs. Women say men are all alike but rivalry arises when two men love the same woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J.P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
W. S. Martin & Co
New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Martin
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Finley
P. C
International Stewards Association
Tandard Oil
Daniel Boon
Old Fort
Jamestown Exposition
Uccessful
Dr. King
Eva
Grover Town
Stark Co
CM. Shuford
W S
P. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Metropolitan ‘Museum ‘of Art
Presbyterian Church
Raisuli Victor
Joe Akkiojoglan
Cardus
Mocrhead
Archibald
J. T
Terrane
Frisco
Egins
Jonn Iciha
Vining, Ta
DeWitt
C. M. Shuford
Marytin
Mr. Bruner
G. Oswitt
M. Shuford
Russell
Iain
Hickory, N.C
T. F. Stevenson
W. L Abernethy
Hickory
Walter A. White
W. E. Manville
McComb
W. H. Little
W. Be Ramsay
Ofmice
Postomce
Carolina & Northwestern
Conne. Ghester Southern Ry. S.A. Ta
Yorkville Southern Railway
Southers Rally
Newton and
Southern Rail
Sbpi
Blowing Rock
TIONS
A&e
Chester
Yorkville
Blucointon
Newton
Lenoir Hickory
Lincolnton Ag
Gastonia Es
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