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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
7
A Baltimore and Ohio train collision near Terra Cotta Washington last night leaves dozens dead and many injured. Investigators held eight crew members after the crash as a morgue count reached 43 with more expected.
Budapest corruption rumors swirl around actress Sari Fedak as fans storm her home and managers ban her from stages after the death of Hungarian dramatist Paul Widor. Fedak claims she refused to help Widor financially and has announced the end of her stage career in light of the backlash.
Fragmented OCR hints at a medical ad or claim about kidney issues and a remedy called Swamp Root by a Dr Kilmer. The readable text mentions urinary trouble and treatment claims, with scattered references to names, addresses, and mail order presentation.
Raleigh governor Grover Cleveland? Glenn Hodday sets February 8 for the hangings of Frank Bohanan in Greensboro for the murder of a section master and J H Hodges for wife killing Both men are described as new blacks aided by a traitor in St Petersburg Russia. Police have captured over 100 leaders of a St Petersburg social democratic military group from propaganda in the army.
Instructions describe puff pastry oyster patties with half inch thick cases baked to light brown, filling made from oysters and liquor in a milk and butter sauce with lemon cayenne, then topped with pastry caps. Local news item reports 40 Social Democrats arrested in Kiev on December 31. Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy advertised as a guaranteed cure with money back offer. distributed by Martin & Co, Hickory, N C.
A freight wreck near Peachland left engineer Maxwell of Raleigh dead after ten hours wedged between engine and tender. Firemen were injured as a flagman’s mistake and a short crew on the freight contributed to the collision. Doctors Covington Ashe Hose and Bennett attended the scene within an hour. The accident halted by Maxwell delaying the train in a final bid to stop it. The following reports describe pardons, Kansas politics, an attempted homicide, and a typhoid death in various states.
Three policemen, missing since yesterday morning from Carnarsie Station, were rescued in Jamaica Bay after a night in freezing conditions. Their relief launch failed due to machinery trouble, stranding the boat in an ice jam before the men used oars to reach land and alert a telephone station that they were alive.
In St Petersburg Count Witte states war with Japan is impossible and disastrous for both nations, especially Japan. He urges removing misunderstandings and forming an entente cordiale profitable to Russia in the Far East. He also notes Russia should inform the public on progress with Japan and reports a syndicate forms a company to mine gold in eastern Siberia.
Cannes reports deny engagement between Mrs Rowland Cox and Francis Morton Harrison of New York. Mrs Cox has not divorced Rowland Cox. she recently sought a New York divorce. She has been staying with her family at Hotel de l Californie and plans to leave for Paris with relatives.
In Topeka on December 22 William J. Bryan said he had not announced but might be a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination before the next national convention. He added the nomination would be a high honor and he would support Senator William J. Stone of Missouri for Democratic National Committee chair if nominated.
A string of local notes from Asheville and Faith recount December marriages including Mr. S.A. Com and a Mrs. Seoler, and Mr. Clarence Williams with Miss Dalry Overcaugh, plus home scenes in Asheville with trees, dinners, and visits. Mentions church events, a turkey feast, and college trips by family members as well as a delayed freight car issue in Gastonia.
Bishop A Coke Smith of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died in Asheville at his home on Merriman Avenue after years of health issues including tuberculosis. He was 65, a Sumter County native, and a Dallas 1902 bishop elect. Remains to Norfolk for funeral. married to Miss Kate Kinard with several children. Also notes a Dover/Providence wedding of Madeline Ives Goddard to Marquis dAntigue and a reported naval orders update from Tangier.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Billy Mommer and Uncle Frank exchanging a chafing exchange about a joke around the corner. The overheard taunt highlights social chatter and family insistence on humor despite warnings.
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