Demurrage on Rail Freight Sparks Federal Action Debate
A fragmentary report discusses proposed federal rules to penalize railroads through demurrage charges to speed car deliveries. Speakers urge timely shipper access with reasonable limits, citing rising losses for lumber, coal, grain, and related industries. Also noted is a local testimonial for Amos F. King’s healing salve by a druggist.
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Storm at Sea and Rail Traffic Woes Highlighted News Briefs
A storm at sea reaches New York from Colon with four days’ delay, while Louisville reports railroad traffic disruption across western Kentucky and other lines due to heavy conditions. London notes a delayed reconciliation rumor between the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. An advertisement promotes Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney health, urging readers to remember the product name and address.
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Dividend Declared as Rail Directors Report Improvements
Greensboro January 4 Directors of the North Carolina Railroad now leased to the Southern Railway declared seven percent dividend. Reports from the president and superintendent show lessees meeting contracts and making improvements. Burlington site to host a modern hotel building on railroad property. Remaining disputes over property replacement and insurance settled with favorable terms for the State. President Hugh Chatham says Southern Railway invested more on improvements than any prior year.
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Transfer Agents Named for Sea Board Network Expansion
S.A. L. appoints general transfer agent E. M. McClure of Richmond with supervision over freight transfer stations at Hamlet North Carolina Jacksonville Florida Howells Georgia and Monroe North Carolina. Stations concentrate and distribute freight from local trains then rehead into through cars toward destinations in North and South, saving haul on package freight and freeing equipment for other use. Hamlet to become the South’s largest transfer station. Also named are transfer agents F. A. Potter Petersburg, Nine at Hamlet, No. 6, Fuller Howells Georgia, and Dedenhot Monroe. Jacksonville station unnamed. Cape Henry Virginia January 4.
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Maine hunter recounts survival ordeal and near starvation
An Maine hunter describes camping in Hancock County where Indian guide Anance aided his escape after a wound. He details rationing, foraging for nuts and acorns, catching frogs and minnows, and a harrowing night when a large animal stole his game. He weighs the value of a single cartridge amid dwindling supplies.
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Open Kalamazoo Gazette to Begin Daily Prayer News
Kalamazoo Michigan January 5 John A Ross managing editor of the Gazette announced the news department would be opened every day with prayer. The readable text then shifts into a jumble of disjointed tale fragments, product pitches, and scattered admonitions without a clear single event or coherent narrative.
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Mantel Factory Moves to Lincolnton
Statesville notes report the Mantel and Show Case company moving from Statesville to Lincolnton to begin operations there. The firm, formed by B Le Detinges C A Ball and J J Rhine Sr, plans to lease a site, build a plant, and ship equipment. Delinger, Hell and Rhinehardt will move. Dell’s family stays in Statesville.
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Vatican Communique Denies Responsibility for Publication
Oservatore Romano prints a Vatican communique stating the Holy See declines responsibility for the publication of documents seized at the Papal Nunciature in Paris. It says individuals harmed may seek redress by any lawful means. A Masonic Bazaar in Austin Texas nets nearly $300 as many attend. auction tomorrow with a popularity vote for a saleslady using ten yards of affeta silk as prize. Representatives Peeler and Love open headquarters in Austin as the legislature convenes next Tuesday.
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Black man Johnson faces trial for assault murder in Atlanta
A negro named Johnson was arrested in Atlanta for a fatal assault on Mrs. Georgia Hembree near Battle Hill on August 15. Identified by Mrs. Hembree and Mrs. J.N. Camp, he faces the death penalty. authorities also suspect him in an earlier attempted assault. The report notes tensions around expected conviction of another involved black man. Also promotional note for Dr King New Discovery cough remedy with local chemists offering 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
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ICC Opens Probe Into Southern Pacific and Union Pacific
New York Jan 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission begins an inquiry into the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific systems. The investigation seeks to determine if they are natural competitors or if an agreement may restrain trade. The probe targets potential anti competitive conduct between the two rail lines.
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Memorial Day note and shipwreck near Hyannis
A memorial day reminiscence praises Dr King's New Life Pills sold at local druggists in Chatham Mass. The schooner Alice T. Boardman from Calais Maine ran aground on Handkerchief Shoals and wrecked with Thomas Hendry drowned and two others rescued.
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Possible Delay of Steamer Ponce From San Juan
New York reports the New York and Porto Rico line says no anxiety for the Ponce yet four days overdue from San Juan. They think a storm may have kept the steamer in port after its sailing time. The Ponce carries seven passengers, 69 crew, and a cargo of sugar bags.
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