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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1907

Page

4

Legislature Meets Tomorrow in South Carolina and Tennessee

Columbia reports the South Carolina General Assembly convenes tomorrow as the first session of the new body after November elections. Governor Heyward to deliver a serial message on opening day, with Brnst Ansel likely to be inaugurated Tuesday the 16th and social offices to follow, amid local option and dispensary debates. Tennessee’s general assembly also organizes, with elections, taxes, roads, and city-interest bills planned, and ex-Gov Taylor expected to win the U.S. Senate seat as Carmack’s successor outlines.

Columbia General Assembly of South Carolina General Assembly House Senate McLeod Lee County Mauldin Greenville Manning Sumter John C. Sheppard Edgefield Messrs. Whaley Charleston McColl Marlboro Nash Spartanburg Pitter Te House Resista R. R. Gemphill Abbeville Tom C. Hamer Heyward Wembly Howepapers Brnst Ansel Use Scaod RM. McCown Ofice Sofraner Lyon A. W. Jones Abbev ‘Ile R. His Jennings Martin Legisature Ansel Seg Haze See Fe Tennessee Nashville Tenn United States Ayard W. Carmack Taylor

McClelland Ousted Bid Prompts Mayoralty Suit

New York attorney general Jackson filed suit in the Supreme Court to remove George B. McClellan from the mayoralty, asserting he has usurped the office while William Randolph Hearst holds the lawful claim. Also notes on a missing steamer Ponce with no word today.

Jackson New York Ponce

Pact Made Suicide Pact Ended In Double Death

Oscar Fillah Syrian fruit dealer died after admitting he shot himself and handed the pistol to his cousin Antonius Adbo who then killed himself. Fillah said the two had formed a death by own action agreement with him to fire first and feign a lethal wound.

Washington San Oscar Fillah Antonius Adbo Fillah

Athens Ohio 1904 clash between regular and state troops

Senate moves to obtain all papers and records on the 1904 Athens Ohio militia clash where men were killed. Tillman seeks full Senate record while Foraker notes he has the information. Resolution withdrawn as the matter is discussed.

Athens Ohio Senate Washington Tillman Secretary of War Foraker Brownville

Heyward in Retirement to Devote Time to Business

Governor Heyward will retire to Columbia and pursue business interests. He has led in rice farming in Colleton County and serves as president of Standard Warehouse Company and recently of Columbia Savings Bank. He declares he is done with politics, though some doubt the year ahead.

Columbia Heyward Standrd Warehouse Company Columbia Savings Bank Colleton County United States A. C. Latimer Aeetaresne

Gearin denounces President on Japanese immigration policy

Senator Gearin in the Senate denounces the presidents Japan policy and the immigration stance. He defends states rights and labor protection by excluding Chinese and Japanese workers, arguing California bears no federal obligation to fund mixed schools and warning that unrestricted Asiatic immigration is a curse. He cites the race question to claim whites will not mix with other races.

Gearva California Washington Senate China Japan Congress Pacific Coast Sid Mr. Gearin

Strike May Be Averted Left to Railway Men

Chicago January 7 Chairman Knapp says strike question on the Southern Pacific will be decided by a referendum vote of the men and believes there will be no strike. Bangkok Fire Believed Devastating Loss Estimated at 3 million dollars, destroying a district in Bangkok China. January 7 Will Taft Get Appointment In Washington Secretary Taft declines to discuss retirement from the bench amid appointment rumors. Casca Sweet Advert The speaker testifies of Casca sweet as best medicine for babies, sold by local stores in Bedford Virginia after a child’s stomach illness.

Chicago Chirman_ Knapp Southern Pacific Knapp Taft Washington, D.C Fuller Hartman Alton Interstate Commerce Commission Harriman

Deaths of Charles W Woolsey and Prominent Connecticut Resident

Charles W Woolsey a well known Connecticut man residing in North Carolina died at his Asheville home White Wing Sunday after a lingering illness. His funeral is planned for All Souls Church Biltmore this afternoon. His daughter Aly Conly Hewitt travels from England to attend.

Mr. Woolsey Asheville N.C Charles W. Woolsey North Carolina Colonel Woolsey George W. Vanderbilt New York All Souls Sureh

Roosevelt aids settlement of Southern Pacific strike

Chicago January 7 president Roosevelt intervened in the grave labor dispute threatening railroads by firemen on the Southern Pacific and urged a conference that night to seek a fair settlement. Ortley resigns as party figures restructure the Republican National Committee with Harry B. New as acting chairman. The Wilson case at the Supreme Court ruled against Wilson in his challenge on funds to secure a Panama title. A local ad promotes WeWites Witch Hazel Salve for skin relief.

Chicago Roosevelt Southern Pacific Ortelyon Washington Geo. B. Courtelyon Republican National Committee Harry 8. New Wilson Jan Secretary of the Treasury Panama Supreme Court Shuford W.S. Martin

Great Peace Congress at Jamestown Exposition

Boston issued statement from Barton Myers governor of ways and means defending the Jamestown Exposition against militarism. He noted 100 advisory board members include Grover Cleveland as chairman and said the event aims for peace with ships, military parades, and exhibits of industrial progress and fraternal congresses.

Sorfolk Boston Exposition Company Barton Myers Ways and Means Myers Grover Cleveland

Fragmented OCR piece hints opinions on career paths and women

A garbled OCR passage references careers, education, and opinions about women and choices. It mentions Patel, Canada, Patna, and other scattered terms. The text preserves partial phrases, but concrete facts or clear events are missing. The overall tone implies a casual reflection or editorial aside rather than a defined news item.

Geronimo Lieutenant cremated after fatal Fort Sill fire

Senor E. Tino, Geronimo’s last remaining lieutenant and famed Apache warrior, died in a candle sparked blaze at Fort Sill. The 70 year old had been noted for reportedly killing more soldiers than Geronimo. His wife escaped as flames consumed the bed, the tribe mourning this dramatic and mournful event.

Lawton Okla Geronimo New Mexico Arizona Senor E. Tino Fort Sill Millitary Reservation Here Tino War Department

Brandreth's Pills Promote Health Across Generations

The advertisement touts Brandreth's Pills as a vegetable laxative tonic aiding digestion kidneys and blood purification for all ages from children to the elderly. It notes the pills have a century of use and are available in drug stores in plain or sugar-coated forms. London reports the first division of Great Britain armor cruiser squadron selection for Jamestown communicated to the American embassy.

Brandreth England London Great Britain Jamestown

Worthen Finds Quests To Liver Two Sood Sep

Worthen reports on events dated September involving a figure named Worthen and actions regarding Liver Two Sood. Details are scarce but imply local process or discovery.

Worthen

Governor Gienna Sets Agenda for Formal State Message

Governor Gienna plans a forty page message to the general assembly, focusing on insurance, railroad rates and regulation, temperance and an election on state prohibition. He also signals a bond issue to fund state institutions for the insane and the state house enlargement, briefly sidestepping the Blackburn episode to finish the draft.

Naraga Gienna General Assembly Fai Mt

Writ Denied in Myers Habeas Corpus Case

Kansas City January 4 Judge Phillips denied Mrs Aggie Myers habeas corpus. Myers, sentenced to death for murder, is jailed at Liberty. Frank Hottman, jailed in Kansas City for complicity, faces execution January 10 unless the Governor intervenes. Judge notes limited powers, mercy rests with the Governor. Also includes an ad for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Shuford and Martin.

Kansas City Phillips Federal Aggie Myers

Writ of error before Supreme Court on Delmar-Tockey case

Jefferson Guy m0 and Chief Justice Gaunt discuss a writ of error inviting the State versus Delmar Tockey Club to be heard by the United States Supreme Court. The note then shifts to medical remedies and patent medicines endorsed by local figures, touting Dewitt’s Little Early Pills and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs, colds, and croup, with claims of safety and a place in the National Pure Food and Drug Law.

C. M. Shuford W. 8. Martin Anthony Missouri ‘Supreme Court Jefferson Guy San Gaunt Supreme Court Delmar Kenedy C. Br. Shuford Marin

Secretary to Present Brownsville Report Monday

Washington January 4 Secretary Fisher expects to furnish the Senate with the preliminary report on the Brownsville affair when the chamber convenes Monday. The investigation was concluded by Assistant Attorney General Purdy, delivering findings to the department.

Washington, D. C Fatt Senate Brownsville Purdy

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