North Carolina to be represented at Panama Exposition
A North Carolina exhibit plan was debated in Charlotte with officials including Olds of Raleigh and Toft of Pinehurst urging state representation at the Panama Exposition. The Greater Charlotte committee proposed a $1000 grant to market the state’s resources and persuade the Legislature to fund further promotion for North Carolina’s role in the celebration.
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Panama
Trier
Bela
Fred A. Olds
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Com
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Sitmard Toft
Pinehurst
Tiatrova
Chadborun
Cimeason
Mount Holly
Fitt W. Cramer
Craig
Maur. C. Hughes
T. W. Alezanter Caneron Morrison
John A. Betas
Seamon Knapp
James Wilson
Atlantic
Norfolk
Jackson
Til
Liquor Raids Lead to Bonds for Two Catawba Men
M P Sharpe and Ben Jarret of Catawba county were captured returning from Wilkes and Alexander counties with liquor. Officers from Statesville and Alexander seized three gallons and empty bottles in a car at the Catawba river bridge. Both men posted $250 state bonds then were rearrested for federal charges, with $300 bonds set for federal court.
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M. P. Sharpe
Ben Jarret
Catawba County
Wilkes
Alexander
Catawba
Alexander County
Alexander and
Iredell
Statesville Ballalo Shoals
Catawba Rive
Denton
Gilbert
Sharpe
Jarrett
Deaton
United States
Superior Court
Milholland
Taylorsville
Alle
Federal Cour
Americans drank less whiskey but beer up and cigarettes used
Washington reports show Americans drank less whiskey in the past year while beer and cigarette use rose. Tax receipts fell by about 48,000 dollars compared with the prior year, driven largely by lower distilled spirits taxes, though tobacco taxes rose around 2.8 million dollars due to more cigarette sales. Commercial agent W A Graham Clark named for the Southern states, based in Atlanta. Secretary Garrison and Lane draft conservation amendments amid White House water development talks. A Bartow Florida linotype operator, B Witherspoon, receives a notice for producing booster edition and other paper work on the same machine.
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Commissioner of Inimal Revenue
Polk County Record
Bartow
Fla
Linotype Bulletin
New York
B. Witherspoon
Bartow (Pia) Record
Mr. Withers
Rail labor warns of job losses under justice rate bill
North Carolina railroad hearings feature statements by leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Railway Trainmen. They warn that if the freight rate bill becomes law, hundreds of workers face layoffs, reduced hours, and pay cuts across Southern lines, including a six hour day at Spencer shops and widespread salary reductions.
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Asneville
North Carolina
North Carolina Rates Commission
James
T. W. Matthews
Seaboard Air Line
M. C. Toms
Cief
Southern
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway Trainment
Order of Railway
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M. M. Albright
W. B. Smithers
J. A. Bolick
Spencer
Paid Fire Department to be Implemented in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem leaders after Washington visit plan a paid fire department this fall with Harry B. Nisen considered for chief. The move aims to hire all-time staff, fund salaries and buildings, and follows Greensboro as the second largest city in North Carolina to adopt a paid system.
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Wingon-Salem
Winston Salem
C. B. Eatwin
Fred Foglepot
Washington
Winston-Salem
Niseén
Greensboro
Bonds Approved for Road in Southport-Smithville Township
Voters authorize 80000 in bonds for road improvements adding to 2000 already approved for good roads. Planned work includes upgrading the Wilmington Southport road, with funds raised to enhance local transportation infrastructure.
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Southport
Smithville Towmship
Wilmington
Rains Save Crops in Mount Olive Area
Reports from farmers indicate the corn crop this year is developing into one of the best in years. Earlier drought feared widespread failure, but recent rains revived prospects, placing the crop in a favorable position for the season.
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Mount Olive
Local social notes recount visits and returns across towns
Local residents share travel and homecomings with family groups. Miss Sarah Dall returns from Charlotte, accompanied by Miss Dorothy Dixon. Mrs Ebeltoft goes home to Shelby with granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Hall. Mr Edgar Lytle seeks a post at Gaston Progress. S. E. Kilnelt heads to Blowing Rock for tales. Roy Lawrence returns to Asheville to recover. Adrian Shuford, M L Pattenon and Bernard Paterson visit Chan Grove. J D Harte and wife attend the annual meeting in Thomas.
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Charlotte
Dorothy Dixon
Ebeltoft
Shelby
Elizbeth Hall
Edgar Lytle
Brooklys
N.Y
Gaston Progress
Ganon. Esq
S. E
Roy Lawrence
Ashevile
Recoveny
Adrian Shuford
Conover Studs Tha Chiesgebet
M.L. Pattenon
Bernard Paterson
Chan Grove
Feo
KB Paterson
J. D. Harte
Thoma Et Rea
Farmers Work Hard as Crops Report Fine Yields and Bets
Quiet week in Sass week of woods finds farmers tending corn cotton and potatoes. Crops including apples peaches grapes and wheat show promising signs. Fred R. Yoder and siblings pursue studies in Wisconsin and North Carolina. A lighthearted bet on local officials sparks discussion of county finances and school funding. Health ad mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Univerity
Madison
Wisconsin
Stella
Clara
State Normal
Greensboro
Hickory
Superior Court
Board of Education
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed By Hickory Resident
A letter from Mrs. J. W. Neill of 428 Tenth Ave, Hickory, praises Doan’s Kidney Pills as a tonic that restored strength and eased back pains and irregular kidney function. The ad urges readers to use Doan’s, available at local drugstores, claiming proven relief and prior endorsements.
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JW. Neill
Tenth Ave
Bichon
Doan
Moser & Lutz
Mexican ex-minister accuses U S policy as crime
Vara Cruz former Mexican minister Modeno criticizes U S policy toward Mexico en route to the United States aboard the Espagne. He claims a secret Progressive party platform with Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson backing it aims to dismember Mexico and seize territory between the Rio and Panama. He plans to present letters he says prove these accusations.
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Mexico
Querido Moeno
Espagne
United States
Theodore Rosevelt
Rio
Panama
Francisco Beencisco
Rela Mons
Carransa
Progressive Party
Wilson
Howe
Vera Ren
Secretaries Name Battleship Dreadnoughts Introduced
Secretary Daniels announced that the latest four new dreadnoughts begin with No 39 featuring the battleships The Mississippi and Idaho in a push for stronger naval power.
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Mississippi
Idaho
Washington
Daniels
Plague fight request and blasts kill children in Penn
Atlanta Georgia State Board of Health seeks a $10 000 appropriation to Georgia General Assembly to prevent bubonic plague. Payton Pennsylvania dynamite blast kills two children William Clever two Fred Clever six Grace four injures John Wargney loses a hand. blast occurs during Fourth celebration as dynamite caps are mishandled.
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State Board of Health
General Assembly
Slaton
Georgia
Payton
Penn
William Clever
Fred Clever
Grace
John Wargney
Clover
William
Jim
Has Your Child Worms Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad
Advertisement claims child worm symptoms include slurred speech breath stomach pains pale complexion and nervousness. Promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form for 25c at druggists with Lavative aid to expel worms. Mentions Misses Mary Rowe and Anna Rowe as guests in Conover and Shautaugua events.
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Mary and
Anna Rowe
Conover
Mary Knox
Carranza, Huerta, Carbajal vie for Mexico's future
Read like a late 1914 news digest, the item cites Huerta’s waning grip as Constitutionalists press on Mexico City, carbajal poised to lead a provisional government, and Niagara Falls talks easing US–Huerta tensions. Justice Lurt on death in Atlantic City. McAdoo criticized over revenue cutters. De La Lama sails to Paris to reassure bondholders.
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Eventa
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Madero
Struggie
Europe
Gally
Mexico City
Francisco Carbajal
Supreme Court of Mexico
Niagara Falls
Carbajal
Moneno
Vera Crus
Adolfo de la Lama
Paris
de la Lama
Querido Modeno
Commerce and Labor
Boerta
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Local Reader
Local user E S Lopez of Marilla praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing cuts burns and wounds. Ad urges readers to keep a box handy for burns sores and injuries and notes it prevents lockjaw. Also recommends Bordock Blood Bitters tonic as a cleansing blood remedy priced at one dollar.
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Bucklen
E. S. Lopez
Marilla
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