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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
7
An advertisement touts Wine of Cardus as a safe remedy for female complaints. It claims to purify the blood, relieve irregular and painful symptoms, headaches, backache, dizziness, and nervousness, offering free advice via a Ladies Advisory Dept. in Chattanooga Tennessee.
A late afternoon wreck near Greensboro North Carolina involving Passenger Train No 30 damaged cars and injured at least 15 people. A partial list shows injuries to passengers from multiple states with responders carrying victims to Greensboro hospitals.
Wake County grand jury issues true bill against Southern Railway for selling passenger tickets above 21 4 cents under a last legislature act. City ticket agent T. E. Green named. case viewed as misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment. Federal restraint orders in place while judge urges action on alleged rate violation.
LaPlata Maryland July 12 Congressman Mudd told the jury he does not believe Mrs Bowle and her son were insane. He argued the unwritten law protects family honor and chastity and cited it as a defense for the defendants.
Winston-Salem reports Spray Cotton Mill Company bought from Dr. W. A. Lash poverty including 700 acres at Walnut Creek and will erect a large cotton mill there Mount Holly notes a severe electrical storm Sunday night killing cattle and damaging crops Birmingham reported hail covering the ground as residents gathered it for water Deafness ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure offers cure and a money back guarantee with Pills noted for constipation
A large Monroe crowd gathers for the trial of 23 men accused in the lynching of John V. Johnson. Judge Peebles presides at a special session ordered by Governor Glenn after questions about venue between Anson and Union counties. Jury selection continues as the case moves toward trial.
Washington July 15 The navy reports an accident on the battleship Georgia during target practice. Seventeen aboard were injured eight seriously including Lieut Goodrich and midshipmen Cruse and Goldthwite. Five dead reported by 4:20 p.m. The ship to be taken to Boston navy yard for medical care and an investigation follows.
The Long Island Sound steamer Shinnock from Greenport ran ashore on Hart Island in fog while bound for New York. Passengers, about 200, rushed to the deck as officers assured safety. Tugs aided, passengers removed by launch to island city, then to be taken to the mainland. The vessel floated at high tide.
Omaha witnesses a bold theft as 26 bars of silver bullion vanish from a freight car. A plumber bought some, thinking it lead, and only when it failed to melt at normal temps did he suspect the theft. Geo Hoover is arrested on robbery charges, with about half the loot recovered. estimated value around $2000.
Raleigh July 15 The state board of examiners were in session to pass on examination papers of many teachers from across the state who stood examinations before county superintendents for two year licenses as public school teachers and for licenses as public high school teachers. Results will be announced after several days.
A Kamchatka Peninsula eruption blocked sunlight for over 48 hours, causing widespread native starvation after a February event. Officers report heavy famine among natives as ships arrived from Okhotsk Sea. Local ad promotes Kodol digestion product with claims of rapid stomach relief and digestion.
New York acting Greek consul general C Maximos will seek State Department action to protect Greeks after riots tore through several Roanoke Va eateries and shops Saturday night. A 150 name Greek telegraph urged protection as Roanoke police failed to control the mob. Governor Swanson spoke with Roanoke officials by phone and pledged state aid to keep peace if needed.
Governor Gleen has retained ex Governor Aycock E J Justice and R G Ryan to aid prosecutions of indictments against the Southern Railway Company. Ticket Agent Green indicted for selling tickets above the 2½ cent rate. Letters sent to Wake County judges urging indictments and endorsement of Judge Long in Wake court. Counsel to participate in state federal court contest.
July 15 reports from Moghilev in Smolian district describe a devastating fire caused by incendiaries. In the blaze hundreds of homes and shops were burned, including 114 Jewish houses, 15 Christian homes, and 70 shops, with multiple fatalities.
San Francisco and New York report a looming general strike among commercial telegraph operators. A settlement is urged with national leaders and the Telegraphers Union pressing for decisive action. Messages between the union executive board and President Small escalate tensions as crisis nears.
The Maywood trial resumed with Judge Wood upholding the defense objection to admitting records from the state insane asylum showing John D. Elliott’s commitment. Witnesses include defense witness Orchard and state rebuttal Harry Orchard. Dewey testified about motives and past debts, while D Tanson of Boise Gas Light Co testified as an expert on the Bradley explosion. The report also notes postmaster transfers and unrelated remarks about consumer goods and a sun spot observation.
An old newspaper advertises Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer promoting kidney and bladder relief. It mentions a general remedy brand with claims of easing lame backs and uric acid issues, urging readers to recall the product name Swamp Root and the address Binghamton New York on every bottle.
In Los Angeles on July 15, Yoni a Japanese worker with Southern Pacific narrowly escaped serious injury after an enraged crowd of American workmen confronted him for spitting on an American flag mounted on an engine. He managed to ride away unharmed amid the disturbance.
San Francisco July 15 report from N Castle arriving from the Cod Fishing grounds states the barkentine Mandjur boarded by a Russian gunboat. Crew warned to stay 20 miles from shore or risk confiscation and being placed in irons. Officers and crew held in irons aboard.
The 16-year-old son of Rev. Hooker, a noted Union preacher and writer, drowned while swimming in a pond at Clifton Mills. The incident occurred yesterday in Ware Hooker, Buffalo, 8. C. The item also advertises DeWitt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve with claims of healing burns and skin ailments, sold by local merchants.
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