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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
8
An advertisement extols flue cured Schnapps tobacco grown in the Piedmont region. It contrasts sun and air curing with flue curing, claims flue cured leaf yields aroma and stimulation, warns against imitation brands, and states Schnapps costs 50 cents per pound in cuts and 10 or 15 cent plugs.
W D Haywood, charged with murder, resumed testimony in his own defense as proceedings in Boise Idaho unfold. Jurors hear his notes to Mrs Adams and details about Orchard, Hogan, and union figures, with both sides hinting at explosive rebuttal testimony and possible perjury proceedings.
The North Carolina Railroad held its regular semiannual meeting in Greensboro with President Hugh Chatham and A. H. Eller present. Officers and directors were retained, and stockholders approved a regular 3 4 percent dividend plus an extra 0 5 percent from past accumulations. A debt reduction since 6 years ago improved finances, and Burlington state troubles were settled.
Philadelphia to host Elks reunion and convention as Judge Henry A Melvin arrives with Frederick Robinson grand secretary. Reception committee greets the party at the station and headquarters are set. Court of honor with electric bulbs will be tested tonight and city hall illuminated during convention week. Business districts display bunting and flags as Mayor Reyburn names a reception committee.
Bell Telephone Company negotiates with city committee to build a major plant in Winston Salem. Project includes a forty-station exchange, an energy system, and underground wires in the central business district with operation aimed by January 1, 1909. Rates to rise 60 cents monthly after 1,290 subscribers are reached, but free through December 31, 1903. A cured lung trouble testimonial and a King’s New Discovery plug appear in between.
Salisbury officials plan to push for lower phone rates before the al dermen board. James H. Horah travels to Statesville to gather operating cost data for the independent line. The Bell system controls the Salisbury line.
A Reidsville Negro was shot in Greensboro this morning by an accidental pistol discharge from a fellow worker on the Southern Railway pipeline project. He was reported dying at the hospital.
Raleigh July 12 The trial of Dr and Mrs D 8 Rowland for the murder of Charles R Strange husband of the present Mrs Rowland is postponed to September first Thursday of the term. Depositions from Tennessee and Virginia are admitted to show Strange suffered heart failure and the state seeks to counter them. Contempt threats arise over photographers in the courtroom and press captions.
Lemar, long in Congo, resigns after being warned of protection for cruelty to native soldiery. He claims soldiers are brigands raiding the populace and assaulting women in Dura villages. In Kentucky, Curt Smith is fatally shot by Sigel Turner in a card game dispute, a key witness in mountain cases.
Fort Madison resident August Sherpe, praised Dr. King's New Life Pills as a superior laxative that eases biliousness and constipation. The product is advertised at 25 cents, available at S. M. Shoford and W. Martin drug store in town.
In London July 13 J Pierpont Morgan appeared as a witness in the case of Josephine Leslie accused of defrauding well known families and other charges. Morgan testified he had no knowledge of Leslie, had not written inviting her to join any syndicate, and was in New York at the time of the alleged invitation. He said his firm had no customer named Easterlick and rejected the notion of any investments yielding 12 percent as claimed by Leslie.
The Bradford knitting unit on Hitt street in west Statesville near the Taylorsville railroad began operation this week with machinery enough for 25 workers. Additional machines will be installed as workers are hired. Fully equipped output is expected at 1 200 to 1 500 dozen hose daily. J A Bradford serves as secretary and treasurer, while J A Ruth, recently moved from Kernersville, will supervise. This is the second knitting mill in Statesville joining the earlier one, bolstering the local manufacturing sector.
In Hillsboro Virginia a jury convicted Geo A Peters of first degree murder for shooting Rev Joseph Easter at his door on May 12. Peters confessed but named no others. Mrs Easter identified him as the attacker who shot the preacher linked to anti liquor crusade. WCTU ladies near Mt Airy began raising funds for a monument to Rev Easter.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on July 12 eight bodies were recovered from the abandoned coal slope at Allegheny Brook. Rescue workers remain at the scene as the search continues amid the first accident since the new employers liability act took effect.
Barr, director general of the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia, announces he shall accept the position and notify the committee of directors this afternoon. The latest report confirms nine deaths with no additional bodies found.
Paris July 13 a saribald statue, Italy’s gift to Paris, was unveiled in Lewendal Square with imposing ceremony in the presence of President Fallieres and other distinguished figures. Small Boy Won Prize in Winston-Salem for a free trip to Jamestown Exposition after selling 3900 copies of the Saturday Evening Post. Columbus lands, meets an Indian chief about a package
An unsuc cessful attempt to poison the family of M. C. Jones occurred near Bil fion, Durham, when arsenic was placed in coffee. Mr Jones and his wife drank it but survived after prompt medical aid. News notes Mr Jones is former Wake county sheriff and reports say locals seek the culprit.
A man charged with assault linked to Virginia liquor dealer activity was discharged today. The case involves an agent for a Greensboro liquor house and alleged orders for liquor to be shipped by express. Witnesses cited illness and insufficient evidence. cheers erupted as verdicts were discussed, with ties to Durham and Lynchburg.
Breensboro N C July 15 local Elks prepare for a national reunion at Philadelphia with B P O E members traveling from Greensboro Winston Salem Salisbury and Charlotte. Southern Railway runs a special coach for Greensboro guests as Elks from several cities journey by train for the event.
Lincoln July 18 Railways commissioner Clarke declared the state has the right to deal with corporations independent of federal authorities. He cited Judson Harmon and others and linked the issue to criminal prosecutions of corporate officials. Shuman, a carpenter and well-liked citizen of Salisbury, N C, died after illness from consumption.
Report from Greenville says Bishop Capers has regained consciousness and shows marked improvement. Strong hopes for full recovery are now expressed as he recovers from a recent illness.
In Salisbury on July 13 Mr. Jos H Horah escaped serious harm when a spirited lion he rode reared and threw him to the ground. The animal's flinging caused injuries that will sideline him for several days.
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