Governor Calls Extra Session For Constitutional Amendments
Governor Graiz announces an extraordinary session of the General Assembly to convene September 24 to consider constitutional amendments and to address the freight rate dispute with railroads. He stresses patience with negotiations, hopes for amicable railroad settlements, and submits the issues to the people’s representatives.
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Graiz
General Assembly
Orde
Railroads
Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Fines for City Government in Constitutional Amendment Debate
The article argues for allowing municipalities to appropriate fines they collect to their own schools. It notes Hickory taxes citizens for its graded schools and contributes to general funds, effectively imposing double taxation. It contends cities lack protection and urges reintroduction of amendments when the legislature reconvenes.
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Hickory
Asia
Hickory urged to secure regimental band
The article urges Hickory citizens to back a plan to establish a local regimental band modeled on the North Carolina National Guard unit. It notes the band would be self-supported by local pledges, with state funds covering instruments, uniforms, and a portion of costs. Immediate action is urged as nearby cities pursue the opportunity.
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Asheville
Hickory
Southolira
Charlotte
Concord
Fail to Get Jury in Nancy Xurley Case
Waynesville reports the State vs Nancy Xurley murder case could not secure any of 75 prospective jurors. Judge Garland S. Ferg son moved the trial to Swain County for the first term. The defendant is accused of abandoning her grandchild Roberta Put nam in a cliff hollow and leaving it to die, with medical experts later suggesting the child had died shortly after exposure. Strong local calls for conviction persist as jurors with no prior opinions are sought.
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Waynesville
Nancy Xurley
Roberta Putnam
Garland S. Fergson
Haywood Superior Court
Swain County
Burley
Summer Visitor Struck and Killed Near Asheville
Miss Annie Williams of Gainesville Florida, a summer visitor, was fatally struck at a small trestle near Swannanoa by Southern Railway train No 15 carrying Secretary of State Bryan and Senator Lakiau on July 14. A nephew with her escaped uninjured as she attempted to dash across the track just before the train arrived. The engineer could not stop in time due to a curve in the rails. Williams had just arrived on train No 22 and was en route to her boarding house.
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Asheville
Southern
Bryan
Laktuea
Annie, Williams
Gainesville
Fla
Swannanoa
Miss Williams
Unslightly Face Spots Cure Claim by Dr Hobson Ointment
An advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cures skin eruptions itching and burning. It states relief begins instantly and doctors recommend it. A Little Town Pennsylvania resident cites forehead eczema cleared in two weeks. Guaranteed money refund. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Hobson
Littletown
Price Loc Pfeiffer Chemical. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louisadv
Did Davis Strike Supreme Court to decide case
Raleigh July 1 The North Carolina Supreme Court will determine whether Rev RL Davis superintendent of the anti saloon league struck Wiley Straughan over the head with a whiskey bottle. Davis and Detective Green deny striking. The question awaits the high est authority.
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Raleigh
Supreme Court of North Carolin
Rev
RL. Davis
Anti-Saloon League
Wiley Straughan
Wr. Davis
B. M. Green
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble
Mrs G Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey endured over a month of stomach distress with every meal upsetting her. After reading letters from cured users she tried Chamberlains tablets and reports she has nearly finished three quarters of a package and can eat almost anything she wants. Sold by Moser Lutz and Grimes Drug Store.
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G. Stengle
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
Vale
Moser Lutz and
Grimes Drag Store
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Catawba County
Notice announces foreclosure under a November 2, 1900 mortgage by M A Bolely and Alle J Boleh to Pink Duncan. It sets sale for the first day of June 1913 at 2 PM at Newton Court House, Catawba County, NC, to satisfy $400 plus costs. Property includes a tract in Hickory Town in Catawba County, described by metes and bounds, with deed recorded in Book 22, page 132. Mortgagee Pink Duncan, attorney D L Russell.
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M.A. Bolely
J. Boleh
Court House
Newton
Catawba County
North Carolina
Sourai
Hickory
John Flowers
Mim Anna
Ing
Snd Gp
Pink’ Duncan
D.L. Russell
Power of childhood in shaping future leaders
The text argues that small, faithful acts in a Bible class and guiding a boy to act honestly can mold him into a man who confronts social problems and fights wrongs. Childhood holds vast potential to influence society and drive future crusades for justice.
General tonic and antiseptic remedies promoted
An old newspaper ad touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as the standard Malaria and general strengthening remedy, claiming 30 years of South recognition and featuring Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil for wounds, burns, ulcers, and skin diseases. It notes prices 25¢ to $1.00 and mentions a laxative product in boxed form.
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DI Porter
Wreck at Vineyard station Leaves Dozens Dead
In Los Angeles, a traction crash at Vineyard station injures many and kills fourteen known, with forty others hospitalized. Authorities fear the death toll may rise to fifteen or twenty as the wreck, caused by a collision between trains carrying holiday crowds, remains under investigation.
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Los Angeles
Vineyard Station
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