A Tar Heel's Success Leads Ferguson to Shipbuilding Presidency
Homer Ferguson, a Waynesville native and 41 year old leader, has been elected president of Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. by its board in New York City. The large firm is the nation’s top shipbuilder and Ferguson is now its head. He is brother to Mrs. A. A. Sheford Jr. of Hickory.
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Y.morton
Cay Ber
Hocohen
Mer L Ferguson
Waynes
Ville
Haywood County
Newport
Ferguson
Waynesville
A.A. Sheford, Jr
Hickory
A. L. Hopkins
Mutt and Jeff Comic Comeback Promised by Hickory Daily
The Hickory Democrat reports one of Hickory's best citizens has arranged to locate Mutt and Jeff, the Bud Fisher characters, ending their weeks of absence. Fisher’s Wheel er Syndicate ad claims Fisher’s return will begin August 9 with a salary triple that of other artists, underscoring high demand for his humor.
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Hickory Democrat
Hickory
Mutt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
Fisher
Matt
Wheeler Syndicate of
New Yor
Aucus
Cleveland Star
Uneasing misery from kidney trouble prompt relief
Hickory woodworker N G Deal testifies of kidney trouble with backache and night restlessness. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with prompt relief, removing pain and aiding work, price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the remedy in Ball, New York.
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Dean
Hickory
N.G. Deal
Doan
Deal
Foster-Milburn Co
Balla
N.Y
Rutherforden jeweler fights for life after wife murder attempt
J C Souther, Rutherforden jeweler, who murdered his wife and slashed his throat Monday night, remains alive with a chance of recovery. American Red Cross medical staff to be withdrawn October 1 from European battlefields due to funds shortage. Zebulon Judd, UNC rural education professor, will head education at Albania Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Boiler blast injures J A Cline and J Smathsie at Champion Fiber Co Canton Haywood County. serious scalding.
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J. C. Souther
Rutherford-_ en
Red Cross
Zebulon Judd
University of North Carolina
Department of Education
Albania Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
J. A. Cline
J. Smathsie
Champion Fiber Co
Canton
Haywood County
Highland voter list and vow of lawfulness amid newspaper fire
A Highland resident defends his conduct against mayoral criticism and hostile press coverage. He proclaims allegiance to lawfulness, rejects vengeance, and lists fellow voters and ticket signers for mayor and school trustees, asserting public judgment on the matter. The speaker challenges reflections on his integrity amid recent election tensions.
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Stanley
Democrat
Highland
Mr. Stanley
Junius Huffman
Jerman
T. P. Mouser
J. D. Miller
Wis Smith
George Sigman
A. L. Deal
Thomas Bolick
J. D. Mauney
M.L. Stirewall
J D. Bolick
D.F. Leonard
Osker Yoder
P.L. Holler
J. L. Youst
H. B. Yount
Otis Yount
J. W
John Mouser
J. G. Souther
Lafayette Herman
P. C
Robi. Coons
B.E. Hustin
J. H. Fry
Garet Miller
Peter Hunt
Jas. H. Bolick
Jefferson Huffman
A Cow and a Student The road to education in Ohio
Virgil Gardner, described by the Cleveland Star as a capable young man, brings a cow to school as a practical aid to fund his education. The piece urges readers to watch his progress, predicting success in any field he pursues.
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Vieverland
Virsil Gardner
Virgil
Cleveland Star
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Promotion
A vintage ad touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey cough syrup as a soothing remedy. It claims thousands benefited and urges readers to buy a 25e bottle from dealers.
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Dr. Bell
Bomb Thrown Into Foreman Home in Dallas Texas
A bomb placed in a suitcase exploded at W. T. Moore's home in Dallas July. Moore, a saddlery factory foreman, faces possible motive tied to his firm's bellicose clients. Police study a personal grievance angle as a relative was detained for questioning. no arrest warrant issued at press time.
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Dallas
Tex
W. T. Moore
Saddlery
H. L. Cloud
Monroe la
Moore
Moores
Ten year old Carter Hanbury shot in hand
Carter Hanbury ten year old son of Mr and Mrs C F Hanbury living on Morgan Street was shot in the back and hand while playing in the Raleigh High School rear yard. Miss Rosalind Williamson fired the gun to scare neighborhood youths raiding fruit trees, claiming she did not intend to hit anyone. Police took charge. no further action was taken.
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Carter Hanbury
C. F. Hanbury
Morgan Street
Raleigh High School
Rosalind Williamson
B. P. Williamson
Fred
Raleigh Nexs
Plenty of Company in a Picnic Ants Spider Tale
A fragment describes Little Miss Maffet sitting on a tofiet and eating a picnic linen when a large spider pauses nearby and ants also appear. The brief scene suggests a curious animal gathering around a child’s snack.
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Miss Maffet
Bayonne Strike Ends as Workers Return to Plant
The Bayonne oil plant strike ended today as nearly all strikers returned to work after ten days. Operations resumed at Vacuum and General, with Jeremiah Bailey observed by the sheriff in a car as he awaited release. The sheriff also announced release of Franke Tannenbaum, IWW leader.
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New York
Bayonne
Jermiah Bailey
Sherif
Franke Tannenbaum
Industrial Workers of the World
Woman Credits Pinkham Medicine for Recovery in Missouri
A VALENVILLE woman describes a life threatening illness and weakness that left her unable to walk speak or sleep. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and strength and she urges other women to consider the remedy. She notes prior doctors and medicines offered little help and she emphasizes the product's claimed testimonial support and safety for women.
Becker Appeared Calm in Death House News
Ossining July 29 Charles Becker in Sing Sing death house calmly learned his appeal for a new trial had been denied. Father Ceshia said Becker bore up. Deputy Warden Johnson askedHave I lost Becker answered Yes I am very sorry to say you are. His voice was thick and he said I had hoped against hope I would win and I am disappointed. I am not afraid to die.
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Ossining
Charles Becker
Sing ‘Sing
Ceshia
Becker
Johnon
Johnson
Beckers
An Ancient Offense in English Veteran Recalled
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph report recalls an old English veteran who, after a week in new quarters, was reprimanded for failing to clean his rifle. The officer asks for his last offense, and the veteran quips that it was “For not cleaning, me dow an' arrow, sir.”
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Pittsburg Chronicle
Telid
Sixty nine vessels sunk and a large war order
Nachrichten from Berlin report German submarines had sunk up to July 22 in the war zone including English ships and neutral vessels sunk as contraband under the frenzy of wartime. In Washington the Westinghouse Electric company announced a large war supply order possibly covering 800000 rifles for foreign governments with an option on 200000 more.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Washington
Westings House Electric Company
Seaboard Excursion Portsmouth Norfolk August 3 1915
Seaboard Air Line announces a round trip Portsmouth Norfolk excursion Tuesday August 3 1915 from Rutherfordton Charlotte Lambertton Ches ter and intermediate stations to Cary. Round trip from Charlotte 4 50. Train leaves Rutherfordton 4 40 pm Charlotte 7 50 pm arriving Portsmouth 8 90 am next morning. Return departs Portsmouth Thursday night 8 pm August 5. Pullman sleepers reservations encouraged. Special coaches for colored people. Further info via agents or letters from Raleigh and Charlotte officials.
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Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Rutherfordton
Charlotte
Lamberton
Chester
Cary
Portsmouth
Pullman
Jas
Ker, Jr
Jobn J. West
Ket, Jr
D. BP. A. T. Pla
Raleigh
N.C
Seaboard Air Line schedules rail service 1915
The Seaboard Air Line announces May 30 1915 timetable changes with East and North bound No 14 5:45 AM through train to Wilmington and connections to Portsmouth Raleigh and northern points plus southbound services to Hamlet Savannah Jacksonville and points beyond. No 31 10 AM to Raleigh Weldon and local stops. No 20 5:05 PM Wilmington sleeper car service to pass through Hamlet for Savannah and beyond. No 16 7:50 PM local to Portsmouth Norfolk and connections to Atlanta and points south. No 15 9:09 AM local to Rutherfordton with connections and line notes. further No 1325 PM Raleigh line local from Staleigh and Weldon with connections via Lincolnton and Greensboro to Johnson City and points on that line.
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Sid Righins Tia Vechallotte
Wilmington
Haralet
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Raleigh
C. A. W. Tor Charesto
Vestibul
Washington
New York
Maxton
A. C
Weldon
Hamlet
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tocal
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Monroe
Atlanta
Fat Yan
Horough Steel
Pulman Leer
Richmond
Rutherfordton
Johnson City
Lincsinton
C. W
Staleigh
Weldon Cohneeting
Lanealaton
Goa
Sides Industrial College Offers Practical Agriculture and Eng
Young men seek practical farming and allied trades training at the Sides Industrial College. Programs cover Civil Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Chemistry and Dyeing Textile Industry and Agricultural Teaching. For the coming year the faculty size supports 68 men with 28 students currently enrolled. Buildings and well equipped laboratories present. County examinations held at each county seat on July 1st. Write ESB Owen, Registrar. Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Torestalopuc
Esb. Owen
Regis Weatialeighy
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