Commencement Highlights and Public School Plans
Raleigh notes commencements including graduates and speakers, with names such as Helen Corne Raleigh Emily Crosby and Alice McCulpsenler. The Raleigh Public Schools discuss electing a new superintendent, job applicants for a blind school, and teacher appointments. Changes at North Carolina College include new departments in languages, and an expanded faculty across electrical engineering and entomology. Budget adds 5000 for improvements and a new heating plant in a broader college modernization effort.
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Hire
Tomas
Oo Thall
Raleigh
Helen Corne
Emily Or. Cosbon
Camden
Cy Beaten Cohen
Florence
Lexington
Alice’ McCulspenler
Sue Brent Price
Wik
Mary Jane Spruill
Little
Tike Worl
Public
Inudin
J. Y. Joyner
Suto Nemlal and Industrial College
Ser
Winston
Ude
C. C. L. Clark
Linger
Polk
J. Villagion
Johnston
Nash County
WC Trosses
W. Illuson
High
Point
Threat of Sailor Strike Paralyzes Commerce at Ports
Reported general strike by sailors and navy reserves threatens commerce as ports and docks face paralysis. The action arises amid government pension bill debates and naval reserve reorganization. Officials note ports like Charleston may be affected while crews describe inadequate support for pensioned captains.
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Naval Reserve
Confederate Veteran Answers Last Summons
Hunters Virginia June 1 obituary notices report the death of Joveh Bell who died suddenly while feeding hogs. He returned home complaining of chest pain and died shortly after. His funeral will be held from AR P Church Huntersville. A widow survives him.
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Joveah
Bell
AR. P. Choren
Huntersville
Cypred
Federation Cuts Out all Brewers In Praise of Quakers
In the absence of President Gompers Morrison announces the revocation of the charter of the International Union of Srewry Workmen. The action severs connections with the AFL and bars local brewing worker unions from AFL representation and support.
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Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gomper
Carter
International Union of Srewry Workmen
R Morrison
Stompers
Excettive Council
International Union of United 7 3Rewrey
Brewrey
Amrican Federation of Labor
Dope Theft by Umbrella Fixer Ends in Jail Time
A man posing as a patient fled a physician’s office with two bottles of dope. Police later nabbed him as he attempted to reach the depot. George Edwards of Caswell County confessed his habit after officers forced him to reveal an arm. He claimed kinship to the late Marshal Pinnix and is jailed awaiting court.
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Tharl
Ana Seers
Johnson
New York
George Edwards
Caswell County
Marshal Pinnix
Roosevelt Visited Pittsburg Amid Small Crowd Arrival
President Roosevelt and party reached Pittsburg at dawn to a small greeting as the train paused. He walked the station platform, chatted briefly with the engineer, and supporters cheered. The trip from Lenox to Pittsburg reportedly went smoothly with no notable incidents.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Washington
Lensing
Vinol advertised as safe cod liver oil tonic in Fall River
The article promotes Vinol as a nonemulsified cod liver oil tonic that supports digestion, appetite, and strength without unpleasant aftertastes. It claims Vinol contains no injurious drugs, lists benefits for old people and sickly individuals, and notes J A Brady store and the Reading Drug Store as agents in Fall River with agency signs for towns nationwide.
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J. C. Brady
Vinci
Fall River
Reading Drug Store
Vinol
Declared Woman Must Marry Him, Arrest Notice
Union, D C June 1 For insisting that Mrs Charles Smith who runs a photograph gallery at Carlisle and whose husband is an optician there Should marry him and threatening to kil her if she is not John Harvey alias Rowan has been arrested and committed to jail charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Harvey alias Rowan is from Con C and is said to be wanted Haven Conn for murder Bert Barber Elton Wis says I have only taken four doses of your Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done for me more than any other medicine has ever done I am sits taking the pills as I want perfect cure Mr Barber refers to DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills which are unequaled for Backache weak kidneys inflammation of the bladder and all urinary troubles A weeks treatment for 25c Lola by C M Shuford and W S Mars on
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Bert Barber
Elton
Wis
T Am
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
C. Af. Shuford
Marson
Hall
Free & CO
Toledo
Jury Rules Sanders Responsible for Death in Inquest
In Union District of Columbia the inquest into Henrietta Pass, a Black woman shot Monday night and dying Wednesday afternoon, returned a verdict that she died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Emmett Sanders. Sanders, deputy to Magistrate Vinson and son of Sheriff Sanders, was jailed by his father before Pass died. he has not spoken publicly about the events.
Earth Shocks Recorded By Weather Bureau Seismograph
Washington June 1 The Weather Bureau reports a distinct earthquake recorded by the seismograph beginning around meridian time on June 1 The quake likely originated several miles from Washington and lasted about one hour Also a notice describes mixed up medical diagnoses and a claim that Electric Bitters cured kidney and liver troubles tied to a testimonial from Abraham Brown of Winterton New York supplied by local druggists Shuford and Martin
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Five Minute Business Halt in Washington for Davis Memory
Washington June 1 An order suspends all business for five minutes to honor Jefferson Davis. Southern Railway timing shows trains halted 2:05 p.m. Telegraph offices shops and tracks also cease activity during the moment.
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Washington, D. C
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Indignation Over Murder of Rev Joseph Easter
From Mt Airy North Carolina comes word that George Peters a white man about 55 has been arrested in Carroll County Virginia for the assassination of Reverend Joseph Easter near Mt Airy. The slain minister was active in suppressing evil and the region roils with fear of possible mob violence as Peters awaits in jail.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
Mt. Airy
George Peters
Joseph Easter
Carroll County
Peters
Public Concerts Begin in Winston-Salem This Summer
The first concert in a summer series will be held on Tuesday in the court house square under the Winston Cornet Band and the public amusements committee of the Board of Trade. Concerts will occur every Tuesday and Friday night during June. The programs drew thousands and attracted wide public interest.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Court House Sanare
Winston Cornet End
Inder
Taomannning
Board of Trade
Boy Mangled by Train in Asheville Yard Tragedy
A 15 year old boy, Stanley Ferris of Bridgewater NC, was struck by a freight train in Southern Railway yards Asheville on Wednesday afternoon while reaching for a hat. He was killed instantly as he was dragged under the wheels. Remains shipped to Bridgewater.
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Ashville
N.C
Stanley Ferris
Bridgewater
N. C
Southern Railway
Ferris
Crazy Negro Drove Two Days Without Food
Salisbury N C June 1 Several days ago H 8 Trott a New London mberman left his team of mules in care of a driver who placed the property with a half crazy negro The regular driver went off and returning he found the team and all gone Two days were spent trying to find the crazy driver and he was found at New London a distance miles from driven two days with water The whole outfit was almost starv a The negro sold he got drank and threw nothing until he was discovered at New London Mr Trott's driver was never shown up at or how fritale or how evaluate at wil not be speedily relieved by use of Rotel sn main factor fa ving the stomach of any aorder is at ad the only way to get rest to only digest the foe for the atom tech itsele odel wilo ft it in a Scientite preparation of vegetable felts containing the vor same ulcer seami n a healthy con is to the Pure Foods and Crees ive Soul by Me Shutord and Wl Sarthe.
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Salisbury
N.C
Trott
New London
Mberman
St New London
Niles
New York
Chicago
Thomas Blank
New Yorker
New ‘Yorker
Harper's
Motorman Charged With Death of Seven
Motorman charged in the death of seven aboard a western traction car. A fragment notes the case and details, with unrelated ad-like items about remedies and local business notices. The text also mentions Charles Garrett and Garrett & Company seeking charter amendment increasing capital to 1,000,000 dollars, with Paul Garrett as president.
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Raleigh, N.C
Garrett & ‘Company, Wine Makers
Weldon
Paul Garrett
Jew Acquitted of Serious Charge In Insurance Scandal
Winston Salem May 30 31 The Superior Court yesterday acquitted J G Goldstein a Jew of the charge of attempting to burn his home to collect insurance on household furniture The case occupied two days with the jury out 20 hours Evidence suggested arson but the State failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt The case was worked up by Deputy State Insurance Commissioner Scott.
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Winston Salem
Superior ‘Court
Yosteriay
J. G. Goldstein
Ousehota
Scott
President Roosevelt Speaks in Lansing Michigan May 31
The President and his party arrived in Lansing after nine stops from Hillsdale. He spoke briefly from the car platform praising Michigan and expressing confidence in being a better American for the visit. Veterans and families formed the crowd and one spectator urged another term.
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Lansing
Mich
Hillsdale
Michigan
Roosevelt
Second Judgment Secured Against Blackburn in N C
In Winston Salem the Wachovia National Bank obtained a second judgment against ex-Congressman E Spencer Blackburn and his surety A P M Vance for $500 plus interest from March 1806. The case follows prior suits won against Blackburn. The notice then digresses into an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh remedies.
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Winston Salem
N. C
Wachovia National Bank
E. Spencer Blackburn
F. Vance
Railroad suit seeks to block state rate cuts
Raleigh and Northwestern Railroad Company serves the Car and Attorney General in a United States Circuit Court action to restrain enforcement of recent legislative rate cuts. A hearing is set for June 2 in Asheville relating to Southern, Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line cases.
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Raleigh, Rary
Testra
Pritchard
United States
Carolina and Northwestern Railroad Company
Commiss
Claudius Dockery
Asheville
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Back Pain Aid Ad Promises Quick Relief
A fragmented advertisement touts a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming fast relief for back pain. The questionable copy uses garbled text but implies health product claims and consumer prompts.
The Murderer in a Post Office Money Order Plot
A New York businessman feigns identity to steal letters and money orders. He admits to murder to justify his theft, and a clerk recalls the accusation when the target seeks cashing of a $100 money order. The tale unfolds amid confusion and exposure.
Break in early market sharpens losses in stocks
New York June 3 The opening stock dealings showed a sharp break with Pacific rail and copper industrials hit hardest. Losses ranged from 2 to points as prices fell from a week earlier. Analysts cited discouraging Harri system statements and odd weather, crop concerns, and broader contraction across industries as factors weighing on the market.
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New York
Pacific Rail
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