Richard Little Breaks Mile Records in Public Run
Richard Little of this city broke both amateur and professional mile records at a privately built track two miles west of Connelly Springs on Wednesday afternoon last week. He timed 4 minutes 12.15 seconds, surpassing John Paul Jones amateur at 4.14.35 and BE George professional at 4.13.15. Harvard doctor Mandott praised Little’s peak fitness. The crowd carried him on shoulders to dressing quarters as Taber of Brown, 97 percent, was noted. Little, 20, son of Mr and Mrs J Pink Little, enlisted at 16 and served in the Civil War era. He began racing in 1908 at Lake Toxaway and later achieved Southern mile and Southern Atlantic high jump titles. While at Cornell, he wore its colors and helped win the pennant. Harvard later elected him captain. Extensive congratulations from Cornell, North Carolinians, and state leaders followed.
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Richard Little
Connelly Springs
John Paul Jones
BE George
Island
Mandott
Harvard
Little
Starvard
Taber
Brown
Jones
Lenoir College
J Pink Little
Mr. Little
North Carolina
Lake Toxaway
James A. Dixson
Cornell
Richard
Columbia
Yale
Princeton
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Jennyson
Byron
Harold
Saodia
Vance Bagley
Whiving
Craig
New York 7
No Carolina
America
Congress
Washington
Woody
S. Overman
Hickory
Jour
North Carolina rails against railroad tax burden
A speech by John Mitchell of the local bar denounces discriminatory policies and urges industrial reform in North Carolina. He frames taxation by railroads as an oppressive burden totaling about five million dollars yearly and calls for organized protest to join the state in resisting this corporate greed. He asks readers to choose sides, between the railroads and the state.
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John Mitchell
North Carolina
England
Boston
Who Asked for Primary Postmaster in Hickory
The Hickory postmaster appointment provokes a heated dispute over a letter primary. Webb’s plan yields uneven results as supporters report uneven letter delivery, notice gaps exclude rural routes, and petitions holders feel excluded. The piece hints at foul play with the phrase a "nigger in the wood pile."
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Hickory
Webb
Mrs Ferguson Dies at Waynesville Home
Mrs Laura Ferguson widow of the late Col W B Ferguson died at her home in Waynesville Saturday evening after an attack of acute indigestion. She was the mother of Mrs A A J Luford Jr of this city. Mr and Mrs J Bowles Miss fiat and Mr an oe ae tevenson spent Sunday at their old home in the country.
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Freguson
Laura Ferguson
Col. W. B. Ferguson
Waynesville
A. A.J. Luford Jr
Richard Little Visits Charlotte with Track Fame
The Charlotte Chronicle notes Richard Little, famed mile runner and captain of Harvard's track team, visited the city. The piece lauds him as a model champion who remains humble despite immense achievements and widespread admiration. It forecasts a return by train for the intercollegiate game next May with broader celebration anticipated.
Local and Personal News From Hickory Area
Local notes report Mr. Fred Murphy visiting Newton on Saturday. Numerous residents visit relatives in Chester, Statesville, Wilson, Greensboro, Canton, and Richmond. A Hickory vs Lenoir ball game ends 9 to 2 in favor of Hickory. Developments include medical visits, commencements at Concordia College, hospital operations, and plans for an electric car line from Hickory to Henry River.
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Fred Murphy
Newton
J. R.mcgill
Chester
S.C
J. B. Little
Mary Ramsay
States‘ville
Banner
Greens ‘Boro
Frank
Rose Martin
J. T. Pettus
Wilson
Walter Martin
Cantond
Ida May Yow
Thomasville
John M. ‘Stephens
Hickory
Lenoir
W. A. Self
Oliver Litaker
Henry River
Weean
Frank McComb
Mrs. Joe Person Dies in Santa Fe After 57 Years in Business
Obituary honors Mrs. Joe Person who died in Santa Fe New Mexico on June 12. Known across North Carolina for selling and manufacturing a famed remedy bearing her name, she built a legacy as a bold businesswoman with generosity and optimism. She leaves three sons a daughter Miss Josie and has a sister Mrs Beard traveling. The Hickory community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Joe Person
Santa Fe
New Mexico
North Carolina
Person
Hickory
Beard
Janeith
States
Canada
Josie
Death of Johner Dette 1885 1913
Johner Dette born May 7 1885 died June 14 1913 aged 29 years in Uno. Married Pardee Robbins in 1905. Two children. Afflicted with cancer a year earlier sought relief at hospitals. Lived with parents on Hil Avenue. Funeral conducted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church pastor and buried in city cemetery.
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Johner Dette
Uno
Pardee Robbins
Jhe
Hil Avenue
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Card of Thanks for Deitz Family Loss
A note of gratitude from Mrs. J. P. Deitz and Mr. J. P. Deitz and Mrs. S. P. Deitz to friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their son and husband.
Pastor Helton Dies During Sermon at St Paul Church
A pastor named Helton, about 45, collapsed and died of heart failure while concluding his sermon at St Paul Church, a Black church about two miles west of Forest City. A deacon relayed his last words, "Lord I'm coming and coming now," and Helton had led the church for two years.
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St Paul
Forest City
Helton
Who is Who puzzle offers $15 cash prizes in Hickory Democrat
The Hickory Democrat advertises a Who is Who puzzle with $15 total in cash prizes for the best and second best lists of inferred advertisers from 89 ads. Entries must show ad number followed by the implied firm, due by noon June 24, with prizes announced June 26 and judges named later.
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The
Democrat
Hickory
Hickory Democrat
N.C
Hickory's Freight Rate Fight a State Issue
A letter to the editor argues freight rate discrimination by railroads harms North Carolina. Hickory residents claim annual graft taxes reach $125,000 and daily $350, with through and local rates cited to illustrate the system. The writer urges action, noting potential savings from rate reductions and warning against inactivity while railroads maintain unfair charges.
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North Carolina
Hickory
W. 8Ilbert
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Southern Railway
Danville
Danvil
Darville
Estern City
Virginia City
Virgin
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Taft
Selwyn
Charlotte Chronicle
James Shuford
Little Son
Paul Ingold Murrill
Wilmington
Del
L. R. Whitene
J. L. Smith
Gastonia
L. B. Gwin
Maude Abernethy
Concordia College
Conover
Killian
John Hopkins Hospital
Estelle
Lula Lee Wolfe
Monne
Azalee Davidson
Richard Baker Hospital
W. A. Rudesill
W. A. Rudasill
Richmond
S. F. Watson
J.P. Deitz
J. P. Deitz
S. P. Deitz
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