Poisoning Case Against Dr Rowland and Mrs Strange
Raleigh June 17 Dr David S Rowland charged with poisoning Engineer Charles I Strange of the Seaboard Air Line jointly with Strange s wife who later married Rowland. Hearing postponed to afternoon for coroner with jury. Bond set at 3000 each for the Rowlands as courtroom spectators, witnesses testifying to medical and investigative details and relationships.
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Jeve
Raleigh
N.C
David
Rowland
Charles I. Strange
Seaboard Air Line
Strange
Dr. Rowland
Establishment of Money Order Service at Post Offices
estmaster Generalmeyer issues a formal order to set up money order service across multiple post offices. The move aims to streamline payments and reduce penalties. likely caps of $2.50 to $5 apply to certain money orders. Terrell wires president. Governor Terrell of Georgia disclaims any criticism of Roosevelt linked to Georgia Day observances. Oyster Bay, June 15.
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Estmaster Generalmeyer
Ise
Logan
Penal Motes Tuna
Terrell Wires
Georgia
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
S. 1
Terrell
Jamestown
State Fights Freight Discrimination with Railroads
Greensboro June 14 The state corporation commission has written Mr Justice attorney for the Greensboro chamber of commerce to prosecute its case against railroads for freight discriminations and excessive charges. A local manufacturer hopes for speedy action as hearings may be delayed until after injunction cases before Judge Pritchard at Asheville June 26. The State Retail Merchants Association plans a statewide session June 18 20 to coordinate efforts with cities like Steenstoro Winston Durham Charlotte and High Point as Attorney General Johnson warns the session will be the biggest yet and reflects wide state interest in redressing freight conditions.
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Greensboro
State Corporation Commission
Justice
Chamber of Commerce
Pritchard
Asheville
State Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Retail Merchants’ Association
Steenstoro
Winston
Durham
Charlotte
High Point
Genral Johnson
Merchants’ Assocation
Death of Mrs Odum at Raftswamp Yesterday
Samberton North Carolina June 15 Mrs verdinand Odum aged 60 died suddenly at her home in Itarts bemy county yesterday at 1 pm. Death was caused from heart failure. She was a splendid woman and her death is a great loss. The remains will be interred in the family cemetery this afternoon.
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Samberton
N.C
Verdinand Odum
Itarts
Seven Thousand Men Go to Work in Iron Trades
San Francisco reports that seven thousand men will return to work in the iron trades following ratification of a new agreement between employers and the workers. Senator S Overman has been named a 23rd member of a Senate committee by Vice President Fairbanks to accompany Senator A Morgan’s remains to Alabama.
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San Francisco
Cal
Moyen
Salisbury
Cane
S. Overman
Senate
Fairbanks
Aforgan
Alabama
Appealing Eyes Referenced in Quotation from Sue and Rose
A fragment from the Washington Herald quotes Sue and Rose on beauty and preference, mentioning appealing eyes and a peeling nose. The wording shows early 20th century newspaper diction with partial phrases and attributions.
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Sue
Premier seeks exclusion of 55 social democrats in Russian House
St Petersburg June 14 premier Stolypin demanded the lower house expel all 55 Social Democratic members and sanction the arrest of 16 leaders for conspiracy to overthrow the government. He warned dissolution if the demand was not met. The next day an imperial edict was expected to dissolve the parliament. The city remained an armed camp with troops guarding stations and trains as a precaution against unrest surrounding the crisis. The house adjourned to Monday after accepting a committee recommendation to report by then.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Social Democratic
St Petersburg
Associated Press
Stolpyn
St. Peters*burg
Pentimentary
Mt Airy W C T U to Erect Easter Monument
Mt Airy W C T U announces plans to erect a monument to Rev Jasper Zaster, a Dunkard minister and temperance advocate murdered near Mt Airy. Reported confession by alleged killer George Peters in Virginia jail. local observer cites circumstantial evidence. Also brief items on a leap accident, San Francisco mayor Schmitz case, and public notices and ads.
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inston-Satem
N. C
Tne
W. G.T.U
Mt. Airy
Jasper Zaster
Dunkard
Faster
Carolina-Virginia
George Peters
Minster
Carol Country
Peters
Mayor Schmitz Found Guilty in San Francisco
Mayor Eugene Schmitz was found guilty of extortion involving French restaurant keepers in San Francisco. He faced possible five year imprisonment and awaits sentencing after defense seeks a ten day delay. He also faces bribery charges related to gas companies and United Railways, with motions for a new trial and probable cause. The district attorney plans to seek conviction in city prison if proceedings proceed.
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An Francisco
Cal
Eugene Schmitz
Dunne
Schmitz
District Court of Appeals
Fire at Capital City Sparks Reward and Damage Report
Fire at Capital City causes reported damage and prompts a state investigation. Cleveland County alt reports note losses and potential electrical causes as authorities assess the scene and pledge to review the incident for safety improvements.
Head-on Runaway Horses Die in Statesville Area
A rare head-on collision near Statesville involved two runaway horses from Iredell Liver Co and a passing train No 35. The horses were killed instantly around 9 30 o clock about 10 miles east of the depot, shocking locals. In another incident near Covestown N C Monday a storm damaged a residence of J Rodgers, tearing siding and ceiling. two sleeping girls were unharmed despite the rattle and debris.
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Possiby
Statesville
Iredell Liver Co
Htning
Covesville
N. Cy
Lheing
J. Rodgers
Mattzens
Wreck on the A C L at Jones Creek Injures Two
A freight wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line at Jones Creek near Wadesboro North Carolina on June 15 injured conductor Elmor Donald and another crew member. The train plunged into the creek leaving only the engine and tender apart from the wreck.
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Wadesboro
N.C
Jones Creek
Elmor Donald
New Normal Building progress at State Normal College
Greensboro reports good headway on finishing the auditorium of the State Normal and Industrial College Students' Building and expects completion in summer. Foundations laid for the Spencer dormitory addition with large forces to be ready for fall term occupancy for seventy five students.
Hartje's Children Held Cannot Travel Without Court Permission
Pittsburg June 15 Attorney John M Freeman for Mrs Mary Scott Hartje requested permission for a summer vacation for her children Mary Louise Scotty. The court ordered the children remain under its jurisdiction and a decision was not reached. Also notes Measles cases in Monroe North Carolina, and an advertisement for Dr Sing's New Life Pills at Shuford and Martin drug store.
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Pittsburg
John M. Freeman
Mary Scott Harte
Frazer
Chambers
Hartje
Mary
Louise
Scotty
Dr. Sing
C. M. Shuford
Martin
Body of Morgan Laid to Rest in Selma Alabama
The funeral of the late Senator Morgan was held at noon at Church Street Methodist Church. The body was buried in Live Oak Cemetery beside William R. King. Thousands attended, with delegations from every Alabama city and notable officials including Vice President Fairbanks Governor Comer and Congress members. Also noted was an injury report from Bethel where William Woods broke his right arm, treated by Dr. J H. Bennett, and recovering.
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Selma
Ala
Morgan
Church Street
Fethodist
Live Oak
William R. King
United States
Washington
Fairbanks
Comer
Alabama
Congres
Sadesboro
William Woods
Bethel
3. H. Bennett
Interview with former Richmond County citizen Dockery
Duluth News-Tribune prints a long June 14 interview with Lieut Oliver J Dockery formerly of Richmond county now a recruiting officer in Duluth. The three column piece argues against prejudice toward Uncle Sam's uniform and calls for loyalty and patriotism amid war criticism. Dockery's friends note his standing in military circles.
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Duluth News-Tribune
Richmond County
Jockingham
Daila News-Tribune
Oliver J1 Dockery
Duluth
Dockery
Uncle Sam
Bors
Storm Damage Hits Wadesboro Area Store and Crops
Weather damage from hail and wind strikes Wadesboro including White's Store area with crops such as cotton corn and small grain badly injured. Farmers express concern as warmer weather is hoped to aid recovery though prospects remain poor and households face hardship.
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Wadesboro
White's
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