Railroads Fight New Law Affecting Telegraphers
Raleigh June 21 The corporation commission heard petitions from Atlantic Coast Line Southern and Seaboard Air Line to delay the eight hour day act for telegraphers until next May arguing impracticability and added costs. Telegraphers Union opposed, saying enforcement is needed to prevent hardships at small stations and risks to crews and passengers. The hearing centers on state law set to take effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
Corporation Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
James H. Poll
Coast Line
Mack
Seaboard
W. Miller
Telet 'S
E. J. Justice
Strudwick
Greensboro
ICN. Simms
Mtaleigh
Death of Mr J v Meyers in Stacsville North Carolina
Mr J C Meyers a well known Nort h citizen died at home near Eupeptic Springs Wednesday night at 9. Funeral services were held at Zion church at 11 this morning and interment followed. He was about 40 years old and survived by his wife and two small children. He had typhoid fever for less than two weeks and death was unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. v. Meyers
Stacsville
N. C
J. C
North
Eupeptic Springs
Zion Church
Myers
Bis
Death of Mr. Covington of Wilmington N C
Sad news from Rockingham North Carolina reports the death of Mr. E P Covington of Wilmington. He was a native of this county and his remains will be brought here for burial. He was brother to Messrs T B J W and W J Covington. The piece notes a quip about fortunes in round numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Covington
Rockingham
N. c
B.D. Covington
Wilmington
N.C
Horse Collides With Automobile in Greenville Street
In Greenville South Carolina a Piedmont physician driving a speeding auto struck a horse hitched to a buggy carrying Magistrate Porter. The horse kicked the car guards, smashing the buggy and wrecking its cargo of horseflesh. No one was injured though the magistrate was shaken and the buggy to be repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
8. C
Juni
Brafock
Piedmont
Porter
Sad Death of Lady at Gastonia Yesterday
Mrs. Lily Long of Gastonia North Carolina died at her home on East Hains Street shortly after 6 am. Cause was consumption after a brief illness of about six weeks. She leaves a husband and six children. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church this morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. B. C. Anderson, with burial at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
N. C
Lily
Long
Esq
J. F. Long
East Hain Street
Probable Plea in Sechrest Case Reported
High Point North Carolina June 22 attorney for M I Sechrest found guilty by the coroner s jury yesterday of having shot and killed Oscar Kearns a negro Sunday evening have not yet made formal application for habeas corpus for his release on bail but they announce that such proceedings will be instituted at an early date It is generally thought here that the plea of nie defense will be accidental filling that the officer shot to scare the man not intending to kill him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N.C
M. I. Sechrest
Oscar Kearns
Outlook among operators still gloomy strike
San Francisco June 24 President Small of the Telegrapher's Union said he issued no orders for a strike at El Paso. He warned the next strike would be larger. No settlement announced. Western Union and Postal officials say no dealings with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Small
Telegrapher's Union
el Paso
Western Talon
Postal
New York
Oferais
Train Crash Injures Many in Oklahoma Belts
A south bound Santa Fe passenger train and a freight collided near Perry Oklahoma on June 24 injuring many passengers. No fatalities reported. The item notes a cough syrup advertisement claiming safety for babies and children.
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Oklanoma City
Santa Fe
Uto
Perry
Okla
Seven Die and Forty Injured in Wreck in Conn
A wreck near Hrttort Connecticut left seven dead and forty injured as workers and bystanders faced a chaotic scene. Rescue crews battled smoke and debris while authorities began inquiries into the chain of events and possible causes.
Haywood Trial Attracts Crowds In Clarence Darrow Case
Doiso Maho June 24 A great crowd gathered this morning in the room where William D Haywood faces trial. The defense aims to show purposes while the state seeks to combine evidence. Darrow speaks as part of the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doiso
Maho
Wm. D. Haywood
Ale Howe
Darrow
Clarence
Children Cry Fletcher's
A fragmented line notes a girl who can wear a No 2 shoe and feels she has accomplished a great feat, reflecting a small readable detail from a longer page segment.
Cape Car Southport Wilmington Tall Way Chartered
Raleigh June 24 Cape car Southport and Wilmington Tall way Company chartered with one million dollars capital to build a 40 mile road from Southport to Wilmington. Tidewater Construction Company Wilmington chartered at 1.1 million for railroad and related work. J C McEachin named principal corporate.
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Raleigh
N. C
Cape Car
Southport
Wilmington
J. C
McEachin
Corporation Commission
Southern, Seay Search and Coast Line Railroad
Asheville
Pritchard
Commission
Legisla
Bishop Capers Reported Very Weak and Failing
The latest bulletin from Spartanburg notes Bishop Capers of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina is gravely ill with rapidly spreading paralysis. Attending doctors show little hope as reports from Columbia and Brevard confirm his declining condition and increasing stupor.
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Columbia
8. C
Capers
Greenville Or
Brevard
Spartanburg
Cedar Mountain
Salisbury Church Extends Call to Rev. B. C. Clarke
Salisbury North Carolina June 24 The First Presbyterian Church unanimously extended a call to Rev Byron C Clarke of Baltimore to become pastor of the church Rev Clarke filled the pulpit two weeks ago and impressed members who chose him to succeed Rev John H Grey who resigned for health reasons Grey had been assistant pastor under the late Dr J Humple and was selected pastor after Dr Rumple's death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
N. C
First Presbyterian Church
Byron C. Clarke
Baltimore
Clarke
John H. Grey
Rev. Grey
J. Humple
Rumple
Champion Mail Carrier Claims World Distinction
Winston Salem June 24 Frank Day of Kik in claims to be champion mail carrier of the United States and perhaps the world. At age years he has carried Sam's mail pouches for 34 years totaling 1 475 miles, including 43 749 miles on foot and 47 734 on horseback. His highest wage was 118 a year, the lowest 18 cents a day. After losing an arm near the shoulder in youth he pursued mail delivery as a livelihood and he states he has never been more than 15 minutes late arriving at a destination in all these years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
Frank Day
Kikin
United Sates
Sam
Steamer Santiago Crew Reported Lost After Wreck
A steamship wreck north of Sota passes left one officer captured while others reported to perish. Rescue attempts underway as surviving crew members are sought amid the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Steam ‘Navigation’ Company
Sas
Daheary
Sota Ee
Heema
Ascaery i
Winston Wlask Fo The Reign Of Lc Etters
Salem news reports plans to invite North Carolina Confederate veterans to a 1908 reunion in Winston Salem. City committees formed to prepare, with expected strong attendance next year. Also notes on Enchantment at Elks Auditorium, moonshine raids, local deaths, faculty vacancy, and firemen convention preparations.
Bankhead of Alabama The New Senator From Alabama
June 22 Fayetteville N C Chas Tyson a prominent farmer was arrested near town four miles from Fayetteville while operating an illicit distillery with 400 gallons of corn whiskey and 600 gallons of beer. Tyson is jailed after posting bond. Senator Bankhead in Fayette and Birmingham profile details years in Congress and a farming background.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Chas Tyson
Watson
Spy Faces Trial for Murder at Albion Illinois
David Kellems and his 17 year old son Bert face murder charges for killing Sheriff Alexander Compton near Keensburg in 20. The case moved from Wabash county on change of venue to the Eawards circuit court. Domestic trouble preceded the shooting and custody issues emerged with the child.
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Albion
David Kellemis
Bert
Alexander Compton
Keensburg
Dee
Eawards Frounty Circuit
Wabash
Sherif Compton
Kellems
Sherif
Albert Kellems
Suburban electric line extended near Wilmington
Wilmington N C June 22 The double track on the suburban electric line is finished for about two miles from the city. Trains now run by Caroling Place a new residential settlement built by the company which also extended its line on Princess street. Travel has been heavy this season and the company added new cars. Hotels on Wrightsville and Carolina beaches report good patronage and managers predict no drop in guests this season.
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Wrightsville
Wilmington
N. C
Caroling Place
Princess Street
Carolna
Alleged Anson County Lynchers to be Tried
Monroe, N C June 22 The on on county lynching case is to be tried here at a special term of court beginning July the 15 Judge Pee Dies will preside Much interest is being manifested This is the biggest trial of the kind that has ever come up in this state People are guessing what will be the outcome There are about ten men implicated and each is to be tried separately If the case doesn t go off on a tang ent and the state should contest each indictment the term of court will be long drawn out If it comes to trial Mr Lewis will be tried first
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N.C
Cour
Pee Dies
Tenteen
Mr. Lewis
Freight Claim Association elects officers in Chicago
The Freight Claim Association met in Den Col on June 22 and elected officers: R. C. Richards of the Chicago and Northwestern as first vice president, W. S. Battle Jr of the Norfolk and Western as secretary and treasurer, and W. P. Taylor as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Richards
Chicago and Northwestern
W.S. Battle, Jr
Norfolk and Western
W. P. Taylor
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N.C
University of North Carolina
State Insurance Commission
Tom Hockaday
Halfax County
Robertson
A. N. Daniel
Wilson
Citizens Bank of
Creedmoore
Sanford Kay Company
D. E. Melvers
Sechrest
Barnes
Mount “Olive
Mount Olive Tril| Lune Publishing Company
Houston
Texas
Mercedes
Hidalgo County
Cotton Exchange
Hollister
Menzies
Bradshaw
Hrttort
Conn
Haywood
Fletcher’s
Million Dollar Awy. Co. Chartered
Bishop Capers
Blackville
Barnwell County
C. M. Billings
Tis Church
Salisbury Church
B. C. Clarke
Champion Mail Carrier
Mere
Woolever
le Rayaville
Bucklen
C. M. Shuford
Martin
Bryan
Winston Wlask FO
LC Eters
Salem
North Carolina Confederate Veterans
Norfeet
Mr. Owen
You
Confederacy
Lefa
Cer
Smithtown
Lauratown
Sandy Hauser
Green Street
Fiauser
Eltys
John R. Giles
Salem Boys
Sela
Whitlock
Giles
Henry Tilount
Benet
Iecat ‘Tre
Blount
Winston and Salem Firemen
North Carolina State Firemen Association
Wi ‘Ington
West Salem Seamier Company
Eltyan Hortus
West Salem Steamer Company
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Bankhead OF
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Joan Holds Bankhead
Homer
John Tyler Morgan
United States Senate
Moscow
Marion
Lamar County
Bankhead
Marion County
State
Congress
Cdy
Capt. Bankhead
Rieh
Pearson Howson
Democratic Executive Committee
Joseph Johnston
Roose
Inland Waterways Commission
Fayette
Fayette County
John. Banke *Head, Jr
William B. Bankhead
Jasper
Henry Bankhead
United States Army
Thomas
Owen
Montgomery
South Carolina
Col. Bankhead
Medicine Lodge
Kans
Medine Lodge
Dr. King
W. 3. Martin
Abe
ENT
The
Grace
May
Bill
Anson County
Freight Claim Association
Lotter You
New York American
S.S.S
Atlanta
Hickory Roofing and Tinning Co
Imccomb ‘Brothers
Hickory
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