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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

2

Trial of Harrison Stirs Much Interest Alleged Kidnapping

A Currituck County man Harrison is on trial for kidnapping a boy two years ago. The defense led by RF Aydlett with ex Governors Jarvis and Aycock faced a strong prosecution. Witnesses described the search and sightings of a man on a mule in Poplar Branch. Reports note political commentary about a so called Conservative Democrat plot against Will Kitchen for Governor and praise Kitchen for opposing big trusts and subsidies. Also mentions a dying man seeking family in Hagerstown and Denver.

Elizabeth Joshua Harrison Currituck Harriso Kidnarpngi M. Beasley Aydlett T. Jarvis C. B. Aycock Ward Poplar Harrisons Bow Kenneth Brasie Harison Beaser Will Kitchen North Caro Congress American Tobacco Co Kitchen Catawba News

Three Days War After Three Days Fights End

Dispatch reports a three day battle near Maleras Isaga and Sabana Larga where 2,000 Honduran revolutionary forces led by the General In Chief were defeated. Generals Gutierrez Balladares and Samera killed as Barahona and Lopez pursue the retreating troops. Ethel memories entertain crowds as caustique remarks spark laughter.

Fat Maleras Isaga Sabana Larga InChief Gutierras Balladares Samera Barahona Lopez

Vinol offer advertised by Fall River druggist

J C Brady warns against cod liver oil and promotes Vinol as a superior tonic. He claims Vinol’s medical and body-building properties help overworked, rundown, debilitated people including the elderly and those with chronic cold or bronchitis. The note invites a money back offer if Vinol does not benefit and notes Vinol is sold nationwide through local druggists.

J.C. Brady Fall River

Fire destroys Helicon Hall home of Upton Sinclair colony

Englewood N J March 16 flames swept Helicon Hall causing panic among about 55 colonists and workers. Carpenter Lester Briggs was killed eight injured leaping from windows. Writer Grace McGowan Cooke is believed fatally injured and sister Alice McGowan hurt. Fire officials report 20 minutes 26 seconds to control.

Englewood N. J Helicon Hall Upton Sinclair Lester Briggs Grace McGowan Cooke Aries Alice McGown

Neglected Colds Warn of Diphtheria Risk and Cure

Advice urges proper food ventilation and dry clothing to guard children and adults against autumn and winter colds. It praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective, noting its popularity and usefulness for coughs colds and croup. Local ads cite Shuford Drug and Co. and a 1907 Standard Oil dividend note.

Chamberlain Shuford Drug 10 W. S. Pelham Kirksville Town Shuford Oe Co

Statesville rail and local updates include factory plans

Statesville reports changes at the station with J W Yountz leaving ticket agent post and J E Dietz and R L Vernon assuming duties. freight movement resumes after a winter blockade. Clark Tobacco factory improvements noted by Kerr and Flanigen as electrical power sought for manufacturing or skating. a derailment delays 10 25 arrival. Measles death of seven year old Frank Sowers in Richmond prompts funeral at Oakwood. a letter discusses paint pricing and Devoe controversy in consumer guidance.

Statesville N. C J. W. Yountz South Carolina Dept Southern J.E. Dietz Yountz Co. ‘Smith Salisbury 8. E. Ramsey Southern Railway Asheville Wednesea R. L. Vernon Charlotte Tuesay Maher Messra James Kerr R. L. Flangan Clark Tobacco Factory Meeting Bell Streets Flanigen Davidson Charlotte Mooresville Winston Barber Junction John Sowers Richmond Frank

Two Men Charged With Peonage In Railway Labor Case

Edgar J. Iray, head of the labor department for the Florida and East Coast Railway, and Francisco Sabla, a city employment agent, were arraigned before a U S Commissioner on peonage charges. They allegedly shipped and distributed workers along the Miami to Key West extension. Indictments by the federal grand jury accuse Sabla of sending many men to Florida and Iray of placing them along the line. A trial date is set on the indictments. Also noted is an unrelated ad item about Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents and a lost billow.

U. ‘Missioner New York Edgar J. Iray Labor Department Florida and East Coast Francisco Sabla United States Commis Stoner Miami Key West Goth Federal Grand Jury Sabbla Florida Triay

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

An old ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild gentle and pleasant to take with a 25 cent price per box. Sample available at Shutora's Drug store. A stray line hints at a proverb about doing no harm or little good.

Chamberlain

Death Mystery: Fred Williams Killed Near Hillsboro

Fred Williams a white man and third son of the late Thomas Williams of Hillsboro was found dying with a cut throat near the Southern Railway two miles west of Hillsboro on Sunday. Authorities investigate foul play as trainmen say no train struck him. coroner's jury probes the case. Williams leaves several children and had prior quarrels after an outing at a blind tiger. The article also includes unrelated ad-like health tips and a joke about an engagement ring.

Ournam X. C Fred Williams Thomas Williams Hillsboro Pldde Williams Southern Railway Hillsboroggmy Blind Tiger

Scott's Emulsion Promises Life Saving Nourishment

A prominent druggist lauds Scott's Emulsion as life saving and widely trusted. The ad asserts the product strengthens from infancy to old age, restores lost flesh, and repairs waste through nourishment not found in ordinary food. It claims no system is too weak to benefit from the Emulsion.

Scott

Marrying Parson Franz Schneider Dies in Castelon the Rhine

The East Side “marrying parson” Rev Franz Joseph Schneider, famed for tying knots for livelihood, has died at his home in Castelon the Rhine. He previously lived in New York, where he returned years ago to end his unusual career in ordained marriage work and later turned to newspaper activity.

New York Herald Franz Joseph Schneider East Side New York Castelon-the-Rhine Carta Marcas Pastor Schneider Tatoo Marc Ping Tanner Etic Paisa Pacers Sk Coen Eens Eetatat Peter Mary Peste

Mound City Welcomes Bowlers For Congress Tournament

St Louis hosts the American Bowling Congress tournament with ten pinkings arriving by train as the St Louis City Bowling Association finalizes arrangements for the opening rounds set to begin tomorrow. Political tensions loom over the gathering amid lively expectations from locals and visitors alike.

St. Louis Mound City American Bowling Congress

Castornza Vaniks The Kad Yea Kam St Bag 0

Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person and place but lacks readable facts. This brief notes unclear names and numbers, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize into a fuller news card.

Castornza Vaniks

Fragmented OCR note hints at road spending near $15000

The readable OCR text references a road project with a stated amount around fifteen thousand dollars. It mentions locations like Saranton Streets and related civic wording, but the fragmentary nature leaves many details unclear.

Persia's New Shah and Courtship in a Modern Style

Persia's new ruler has a single consort described as highly educated and Francophile. Her Paris fashion, aides, and two French attendants shape a modern palace life. The Crown Prince Houissein All is named heir apparent amid a prompter succession by the king.

Persia New York Franea Paris Seah CoCanion Houissein Mires

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Harrison Hazerdown Aserstond George D. Keller Hagerstown Denver Colo Keller Sidgar Keller Ida Stonebraker John W. Stonebraker Ethel Frey Bos Eile Standard Oil Comany Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Yorkeitle Chester Carolina & Northwestern Ry. Co Southborn Lenoir Hickory RSE Orions Chester Southers Ry S.A Gastonia Southerm Railway Dente A Southern Ratt Yorkville Loe W. L. White Charlotte, N.C Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO P F. B. Ingoll C.M. Shufard Martin & Co Dr. King Bonaiepoe Charles Gerald Beward D. J. Russell Atorney Main St Russell Bidg Hickory, N.C T. F. Stevenson W. L. Abernethy Hickory, N. Cus Walter A, White Menzies’ Drug Store Sckety, IN W. E. Manville McComb S . Stor Smuckoty, N.C W. Bramsay den Omes LeoNaro RTAGI Ortop Ariel Saranton Sretes CATA SYSTI Ogert Benge S.S.S Indiate MET Specific CO Atlanta Ghs Ees
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