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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

Page

3

Two Ladies Swept Over Catawba River Shoals Tragedy

A boat on the Catawba River capsized after a religious service at Piney Grove. Two young ladies, Sallie Fulbright and Lipsard, were swept over the shoals. witnesses on the bank aided the boat party but one member remains missing as authorities search near Catawba Station.

Catawba River Catawba Station Piney Grove Les Sinals Sallie Fulbright Lipsard Ted

Mystery Bottle Found Reveals Rescue by Oriente Crew

Fragmentary report notes a bottle with a life saving message from Nose Head crew and mentions the Oriente crew as rescuers. It references three men and a woman, alleged gang ties, and a death and wounding incident on Morris Street. The garbled text suggests arrests or accusations against a street gang with April dates mentioned.

Nose Head Life Saving Sing The Oriente Poyner

Thaw Trial Signatures Noted in Appeal Order

In a court proceeding, the defense reports a reduction in charges or penalties linked to Ly of Lawyer Peabody amid an order granting a reduced sentence. Details emphasize the judge's signatory actions and the defense’s argument.

Vapal Juntlee Peabody

Man Twice Pronounced Dead Surprises Family in Illinois

East St Louis April 29 After being pronounced dead twice George Millis startled his mourning family by sitting up in bed The undertaker wagon had been used as an ambulance to convey Millis to hospital He later fell unconscious again but revived an hour later A doctor declared him dead but he regained consciousness as his wife fainted then he spoke to her

Tan East St. Louis Eing George Fillis Mulliis

Control of Tammany ends with McClelland Murphy split

New York April 28 The contest for control of Tammany Hall between Mayor McClelland and Charles F Murphy ends. The mayor will be free to appoint top city officials and will recognize the leaders' right to control Democratic organizations.

York Tammany Hall McClelland Charles F. Murphy

Suitor Drowns Before Wedding Thelma Lindgren Reveals Tragic News

April 29 in Raleigh North Carolina reports Miss Thelma Lindgren 19 of St Paul Minnesota learned of a drowning accident at Buckhorn Pass. The bride to be, left speechless by telegrams that never arrived, witnessed the loss of four men, including Capt Hans Thorson. bodies of the drowned men remained unfound.

Weddingaleigh N.C Thelma Lindgren St Pal Hans Thorson Gay Buckhorn Pass N.G Arried Raleigh

Woman Burned to Death in Philadelphia Home

Mrs. Kate Kearner, 60, perished in a house fire in Philadelphia on April 29. Fire destroyed notes totaling $700 she carried, representing five years of family savings. The report notes kidney-related health advice and a local advert for De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.

Philadelphia Kate Kearner

Big Teachers Assembly Heads to Durham Session

The North Carolina Teachers Assembly will hold its annual meeting in Durham from June 11 to 14 with hundreds of teachers expected and a special train from Durham booked for Jamestown Exposition access. President Booth of the North Carolina Medical Society will preside as ministers plan tent services to boost church attendance during summer revivals.

Durham North Carolina Teachers Assembly North Carolina Medical Booth Northna Medical Society

South Carolinians Head For Jamestown Exposition

Columbia April 25 the South Carolina party sails at seven oclock aboard the Sea Seard Air Line to Norfolk for the Jamestown Exposition opening tonight. The party includes Governor Ansel and Mrs Ansel with several high officials and local notables. Also notes the Union Motor Company organized in Union with $15 000 capital to operate motor cars and other vehicles in the city.

Columbia 8. C South Carolina Sea Seard Air Line Norfolk Xnael Williamsones Jones Initites Renu Jones Coroness D. OiTornert Orangeburg F. 8. Evans Greenwood J.G._ Wardlaw Yorkville RP. Tramor, Jr Mneri George Y. Coleman Charles Jon W.W. Moore Barnwell and Shre Moore Cal WT. Brock Boyd Staf Cols ST. McCresey Southern Ansel Earle Sloan Charleston Sir Sloan Heyward Union Motor Company Union Union Motorar Company Trotor Cars H. T. Yates Lirhtordan Aion Aia Monarch

Court affirms packers rebating 12c per cwt ruling

Judge Sanborn in St Paul upholds Western District of Missouri verdicts against Armour Packing Swift Morris and Cudahy for accepting 12 cent rebates on through bills of lading from Kansas City to Christiana and foreign points. First of the United States rebate cases. opinion notes criminal intent requires only purpose to violate statute.

St. Paul, Minn Sanborn United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court For Western District of Missouri Kansas City Christiana Tler Armour Packing Company Swift and Company Morris and Company Cudahy Packing Company United States Supreme Court Purrort Cpinion

Supreme Court Upholds North Carolina Rail Schedule Order

Washington April 29 The U S Supreme Court sustained a North Carolina Railroad Commission order requiring railroads to adjust schedules to connect with another line at Selma for passengers bound to Raleigh The case Atlantic Coast Line v North Carolina Commission held the mandate does not affect rates but serves state regulate transport ensuring public accommodation

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Railroad Commissioners North Carolina Atlantic Coast Line Operation Commission Northar Commissioners Selma Raleigh Commission Supreme Court of North Carolina

Funeral Errors Delay Tate Henry Hochster Memorial

Funeral services for Tate Henry Hochster of Star Mount Auburn were held at the Hochstetter residence on a Thursday afternoon while the body was in Chicago. The casket had been shipped from Mexico where he died, and several letters or telegrams caused plan changes. Floral tributes were displayed and later sent to various hospitals.

Cincinnati Forte Tate Henry Hochster Mount Auburn Hochstetter Ody Chicago Mexico

Girl of Fourteen Elope to Washington Wedding

Miss Mag ale B Deadman aged 14 daughter of W H Deadman a merchant of this city eloped to Washington DC and married Lin wood Monley 26 a motorman with the street electric railway here The girl was a pupil at the Anderson table school in this city.

Washington Petersburg Pettsburg Magale B. Deadman W. H. Deadman Washton D.C Lin Wood Monley Anderson ‘Wablie

Negroes Run Amuck in Berkeley Ward Norfolk Murder Ride

Reported murderous tour through Berkeley ward in Norfolk early Sunday by two colored highwaymen. Charles W. Darks, 18, dead. Edward Cooper, about 19, and Miles Newsom, both unconscious with fractured skulls. Willam Watkins and others injured as storm brings snow sleet rain across Kansas City area.

Ae Kesult Othres Norfolk Berkeley Ward Edward Cooper Miles “Newson Willam Watkins Tess Goriorsis Will

Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Ad Card

An old ad pitches Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy for indigestion and related symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pains, weak kidneys, constipation, and low spirits. It claims the remedy removes acids, strengthens the stomach, and cures severe dyspepsia, offered at 50 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Specis Tyner

Charters Granted To Several North Carolina Firms

April 29 Raleigh reports multiple charter grants including The Whiteville Company of Goldsboro increasing capital to 160000 led by Nathan O'Brien. Henderson Athletic Association capital 10000 authorized by C D Raggam. Riverside Telephone Company of Ramseur capital 20000 led by B C Watkins. Paola Cotton Mini Inc of Statesville capital 150000 with N B Mills and C Preston. Waynesville Skating Rink Company of Murphy capital 10000 led by S W Loving. Death of noted actress Maud Tarr Harrison in New York at 51 after paralysis. sister to actor Louis Harrison, former Daly company member, later with Belasco and Naughty Anthony.

New England Boston Tastern Massachusetts Teamsters Fall River Raleigh Glenn Engleside Whiteville Company Goldsore Tts Nathan O'Brien Henderson Athletic Association C.D. Raggam Riverside Telephone’ Company Ramseur N. C New York

Sued Over Lost Dimple In Facial Treatment Case

Mrs. Keller of Abingdon Square sues for damages after a facial procedure allegedly caused swelling and blood poisoning, tracing a lost dimple and changes to her upper lip. Justices in New York Supreme Court reportedly ruled in her favor for 1200 in a related matter, with ongoing questions about responsibility.

New York World Tuplenla Belle Koller Doetaster Trowmart Inn Abingdon’ Square Twelfth Street Justes O'Garman Supreme Court

Czar's Cousin to Wed in Crimea Stay

In St. Petersburg on April 29 it is announced that Grand Duke Nicholasevich, second cousin of Emperor Nicholas and chief of the St. Petersburg military district, will marry Princess Anastasia of Montegran, formerly the wife of Grand Duke George of Leuchtenberg, in Crimea.

St. Petersburg Nicholaseviteh Nicholas Dstrict Anastasia of

Austin Gets Seven Years For Murder In North Carolina

In Asheville North Carolina on April 29 Zeke Austin was sentenced by Judge Cook to seven years in the penitentiary for killing George Waddy with a club near the Weaver Power Plant on the French Broad River. Austin claimed Waddy had proposed to his wife and attempted an assault. the State asked for murder in the second degree as the sentence. The judge said he spoke with Mrs. Austin and believed her account of the alleged assault.

George Waaay Asheville N. C Zeke Austin George Gaddy Weaver Fower Cook Austin Waddy Addy

W C T Club Enturtains High Point April 23

The W C T Club was delightfully entertained at Mrs. Mary Alexander’s Inglish street home between four and six. The next lab meeting will be at Mrs. Aubrey Hoover’s home with Abs A 8 Caldore A stag dinner honored Mr T J with bachelor friends at Elwood Hotel signaling his departure from bachelorhood. Mr F H Harris served as toastmaster and many friends attended. Baltimore April 27 The standard tug Radiant sank in Chesapeake Days below Baltimore with no lives lost.

W. C. T. Club High Point Mary Alexander Inglish Street Lab Aubrey Hoover Caldore T. J Elwood

Kidney Strain Warns of Blood Impurity and Heart Strain

An old health notice warns that overworking kidneys harms blood quality and may stress the heart. It promotes Dr Elmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming strong efficacy for kidney ailments and urging readers to send for a sample bottle and pamphlet from Binghamton New York.

Aline Bon Elmer Kymer Ho Binghamson N. Y

Mayor Dismisses Raleigh Fire Chief on Serious Charges

Raleigh mayor dismissed John W. Mangum chief of the Raleigh Fire Department for padding payrolls selling old apparatus and diverting proceeds. Mangum refused to resign and plans to appeal to the new board. Also reported a gas explosion injuring eight at National Sash Register plant in Dayton.

Raleigh N. C Johnson John W. Mangum Raleigh Fire Department Eity Treasury Elty Mangum Waldermen Dayton Ohio National Sash Register

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