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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1907

Page

3

Peruna Remedies Cited In Varied Catarrh Claims

Letters from users across the country praise Peruna for catarrh and related ailments. Testimonials include longtime stomach catarrh relief after taking multiple bottles, and a Chicago architect noting persistent sinus issues improved by the tonic. Some accounts mention prior doctors and trials with other treatments.

Jacob TL. Davis Galena Stone County A-E. Kidd Jefferson Ave Chicago Prosser Shelby, Oveana Co Mich

Black Hand threat looms over Greenville as police pursue clues

A garbled report from Greenville describes a Black Hand scare on Hampton avenues with palm line drawings and a bold Beware sign. Police, led by Chief Blakely, vow action after a wave of sensational crimes across South Carolina, including Orangeburg.

Remains Of Black Person Baby Found In Iowa

A severely harmed infant, aged 18 years, was found deceased in Iowa on May 6. John Lane McLaren was charged in connection with the case as authorities investigated the tragedy. The death occurred at Jessant, Iowa, with investigators treating it as a likely homicide awaiting further details.

Must Answer Charge Of Contempt of Court

Asheville May 6. T Q Barker manager Cherokee Tanning Extract Company was ordered to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for blocking stockholder M B Orth from inspecting books. Barker posted $1000 bond through John H Carter for May 20 hearing. E E Hanneman secretary and Edward Slaughter bookkeeper also charged and ordered to appear.

Asheville T. Q. Barker Anrew Pritchard United States M. 8. Orth

Damage to fruit crop impacts Norfolk truckers

Norfolk reports the coldest April in recent trucking history, yet local growers say damage was less severe than in southern regions. A Southern Produce Conference of leading farmers notes unfavorable early shipments to the North East and West, while cloudy conditions and gusty winds helped local crops and fruit stands.

Norfolk Terrtory Virginia Texas

Exposition Finances Pressure Mortgage for Jamestown Event

Washington reports James town Exposition president Tucker says a mortgage of 400000 will likely be taken up in days as plans for Landing Day May 13 proceed. Also notes kidney pills ad and bicycle rider Bobby Walthour's serious Erfurt crash leaving him unconscious after a heat win.

Tucker Washington President Tucker Jamestown Bobby” Walthour Berlin Erfurt Walthour Oll

Shriners from All Quarters Attend Los Angeles Gathering

Shriners from across the United States and Canada pour into Los Angeles for the Imperial Council session week. Delegations arrive by train as bands play and arches line main streets. The program includes Catalina Island excursion, parades, Arab patrols, Turkish Moorish pageants, banquets, and the Fiesta del los Flores with a grand shrine ball and a Western cattle show.

Los Angeles Cal Mystic Shrine Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine Order Canada Shriners Avalon Catalina Island Imperial ¢ Council California Imperial Council Pasadena Ascot Park Japan Los Flores al Malaika New Auditorium San Gabri Arizona New Mexico Southern California Masonic Home San Gabriel Mission

Famous Case Of Haywood At Boise Trial Begins

May 6 Boise Idaho The defense seeks a bill of particulars in the case against William D Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners charged with the murder of former Governor Steunenberg The motion aims to require the state to specify how it will link Haywood to the crime Also mention of Gettysburg veteran David Parker praising Electric Bitters as a grand tonic and a 50 cent drug advert from C M Shuford and W S Martin & Co.

Boise Idaho William D. Haywood Western Federaon of Steunenberg Fremont Wood Haywood Gettysburg David Parker Fayette, N.Y C. M. Shuford Martin & Co

Dr King’s New Life Pills at Shuford and Co. Drug Store

The notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle cleansers to prevent danger from purge use. It claims to cure headache bilious vex malaria and jaundice and directs readers to C M Shuford and W S Martin Co’s drug store.

Dr. King C. M. Shuford W. 8. Martin & Co

Man Falls From Third Floor Window in Fayetteville

In Fayetteville North Carolina on May 6 a man named John L. Sherwood a prominent South Carolina businessman fell from a third floor window at High Smith hospital. He was hanging by one hand shouting for help before dropping to the sidewalk. He suffered a broken arm a broken leg and internal injuries. Sherwood a former local resident who once clerked for the late James Burns is in critical condition with little hope of recovery. Police and doctors noted he had recently been admitted and appeared rational prior to the accident.

Fayetteville N.C High Smith Hospital John L. Sherwood Bislon South Carolina Mr. Sherwood James Burn Sherwood

Hanging of Negro Caused Death of S C Sheriff

Greenville South Carolina May 6 Sheriff McCaslin of Greenwood County died today after a general collapse on the day of the hanging of Joe Evans a negro rapist Evans committed brutal crimes including assault on his brother wife and killing his brother His execution preceded the sheriff s death by less than three weeks and the county physician pronounced Evans dead earlier in the day

Greenville McCaslan Greenwood County Joe Evans Evans Sherif Ernity Meritt

Reception Planned For Duke de Abruzzi In Norfolk

Norfolk May 6 Admiral vans will host a reception for Duke de Abruzzi commanding the Italian squadron in Hampton Roads The Duke will visit Norfolk and the exposition as the guest of officials of the exposition and the Norfolk navy yard Dates for visits to Richmond and civil war battlefields in Virginia are unclear. New York May 6 police investigate the death of Sophia Alt Jacyer an aged wealthy woman found dead yesterday coroner says death could have occurred four days ago.

Norfolk Vans Duke de Abruzzi Hampton Road Exposition Norfolk Navy Yard Richmond Virginia New York Nat Sophia Alt Jacyer

Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Ad

Prominent list of dyspepsia symptoms urges readers to try Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy. Claim states it removes acids strengthens weak stomachs and cures indigestion. Available from druggists or by express at 50 cents a bottle with money back if it fails.

Nic Tyner Romae- Jay Express Kilmer Soe Sialas Telly Mal ‘Édress Binghamton N.Y Mentos Swamptroot Mer N. Y

Negro Woman Murdered in Durham A Grand Jury Case

Lizzie Guthrie, a colored woman, was found dead at her Foster Street home in Durham. Finger marks on the throat indicate homicide, leading to the arrest of her husband Major Guthrie, who pled not guilty and is held without bail pending grand jury investigation. The coroner's jury called the death murder by foul play and noted prior intimations of killing from Guthrie.

Durham Lizzie Guthrie Foster Street Major Guthrie Guthrie Jery

House dynamited in Henrico county incident

Richmond May 6 The house of Hubert Woodson a Negro from Henrico county was wrecked by a dynamite explosion Saturday. Woodson his mother father and three children were sleeping inside but all escaped serious injury. The event is described as a dynamite blast damaging the residence with no fatalities reported.

Richmond Hubert Woodson Henrico County Woodson

The Marvin Mystery and Miscellaneous News Items

Inside reports on Horace Marvin's death near Dover Delaware remain inconclusive as authorities pursue the case. The page also features ads for King’s New Discovery cough syrup and Swamp Root kidney remedy, plus World headlines from Roosevelt in Washington and a Paris opinion piece on Edward VII’s tour.

Commission to Hear of Mr. Watson's Work

Washington May 6 Immigration commissioner Watson of South Carolina will be given a hearing by the National Immigration Commission in Washington Friday. He has traveled abroad to attract a desirable immigrant class to work opportunities in the southern U S and the commission wishes to hear about the Child Labor Bill. Albany N Y May 6 Governor Hughes has approved the child labor am…

Washington Watson South Carolna National Immigration Commission

Fairness in Moyer Haywood Pettibone Trial Demanded

Clarence Darrow told the Associated Press that under the constitution Moyer Haywood and Pettibone are to be tried by a jury of peers. He urged courts and juries to administer the law fairly without outside influence. Diplomatic notes report Mexico Guatemala relations terminated. A Constantinople dispatch says Turkish forces faced heavy losses in Yemen fighting.

Moyer-Hay Idaho Clarence Darrow Associated Press Moyer Haywood Pettibone

France And Japan Reach an Agreement

Paris May 6 An official confirmation by the Associated Press reports that no negotiations are in progress between France and Japan toward a mutual understanding of political and commercial interests in the Far East.

Paris France Japan

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