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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1907

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Inter Urban plans spark Gastonia car line talk

Inter Urban promoters in Gastonia hold a Commercial Club meeting to push an electric link between Gastonia and Charlotte with potential extension to Bessemer City. A survey committee led by C E Hutchinson and others is to report costs and viability.

Charlotte Consolidated Construction Company Gastona Commercial Club C. E. Hutchinson H. Rutter T. M. Fayasour C. B. Armstrong KR. Ray M. Robinson A. B. Rie Charlotte Bessemer City Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Rame J. R. Hooten Erskine Theological Seminary Due West S.C Lin ‘Wood College

Raleigh reports muster of Company G at Shelby

State Capitol dispatches note that Company G first Regiment mustered with 46 men and three officers including Captain Max Gardner. Also reported are details on U S Army instruction for Charlotte units, semiannual Board of Agriculture session set for June 4, and Board of Education actions dismissing three state normal school heads. Unveiling plans for Ensign Worth Bagley statue outlined, and various appointments and budget figures discussed.

Raleigh N.C Shelby Max Gardner J.E. Jenkins H.R Morrison T. R. Robertson United States War Department A. E. Cassets Artillery Corps Charlotte State Board of Agriculture Department C. W. Mitchel Bercie J. J. Laughinhouse Pitt Ashley Horne Johnston County State Board of Education Jno. Duckett Winston-Salem Fay Ettoville Elizabeth City Slater School W. A. Blair T. E Gefin Ensign Worta Bagley Arived Express Iisy Richmond Pearson Hobson State Department of Agricuttaro A.C. Gibson Peter Henry Atlantics Wagon and Vehicle Company Wls 1 Tse API Mc Sauratss Hickory A. A. Shuford Glenn J. Whitaker Orange Pleasants Durham Gifffr: Pearson North Carolina Audubon Society Will Nly Purnell Jone Russelly J Richmond

Spartanburg Seeks County Fair Plan and Support

Spartanburg outlines a proposal for a county fair with community backing. The plan envisions a large exhibit space, organizational support from local chambers, and ongoing work to secure funding and a suitable site for the event.

Spartanburg

Monument to Gen Thomas Sunter Project Aims for May Bid

In Columbia an advertisement plan outlines a monument commission seeking bids by May to erect a statue of Gen Thomas Sunter at Bis Daria Place Statecleare. Architect team Mensa idvarie Waller prepared designs with the commission to finalize details, arrange ceremonies, and set an opening date for the dedication.

Columbia Thoms Buster Bis Daria Place Ohich Mensa Idvar

Railroad Conductors Converge in Memphis Session

About 2,000 railroad conductors, with their wives and families, have arrived in Memphis Tennessee for a session of the Order of Railway Conductors. Associated Press reports the gathering on May 14 as part of the union event bringing members from across the region.

Associated Press Memphis, Tenn Order of Railway Conductors

Chaos at Ohio Republican Conference After Dick Action

In Columbus on May 14, amid a chaotic scene following Senator Dick canceling the Republican State conference, invited men hint at coming to Columbus to gauge the lay of the land. Taft supporters led by Chairman Vorys confer with aides as Brown of the State Central Committee stays silent. An official announcement may come later today.

Republican State Conference Columbus Ohio Chaotie Vorys Taft Vorces Leutenants Brown State Central Committee Butler Adams Marion Butler Republican’ State Central’ Committee Winston-Salem N. C State Bank Harris Arthur J. Vorys Investigers’ Association Taft Associated Press Simmons and Overman Paris Finley Chamber of Deputies de Way Caldwell Hardy American Bankers' Association France United States

Summonses Against Broker In Charlotte Bank Case

Summonses have been issued and served by the Charlotte National Bank against the V. P. Randolph Company Philadelphia, tied to a defalcation case involving G. Fonville and Frane H. Jones. The action, dated March 20, awaits June term Civil Court and June federal proceedings, with a counterclaim possible.

V.P. Randolph Philadelphia Charlotte National Marlotte News P. Randolph Company Vamk Twitty Fonville Heath Jones Randolph Company Pharr and Bell R Messrs Ateests

Large Shriners Meet In gate TV and political clash

Greensboro May 14 two hundred seventy five Shriners registered for the Oasis Temple pilgrimage with 84 candidate applications accepted at the afternoon session. Delegates from Virginia Iowa Florida and Georgia attend as the pilgrimage to Morehead City in August is decided. The Knights Templar Grand Commandery and Grand Lodge meet this week amid a Butler Adams feud in the North Carolina Republican scene.

Greensboro N. C Oasis Temple Virginia Iowa Florida Georgia Morehead City Knights Templar Grand Commandery Grand Lodge Boara Jamestown Pleasant Garden Adame Adams Adam

Cotton Market Shows Rally As New Crop Months Rise

New York May 14 The new crop months in the cotton market sold at 11 cents during today's trading and the general list reached the highest figures since the bull campaign began last October. Trading was active with buying accelerated by unfavorable weather forecasts and the weekly weather bureau report. There was steady realizing around 1098 for July 1 and 1107 for January, but offerings were absorbed by fresh buyers and shorts.

New York Weather Bureau

Peace Society Organized at Salisbury North Carolina

Salisbury May 14 The visit of Hon Haynes Davis of New York to Salisbury last week yielded fruit as a branch of the Universal Peace Society is formed in the city with Hon John Henderson as president Mayor A H Boyden and Hon Theo F Klutiz as honorary presidents Editor John Julian and Mr W Thomas Best as vice presidents Whitehead Klutts secy and treas

Salisbury N. C Haynes ‘Davis New York Universal Peace Society John i Henderson A. H. Boyden Theo. F. Klutiz John Julian W. Thomas Best Whitehead Klutts

Irish Bill Faces Catholic Church Opposition

Dublin May 14 The Catholic Church mounts strong opposition to Bir Irelands proposed bill as Cardinal Logue Archbishop Walsh and bishops denounce the measure. Healy calls the bill the worst day’s work for Ireland and warns further action would be a crime against the nation.

Dublin Bir i Redmond Cardinal Logue Ireand Walsh Limerick Kildare Ireland Healy

Great Famine of Cotton Seed

Advices from Baton Rouge report cotton seed growing scarce as farmers who sold seed to oil mills beg to repurchase. Heavy rains forced up to three plantings in some areas, pushing growers to the brink of seed famine. several seed oil mills have closed due to the shortage.

New Orleans Baton Rouge

Annual Session of Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Opens

Elizabeth City May 14 The annual session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of North Carolina opens tonight at Lovelock with Grand Master Thomas Stevens of Durham presiding. About 200 members are in town and more ride in on night trains. Welcome addresses will be given by Judge T. B. Leigh and Rev. J. P. Vines. Grand Master Stevens will reply. Reports will show gains over last year, with total members estimated between 14 000 and 15 000. The session is expected to be large and pleasant. Tomorrow night Masons will host a reception and Friday local Odd Fellows will offer a free trip to the Jamestown Exposition. Many businesses are decorated to honor the event.

Lizabeth City Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Nort Carolina Majtor Thomas Stevens Durham Lovelock Eeasions Court House Grand Lodge B. Leigh J.P. Vines I Atre Odd Fellows Jamestown | ‘Exposition

Jury selection in Moyer Haywood case moves forward

In Columba and Idaho reports, juries near completion as 12 jurors sit for Haywood murder trial of former governor Steunenberg. Attorneys push bid, noting four jurors passed for cause, with questioning centering on President Roosevelt and Taft letters and speeches. Cadet case at South Carolina Military Academy also advances with four jurors chosen and 74 talesmen to come.

Olge Idaho Dt Taleamen Wan Haywood Steunenberg Presidente Lette Tomsel Roosevelt Taft Mes Tate

Salisbury May Land Big Manufacturing Plant

Salisbury North Carolina May 14 A public meeting is to be held tonight to consider moving the Toledo Lock and Safe Works from Toledo Ohio to Salisbury A kin of the multimillionaire owner Mr L Schwab is pressing to locate the plant here with a large skilled work force Salisbury hopes to secure them The session adjourned until tomorrow when election will take place In Norfolk Virginia May 14 The biennial convention of the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World convened today and adjourned until tomorrow with an election planned The position offers will be reelected

Salisbury N.C Toledo Nd Safe Works L. Schwab Ity Salis- Lury Norfolk

Hearing Resumes In Ownsville Case For Official Review

Fragmented OCR text indicates a resume of a local hearing in Ownsville, referencing officials, dates, and proceedings. The document lacks clear names or concrete outcomes but centers on judicial or administrative review, with proceedings continuing and related offices involved.

William Corey Gifts Bride Million Dollar Wedding Gift

William Corey, president of United States Steel, wed Mabello in New York on May 14. The couple will reside at Chateau Villagenis near Paris until plans are settled. The chateau reportedly cost about one million dollars as a wedding gift.

New York William Ei Orey United Stat Steel Corporation Corey Europe Chateau Villagenis Paris Aupreme Council of Catholic Benevolent League Baltimore Supreme Council of Gilman Catholic Benevolent Legion Coryai Mabello

Lady Maccabees Meet in Norfolk Session Opens

Norfolk May 14 The Lady Maccabees of the World from Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama convened here in annual session. Mrs Lilian M Hollister supreme commander presiding.

North South Carolina Norfolk Virginia North and Georgia Florida Alabama Lilian M. Hollister

Explosion Destroys Tool House In New Bern

A dynamite blast in an abandoned tool house owned by Norfolk and Southern in New Bern, North Carolina injured Frank McGehee fatally, Watson Fanning seriously, and several others. McGehee fired at a detonator, triggering about a ton of dynamite stored for construction work. the blast was heard 15 to 20 miles away and shook houses across the city.

New Bern N. C Norfolk and Southern Frank McGehee Watson Fanning Sally 8. C McGeeveo Dullet

Duty on Oil Se Big Guns Will Speak at Bankers Banquet

A local bankers banquet features prominent speakers addressing oil duties and policy. The event emphasizes industry outlook and financial implications as attendees hear from noted experts.

Court martial of colored corporal Knowles opens

Fort Sill Oklahoma May 14 Arguments began in the court martial of Corporal Knowles, colored, formerly of the 25th Infantry at Fort Reno, charged with shooting Captain Eagar Macklin. The verdict will be announced from Washington later.

Jents Corporal Knowles Fort Sill Oklo 25Th Infantry Fort Reno Eagar Macklin Washington

How to Help the Negro Address at Home Mission Meeting

In Washington D C on May 14 the Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society heard Rosetta Lawson speak on How to Help the Negro and Miss Henrietta Wright with Miss Gertrude Brumfield spoke on Mill People at the gathering.

Home Mission Society Washington, D.C Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society Rosetta Lawson Henrietta Wright Gertrude ‘Brumfield

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