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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
Farmers use sun, air, and flue curing to prepare tobacco for market. Flue curing in heated barns enhances taste and aroma similar to green coffee roasting. Piedmont flue cured tobacco needs less sweetening and offers a wholesome, stimulating flavor. Schnapps chewing tobacco claims broader appeal and economy over cheap tobacco.
Marion North Carolina May 13 report details a deadly explosion at Camp 212 on the South farm and Western railroad where three blasting caps misfired. Foreman Kidd was killed and his body scattered across the scene as a violent explosion triggered a deadly shooting affray leaving five men in custody.
Chicago May 11 General Greeley, addressing the Geographical Society, condemned government treatment of Alaskan aborigines and faulted U S courts as ineffective and captive to private interests. He urged fairer policies toward Esquimes and Alaska natives.
New York May 1 The Lowell expedition to the Andes to observe the Mars opposition and the Sun eclipse in July sailed today for Colon. Led by Prof D P Todd Amherst College officials are aiding. At Camp 4 Sunday Jim Sheamer and Wm Anderson were drinking when Walking Boss Kidd tried to quiet them, Hale killed Kidd and Anderson, Hale is jailed with five others. The July 12 eclipse and Mars opposition will occupy mid July. A $100 reward was offered for Hale’s arrest as assistance from Taft ministers aided transit from Bolivia Peru and Chile.
Winston-Salem hosts a large Sunday school rally with plans to hire an expert inter denominational teacher. Dr Howerton of Charlotte was unable to attend due to illness. Also appears in the text are medical remedies and a Nevada murder verdict noting Preston and Smith found guilty of murder in the second degree and manslaughter.
The North Carolina building at the Jamestown Exposition will be turned over to the commission on May 15, five days before the contracted date. The contractor notified General Posue that keys can be handed over earlier than planned. The structure is permanent and intended to be sold as a residence or club house after the exposition.
Severe earthquake shocks felt in Irkutsk and Sibera prompt warnings. An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for physical weakness, claiming it to be the greatest tonic, priced at 16 cents, offered by E. B. Menzies.
Chicago May 11 Wheat opened with a dramatic surge as leading options jumped 1 1/4 to 8 cents with December delivery at 1.05. September and December traded above predicted levels while July and other contracts hit 9 5/8 and 9 7/53. By 10 45 the buying pressure eased and prices fell from the opening highs.
In United States District Court Laurinburgh Oil Company pleaded guilty as a corporation to four counts of violating interstate commerce laws by securing lower transportation rates than required. An indictment against off icers and directors was not pursued. judge set a $10,000 fine against the corporation with execution stayed until September.
A brilliant meteor lit the Gainesville Georgia sky around midnight on a May 11 social event night. The blazing body appeared directly overhead and, after a sudden flare, burst and scattered into darkness, witnessed by many locals and returning youths.
May 10 The waste mill in the American Spinning Companies village was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is about $20,200, partially covered by insurance. The fire’s origin is unknown. Village company fought the blaze since the mill lay outside the city fire district.
Raleigh May 18 The State Hospital Commission adjourned after a busy session deciding to erect buildings on the Grimes tract near the State Hospital to house three to four hundred white epileptics. Additional facilities will be built at Goldsboro for colored epileptics. The body named Dr W McNeill to study hospital designs in other states and asked governors to send superintendents to form a report committee. Plans were also made to enlarge Morganton laundry and create a colony for certain insane patients, with land purchases and hospital shops. a brick plant on the Grimes tract was discussed but not decided. Members returned home after the meeting. attendance included Webb Weddington Erwin McNeil Aydlett.
Detroit mid May 13 the passenger steamer City of Cleveland built for Detroit Cleveland Navigation Co. was swept by fire and is a total loss except hull and machinery. Damages placed at about 700 dollars. A patrolman from Key West recalls rheumatism relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Sales by Stufora Drug Co.
Winston-Salem officials in caucus agree to reelect Secretary and Treasurer W Franklin at 1000 annually and elect Manley Hendren as city attorneys. W T Henry to serve recorder clerk at 50 dollars monthly. Mayor’s salary remains 1200 yearly as the board plans formal organization tonight.
Salisbury North Carolina May 12 Mr Sheegood or Spencer bought a sack of wheat from W P Young a local merchant and found a lady s solid gold watch in the middle of the grain Young says the wheat was purchased from a Davidson county farmer Pittsburg Pennsylvania May 11 Phonomenal cold weather observed throughout western Pennsylvania.
Interstate Commerce Commission rejects Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Georgia in its dispute with Georgia Railroad. The decision upholds higher south to Pacific Coast rates as just and reasonable, while ruling pig iron rates to Cordele excessive though coal rates are acceptable. Carriers may implement a $2.15 per ton pig iron rate from Birmingham to Cordele by June 15, 1907.
Assistant Commissioner AL Shipman reports Lee Craig of Asheville intends to seek the gubernatorial nomination to succeed Governor Glenn. Craig says he will not press his candidacy but welcomes honorable support. Shipman notes strong county pledges and growing momentum for his nomination.
Rosa Joynton, a white woman of SouthInt Street Raleigh, was arrested for killing her newborn. The infant was found yesterday in a livery stable with fatal wounds. investigators say the baby was struck by its head against a fence post and the mother wrapped pine straw around the body to silence it.
Salisbury turnout at Piney Primitive Baptist Church for the Muss footwashing ran into thousands with estimates near four thousand. The event drew a massive crowd amid local church rites and community observance in Davidson county.
Danville Va May 11 Sam Moore a negro charged with murdering four negroes two men and two women found dead April 22 at Rev W H Atwell residence was arrested today at Roanoke and to be brought back for trial The theory is jealousy over Ada Moore and John Daniels plus a drunken carousal ended with whiskey poisoned by cocaine traces.
Raleigh May 10 A J Stephenson living near Cullers was fined in police court for hugging a girl on Washington street. He denied intent and claimed someone else scared him, but the court found him guilty after he confessed and begged mercy.
Baron Moncheur envoy extraordinary of Belgium to the United States visited Greenville after arriving from Columbia. He met with local officials and the governor in Columbia, then spoke with Belgians who recently settled in Greenville. He is accompanied by Mr. Charles Roemach, consul chancellor in New York, and planned discussions with Thomas F. Parker of the Cotton Manufacturers' Association about aid to immigration efforts.
The Department of Agriculture releases the oil sail report for the period ending May 1 1907. It lists winter wheat condition 2.9 and 28 132 000 acres still in cultivation, winter rye 8, meadow mowing lands 18.6, spring pastures 7, spring ploughing 71.5, and spring planting 47. It notes 12 percent of winter wheat remains in cultivation by May 1, about 3 539 000 acres less than last autumn s sown area.
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