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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1907

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Marriage Trial Sparks South Carolina Allegations

Henry Hirsch a real estate agent faced an assault charge as he rode with Emma Lemmond to Squire Bailes in South Carolina for marriage. The case involved contested engagement, alleged threats, and a marriage ceremony witness by Bailes with testimony from Lemmond and Hirsch and defense and prosecuting attorneys arguing over admissible evidence.

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Indians Worship Snake Claim Sparks Federal Probe

El Paso Texas May 2 A new complaint to the United States District Attorney of New Mexico charges a local Indian tribe practices worship of a giant snake and feeds newborn babies to it. Rock Hill South Carolina May 28 The Rev Filyson Capers bishop of the Episcopal diocese of South Carolina conducted his annual visitation at Rock Hill preaching at the church of our Savior and confirming a class of candidates.

el Paso Tex United States District Attorney of New Sfexico Bishop Capers Rock Hil Rock Hill Filyson Capers Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina Rock Church of Our Savior Steven

Davidson Col Alumni Elect Charlotte Man As President

Davidson College alumni meet in Davidson North Carolina with enthusiastic remarks and a new president elect Rev Alexander Martin of Charlotte. Officers include vice president T F Henderson and secretary John L Douglass. Commencement activities peak with speeches by Dr H T Smith and student groups.

Davidson Col Charlotte Man Smith Alumni Association R. C. Johnson Lincolnton N.C Dr. C. @. Wardell Rea Springs N. C Aact A Camelson Aus Martin Alexander Martin Charlotte T. F. Henderson Aiken D. C John L. Douglass

Anson May Vote on The Liquor Question

Wadesboro North Carolina May 28 A canvass of the petition of this county for an election in August to abolish the sale and manufacture of whiskey is very gratifying. Some 700 citizen voters with two townships to hear from both of which see the movement will give a majority of the voters in favor of the reform.

Wadesboro N. C

Notary Seized as Case Hints at Sensational Phases

The plaintiff's counsel argued the marriage certificate is worthless, calling it only a piece of white paper. A recess was taken at 3 o'clock and the case will resume in the late afternoon, with indications that more sensational phases may emerge later.

Supreme Court Opinions From Raleigh Adjourning Term

The Raleigh term closed with fourteen opinions issued by the Supreme Court. Cases include McDowell and Tuomas v Blue Ridge and Atlantic Railway Co affirmed, Buncombe cases reversed, and several no error opinions such as Swain and King & Cooper affirmed. Rehearings granted or refused on others, with partial action and next term carryovers noted.

Raleigh N.C Supreme Court Southern R.R. Co Buncombe State King & Cooper Cleveland City of Durham Cotton S. H. T. Martin Rockingham Pentium Alvey Asheville Fuller R. Brown Seaboard Air Line Peltick

Change of venue deferred in Loving case

Judge Loving indicted for murder of Theodore Estes. Defense moved for change of venue but ruling deferred after court session. Loving arraigned pleaded not guilty and bailed at 7000 dollars. Judge Barksdale presided. Defense affidavits claim unfair trial possible in Nelson county due to kinship dealings.

Lovingstom, Vity Miay Co Loving Theodore T. Estes Barksdale Nelson County

Clever thieves outwit guards at Burlington picture theft

London on May 28 reports thieves slipped past police guarding the Royal Academy pictures and conducted a night raid at Burlington House. The culprits stole 55 canvases without leaving any clues to their identity.

London Royal Academy Pictures Burlington

Oil discovery reported in Moore County strike

A Moore County dispatch from Aberdeen states J W Barng of Pittsburgh representing Pensylvania oil interests is leasing EKG land near a Moore County site where an expert recently found oil. The J B Trix Co of Statesville has an option on substantial land, with option expiry June 1. If oil is confirmed, the investment could meaningfully affect local holders.

Statesville N.C Aberdeen Moore County J. W. Barng Pittsbur Pensylvania J. B. Trix Co F. A. Hampton Frix ¢ Co

Rock Hill's New Mill Is Now Finished

Rock Hill reports completion of the Aragon mill with a sizable workforce installing machinery. The plant will operate on electric power, with operations expected within four to five weeks.

Rock Hill Aragon Poyer

Indictments Expected Against Multimillionaires in Denver Probe

The Rocky Mountain News reports the federal inquiry in Denver targets large corporations and plans to indict men known on Wall Street and in Colorado. The probe, part of the Grand Jury investigation, marks a new development in corporate investigations.

Denver Dot The Rocky Mountain News America Wall Street Colorado

Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co chartered at Raleigh

May 28 Raleigh sees the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co gain a state charter. Capital listed at 5000000 with incorporators including Chas. E. Johnson T. B. Womack H. W. Jackson of Salisbury P. D. Gold and C. D. Benbow of Greensboro. Salisbury notes report on Dixie Robertson death under a railroad ridge. coroner’s inquest finds likely death by a shifting engine. Robertson, a Mecklenburger, had worked for Southern, recently on Whitney crew. survived by wife.

Jefferson Lin Raleigh Raleigh N.C Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co Chas. E. Johnson Womack H.W. Jackson Salish P. D. Gold C.D. Benbow Greensboro Salisbury N. C Dixie Robertson Robertson The Southern Whitney

Winston-Salem Board Elects Slater Normal Officials

May 28 meeting of Slater State Normal School directors elected H E Fries president of the board A H Eller secretary and Col W A Blair treasurer Other named board members include D Matt Thompson T E Whitaker and Superintendent Griffith plus re elected policemen candidates and notes on appointments, deaths, and a Kentucky frost affecting crops.

H. E. Fries State Normal School, Colored Winston, Winston Salem N.C Slater State Normal School Colored A. H. Eller Col W. A. Blair Messrs Hi. Eller D. Matt Thompson Statesville T. E. Whitaker Oak Ridge Grifith Salisbury Graded School

Two Fatally Stabbed at Huntington Va

Huntington W Va May 28 Henry Wright a wealthy contractor and Claude Newman were fatally stabbed by Clell Perkins and Thomas Lyons last night. Wright and Newman found Perkins and Lyons on Wrights premises. After Wright censured them for trespassing they attacked with knives. The assailants remain at large.

Huntington W. Va Henry Wright Claude’ Newman Clell Perkins Thomas Lyons E ‘Wright Newman Per‘king Lyons Wright Perkins

Revolutionists Attack Towns Amid Tax Discontent

Swatow China May 28 reports revolutionists assault Chungling and Tungchang in Cinghal district as inhabitants flee toward the city. Authorities blame excessive taxation for the revolt. New York May 28 a suit seeks to dissolve the Consolidated Gas franchise and bar other firms from street use, brought by Corporation Cornel Ellison for the city.

Swatow China Chungling Tungchang Cinghal New York Compa Supreme Court Cornel Ellison

Remodel Plans for Carolina Hotel Announced by Captain Roddy

Chicago dispatch reports Captain W L Roddy intends to remodel the Carolina Hotel adding improvements and restoring it to first class condition. The item follows a separate sensational incident where Miss Philender Swinnen, believed demented, shot her mother, tried to kill her father, and died in a fire after setting garments ablaze amid rumors of a love affair influencing her actions.

Chicago Philender ‘Swinnen

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