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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
2
Miss Bonnie May Fowler, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fowler of Woodside, Greenville, has not been seen since boarding a Sunday morning streetcar to Sunday school. Police pursue leads with energy but no clue yet.
May 24 Asheville NC The tenth annual convention of the American Library Association opened with a welcome at Battery Park Hotel. About 200 attendees gathered as Judge J C Pritchard introduced Lieutenant Governor Francis D Winston. The morning session at Slavery Park Hotel reported a $110,000 endowment fund to publish books and a library catalogue. Membership exceeded 2000, the largest in the association's history. Clement W Andrews presided with Prof William Tren of Columbia University addressing. An adjournment occurred at 2 pm.
Raleigh May 25 Commissioner L. L Patterson of the State Department of Agriculture has returned to arrange a June meeting. The board will focus on formulating plans for immigration work under the new act. The bill authorizes $5,000 from the State treasury to attract desirable immigrants and leaves the methods to the Board.
In Rochester New York on May 24 a gang of yeggs terrorized the town fatally wounding Night Watchman Hendy and badly beating Night Watchman Kelly while injuring others. The robbers first opened a grocery safe then looted a private home and attacked a nearby woman. They later broke into Steuben Silk Mills before being confronted by Night Watchman Mendy, who was fatally shot. The gang fled by freight as police and a posse pursued. one robber leaped into the river and was captured after a 100 yard swim. Three were finally tracked to Canisteo where two were wounded before surrendering.
A Washington DC statistical abstract from the Department of Commerce and Labor reports continental US population per square mile rising from 6 to about 28 since 1800 and per capita wealth climbing from 207 in 1850 to 1810 in 1904. It also notes cotton production surging from 155,556 bales in 1800 to 11,398,000 in 1906.
An investigation by the post office department into Mrs Howard Gould's charges that her mail was tampered will proceed if she provides letters she said were opened and marked by tracing. No official complaint has yet been filed. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertises itself as better for coughs with honey and tar and is sold by local stores.
Raleigh May 24 Governor Glenn issued commissions for the reappointment of the present members of the State Board of Elections for two years from June 1. The board includes W. G. Lambe of Williamston J. R. Lewellyn of Dobson RT. Claywell of Morganton Clarence Call of Wilkesboro and A. B. Freeman of Hendersonville all Democrats and Republicans.
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission denied publishing a statement that an investigation into the Harriman lines had practically acquitted Harriman. He said no conclusion had been reached. In Concord New Hampshire arguments continued in the Superior Court in the Eddy trust case. 3,000 machinists called out on the Erie strike over piecework. 180 at Susquehanna.
Many lives reported lost after a tornado hit Snyder Oklahoma with government officials in Raleigh Salisbury and a college commencement in Salisbury North Carolina. The message mentions a drugstore advert and a healing compound.
The ad extols Man A Lin as an excellent constipation remedy. It links constipation to bilious skin conditions, inactive liver, dyspepsia, kidney strain, and headaches. It claims gentle bowel action eliminates need for pills and drastic cathartics. A dose or two of Man-atin is advised in mild fevers and flu like illnesses.
In Raleigh on May 24 the A M College cadets held the mattress parade and drill. Commandant J S E Young announced promotions and appointments for 1907 08 with a long list of staff officers captains first lieutenants and second lieutenants. Nearly 1000 residents watched a brilliant formation and drill display.
In St Paul the Standard Oil Co seeks to narrow the government’s complaint by a bill of exceptions aimed at excluding pre 1899 business methods of Rockefeller Rogers and others from the case. The hearing focuses on the alleged unlawful restraint of trade and aims to dissolve the combination. The bill lists 60 objections targeting features tied to the holding company and the 1899 prior era.
Paris dispatch notes Theodore Tilton, plaintiff in the 1874 Houston era suit seeking $100000 for alienation of his wife affection, died in Paris after residing there since 1888.
Norfolk Va May 24 The sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World filed 12 months instead of six as the period in which absent members must let themselves be heard from by their camp before being dropped.
Castronza reflects on a long standing shopping pattern as Lillia discusses familiar purchases. The fragment hints at a retail or vendor context with recurring items and a named individual. No clear date or location is visible.
A brutal case from Miami mines nine miles from Concord North Carolina details Jack White a 20 year old colored man slashing his five year old child’s throat from ear to ear and attacking his wife in a murderous spree. White was bound by locals and brought to Concord where he is jailed as authorities warned against his release.
In Columbus on May 25 the Anti Saloon League lost to a report by the Permanent Temperance Committee of the Presbyterian Church. The church favored a Church temperance federation but insisted the church remain separate from non ecclesiastical groups. The assembly ruled it would not ally with political bodies and set next meeting in Kansas City Missouri.
A Raleigh interview quotes Western North Carolina as solidly behind Craig for Governor. The West plans to back his nomination, praising his party service and eloquence, and urging his candidacy as a fit, trusted chief executive for the state. Honolulu report notes Rep Webb returning due to his wife's illness.
Ex judge William G. Loving faces murder charges in the Estes case in Nelson County Virginia. The sensational trial likely seeks a venue change to Petersburg with strong public interest and rival defenses.阅读并理解全文后，本文报道了指控前法官威廉·G·洛夫ingly在尼尔森县因谋杀泰迪·埃斯特斯而面临的审判，暗示可能请求改地区审理并关注双方律师阵容与公众情绪。
The trial of three alleged Black Hand members in New York collapsed in the Supreme Court after a key juror withdrew and a codefendant was discharged from custody. Prosecutors had argued the men conspired to extort and murder a shop owner named Gotsu, with the proceedings halted amid defense pleas and sudden procedural moves.
Raleigh reports a Nash county man, Mark Gristn, who served terms fil and is a prominent citizen, faced Federal Court on charges of charging an excessive fee to secure a widow’s civil war veteran pension. He paid a $50 fee and claimed he was merely applying law. pension with back pay totaled 1500, with half retained. Virginia K of P Lynchburg May 28. Local Knights of Pythias lodges in Virginia sent debates to the 39th annual grand lodge convention opening in Lynchburg. The meeting is expected to address revised grand lodge laws and other business.
A nursing mother notes Chamberlains Salve may cure sore nipples when applied after nursing. Wipe away before the next feeding. Many trained nurses endorse it. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Shu tora Drug Co.
The Shuford Drug Co promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diasthoca Remedy as a trusted cure. With decades of use, the product is touted as a universal remedy people rely on for stomach ailments.
Raleigh May 28 The North Carolina corporation commission prepared today and will issue notices to the railroads of the state notifying them of recent legislation reducing passenger and freight rates to 21 4 cents and directing roads to take proper steps to put the act in operation. No notice to Southern owing to a restraining order. Atlantic Coast Line stockholders case papers not yet served. Roads under sixty miles for trackage are exempt.
A Raleigh dispatch outlines Beaufort celebration preparations for June 8 with a program featuring speeches by Governor Glenn and other officials. The event includes rail and shipping promotions, special round trip fares from Greeneville and Raleigh on June 1 2 and 10, and a large tree lighting ceremony aimed at boosting North Carolina’s port and river trade.
An old advertisement extols Kodol Digests What You Eat as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises the product cleanses and strengthens stomach membranes, touting natural digestion and reconstructive properties. Prepared by E. G. Witt Co., Chicago.
Greensboro North Carolina May 25 Mr Turer Wright 50 a respected county citizen was killed at the mill of Jonathan R Stewart while repairing a water wheel His wife and three children mourn his loss One son is a State University student the other is superintendent of Guilford Roller Mills Wrights body was crushed under the overshot wheel in the mill race box after a fall from the wheel Authority and condition of the mill were noted as cause of death.
Norfolk May 27 The schooner William L Walker from Brunswick Ga was rammed yesterday at Old Point by the Baltimore liner Cols Via. No one was hurt.
The twenty first annual convention of the South Carolina grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias opened in Anderson on May 28 and will continue through Thursday. Several hundred visitors are in attendance with splendid entertainment provided.
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