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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
2
Tangier reports a state of anarchy with Rabat and Casablanca regions quieted by disorder. Spain and the United States prepare warships to protect their nationals as diplomats demand action. Madrid says cruisers ready to deploy to the western coast.
Washington reports a two hour cabinet meeting with all members present except Secretary Shaw and General Cortelson. The grave issue centers on anti American sentiment in Japan and the exclusion of Japanese children from San Francisco public schools, prompting delicate handling to prevent rupture. Chinese Smuggling Cases Stir Court as Frolic voyage prisoners, 42 aboard, 19 escaped, await proceedings and disposition of assets.
The passage describes throat irritation and persistent coughing eased briefly by a cough mixture, noting temporary relief before symptoms continue. It frames the cough as a bothersome issue and references self treatment without detailing a specific product beyond the general remedy.
Shelby North Carolina October 28 report on a Wednesday church social at Mrs R Ayburn's home for Presbyterian ladies with refreshments. It notes the anniversary of Thomas’s first year as pastor and mentions a marriage at the home of James Bowman and Annie Winston, plus local social notes including Irma Bowman visiting and Joe Beam's Sunday marriage. Also includes unrelated anecdotes and a Devoe paint advertisement style item.
In Rutherfordton Oct 2 30 pm a prominent citizen Mr Gaither Trout died while walking between parallel railroad tracks near the BA depot. He stepped onto the Southern tracks to avoid an approaching Seaboard passenger train and was struck by a southbound freight. Survived by a wife and several children.
Norfolk, Va Oct 29 A federal court decree orders sale of the Northampton and Hertford Railroad timber tracts and a new mill plant. The Pawue auction in Jackson, N C on November 12 will offer large timber lands worth upwards of 80 thousand dollars.
La Crosse Wis Oct 26 La Crosse welcomes West Wisconsin Teachers Association attendees for its annual meeting with record attendance Two day program covers all educational branches with talks by State Inspector Terry President McKenna and other educators.
An open letter to Hickory residents promotes Vinol as the ultimate strength creator and health restorer with a money back offer. The letter cites Vinol’s ingredients and claims cures for various ailments while urging readers to buy at local drugstores flagged as Vinol agencies. Enclosed is a note from E. Bi. Menzies, a druggist, and a teaser about Vinol’s distribution in Iowa and nearby cities.
The piece describes inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations such as simple place sift cards and fall foliage with corn stalks or grain sheaves. It notes pumpkins as jack o lanterns for children and highlights a farm family focus with a Turkey centerpiece. Greensboro gains a charter for Southern Ice and Cold Storage Company.
Three boys aged about fourteen to seventeen from Asheville were captured after a string of burglaries in Hendersonville and nearby areas. They looted the summer home of A. E. Shepard, a Sumter millionaire, smashed chests, drank wine, and fled before being chased by sheriff J. S. Rhodes and others. Each boy faced possible severe penalties, with bonds set at $600 and $700 as authorities sought to identify all stolen property.
The cream of coast collegiate and association athletes gathered at the University of California on October 27 for the Pacific Athletic Association handicap track and field meet. Events included 100 and 220 yard dashes 440 yard dash high and broad jump shot put and other contests as part of the day’s program.
Richardson's Orchestra travels to Salisbury next Tuesday night to appear at Meroney's Theater. The ensemble has earned wide praise as one of the state’s finest musical groups according to Salisbury papers. Indigestion constipation dyspepsia kidney and liver disorders are claimed to be cured by King Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. E B Mentes.
The magnificent memorial temple in the national military park honoring Minois soldiers who took part in the siege of Vicksburg was dedicated today with impressive ceremonies. A military parade preceded the remarks by William J. Caoun of Chicago and speakers included Governor Deneen of Illinois and Governor Vardaman of Mississippi among prominent attendees from Mississippi, Louisiana, and elsewhere.
An old advertisement for a stomach remedy prepared by E. DeWitt and Company of Chicago. The fragmented text mentions sour stomach and a famous remedy, with references to the producer.
New York reports indicate President Roosevelt will address Congress on taxation, wealth, inheritances, and related issues. Observers expect he will outline general lines of reform without finalizing specific legislation, anticipating Court rulings and potential vacancies. The administration’s railway rate success fuels speculation on bold proposals in a tense postwar economic debate.
French authorities report Moroccan officials will send a hall to Tafalele in Southern Morocco to calm fanatical tribes and persuade them to abandon plans for declaring a holy war after Ramadan. No change reported in northern Morocco.
London reports the Manchester Guardian says a separation agreement was signed on October 23 due to incompatibility of temper. The Duchess retains Suderland House and her dowry but cannot visit Bex. The Duke remains at Blenheim while the Duchess stays at Suderland House. Also: Tangier dispatch notes Raisoall’s forces capturing Arsella from insurgents. their leader Werriani was captured.
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