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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1906

Page

4

Woman injured. gunman in jail in Columbia case

Mrs Sallie Gibson of Columbia suffered a severe head wound in an early morning break in by a group of intruders. A negro, Jerry Whitmire, is jailed on assault charges. a white man named Smith also tied to the incident. Authorities say robbery may have been the motive as Gibson is a wealthy widow with cash linked to old Metz estate.

Sallie Gibson Columbia D. C North Main Street Jerry Whitmire Whitmire Gibson Lesl Metz National Loan and Exchange Bank Metz Ste Smith

Rush for Mineral Lands at Walker Lake

Throngs of prospectors gathered near Throne Nev preparing for a stampede into Walker Lake Indian reservation to stake claims. At noon a dynamite charge signaled the rush with launches boats autos horses and burros speeding hopefuls into the forbidden ground. Indian police struggled to restrain the crowd as many entered despite guards and distance limits.

Winarala Throne Nev Walker Lake Indian Reservation

Trouble across oceans and a local assault report

Tokyo reports no anti American sentiment rising after the San Francisco school clash and predicts Roosevelt will honor justice. In Wilmington North Carolina Ellis Benjamin is fatally struck by two assailants during a row at Champion Compress, with others attempting lynching before arrests.

Tokio Washington San Francisco Roosevelt Wilmington N.C Ellis Benjamin Charles Joe Murphy Benjamin Champion Compress

SCHNAPPS Tobacco Ad Praises Flavor and Growth

A vintage advertisement extols SCHNAPPS chewing tobacco as superior and flavorful. It cites Reynolds brands leading a rise in U S chewing tobacco use, praising the product for its mature, well cured tobacco, economy for the poor, and smooth stimulating flavor compared with imitations.

Piedmont Schnapps Reynold United States

Unknown man killed by Seaboard detective in Raleigh

In Raleigh on a Saturday night an unknown machinist was killed by a Seaboard Air Line detective while riding a freight train. An inquest is to determine if the gunshot or a head blow caused the death. if the coroner’s jury rules the shot, the father may face action.

Rum Ting

360 Company Scheme Aims to Settle Machinists Strike

Knoxville Board of Trade reports a telegram from Southern Railway General Manager H B Spencer indicating the company aims to settle the machinists strike promptly and equitably. At the suggestion of Seth Low of the National Civic Federation, the president will meet the press to discuss adjustments amid idle local shops.

Knoxville Tenn Southern Railway Knoxville Board of Trade H. B. Spencer The Southern Knoxvile Seth Low Te National Civic Federation

Storta Earnings Outlook At Niners Bay Led by Orders

A statement of earnings for the quarter provides highly favorable factory net returns and notes enough orders on hand to sustain activity at all plants for many months. The anticipated common stock issue is planned on a 4 percent basis by Steal Corporation.

Statcestef Steal Corporation

Police Killings at Roanoke Political Meeting

Roanoke Virginia October 29 police killed during a disturbance at a Roeburn Wise county political meeting Saturday night. Policeman George Hughes shot by Clark Tolesco Trust member. New York October 29 hearing on demurrer in United States tobacco trust case adjourned to November 9 by Judge Hough.

Ing Roanoke Roeburn Wise County George Hughes Clark Bai Tolesco Trust New York United States McAndrews Forbes Tobacco” Trust Hough

Shot and Wildcat disappearances linked to local felonious acts

Fragmentary OCR details a missing person case near Wison involving a group led by Brooks and others including Aycock. References confusion over who is responsible for disappearance, with claims of welsher behavior and suspected farms. Mentions Woodard promising action and an impending exhibition or sale at a store.

Wison Griskene Nowra Rowe Witson Broweht Sato Mesa Aycock Bia Woodard

Hallowe en Carnival and era of old time news

A fragment from a November issue recalls Albany Halloween festivities and a Victorian style Outing Magazine note on costumes and a ceremonial city opening. It touches on preparations amid a playful ghost pageant and references to wartime prep and public health quackery.

Albany Yesteryear Drcailsg Val Outing Noveerberae Payor

Local Dem Candidates Speak Across County

A political gathering week promises strong turnout as candidates visit multiple county sites to address voters. The piece notes encouragement for Democrats to attend and hear proposals, while also offering unrelated ads about tonics claiming health benefits.

Dem orate boost in Winston and county elections

Winston Salem voters see a large registration push with about six hundred new names. Democrats expect an 800 lead in Winston and Selma districts, enough to overcome Republican margins. ex Governor Aycock to speak in courthouse. campaign tips dominate, while local court cases and market news mix in.

Winston-Salem Winston and Selom Aycock Coure House Frere Petian Moee Brow North Carolina Witen Stes Nannie Curt Oxas GH. Detwile Greensboro Em. Blalock TV. Mechim Blalock Ait Siperior Blaloek Mechum Wile Meem Hialoek Steet Biatock Distock Davl Coum Ozburn

Thacher Liver Talk Highlighted By Family Medicine Series

A longstanding family medicine feature marks 52 years of Dr Thacher's liver health coverage. The column details insights on liver care, preventive advice, and evolving medical perspectives, noting Dr Thacher's role in guiding readers through decades of clinical experience.

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