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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
1
Winston Salem October 22 8 Wade a 62 year old apple pedler was killed by a fall into an elevator hole in the Carolina Cold Storage and Tea Co building He was alone at the time and his visit to the building is not known Wade came from Greensboro six years ago A coroner s inquest is being held
The Civic Forum plans a series of winter meetings at Carnegie Hall in New York with international speakers. Dr. Leman Abbott chairs the steering group, joined by William J. Bryan, Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Potter, Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Edward Everett, and Secretary Taft. Governor Hughes will be the chief speaker at the first gathering next Wednesday.
A public tabulation shows winnings of thirty owners totaling $1,706.21 from January to October 13, with aggregate owner payouts reaching $6,000,000. The article notes this excludes amounts spent by citizens on bets, admissions, and travel, suggesting total yearly outlay well above the paid winnings. It emphasizes racing as a costly sport and hints at broader expenditures by racegoers and related services.
Philadelphia October twenty one. Abraham F Huston of Scoot esville Pa wealthy president of the In Scpeulat Tron and Steel Association of the United States the Steel Trusts Uva is to wed Miss Alfreda Fran sis who has served as governess to his three daughters for years Huston a 66 year old Quaker is to marry the 37 year old Miss Sis Their marriage license was issued shortly after the elder wife died and urged them to wed for the children He has just bought a fine estate at St Davids near Philadelphia and will move there with his bride
Nashville Tenn Oct 21 crowds fill up urban sections as President Roosevelt arrives amid extensive decorations. A large parade includes a battalion and Confederate Veterans in uniform. Mayor and officials greet the President with cheers as thousands line the streets. In St Louis an aero club meeting unfolds with Meckel and other expected balloon entrants in attendance. An earthquake seismic disturbance is reported from Florence Italy between 6 20 and 8 50 this morning.
Mr John A Fox urged Charlott e merchants to back Wilmington deep water access citing savings from faster freight and lower rates. He explained Rivers and Harbors Congress aims to expand water transit, saving millions annually, and urged Charlotte delegates to a Wilmington harbor meeting. Resolutions pledged support and urged federal river and harbor funding.
New York October 22 as Knickerbocker Trust Company developments shook confidence. National Bank of Commerce barred clearing for Knickerbocker, President Charles Barney resigned, and a deposit rush began with hundreds lining at main and branch offices. Comptroller Ridgely reassured markets as banks remained solvent.
The Bishop of London, departing for England, was hailed in New York by distinguished citizens as first in tennis, golf, and humanity. His Wall Street address stressed direct outreach to the people, blending gospel teaching with practical questions from laborers and traders. He shared stories from London slums and London gasworks, showing a bridge between church and common life.
Mexico City Oct 21 state department announced Enrique C Creel will soon retire as ambassador to the United States from Mexico exact resignation date not made public He will stay in Mexico after the Central American Peace Conference in Washington Then he will go to Washington briefly before retirement and return to Chihuahua his recently elected governor’s stateballoon sightings and weather notes accompany other items in this dispatch including a fifth rail wreck victim and religious discourse
A Merida Mexico telegram reports Maya Indians attacked a federal troop camp near Bacalar in Quintana Roo late Saturday night, killing seven soldiers and Lieutenant Remon San Martin. The surprise strike routed the camp as the attackers plundered it.
Pottsville Pennsylvania October 22 a Willian Slater a letter carrier picked up nearly ten thousand dollars in bank notes checks and valuables from the floor of the pottsville post office lobby He handed the property to the postmaster and the owner a local corporation was located He was rewarded for his honesty Also a separate item notes eighteen prisoners escaped from the southside prison in Montgomery Alabama last night and remain at large.
Raleigh report says Standing Master Montgomery will resume Monday the hearing of the Southern Railway rate case at Washington. The next session aims to continue reviewing proposed freight and passenger rate adjustments with officials from Southern Railway in attendance.
In Chicago more than 500 delegates from 43 states gather at the Studebaker theatre to discuss trusts and corporate power. The National Civic Federation teams with labor and professional groups to propose solutions including regulation, capitalization, and interstate commerce limits.
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