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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1907

Page

3

Tragic North Carolina Train Crash Kills Four

A Southern passenger train derailed at Rudd being moved onto a siding last night, killing four and injuring about 40. Victims include Mrs Jane Thomas of Danville and conductor C Allen Bryant. Wreckage at the scene disrupted rail service as rescuers and hospital teams treated the injured.

Essore N.C Ruddom Jane Thomas Danville Vwie da Trelzte C. Allen Bryant Be Powenr Paper Box Company Remoni Va Janes Leng Evled Fretman Ict Thoma

New Enterprise at Mt Airy North Carolina

Mt Airy North Carolina October 19 The Sparger Orchard Co displays fine apples at Greensboro Fair attracting many visitors who praise the fruit’s flavor and promise. The Sparger orchards cover hundreds of acres and are still young, signaling beginning investment growth. The Southern Shirt Company begins in Mt Airy with energetic leaders predicting strong future growth. Produce buyers expect 50 000 pounds of cabbage on Wednesday.

Mt. Airy N.C Sparser Orchard Co Greensboro Fair Sparger Company Southern Shirt Company

Pretty Wedding At Union South Carolina

The wedding of Miss Lara Catherine Bewley of Union and Mr Samuel Walkup Klutz of Chester was held at First Baptist Church Union at 3 pm with palms ferns and evergreens enhancing the decor. Out of town guests attended this socially notable event in Union, reflecting local interest in the union.

Union D. C Lara Catherine Bewley Samuel Walkup Klutz Chester First Baptist Church

Woman Shot Dead in New York Doctor Suspect Named

Lucy Lipsey died after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon with coroner’s inquest finding death from gunshots fired by Dr Will Linder. Emma Lipsey and Dr J H Hamilton testified. autopsy by Dr J H Hamilton confirmed two bullets removed. Lipsey burial held at 11 a.m. today. Architects submit plans for 14 story office building on site of old Fifth Avenue Hotel costing 2 million dollars.

Lucy Lipsey Post Voice Swygert Store Lacy Lipsey Lucy Emma S. Linder Whi Linder M.D. Hulett W. L. Linder Linder J. H. Hamilton New York Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue Hotel Thomas C. Platt Twenty-third Street

David Warfield Declines $1 Million Ten-Year Offer

New York October 19 David Warfield the star of A Grand Army Man at Wesant Theatre refused a ten year contract worth 1 000 000 payable annually from Fells Teman of Philadelphia He said Belasco first gave him a great opportunity and he wishes to remain under his present engagement despite other interests.

New York David Warfeld Wesant Theatre Warfield Fells Teman Philadelphia Ieman

Mayor McClellan tops Roosevelt bear record in Catskills

New York on October 19 reports Mayor McClellan, during a Catskill watershed trip with Roosevelt, shooting a bear in Brown's Station. Engineer C. T. Davies killed the animal on Thursday afternoon. the party later ate bear steak at Brown's Station hotel.

New York McClelan Roosevelt Catskill Brown's Station C. T. Davies

Another Name Added to List of Wrecks Victims

Greensboro N C Oct 19 Ensi neer Charles E Holton who was injured in the big wreck at Rudd Thursday night died at midnight aged 87 He was a native of Guilford county and leaves a wife and one child His wife had been with him and returned home at 1080 last night He suddenly began sinking All others of the injured remaining in the hospital were reported as doing well at noon

Greensboro Charles E. Holton Rudd Guilford County

Last Day of Big Convention in Richmond on Oct 19

The Protestant Episcopal Church closes its general convention in Richmond Virginia this afternoon with a closing service matching the opening. Business sessions continued with debate on removing 39 articles from the prayer book and the Philippines issues drawing notable interest from the House of Deputies. The session adjourned amid lively discussion and a 4 30 p m note on St John s Church proceedings.

Richmond Protestant Episcopal Church Booth Houses House of Deputies House of Bishops Philippines Joint Commission Old St. John’s Church

Lull In Financial Situation in New York

New York Oct 19 There was a Distinct Lull in the financial situation which was welcome on Wall Street today. Price of the metal stocks declined on the stock exchange but losses were not sensational and railroad stocks were held better than expected. Although the market closed weak at the day’s lowest prices, the net losses were not as heavy as yesterday and caused some uneasiness.

New York Wall Street Exchange

The Danger in High Prices and Market Notes

A Chicago report warns cotton growers that rambling high fees could cripple export trade as world buyers like England and France may start their own cotton industries in colonies. The piece also notes a London lecture on grocers past and present, the shift from luxury to necessaries, and a New York coin auction with rare pieces selling at record prices.

Chicago C. W. Macaré Macara America England France London Daily News J. Aubrey Rees London Guild of Pepperers Rees William Chambers John Guter Soper Lane Mr. Rees

Robbery at Rogers & Son store and post office

Concord North Carolina October 19 thieves broke into the Rogers and Son glass store and post office located in the building. Merchandise was carried out in abundance and all the change and a lot of stamps taken from the post office clock this morning. No clue to the robbers. Also includes various advertisements for health products and household goods.

Postojee Concord N.C Rogers & Son Fat Glass Postofice

Descendants of Signers organize in Norfolk Exposition

The Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence holds a town exposition in Norfolk Va on October 19 with officers including President Judge Albert McClellan Matthewson New Haven secretary Thomas Jefferson Randolph Norfolk Va treasurer William Shields McKean Washington DC. About one hundred people from all thirteen original states attend the organization. A man of letters ought to succeed for a spell at least.

Norfolk Society of the Albert McClellan Matthewson

Financial Outlook Improves After Sunday Banking Meeting

New York reports a brighter mood in banking circles as Sunday clearinghouse measures ease concerns. Speculators view the market more favorably with Union Pacific at 115, St. Paul at 111¼, Amalgamated Copper at 45, while Consolidated Steamship bonds weaken to 135-8 amid Morse influence. United Copper rises two points.

New York Heinze, Morse and Thomas Tao Stock Exchange United Copper Advance

Named Town After President Roosevelt

Stamboul Oct 21 President two were here this morning the fame of the place changed with the departure of the president to Roosevelt. All business on plants was suspended to permit employees to the station nineteen-twentieths of those present were negroes. The president thanked those in camp for help in making the hunt a success. The president's train carried the skins of several bears and he declined a live young bear to convey to Queentine before leaving.

Roosevelt Queentine

Death of Mrs. Eliza W Bellamy in Wilmington

Mrs Eliza W Bellamy widow of Dr John D Bellamy died Friday morning at her Market Street home in Wilmington North Carolina She was among the oldest native white residents and mother of Hon John D Bellamy former congressman from the sixth district The community of Cape Fear mourns a kindly influential figure with many longtime friends expressing condolences

Wilmington N. C Market Street Eliza W. Bellamy John D. Bellamy Cape Fear

Georgia Trusts Leniency With Tenesse Copper Company

Washington Oct 21 Georgia urged the Supreme Court to grant the Tennessee Copper Company more time to complete improvements at the Ducktown and Isabella smelting plants. The move follows a May opinion that allowed Georgia to submit a decree form for entry at the current term.

Tennessee Copper Company Washington, D.C Georgia Tenesse Copper Company United States Dacktown Isabella Tenn Supreme Court Let

Kidney Trouble Warns And Aids From Kilmer Swamp Root

An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble affects blood purification and heart rhythm, claiming Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures many ailments. It touts a remedy sold by druggists and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Binghamton New York.

Kilmer Binghamton

Clearing House Debts Highlight New York Banks

New York October 21 Mercantile National Bank owed the clearing house on balance 1 900 000 The National Bank of North America owed 850 000 while Mercants and National Bank were 130 000 and New Amsterdam National Bank 200 000 respectively Heavy withdrawals are indicated The clearing house committee decided this morning to assume responsibility for Mercantile National Bank s large debit balance.

New York Mercantile National Bank Clearing House National Bank of North America National Bank New Amsterdam National Bank

Temporary injunction against press strike made permanent

Cincinnati October 21 a federal judge held that an injunction against inciting a strike by the International Press men’s Union for the eight hour day would be permanent. The ruling states such action by union officers would break the contract and violate court orders.

Cincinnati International Pressmen's Union Jidge

Forty Families Made Homeless By Fire In New York

Fire at Botters Iron Works in Hoboken spreads to adjacent tenant houses, leaving over forty Italian and Polish families homeless. Several residents escaped in night clothes as authorities estimate damages around 50000 dollars.

New York Botters Iron Works Hobeken

American Embassy Work For Release of Americans

The American embassy moves to secure the release of William English Walling of Indianapolis and his wife Anna and Rose Strunsky, arrested for ties to the Finnish Progressive party. A formal committee meeting is set in Washington to arrange timing for the Republican National Convention. Pawtucket workers threaten strike over reinstatement of a discharged employee. Advertising copy touts Electric BIC for indigestive relief.

St. Petersburg William English Walling Indianapolis Anna Inian Miss" Rose Strunsky Finish Progressive Party Washington, D. C Republican National Committee

Meeting of Press Clubs in Birmingham Hosts International Convention

Representatives of press clubs from the United States and Canada gather in Birmingham for the International League of Press Clubs annual convention. Meetings run through the week with business sessions and abundant entertainment. A city automobile tour, mineral district trip, Country Club reception, steel-plant visits, and a Hotel Hillman banquet are on the program, with many delegates planning to travel onward to Jamestown.

Birmingham U and Canada International League of Press Clubs America Lmne Cty Mineral District Country Club Nsley Bessemer Hillman Jameston

Earthquake Intensity Reported West of Australia

Weather agency Barca announced that instruments recorded an earthquake beginning at 11 last night and lasting until early this morning. Origin may have been west of Australia in the Southern Indian Ocean with considerable intensity.

Washington, D.C The Weather Barca Is Instruments Australia India Ocean Tess Tits Orisin

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