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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1907

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Sanitary Officer Accused in Greenville Diamond Ring Theft

Chief Inspector W R Clardy of Charlotte confess es to grave crimes tied to a Greenville South Carolina case. He allegedly sold stolen rings to a local firm after testimony that was believed genuine, while investigations into his conduct continue by Chet Orr and city authorities.

W. R. Clardy Charlotte Greenville, S. C Gardner Thackston Grenville Forea Orr

Cabarrus Court Adjourns and Trip to Europe Ends

Cabarrus county superior court adjourned after a short criminal docket and partial civil docket work. Grand jury reports were favorable. Judges J F Eugene and Ross Cannon returned from Europe with stops in England Germany France and Switzerland. Prof W W Morris sets Sept 5 for high school opening and city public schools begin Sept 16. Bloodhounds to be trained for potential manhunter use. Police Justice McConnell reports a light morning session with seven drunks two assaults and one whiskey carry case.

Concord N. C Cabarrus County J.” F. Eugene Ross Cannon J. A. Skipwith Europe England Germany France Switzerland W. W. Morris Brandon Afton McConnell

Fez Missionaries Fled as Fez Mob Labelled Them Spies

Fez residents, learning that American missionaries Clinton Reed and Engert planned to stay while others left for the coast, branded them French spies. They were forced to abandon their work and travel toward Tangier amid fierce Moorish hostility.

Tangier Clinton Reed Engert Fez Ghristians Morocco

License of Negro Jockey Revoked By Jockey Club

New York reporters say the Jockey Club stewards revoked Leroy Williams license as a jockey after investigations into his riding of Carthage Woolstone and Lillie Turner at Empire City Trotting Club Yonkers meeting. Williams, a prominent Black rider, came to New York from California a little over a year ago.

New York Jockey Club Empire City Yonkers Leroy Williams Williams Leense Williams Carthage Woolstone Lillie Turner California

Eagles at Exposition Convenes in Norfolk

More than a thousand delegates attend the Grand Aerie convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Norfolk. Governor Swanson and Mayor Ridick welcome attendees, with George Storminger of the Norfolk Aerie also speaking.

Norfolk Grand Aerie Order of Eagles Swanson Ridick George Stormingger The Norfolk Aerie

Wreck Kills Six Injures 250 on Canadian Pacific Train

A Canadian Pacific special train carrying over 200 passengers bound for the Toronto exhibition wrecked near Horseshoe Falls Ontario. Six people are reported dead with numerous injuries, while the cause remains unknown. Separate reports note an explosion at Austin Powder in Cleveland with one death and another serious injury. In Greensboro Rev. Dr. J Goeligo elected pastor of the First Baptist Church, and a public auction in Billings, Montana, begins sale of town lots on Huntley irrigation project sites.

Orangeville Ont Canadian’ Pacifi “Railway Toronto Exhibition Horseshoe Alls Here Cleveland Austin Powder Company W. ©. Anderson Greensboro N.C J. Goeligo Teintyn Colgo Bayist HW Battle Iam Kinston WO. Anderson Shrinuild Iow Comantee Noriy Iis Saloon An Foroonta Billings Mont Huntley

Mother and seven children drown in Sierra flood

Albuquerque reports Mrs. Louisa Hi Carabajal, wife of a farmer, and seven children drowned when Alsmo Creek in Sierra County flooded after heavy rains on Friday. The disaster caused damage estimated at sixty thousand dollars.

Albuquerque N. M Louisa Hi Carabajal Alsmo Creek Sierra County

County to Build Two High Schools in the County

The county commissioners and the county board of education met and decided to construct two high schools, one at Troutman and one at Harmony, as part of county educational plans. Also noted was the release on bond for John Williams, a blockading suspect, until September 23 before U S Commissioner Cowles. Dr Stephen B Weeks, former Trinity College history chair, has returned to Greensboro restored to health and will contribute to North Carolina biographies and related works.

Statesville N.C County Board of Education Court House of Education Troutman John “Wilams Yadkin County Jin Wright United States Cowles Trinity College Greensboro N. C Stephen B. Weeks Weeks San Carlos Charles M. van Noppen Samuel Ashe North Carolina van Noppen Michael Fox Jones Franklin Norfolk Navy Crawford Wagoner

Special Term to Try Negro on Grave Charge

Raleigh North Carolina September 3 Governor Glenn orders a special term at Franklin court for September 20 to try Thomas Upebureh a black man in jail at Louisburg charged with criminal assault on Miss Linale Perry on August 30 A requisition issued for Will Hams alias Lee Kirk wanted in Columbus Ohio for murder of Joe Morehead at Greensboro April 10 A charter issued to the Farrington Mercantile Company of Chapel Hill North Carolina capital 20000 by K A Honeycutt and others Another charter for Elmore Cotton Ginning Co Laurinburg North Carolina

Raleign N. C Glenn Franklin Court Thomas Upebureh Louisburg Linale Perry Ohio Will Hams Lee Kirk Columbus Joe Morehead Greensboro Farrington Mercantile Company Chapel Hil N.C K. A. Honeycutt Elmore Cotton Ginning Co Laurinburg

Immunity Agreement Read to Federal Grand Jury

District Attorney will read to the Federal grand jury a Department of Justice letter detailing an immunity agreement between the government and Chicago and Alton. The missive was authored by Attorney General Bonaparte. Judge Landis may authorize the procedure, having convened the special grand jury for the prosecution.

Chicago and Alton Chicago Sims Federal Grand Jury Department of Justice Bonaparte Landis Special Grand Jury

Pinkerton chief and chauffeur die in train gate crash funeral

Remains of Nolgent Pinkerton, famed head of the private detective agency, arrive on the Bremen for funeral services. The chauffeur ran a gate crossing and was killed. the marshal of the agency died at sea en route to health duties. Also notes ambassador O'Brien and Taft voyage to the Philippines. First cotton bale reported in Concord, with 494 pounds sold at 14 cents per pound.

Bremen iNegligent Nolgent Doves Merau Robert Allen Pinkerton Agenta Aly Dee Marquis Paliavicin Nal First Reformed Church Brooklyn Ody Wit Chicago Pinkerton Nalmano Europe Marquis Concord N.C Re ©. Kiser White, Morrison & Flowe Co

Investigation of Rebating Charges Postponed

Chicago grand jury postpones its investigation into rebates alleged to have been granted by the Chicago and Alton railroad to Standard Oil Company. The inquiry was delayed to September 24th.

Chicago Grand Jmrg Chicago & Alton Railroad Standard Okl

Trial Begins Over Standard Oil Linked Wealth Battle

Chicago report details Guy McDonald pressing state authorities to release his father Mike McDonald the former gambling king from a $50,000 bond tied to Mrs Dora McDonald in a murder case. The dispute centers on Mrs McDonald occupying the Drexel Boulevard home as widow and possible rent or eviction actions pending will probate. A mysterious helper resides in the house to protect her from heirs.

Chicago Guy McDonald Healy Mike” McDonald Dora McDonald Webster Guerin McDonald Drexel Boulevard Cutting Ether

Ketchel tops Thomas in 92 round welter bout

San Francisco September 3 and Labor Day brought a new welterweight champion. Ketchell knocked out Joe Thomas in the 32nd round in Butte Montana before about 8 000 spectators. Thomas was carried from the ring and conceded simply the best man won.

Joe Thomas San Francisco Labor Day Butte Montana

Not Guilty in Blood at Pittsburgh Threats

A man named Seltz Slitcher slit his throat in Allegheny, scrawling Not Guilty in blood as he lay wounded. He is in St Francis Hospital under guard, with police and bystanders watching amid a sensational self harm attempt and uncertain prognosis.

Pittsburg Sept Butehor Allegheny S.J Seltz Slitcher Seltr St Francis Hospital Ian

Robbers Blow Up Safe at Tekosha Post Office

At midnight three armed robbers rode into Tekosha Michigan in wild west style and held up the night water man and two citizens. They then broke into the post office, blew open the safe and secured 200 dollars before riding out while firing revolvers to intimidate awakened townspeople.

Tekosha Mich Ofice, Ij

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