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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1907

Page

3

Worst Rioting In The History Of Western Canada Reported

Vancouver dispatches describe a violent riot in Chinatown and surrounding districts as crowds clashed with police. Japanese and Chinese quarters were attacked, windows smashed, and several people wounded. a ship in port was set for Tokyo, and officials debated responses while laborers marched and a crowd burned effigies.

Western Canada Fotie Wash Eitothe Fiscare B.C Buzzard Inlet Chinatown Er Ii London Bethune Eral Nost Laurier Montreal Vancouver the Star Asiatic Exclusion League Amulr British Columbia

Two Men Try To End Lives in Winston-Salem

Reported Sept 7 at Winston-Salem describes two men attempting suicide by overdose and gunfire. Lo Sat Teanela reportedly used drinking to cope, while Honey Meekick faced a pistol incident. both men were treated and jailed, with care arranged. Fragments indicate police involved and hospital treatment.

Winston-Salem Lo Sat Teanela Thomas Honey Meeeick Srat Messick and Satters Gol HL Fries Esterday Europe Asta Weet Col. Fries

Opposition to Skyscrapers Raised at New York Hearing

New York on September 7 reports a hearing before the height and area limitation commission. George W. Dodd of the New York board of fire underwriters warned that high rise fires could overwhelm upper floors due to low water pressure, urging a blanket 125 foot limit for offices. Calvin Thomkins of the Municipal Art Society supported limits, predicting future demolition of skyscrapers for block-style development.

New York Commission On George W. Dodd New York Board of Fire Calvin Thomkins Municipal Art Society

McAnally Withdraws Libel Claim in Settlement

Jipston Salem September 7 The libel suit filed by State Senator J C Buxton against R P McAnally of Stokes county was amicably settled as McAnally signed a retracting statement and agreed to pay all costs. The defendant appeared with his counsel C O McMichael and his brother Dr McAnally. The case was dismissed.

Jipston Salem J.C. Buxton R.P. McAnaly Stokes County McAnally Afr Buxton Danbury Col. J. Bessent Otlock C. 0. McMichael Madison Bax McAnnally Stokes Dr. McAnnally High Point Forsyth County David R. P. Manally

Five Hurt In Train Wreck Near Adena Ga

Adena Ga Sept 1 An eastbound Seaboard Air Line passenger train derailed at Wilcox Creek near Adena injuring five seriously and leaving several others lightly hurt. The wreck destroyed all cars except the engine and rear coach which remained on the trestle brink. The cause was not yet known.

Adena Seaboard Air Line Wilcox Creek Sliger Mame Ub

Burglar Alarm: Wolf Store in Chester Targeted at Night

Chester, Sept. 2. D. Wolf, a Clifton Heights merchant, awoke to find burglars had forced entry between 2 and 4 am. They stole six silver watches a gold watch many women s trinkets including rings breast pins and bracelets several suits from the men s department many hats about 20 pairs of shoes a large amount of collars cuffs neckties and underwear and $15 in small change. The intruders threatened the husband wife and child.

Merchant Chester Burelariz S. D. Wolf Baltimore Avenue Clifton Heights Mr. Wolf

Miss Helen Gould Seeks Religious Work in City Tent Meetings

New York September 7 Miss Helen Gould with friends and several clergymen visited gospel tent meetings near Five Point on the East Side. An illustrated lecture on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was held. meetings are supported by voluntary contributions and Gould is reported to have given a check to aid the efforts.

New York Alan Helen Mid Weo Roospel Five Point East Side Asston Fionn

Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Promoted

A local advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by ear applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 offer for any catarrh deafness case not cured. It also notes a Norfolk event where T. D. Bell of New York, temporarily in Columbia, South Carolina, was drowned at Willoughby Beach.

Ney Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Norfolk Grand Aerie of Eagles Willoughby Beach T. D. Bell New York State Columbia

Earle Defends His Infamy

New York reports Feramana Pen ny Earle, an Orange county artist and Socialist, defends shipping his young wife and their son Harold to Europe to gain freedom to marry another woman. He claims the affair is not brutal or immoral, condemning press coverage as harmful. Mrs Earle's letter, mailed during the Ryndam voyage, says she is content and will be happy once publicity ends.

New York Feramana Penny Earle Orange County Monroe Harold Europe Tarles Earle Ryndam Sandy Hock

Darlas Wife-To-Be Explains Her Position Amid Turmoil

The article details Darl e s fiancée explaining her stance amid a tangled love triangle with Fer tan Pinney Han the artist. She asserts she is not involved in marital interference and emphasizes she has never sought to break up a marriage. Far from clear, the piece notes the couple’s strained relations and competing loyalties as they retreat to private spaces.

Black Murder In Chicago

Chicago police believe a husband murdered his wife and then attacked Mrs Fish, who heard the struggle. The couple’s clover and a button found near the bed are cited as scene clues. the husband was found unconscious on the floor.

Chicago Fred Nares Edibeeier Wes T Vlan Fish

Physician Fraser Found in Distress on Brooklyn Wharf

New York reports Alexander Fraser once a Providence physician, 30, with Penn honors, now ill and destitute. He built a successful practice, moved to Brooklyn, later worked as a fuel company clerk, but failing health left him needing care in a shanty by the water. He had previously been in Providence two years ago before his decline.

New York Alexander Fraser Providence Brooklyn University of Pennsylvania

Death of Mrs Chann a prominent Rowan figure at 90

Mrs Caroline Chann of Salisbury died at her daughter Lailie’s home. A member of one of North Carolina’s oldest families, she was a leading local figure in Rowan County. The item also includes an anecdotal home obituary note and unrelated quotes about Dr King’s New Discovery and a fashion aside.

Salisbury N. C Caroline Chann Lailie

Two Major Rail Lines Put in Receivers’ Hands

Mattoon in Maryland dispatch reports Central Minors Traction and Mattoon City Railway placed under receivership by Judge Craig on motion of Colonial Trust and Savings Bank. W T Avey named receiver. Action stems from a $5150 judgment and aims to shield the Interurban line from damages after last Friday’s fatal wreck. The 16 mile line links Mattoon to Charleston and connects to the Mattoon City Railway, bonded under two mortgages totaling $500,000.

Chicago Tribune Mattoon Mattoon City Railway Theentral Minors Traction Company Colonial Trust and Salvings Bank of Craig W. T. Avey Mattoon Savings Bank Charleston Colonial Trust Company Central Illinois Rraction Company Interburban Here

Judge Montgomery Ill Hearing Delayed in North Carolina Rate Case

Washington Sept 6 Judge Montgomery master in chancery in the North Carolina rate case was delayed after suffering an acute indigestion attack. He was brought to Washington yesterday against medical advice and postponed this morning's session as he felt unwell.

Washington, D. C Montgomery North Carolina Udge Montgomery ipalanDetaoin Sbrdla Hrdlursesce

Charter 3 Issued Today Involving Several Companies

Charters issued include General Tex Co of Charlotte with 125000 capital to handle machinery and mill supplies, C J Brown and A C Hutchson among incorporators owning one share each. Stanley Cotton Oil Co of Norwand authorized 25000 capital. Fairfield Shooting Club of Highcoint capital 10000 by Jno Armstrong and others. North State Cotton Co of Glasgow with 100000 capital led by C J Marshall and W P Strange among others.

Ralelga He Co Charlotte C. J. Brown A. C. Hutch ‘Son Stanley Cotton Oil Co Norwand Fairfield Shooting Club Highcoint Jno Armstrong North State Cotton Co Giassonia C. J. Marshall W. P. Strange Oth

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Declares Law Safe

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is claimed not to be affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. W S Martin & Co. promote it as a safe remedy for children and adults amid social chatter about neighborly gossip and family status.

Foley W. S. Martin & Co

Kidney Health Warning From Old Ad Claim

An old advertisement extols kidney health and warns that overwork weakens kidneys. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a premier remedy, claiming it treats a range of symptoms from pains and rheumatism to rapid heartbeats and feverish feelings, and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet.

Kilm Swamp-Root Rome Edoes Br. Kilmer Co Bingharton N. Y

Silent Treatment Sparks West Point Controversy

New York dispatch reports a clash between cadets and Commandant Col. Robert Lee Howe at West Point over alleged hazing. Howe threatened to dismiss the entire class unless the cadet accused of mistreatment is removed from the unit. The War Department questions Howe's authority and warns against overstepping official bounds.

New York West Point Ite Unitiary Academy Robert Lee Howe Clive Ian Det Washington,d Coronel Howze Coventry War Department Howzot

Tews of Death Was Received By Cable

Concord, N C Sept 6 Mr John Scher received a cablegram from his father detailing the tragic death of his sister and brother in law Dr and Mrs Brown and Miss Gertrude Brown all of whom were killed in an automobile wreck in Switzerland They honeymooned through Southern Germany and Switzerland The couple had been married only four weeks Dr Brown a surgeon in the German army was driving the car which plunged down a mountain road killing all instantly

Concord N. C John Scher Brown Gertrude Brown Switzerland Germany Mariel

Mental Anguish Suit Involving Death Messages

M r J W Shepherd through attorney files mental anguish claim against Western Union for $2000 alleging telegrams about the death of his wife were delayed or never delivered to relatives in Statesville and Elmwood causing distress after her burial. The suit cites recent strike and seeks legal remedy.

Winseton-Saiem Pepe Western Union Mme. J. W- Shepherd Mtr Fe Agen Shepherd

Found at last says local reader on a pill

J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia says he has found the effect pill that never disappoints and urges others with torpid liver and chronic constipation to take Dr King's New Life Pill. Guaranteed satisfactory and 25 cents at M Shi ford and W S Martin Co druggists.

J. A. Harmon Sizemore West Va Dr. King M. Shi ‘Ord and W. S. Martin & Co

Husband Dead and Wife Injured in Brazil Indicate Turbulent Shooting

In Brazil Indiana a man named Dr Edward Glasgo is reported dead from bullet wounds and his wife slightly wounded after a disputed alimony settlement day. Glasgo and wife had separated as he sought divorce. an attorney accompanied him. The wife is under arrest for murder, and attorney Whitlock is held. Glasgo’s wounds are deemed self inflected unlikely.

Brazil Ind Edward Glasgo Glasgo Glasso Charles Whitlock

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