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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
1
Raleigh Sept 17 The North Carolina Supreme Court heard argument in the Southern Railway Co appeal from a 30000 fine for selling tickets at a high rate. Southern and agent Green are accused. the state argues the fine is lawful. The case may reach the U S Supreme Court if the state wins.
Dallas North Carolina September seventeenth the criminal term of court closed after an unusually long session The only case of interest was Graham Parrar charged with murder He fled to New York White Plains before being brought back He was found not guilty and freed Counsel for the defense included Oscar F Mason and John G Carpenter Solicitor Clarkson with F F Griffin Also civil case Tong Shoales Co versus Hich Bhosle Co to be first civil calendar item Charlotte Lodge 392 B POE Ellis to hold tonight in the lodge room above the Southern uptown ticket office
Fayetteville North Carolina September 17 excitement surrounds opening exercises for the Fayetteville Street and Inter urban Railway project. A large crowd, band music, and speeches mark the event amid civic leaders watching.
Egypt's cotton crop exceeds seven million cantar worth an estimated 150 million dollars, marking a strong rise over the past decade. The report comes from Cairo dated September 1 as figures reflect record production and value for the season.
Lehigh Valley express from Buffalo to New York wrecked near Pattenburg tunnel New Jersey. Several trainmen and passengers injured but no deaths. Train ran at high speed and jumped track with locomotive plunging into the mountainside. Engineer injured internally and baggage master with fractured arm. Passengers injured were in the smoking car.
New York Sept 17 The Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union adopted a resolution to curb proselyting among athletic clubs. Bartow Weeks presented the proposal urging local club colors only for college men with parental district residency. J T Mahoney proposed banning all college representatives, but Weeks opposed. The Mahoney amendment was approved by acclamation. Schools colleges and universities will be affected with changes to begin at college openings.
The supreme court criminal branch plans to open next month for Harry Thaw’s murder case against Stanford White. Defense senior counsel Martin W. Littleton will seek an immediate trial, while District Attorney Jerome is expected to oppose. A December date is likely, with both sides possibly agreeing then.
Raleigh N C Sept 14 It is des pitely settled that the trial of Dr and Mrs D B Rowland on the charge of poisoning Mrs Rowlands former husband C R Strange will begin September 20 the second Monday of September Court week Dr and Mrs Rowland have been quietly in jail all this time There have been reports that Mrs Rowland intended to go on the stand and make a sensational statement with a view to gaining her liberty but is pointed out that being Dr Rowlands wife nothing that she might say could be used on the prosecution of him Altogether the report that the wife intended to make any statement other than continue to insist on the Innocence of she and her husband is very strongly discounted There are three other murder cases pending for trial at the September term of the court the indication is however that at least one or two of them will be continued One of them Everitt Spence is out on bond another Elvira Powell an aged negro woman charged with implication in an Infanticide is now a raving maniac and will hardly be tried at all.
Tokyo reports a disaster aboard the Japanese battleship Kashima after a 12 inch shell explosion during target practice. Five officers and 22 crewmen were killed or severely wounded. the powder fire, aided by gas from the breech, caused the blast inside the shield. The hull remained intact and the cause is under investigation.
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Paris September 17 The French government says it is greatly encouraged by the Moroccan situation and hopes the rebellious tribes now consulting with delegates will accept peace terms. Delegates will report back on Thursday. A police installation at Tangier under the Algeciras convention is arranged. New York Sept 17 John McLaughlin longtime keeper on Blackwell's Island dies after an operation at St Vincent's Hospital. He once oversaw William M Tweed in the penitentiary.
New York reports that General Leonard Wood will not assume command of the Eastern Department for months. General Fred D. Grant remains in place as transfer to the Lakes department at Chicago is delayed. Wood to stay in the Philippines until after Taft’s island visit, with a likely extended leave upon arrival in the United States. Grant’s Chicago transfer is postponed.
Alderman T J Davis from ward one and finance committee chair resigns after presenting written notice to Mayor McNinch. Davis cites business strain from aldermanic duties and finance role. He is president of Biba Manufacturing and People and Fuel. successor yet to be chosen by the board.
In Lenoir North Carolina on September 17 Rev K P Walker pastor of the Baptist church is ill but improving. Davenport Female College begins what is described as its most necessary year of work with about ninety boarding scholars among its students plus day pupils.
The special examiner in the government's suit to dissolve Standard Oil Company of New Jersey plans first witnesses and direct testimony to prove ownership and control of affiliated firms. Kellogg cites subpoenas and statements to show broad corporate ownership, with hearings in two weeks and about 25 subpoenas issued.
Congressman W W Kitchin of the fifth district, a gubernatorial hopeful, addressed a Winston Salem crowd of about 500 in the courthouse. He spoke for an hour and forty five minutes amid frequent applause as the Winston Concert Band provided music.
Washington Sept 17 The appeal by President Small of the Telegraphers Union and President Gom pers of the AFL to organized labor nationwide for financial assistance to the striking telegraphers was issued today from Federation headquarters.
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