Speakership Race Heats Up In North Carolina House
Three months before the election the race for speaker of the North Carolina House grows lively as prominent figures seek support. Candidates include Kurt Pace, Walter Murphy, Gallatin Roberts, and Thomas Bowie, with Wooten and Bowie’s past clashes shaping the contest. News notes grafted around suffrage divides and political maneuvering, plus local society markers and a public health hotel inspection.
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W. T. Bost
Pabich
Mii
Kurt A. Pace
Aberdeen
Moore Conty
Walter Murphy
Rowan
Fialatin Roberts
Buncombe
Thomas C. Bowie
Ashe
Emmett C. Wooten
Bowie
Mr. Wooten
West
Seawell
Lee
Alfred
Johnston
Wooten
Major Murphy
North Carolina
Sands
Hart Roberts
Gallatin Roberts
Roberts
Craig
Unidentified man killed by train near Greensboro yard
An unknown man, described as a typical hobo, was killed on Southern Railway train No. 12 in Greensboro yards about midnight. He rode between the mail and baggage cars and was fatally injured when the engine moved. He carried a cane, suggesting a crippled condition, and an identifying card for William B. Biggs from Hot Springs bath house was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
William B. Biggs
Hot Springs
Ark
Notice to Creditors in Arey Estate Guilford NC
In Guilford County Superior Court Yn. Ress. F.A Ritchie as Administrator of the Estates of John A. Arey deceased, creditors are notified to file their claims within twelve months. Claims must be verified and presented to the administrator, or they will be barred. This 7th day of July 1916. TOE. RITCHIE, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Carolina
Guilford
Toe. Ritchie
Dr Neal L Anderson to Lead Texas Theological Seminary
Dr Neal L Anderson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church since 1908 in Winston-Salem, announces his acceptance as president of the Austin Theological Seminary and chair of English Bible and pastoral theology. A congregational meeting is set for August 27 to seek dissolution of his pastoral relations. His departure will be mourned by many across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
First Presbyterian Church
Neal L. Anderson
Austin (Texas
Anderson
Louisburg Man Seeks Roper Vacancy in Post Office
Representativy Poll has notified Postmaster General Burleson that James R. Collie of Louisburg is a candidate for first assistant postmaster general. Collie plans to discuss the subject with Burleson today. It is uncertain if the city or state can secure the position for North Carolina.
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Roberts
Geveral Assembly
Oklahoma
Maryland
North Caolina’s
Clark
Washington
Burleson
James R. Collie
Louisburg
Burladam
Pou
Capitol
North Carolina
Collie
Severe storm hits Asheville and Weaverville area
A powerful electrical storm Sunday afternoon caused flooding and damage from Asheville to Weaverville. Beaverdam creek overflowed washing away a store and a county road machinery warehouse. transmission poles were washed out, temporarily halting streetcar service. No lives were reported lost.
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Asheville
Weaverville
Newbridge
Beaverdam Creek
Weaver Power Company
Marshall
Spartanburg
Knoxville
Southern Railway
Middle West
Southern
Profit in gasoline at seventeen cents
Washington reports that gasoline can be sold at a substantial profit at 17 cents a gallon as the federal trade commission studies high prices. Findings not officially released but likely sent to Congress within about two weeks. No evidence of illegal activity yet, though some dealers are said to be hogging supply for higher prices. The commission notes about 20 directors control the gasoline concerns, with interlocking directorate violations to be judged later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Congress
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cited Safe Cough Relief
Mrs. Wm. Leonard of Pottsville Pa reports a baby’s severe cough improved after the first dose of Foley’s Honey and Tar. The over the counter remedy is described as a reliable family medicine with no opiates or harmful ingredients and is offered for sale by Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wm. Leonard
Pottsville
Mann Drug Co
Sale of Horses Mules and Cattle By Receiver in Bankruptcy
By order of the District Court of the Western District of North Carolina a sale by cash bid will occur at High Point to dispose of three mules one horse a Jersey bull twenty four Jersey heifers and related stock. Sale subject to court confirmation. April 27 to August 5. Receiver E. Hfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Gray
District Court of the
Western District of North Carolina
G& Tomlinson and Razan
High Point
N. C
E. Hf
Fleld
North Carolina Passenger Trains Run To Norfolk Terminal Station
Norfolk Virginia traffic manager H. K. Leard announces passenger service from Asheboro North Carolina to Norfolk and all eastern North Carolina points via the Mortoly Southern. Trains leave Asheboro 3 45 p m daily except Sunday toward Aberdeen with Charlotte connections. arrivals 19 40 a m and 2 35 p m daily except Sunday. Information from L O Burkhead Asheboro agent.
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Asheboro
Mortoly Southern
North Carolina
N. B
Aberdeen
Steuer
Charlotte
L. O. Burkhead
N. C
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Bowie, Murphy, Roberts
Page
Henry Page
Tallatin Roberts
Moore County
Tom Bowie
Aoe
Auns
Raleigh
Th State League
United States
Wilson
Hughes
James H. Poll
Edith
Josiah William Bailey
Western North Carolina
B. S. Carden
Durham
Rex Hospital
Irving
Carden
William Alston
Alston
H. H. Brimley
State Museum
State Board of Health
Dra. W. S. Rankin
M. Cooper
J. R. Aan
State Health Department
Sinclair
Neill A. Sinclair
James Osborne Carr
The
Democrats
Cape Fear
George Butler
John EE
Fowler
Live
Major George
Bud Marion
T.T. Thorne
Rocky Mount
E. L. Daughtridge
Daughtridge
Bickett
Carr
South
Benn H. Hardin
South Carolina
Mississippi River
Texas
Arkansas
California
Missouri
Virginia
Atlantic States
Greensboro
Allen Austin
Neal Anderson
Texas Call
MR. Collie
Roper
Department of Justice
Broadway
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Metro Wonder
Camp Glenn
Mary Pickford
Peppina
Thworld
Victor Moore
Paramount
Hobart Bosworth
Jack Lendon
Susie Snowake
Ann Pennington
Fitre
Abe
PCC
Werner Cree
Ashevore
Io. Gah
Carolina
Terminal Station
Norfolk
Forberdeen
E. D. Kyle
Traffic Mtr
Norfolk, VA
HK. S. Leard
Wachovia Bank
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