Wayne County Officials Probe Gurley Murder and Lynchings
Walter D. Siler met with Coroner Stanley and Sheriff Edwards in Goldsboro to discuss the A T Gurley murder and the lynching of John Richards. The coroner said no public names would be released yet and the jury would publish findings in several days. The sheriff promised a forthcoming public statement about the lynching, referencing past cases and Governor Craig.
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Goldsboro
Walter D. Siler
Siler City
Superior Court
Judicial District
Stanley
Edwards
A. T. Gurley
John Richards
Wayne County
Mt. Olive
Craig
Governor Craig to Build New Home in Grove Park
Governor Locke Craig plans to build and occupy a Grove Park home after his term ends. The site faces east in the eastern addition alongside nearby property owners including Phinizy of Augusta and U S Marshal Charles A Webb who has a winter residence there.
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Asheville
Raleigh
Locke Craig
Forbes and
Campbell
Grove Park
Charlotte Street
Siips Phinizy
Augusta
Governor Craig
United States
Charles A. Webb
Posthumous Victoria Cross for British Lieutenant
Lieutenant Wilbur Dartnell of the Royal Fusiliers received the Victoria Cross posthumously, believed to be the first to earn this honor in East Africa. Born in Australia, he had served in the South African War and later had some stage distinction before his death while saving comrades.
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London
Wilbur Dartnell
Royal Fussiliers
East Africa
Dartnell
Census of manufactures reports Winston-Salem figures
The 1914 census shows Winston-Salem with 9 000 population in the city limits, 73 establishments, capital invested at 25 703 000 and value of products at 37 288 000. Population estimates as of July 1, 1914 place the city at 20 000, with materials cost totaling 16 215 000 and no rent, royalties, or depreciation included.
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Winston-Salem
Family avoids serious sickness in McDuff Virginia
Mrs J B Whittaker recounts using Thedford's Black-Draught for years to ease sick headaches stomach trouble and indigestion. She says the vegetable medicine regulates weak stomachs relieves indigestion and nausea. The ad notes 70 years of use and a 25 cent package sold by druggists.
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McDuff
Thedford
Census Year Factory Turnout and Revenue Indicators
The figures describe output during the census year and need not match annual sales, covering payments for work done on others’ materials plus items from factories. The category includes revenue for materials supplied by external parties.
Civil Service Examinations Ordered for Stenographers
Washington January 15 the civil service commission announces an examination for stenographers and typewriters across the fourth civil service district February 4 The district includes the District of Columbia North Carolina Maryland Virginia West Virginia Open to both men and women except in Washington where only men may sit The note cites a surplus of eligible women in the capital and a scarcity of male applicants for stenographer and typewriter posts
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service District
District of Columbia
North Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Man born of woman gains his highest achievements
A compact reflection notes that human achievement rises through the influence and support of women, highlighting the pivotal role of maternal and feminine guidance in success.
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Wayke
Young
Census Bureau
The
Twin City
Rogers
N.C
Enterprise
Savincs
Bank of Commerce
Law Office of
D. H. Parsons, Attorney
Bank of Commerce Bldg
High Point, N. C
Piedmont Building
Wachovia Bank
George A. Matton, Pres
W. C. Idol
Sec
Treas
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