17 Apr 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson aims the most radical postal reform in U S history. He proposes civil service for all postmasters, exam-based retention, and nonlocal appointments to test moves before broader national legislation.
Brussels reports the Belgian Socialist party moves toward a broad general strike starting April 14 to push for plural voting. Workers will halt work and border families seek refuge in neutral states. 11 000 home offers arrive, with 6 000 from France and 4 000 from Holland.
Memphis Tennessee April 12 More than 1 000 000 acres of farm and timber land flooded hundreds of towns depopulated and thousands homeless as the Mississippi River crisis continues Its center shifts toward points south of Memphis while levees inland remain at risk Osceola Luxora and Meemphis face days more danger and relief teams move downstream under Major Normoyle to aid districts along the river
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst is released from Holway jail after serving part of a three year sentence for inciting a bomb attack on a country home. She is in a private hospital in a weakened state after days without food and will be rearrested once able to stand, as authorities plan to pursue the remainder of her term.
Asheville April 12 The one story building on Spruce Street once used as Zebulon Vance s law office will be moved to the Buncombe courthouse lawn if aldermen approve. The Smith estate has offered to donate land to relocate the structure and city officials were instructed to act on the proposal.
Belgians see the strike as a potential turning point possibly sparking revolt or dynastic crisis. Government prepares to repress disorder with gendarmes civil guards and troops. Socialists blame the government for any violence and vow to press for manhood suffrage. Coal orders from England and Germany ensure fuel for state railways. The movement stems from the 1912 Liberal Socialist election defeat and the June 30 Socialist Congress plan to strike if all else fails.
Wilkesboro Patriot reports a spring honey dew outbreak across the county. The letter from T J Bryan of Traphill notes copious dew while the Agriculture Department says dew comes from plant lice and scale insects and is inferior honey that harms bees in winter.
Richmond News Leader reports Allen sympathizers intend to prosecute Dexter Goad, clerk of Carroll County court at Hillsville, charged with perjury in Wytheville trials. Attorney Louis O Wendenburg filed a statement predicting a strong case if pursued, with documents held by Roanoke lawyer R H Willis. Prosecution could follow an indictment, shaping Southwestern Virginia politics in the Allen case.
New York April 14 aviation experts discuss crossing the Atlantic in a hydro aeroplane within seventy two hours. A London paper offers 50000 to the first to succeed. Captain Gedy plans a vessel for a one year readiness and fuel for the entire trip. Some predict twenty hours if winds favor a high flight. The question lingers will Captain Cody be the first to fly over the sea.
In Giddaboro on April 14 Mrs. May Carter Lomax died after an automobile accident left her in a hospital. Cleveland Prince a Wayne County farmer killed her then took his own life at the hospital. Prince visited the patient room and was discovered after the fatal shot.
New Orleans April 12 A sensational story by Martin Oviedo former private secretary to Madero describes how President Madero and Vice President Pino Suarez were killed and how murderers were slain to conceal evidence. He claims hundreds know the truth yet fear Huerta's regime and reprisals.
Isaac Rash a Union Grove farmer who faced an ili cit distilling warrant appeared with a $500 bond to await the next Superior Court term. He said he would plead guilty, noting it was better to face the law than evade arrest. Rash had been sought by Sheriff Denton who arranged the bond to allow him to work his crop. He previously partnered with Grover Mitchell, tied to a north Iredell still seizure and a one year road sentence.
A New York Post correspondent surveys Germany's wealth levy proposed during World War I. It taxises private fortunes at one half of one percent and incomes at two percent for those $12,500 and up, predicts revenue around $259 million from wealth and $12.5 million from income, and outlines administration, exemptions, and military spending tied to the levy.
The Canadian Pacific railway said it will start building the longest tunnel in America through Kicking Horse Pass in the Rocky Mountains. It will span sixteen miles, cost $14,000,000, and take seven years to complete, surpassing the Simpson tram in length.
A note describes using Darby’s Prophylactic Pluid for household hygiene and medical care. It claims benefits for animal wellbeing and human use including healing sore and ragged wounds, cuts, and golic. The language reflects a home remedy style with broad healing claims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.