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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
2
Mount Airy North Carolina item dated August 1 1901 notes routine local notices and civic updates without clear details. The terse entry references post office matters and local affairs typical of daily rural newspapers of the era.
The article criticizes the North Carolina Press Association for admitting non editors and unfit members. It cites Raleigh correspondence and Statesville Landmark endorsement urging strict credential verification to ensure only genuine editors or owners belong. The piece notes a 1902 assembly goal of reform and the personal impact of Mrs. Kruger's death on the aging president.
A new battleship Maine was launched from the ya Vien Company at Phi Sphia. The vessel is described as larger and more powerful than earlier ships, aiming to dominate future naval competition.
The Fox family has controlled the Falmouth consulate in England for over a century, with Robert Fox appointed by Washington in 1704. Howard Fox currently holds the post with his son as vice consul, suggesting continued family tenure despite reform pressures. salary remains £8 per year. The Spragues once held the position for about 60 years.
The South Carolina State Democratic Executive Committee adopted a resolution to demand Senator J. L. McLaurin resign, citing votes that diverged from the national party platform. Tillman supported the measure, which also covered pending congressional eligibility questions after a vacancy. The panel passed the resolution 25 to 5.
Kansas reports rain from Topeka to Scandia easing drought, with continued showers and heavy rains expected in Osage and Rush counties. In Texas Dallas notes drought relief as heavy rains fall over about twenty percent of cotton districts, while central areas still see only scattered showers.
The death of James M Badgett at age unknown from typhoid fever July 27 at Pine Ridge is noted with sorrow. He refused alcohol for medicinal use and spoke of leaving the old home as his final wish. A separate report mentions a Lightning killed child near Fish River in the county during Tuesday’s storm.
General Orders announce a North Carolina Division United Confederate Veterans reunion at Wrightsville August 14 to 17, 1901 with election of division and brigade commanders. Veterans must show camp or county certificates, railroads offer reduced rates, and attendees are urged to wear uniforms.
The Southern Pines Free Press analyzes a seven acre McQueen field planted in cantaia with Rocky Ford netted gems. Estimates range from 1,050 to 1,680 crates of melons, averaging about 40 crates per hill, proving sand hills can pay with work and fail with laziness.
John Raseell a farmer near Tower Hill disappeared thirty three years ago. A skeleton found under a house floor has been identified as him with trinkets confirming the match. Wealthy residents are under arrest for alleged involvement. He reportedly traveled to Shelbyville to obtain $500 to buy land and was last seen miles from home with a riderless horse returning.
Reports note great suffering from floods in the Yangtse valley of China with tens of thousands displaced and crops ruined. A hailstorm in Schlatzk Russia caused mass destruction, weighing three pound stones and many cattle deaths. In the U S Walter Koone died after heat while threshing near Burlington, and Winston plans a large milling venture amid other local business moves.
The ad claims a liver tonic improves complexion and blood purity with rosy cheeks. It promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills and notes a 25 cent price at Dr. W.S. Taylor’s Drug Store. It mentions a cold remedy named Pyn y-Baleam.
Rechferd C announces the Normal Music School opening August 13 with a concert. J F Bland serves as principal with N M Cordell J H East and Alma Bland as assistants in the program.
A westbound passenger train derailed near a curves at 2 30 am. The engineer was killed outright and cars plunged down a fifty foot embankment. Passengers survived with no serious injuries while crew blame excess speed and tight schedule between Asheville and Knoxville. The event halted service for hours as officials investigated the engine jumped the track and the express car, baggage car, and sleeper were wrecked.
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