06 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
1
One day remains to secure votes in the News pro voting contest with a bonus scheme. Details include extra votes tied to subscriptions of various durations and merchant coupon collections, plus authorized parties receiving money for the News.
Washington reports the kidnapping of American Robert Ward by eight armed men near Parre and his detention in a Chihuahua camp 18 miles from Chihuahua City. A demand of 5000 Mexican dollars is placed on Ward for release. Durango authorities note rebel activity in the north and east of San Luke and rebels burn six railroad bridges between Durango and Torreon.
Old age is described as a natural, majestic stage offering experience and wisdom, yet often linked to poor digestion, torpid bowels, and general ill health. Cham p s Tablets are suggested to improve digestion, tone the liver, and regulate bowels, alleviating dependence and misery.
Editorial argues North Carolina counties should be unit for road funding. It cites bonds at favorable interest, benefits across counties and state, and reduced friction with a single county road commission. Urges countywide vote before township bond issuance.
Washington dispatch reports President elect Wilson plans reductions in White House etiquette and the large army and navy aide staff. The shift aims to curb social duties and extravagance, potentially impacting yacht use like the Dolphin Mayflower and Sylph and the tone of official entertaining.
London dispatch dated the 29th reports a deadlock over Adrianople and a-breaking note from Balkan plenipotentiaries to Rechad Pasha. Optimists hope new proposals may avert war while most delegates expect resumption of hostilities at Adrianople after the current truce expires.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets cure chronic constipation with a small cost. Promotes trial use at two cents per sale by all dealers.
Berlin dispatch notes the Hamburg American liner Imperator, the largest ship ever built, to debut May 7 from Hamburg and reach New York a week later. It will carry 5000 passengers and 1000 crew with luxury features including a winter garden, theatre, ballroom, and multiple dining rooms.
Representative Hull endorses a broad income tax as central to the U S financial system. A key feature eyed is collecting at the source with firms certifying salaries and paying the tax to the government, aiming to curb evasion. Government estimates annual revenue near 100 million, including 30 million from the existing corporate tax.
Eight United States Senators were chosen Tuesday across eight states. Six are Democrats and two Republicans. three will join the national upper house via reelection. New Senators include William H. Thompson Kansas William Hughes New Jersey W M Kavanaugh Arkansas Morris Sheppard Texas and Key Pittman Nevada.
Longstanding tobacco controversy erupts in central Kentucky as a band set fire to a box car carrying about 7,000 pounds of tobacco for the American Snuff Co. at Clarksville Tennessee. Fears of further clashes grow in Hopkinsville as growers and buyers confer on tense dispute.
Raleigh reports a legislative committee recommendation to increase courts from 16 to 20 judges and one circuit. The house debated public service rates with a partial quorum, voting a preliminary report on rail carrier charges, tie votes on Thornes pension bill, and emphasis on Confederate widow support with a $10 000 setup and $0 000 yearly maintenance.
The article notes Saulsbury's Tennessee victory secures a Democratic Senate majority after March 4. It cites VP’s vote as pivotal and sees added Democratic strength easing tariff and legislative actions. Contests remain in New Hampshire, West Virginia, Illinois with four Senate seats at stake.
The election of Willard Saulsbury as United States Senator from Delaware strengthens Democratic control in the upcoming Senate, shifting from a precarious 48 seat stance to a more secure majority.
President elect Wilson plans to finish his inaugural address soon and will wear a silk hat during the inaugural parade when reviewing the ceremony. He recalled, as governor, feeling uncomfortable wearing a silk hat on a horse, and noted he has worn a felt hat on every occasion since.
A brief ad notes two toy options a doll or doll car rage available for viewing at Earp's store. The message emphasizes choice and local shopping.
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