Taft Denies Pardon for Morse and Walsh Bankers
President Taft refused clemency for Charles W. Morse of New York and John R. Walsh of Chicago, saying national banking laws must apply to the rich as well as the poor. He noted Morse’s conduct warranted heavier punishment and Walsh’s actions endangered bank funds, denying immediate pardons.
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Washington
Taft
Charles W. Morse
New York
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Morse
Walsh
Democratic House
National Democratic
Indian Killed by Frightened Team Trampling
In Payetteville North Carolina the body of Oxendine a Croatan Indian was found beside the road after a team driven by a negro bolted and trampled him. The coroner's jury ruled death from injuries sustained when garrisoned by the animals and a blow to the head.
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Payetteville
N. 1
Oxendine
Thin City
Diaz resigns presidency of Mexico in surprise move
President Porfirio Diaz announces resigning the republic presidency in a letter read to the chamber. Francisco León de la Barra chosen pro tempore president to serve until a general election. Deputies vote 167 in favor. Corral’s resignation accepted. Diaz’s next moves and travel to Vera Cruz remain undisclosed amid broad public reaction.
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Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Chamber of Deputies
Republic of Mexico
Ramon Corral
Francisco Leon la Barra
Diaz
Benito Juarez
Juarez
Concepcion del Valle
Corral
France
Senor de Im Barra
Age Pipes
Bens Te Ka
Auhdee
United States
North Sea
Great Britain
Vera Cruz
de la Barra
Raleigh Blind Tiger Sentenced to Six Months and Fine
The Raleigh Blind Tiger proprietor at the Academy of Music area was sentenced by Judge Connor in federal court to six months in jail and a $200 fine for maintaining a blind tiger. Revenue officers raided the tavern weeks earlier and seized whiskey. Poland's counsel pleaded for mercy, but the judge called the crime flagrant in a high visibility location near the government building.
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Raleigh
May
al. V.c
Poland
Accademy of Music
Connor
Juige Connor
Great Sea Fighter Launched By Uncle Sam
The battleship Wyoming was launched today at Cramp Shipyard Kensington amid a distinguished naval and state delegation. The ceremony featured a large turnout, a christening by Miss Dorothy Burrus, prayers, addresses, and a Sunday School program preceding the salute and benediction.
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Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
America
Wyoming
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
Kensington
Commonwealth
Dorothy
Christian Union
Mollie Burrus
Jesus
W. Y. Davenport
J. L Woltz
L. W. Burrus
J. T. Hancock
C. B. Davis
J. G. Burrus
W. M. Wood
J. T. Blackwood
B M. Wi Marti
J W. Tong
W. M. Cundiff
Time to Water Horses
A historical note discusses horse watering timing, noting many trainers prefer water before feeding while experiments show little impact on feeding times. It suggests watering before, after, or both as convenient, with small differences in outcomes.
Blind tiger case nets twelve months on county chain gang
In Asheville Judge Junius G. Adams sentenced Paul Allman to twelve months on the county chain gang after conviction for keeping more than two gallons of intoxicants for sale. The seizure found just over two gallons and appeal was noted with bond set at $1,000. Other cases included the Oscar McConnell matter involving sales to unknown persons.
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Asheville
Junius G. Adams
Paul Allman
Allman
Adams
Oscar McConnell
Storm Wreaks Havoc in Durham Transit
Storm paralyses Durham with all trolley cars idle and wires down the telephone system in chaos. Western Union wires remain intact as the city grapples with the disruption and aftermath.
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Durham
Western Union
Way’s Wry Remark Highlights Missing Item Gap
A humorous remark by Way drew laughs as he suggested replacing what is missing. The moment underlined a light mood during discussions about a missing item and potential fixes.
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M Way
Was News But is No Longer Rapid Progress in Monroe
A reminiscence notes how items once called news lose relevance. It recalls a half column about a man riding a bicycle, cost of the bicycle, and speed. It mentions early telephone use, a rubber tired vehicle purchase, and an automobile piece describing cost and details. News value shifts over time.
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Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Equitable Trust Company
Home Savings Bank
Mhkinvis
Allied Banks
Chicago
Walsh Bank
Allied
United States Navy
Santiag
Jin Tim
Monroe Enquirer
Enquirer
Monroe
Vitizen
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