Justice Calls for North Carolina Legislation on Railroad Rates
Former Gov. Craig aide E. J. Justice urges the Legislature to act on railroad rate issues, opposing retaliation against railroads. He argues for targeted measures such as a license tax to boost state revenues and reduce intra state shipping barriers that hinder trade with seaport points.
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Craig
E. J. Justice
Greensboro News
Pulic
General Assembly
North Carolina
Citi
Virginia
North Carolie
Value of Planting Cow Peas for Farms and Stock Feed
An agricultural note by C. R. Hudson urges farmers to plant cowpeas on every cultivated acre. Cowpeas yield $5-$20 per acre for peas, hay worth about $20 per ton, and vines plus roots enrich soil as fertilizer. They improve soil humus, moisture retention, and nitrogen availability while aiding deep soil structure and rotation compatibility. Plant abundantly for feed, hay, grazing, and seed to avoid high prices later.
Willing to Spend 800000 to Retain Tariff on Sugar
In Washington a Senate lobby panel heard former Governor Carter and Sidney Ballou discuss the Hawaiian sugar tariff fight. They claimed about 100000 dollars has been spent and denied a joint fund with Hawaiian producers. Carter said he served without pay. Ballou cited 12000 a year plus expenses.
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Washington
Carter
Sidney Ballou
Senate Lobby
United States
Overman
Ballou
Swanson
Lewis
Williams
Honolulu
Uncharted Realms Hint at Hidden Lands and Amazons
The piece surveys vast unknown regions supposedly awaiting exploration. It claims Himalayan Amazons govern a remote valley with multiple husbands while hill men handle labor. It mentions rival tracts in Antarctica and Arabia and comments on the British Empire’s unseen reaches.
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Gobe
Himalaya
Arctic
Scott
Greensboro Woman Wins Anti Suffrage Essay Prize
Washington reports Julie D. Henry of Cleveland and Metta Folger Townsend of Greensboro win $100 each in a National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage contest. Over 1,000 essays were submitted on why women should not have the ballot.
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Washington
Julia D. Henry
Cleveland
Metta Folger Townsend
Greensboro
United States
National Association
George Riggs
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Ida Tarbell
Jeanette Gilder
America
Keenls
Coorado
Mary
Virginia
Wits
Phi Alen
Guilty verdicts in Raleigh assault conspiracy case
In Greensboro a jury found Eckie Baugus and Robert Hayes guilty of conspiracy to injure Charles Shately after Shately aided deputy marshals. The trial followed a mistrial in North Wilkesboro. Sentences await court action as juries also convicted George Rich of illicit distilling in Wilkesboro.
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Greensboro
United States
Eckie Baugus
Robert Hayes
Wilkes County
North Wilkesboro
Kaugus
Hayes
Charles Shately
Shatley
Baugus
Shotgins
Shatey
Wilkesboro
George Rich
Rich
Montgomery County
Seizure of Large Whiskey Shipment by Sheriff
A sheriff seized a large shipment of liquor after a forest accident near Morehead City. Thirty five barrels and twelve quarts of whiskey were taken. a Norfolk Southern agent disputed the sheriff's authority, leading to the ear being broken open. A gun boat and crew reportedly escaped down the sound as officers pursued the scene.
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Oriental
Hiwey
Cher
Las Gy
A. H. Stephens
Morehead City
Norfolk Southern
Brophesw
Seizuce
Train Crashed Into Home Near Gere Land Virginia
A Norfolk and Western Freight train derailed early today near Gere Land Virginia, demolishing a home owned by Mrs J Owens and her 17 year old daughter who were scalded to death in their beds. Engineer Gilcevie and Fireman Stewart died in the wreck while crew members were injured. The home was demolished and the victims were found with steam scalding.
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Roanoke
Dune
J. Owens
Norfolk and Western Treight
Owers Ham
Gereland
Pwo ¢ & Ing
Roosevelt Wins Libel Suit After Nominal Six Cent Judgment
Theodore Roosevelt wins a libel case against George A Newertt in Marquette Michigan. The jury awards six cents in nominal damages and each side bears its own costs after a withdrawal of further damages following a retraction. The judge urged a quick verdict.
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Marquette
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newertt
Jdwe Ullannigan
Special fares to Gettysburg for anniversary reunion train
Announcement of low round trip fares to Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the 50th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg reunion. Tickets on sale June 28 29 30 and July 1 with return by July 1. Special train from Charlotte June 29 reaching Gettysburg June 30. Reservations advised and stop overs at Baltimore stop planned.
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Gettysburg
Southern Railway
North Wilkesboro
Mount Airy
Winston Salem
Cheemehore
Hame Dam
Charlotte
Washington
Tubercular Boarders Crackdown Sparks Board of Health Action
In Asheville a stormy Board of Health session granted licenses to six boarding houses that cared for tuberculous patients while six others were closed for six months. The new ordinance aims to bar unpermitted tubercular boarding, empowering the board to refuse licenses for premises not suited to proper care.
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Asheville
Sesson
Board of Health
Vanderbilt Jersey Cow Wins World Jersey Milk and Butter Records
Vanderbilt's registered Jersey cow Katharine No. 206275 broke world records in a 120 day test from January 24 to May 23, producing 6,086 pounds of milk with 287.25 pounds of butter fat and an estimated 387.94 pounds of butter. Daily averages were 50.71 pounds of milk and 2.51 pounds of butter. The cow surpassed Loretta D. No. 141708 from St. Louis 1904 in milk, butter fat, and total butter benchmarks.
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George W. Vanderbilt
Kola
Katherine
Vanderbilt
Loretta D
St. Louis
Vanderbilt Jersey
Babcock
Vandertilt
Cure for Stomach Disorder Promised by Chamberlains Tablets
Disorder of the stomach may be avoided by the use of Chamberlains Tablets. Many cures have been effected by these tablets sold by all dealers.
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C. R. Hudson
Raleigh, N. C
Roger
Wiicnoann
London
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Arabia
Great Britain
Globe
Peru
Mineras
Heakee
New Guina
Countrie
Roosevelt
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