Cultivation of Corn Emphasized by County Demonstrator
J. W. Johnson notes corn cultivation is vital as corn prices rise. Proper soil, moisture conservation, root understanding, and mulches boost yields even in dry years. Study shows shallow to moderate deep cultivation affects bushels per acre. keep surface mulch until tasseling and before silks brown. C R Hudson Raleigh NC.
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J. W. Johnson
Ani
Cor
Indiana
C. R. Hudson
Raleigh, N. C
Tried to Bribe Senator in Santa Barbara Case
Ereanbrach was arrested on a federal indictment for attempting to bribe United States Senator John N. D. Works to secure a postmaster appointment for him. He allegedly offered to pay 1000 dollars and claimed he did not know bribery was a crime, saying he thought it common practice. He was taken to Los Angeles.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Ereanbrach
United States
John N. D. Works
Senator Works
Branbrach
Department of Justice
Washington
U. S
A. J. McCormick
Eranbrach
Los Angeles
Panama Hat Ordered For President Wilson
A local dealer received specifications for a fine Panama hat to be made in Ecuador. The No 7 size hat will use the finest straw and require three months of continuous work. Estimated value in the United States is at least 250. The hat is intended for the President during next summer, with a double force to speed fabrication. The term Panama links to shipments via Panama City, explain the origin. Ecuador dominates high grade hats, with true Panama origin tied to Arraijan’s failed school.
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Panama
Ecuador
Times
United States
Panana
Panawa
Arraijan
Colombia
Sequel arises as pool room case targets Buckingham
Fayetteville June 14 Major Von Bullard swears out a warrant for R H Buckingham director of the State prison for allowing underage boys to frequent the Lafayette Hotel pool room. Eight youths faced recorder J A Oates amid gambling questions. R J Brindle and others discharged or fined. rulings define pool betting as gambling. several youths must appear later to show reform.
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Fayetteville
W. R. Smith
von C. Bullard
Recorder’s Court
R. H. Buckingham
State
Lafayette
Buckingham
Prison Commission
Mr. Buckinghav
Tsthen
J. A. Oates
Laytom Harrington
R. J. Brindle
When Law Was Fierce in Iredell County
The Landmark notes Judge Walter Clark claimed a woman in Iredell County was sentenced to be quartered and burned for murder. Records burned in a 19th century fire, and old wills date to 1800. The paper seeks corroboration from which record Clark quotes without denying his accuracy.
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Statesville
Walter Clark
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
Newbern
Iredell
Rowan County
Embezzlement Case Bound Over For Superior Court
The defendant was bound over to the Superior Court on two charges embezzlement and larceny and housebreaking. The bond was set at five hundred dollars.
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Superior Court
Thieves Take Whiskey Evidence From Recorder's Office
Between Sunday and Monday morning unknown burglars stole several bottles of whiskey held as evidence in recorder's court appeals to the superior court. A new lock had been installed Saturday but access was gained. Commissioner orders a vault for future evidence to prevent further thefts.
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Recorder’s Court
Wilmington
Woman shoots doctor to death in Savannah office
In Savannah on June 16 Mrs Eugene H Whisnant formerly Miss Kate Kittle shot Dr F O Brinkley a 45 year old physician dead in his office six shots. The last bullet was fired by Mrs Whisnant who then killed herself. An unknown woman is said to have accompanied her to the office. The motive remains unknown.
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Savannah
F. 0. Brinkley
Eugene H. Whisnant
Kate Kittle
Brinkley
Stronach Named Samoa Judge in Navy Secretary's Appointed Post
Raleigh reports prominent attorney Alex Stronach accepts Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels’s offer to become Samoa’s judge and civil official. He will sail July 1 from San Francisco after arranging passage in Washington, with his family joining later for a four year assignment. The post carries both high responsibility and a large salary. Stronach’s family plans stops in Honolulu and near Sydney during the voyage.
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Raleigh
Alex. Stronach
Josephus Daniels
Samoa
Gaul
North Carolina
Mr. Strenach
United States
Paul Tinsley Check
Orange County
University
Pacific
Oon Lard Thewland
Stroumdh
Politi
Maiden Voyage of the Imperator, World’s Largest Vessel
Hamburg reports the Imperator sails on its maiden voyage to New York with over 4,000 passengers. The liner, rivaling the Olympic in size, features eleven decks, a mile-long promenade, a pool, two-story entertainment hall, three elevators, gym, winter garden, Ritz Carleton dining, and a 400-foot main dining salon. New York observers expect arrival next Tuesday evening or Wednesday.
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Hamburg
Hamburg-America Company
Imperator
Todya
New York
Goliah
Ocean
North River
To Enable Senator Bacon to Vote
Senate Democrats in Washington seek Georgia Legislature action starting June 25 to allow Senator Bacon to vote on the tariff bill. His status rests on sufferance since his appointment may be legally doubtful after direct Senate elections adoption. Georgia plans to elect a Senator in July, with Bacon as sole candidate, to be seated before the tariff decision.
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Washington
Senate
Georgia
Bacon
Ihs
Mule Kick Sparks Explosion in Jefferson Coal Yard
A mule kicked a wire in the No 3 telegraph line of Jefferson Coal Company causing a spark to ignite a keg of powder. The resulting explosion injured four men, all likely fatally, in Dillonvale C.
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Dillonvale
Dune
Jefferson Coal Company
Telay
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