Death of Carl Nelson After Jewelry Robbery Suspect Dies
Carl Nelson, accused in the M. H. Bell jewelry store robbery in this city, died suddenly at the Ehrman hotel while officers served a warrant. A cyanide package was found in the room. Nelson, 35, Swedish native with no known family in the United States, had recently denied the charge and was questioned at Sheriff Shean's office. Miss Harriet C. Lord of Waltham Mass was his listed correspondent signed note.
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Carls
Harriet C. Lord
Waltham
Mass
Carl Nelson
M. H. Bell
Bell Store
Ehrman Hotel
Nelson
Sweeden
Miss Lord
A Single Failing
A brief Chicago Record-Herald note questions a speaker’s flaw noting one fault: lecturing others about their habits. The quote highlights humor and social critique within a clipped item.
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Chicago Record-Herald
DeWitt's Kidney Bladder Pills Sold Locally
Local ad touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming relief for backache rheumatic pains and bladder or kidney disorders. A week's trial is promised and J. H. Gwynn is listed as the seller.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwynn
Tar Heel Officer Killed in Danville Shooting
Chief of Police William B. Flannigan of Draper North Carolina was shot dead in Danville Virginia by W Belt Samuels a Danville saloon keeper and former perjury defendant on bail Witnesses say Flannigan was leaving the house with his belongings when fired upon Samuels claims self defense and gave no further statement The incident occurred in front of Eva Boyd a woman described as of questionable character
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Danville
William B. Flannigan
Draper
N. C
W. Belt Samuels
United States Court
Eva Boyd
Flannigan
Samuels
Aycock Delivers Campaign Speech Before Large Winston Crowd
Ex Gov C B Aycock spoke for about ninety minutes at the courthouse in Winston Salem delivering a broad campaign address on state and national issues. Introduced by A L Brooks Democratic candidate for Congress the speaker praised party unity while noting Kitchin was not his governor pick and urging support for the party nominees.
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Winston-Salem
C. B. Aycock
Court House
A. L. Brooks
Congress
Aycock
Kitchin
Craig
Azevok
Foley’s Money and Tar Cures Cough Quickly
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Money and Tar as a rapid cough remedy. It promotes the product as a genuine cure available in a yellow box, with claims of expelling colds and providing fast relief.
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Foley
Ten Suspects In Night Rider Death Case In Tennessee
More arrests bring the total in custody to ten on October 24 in Samburg Tennessee as troops arrive from Memphis Union City and Dyer County. The investigation into Captain Quinten Rankin s killing at Walnut Log last Monday continues with more arrests expected and a promise of indicting the full night rider band when court convenes.
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Samburg
Tenn
Memphis
Union City
Dyer County
Quinten Rankin
Night Rider
Walnut Log
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Stomach Repair
An advertisement asserts Kodol blends natural digestive juices to perform stomach functions without failure. It claims the stomach may fail but Kodol cannot, and promises to put the stomach in good order. Sold by J. H. Gwynn with a guarantee.
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J. H. Gwynn
Counties as Territorial Divisions and Parish in Louisiana
The county is a territorial division derived from British practice with about 3,000 in the U S averaging 1 000 square miles though to the west sizes shrink to 576 square miles formed by sixteen townships of thirty six square miles each In Iowa thirty nine counties span 576 square miles a standard set in the new west while older regions show accidental boundaries.
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United States
Great Britain
Union
Iowa
Large US counties rival states in area says Tribune
The New York Tribune notes Yavapai County Arizona spans about 30 000 square miles making it larger than West Virginia and approaching South Carolina. It cites California San Bernardino and San Diego Nevada Humboldt and Lincoln as other vast counties and compares New England counties postulating Worcester Massachusetts as large and populous. Bristol County Rhode Island is the smallest with about 25 square miles.
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United States
Yavapai County
Ariz
West Virginia
South Carolina
Montana
Massachusetts
San Bernardino
San Diego
California
Humboldt
Lincoln
Nevada
Esteen
Lincoln County
New England
Worcester County
Rhode Island
Union
Bristol County
R. L
New York Tribune
Sun Earth Distances and Scales Revealed
The article explains the sun earth distance variations from July to January with mean 92 333 000 miles. It notes the sun's diameter at 810 000 miles, its surface area and volume relative to Earth, and a thought experiment about a 13 inch cannonball reaching the sun in thirteen years.
Ancient Rome Limits on Building Heights
In Caesar era Rome a law capped fronts at sixty feet while builders raised rear sections taller to evade rules. Additional ordinances aimed to reduce overall height to about 130 feet in some periods. Ceilings were reportedly so low a man could not stand upright in rooms.
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Rome
Rice origins and top growing region highlighted
The piece cites South Carolina as producing the best rice by size and quality in the market. It notes 1694 as the earliest year rice is recorded in the country and traces rice culture to ancient India, suggesting all cultivated rice derives from wild rice in southern Asia.
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South Carolina
India
Asia
New York American
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Pills
Formous little liver pills marketed as heart safe by J H Gwynn. Claims include heart protection and safety. Product listed as a remedy with emphasis on health benefits and ownership by Gwynn.
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DeWitt’s
J. H. Gwynn
Insisted On Justice In A Tangle Of Guilty Parties
A burglar tries breaking into a house and breaks his leg. He blames the owner, who counters the woodwork. The judge orders the carpenter, mason, and dyer tried for faults, with a running gag about a blue tunic and a too tall dyer. The crowd applauds the judge's quixotic stance.
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Nde
Seni Or
Kidney Cure Claim Promises Health Through Strong Kidneys
A vintage advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure builds sound kidneys and cures all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It claims the product strengthens the whole system and is endorsed by J. H. Gwyn.
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Foley
J. H. Gwyn
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Winston- Salem
Eve Egy
Tennessee
Sun and Earth
Bome
W.L. Steele
J. F. Hines Insurance
Mount Airy
Bank OF
Pogees
Jesse H. Prather
W. J. Byerly
The
Putnam Organs
R. J. Bowen & Bro
Winston, N.C
Piedmont
Mt. Airy, N. C
Hall & Inman
Zeb InMan
Christian Brothers, Proprietors
Planters Warehouse
Mt. Airy
Haynes & Brown
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